Two current World Champions and two European Champions, as well as the top ploughmen from USA and Canada were in south Kilkenny, last weekend, for the Tullogher Glenmore Ploughing Match! (scroll down below photograph for more). ABOVE: A Claas act with Brendan and Martina Culleton with Katie Lou and Rosemarie.PICTURE: HARRY REID Coach of the Ireland ploughing team, Kilkenny man Brian Ireland, was delighted to welcome everyone to the Tullogher site, last Saturday (January 28). Along with the top ploughing stars from USA and Canada, competing were Wexford man John Whelan and Carlow's Eamonn Tracey.

placeholder image — Two current World Champions and two European Champions, as well as the top ploughmen from USA and Canada were in south Kilkenny, last weekend, for the Tullogher Glenmore Ploughing Match! (scroll down below photograph for more). ABOVE: A Claas act with Brendan and Martina Culleton with Katie Lou and Rosemarie.PICTURE: HARRY REID Coach of the Ireland ploughing team, Kilkenny man Brian Ireland, was delighted to welcome everyone to the Tullogher site, last Saturday (January 28). Along with the top ploughing stars from USA and Canada, competing were Wexford man John Whelan and Carlow's Eamonn Tracey.

International stars compete in Tullogher Glenmore Ploughing Match - Gallery 1

By Sian Moloughney

Reporter

Published 30th Jan 2023, 16:15 GMT

Representing South Dakota, USA, was Kevin Albrecht.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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Representing South Dakota, USA, was Kevin Albrecht.PICTURE: HARRY REID

From Mooncoin for the ploughing at Tullogher were Ned Maher, Shane Doyle, Siobhan Dermody and Eddie Doyle.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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From Mooncoin for the ploughing at Tullogher were Ned Maher, Shane Doyle, Siobhan Dermody and Eddie Doyle.PICTURE: HARRY REID

Canadian Brian Davenport setting his plough.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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Canadian Brian Davenport setting his plough.PICTURE: HARRY REID

The Kennedys: Thomas, Simon, Sean, Conor and Bríona.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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The Kennedys: Thomas, Simon, Sean, Conor and Bríona.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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