It was wet underfoot but dry overhead as day two of the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan kicked off. Overnight rain left the sprawling site soggy in places but the early arrivals had little difficulty moving around and were encouraged by the blue September skies. Julie Sebode of Davis Events Agency was out at 8am with the dog Sheriff at the Health and Safety Authority stand CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH THE GALLERY

placeholder image — It was wet underfoot but dry overhead as day two of the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan kicked off. Overnight rain left the sprawling site soggy in places but the early arrivals had little difficulty moving around and were encouraged by the blue September skies. Julie Sebode of Davis Events Agency was out at 8am with the dog Sheriff at the Health and Safety Authority stand CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH THE GALLERY

IN PICTURES: Wet underfoot but dry overhead as Ploughing day two kicks off

By Gearóid Keegan

Tullamore Tribune Deputy Editor

Published 17th Sep 2025, 10:33 GMT

Another sunny start as tens of thousands arrive in Screggan

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