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

Competitors in the Tullogher- Glenmore Ploughing Match line up for the start.

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Competitors in the Tullogher- Glenmore Ploughing Match line up for the start.

Pam Ireland with Danny and Alan.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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Pam Ireland with Danny and Alan.PICTURE: HARRY REID

Eamonn Treacy makes some adjustments.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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Eamonn Treacy makes some adjustments.PICTURE: HARRY REID

Providing refreshments for competitors and visitors were Cathleen Cotterell, Bridget Mullay, Anne Hartley and Mary Cotterell.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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Providing refreshments for competitors and visitors were Cathleen Cotterell, Bridget Mullay, Anne Hartley and Mary Cotterell.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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