The first Saturday in February is a date marked on local calendars, for the annual Portlaoise and District Ploughing Competition.This year there were lots of familiar faces from Kilkenny at the competition, which took place on the lands of Matt Lalor, Ballycarnan, Portlaoise. Thanks to photographer Alf Harvey who took all the photographs in this gallery.ABOVE: Kilkenny man Tom Cuddihy at the Portlaoise & District Ploughing

placeholder image — The first Saturday in February is a date marked on local calendars, for the annual Portlaoise and District Ploughing Competition.This year there were lots of familiar faces from Kilkenny at the competition, which took place on the lands of Matt Lalor, Ballycarnan, Portlaoise. Thanks to photographer Alf Harvey who took all the photographs in this gallery.ABOVE: Kilkenny man Tom Cuddihy at the Portlaoise & District Ploughing

Pictures: Kilkenny crew make their mark at ploughing competition in Laois

By Kilkenny People Reporter

Published 5th Feb 2025, 16:18 GMT

Kilkenny man is national ploughing coach

Seamus Coogan from Castlecomer making his debut ploughing in the classic class with his 1977 Leyland

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Seamus Coogan from Castlecomer making his debut ploughing in the classic class with his 1977 Leyland

Conahy men Michael Bergin ploughing with Pa Maher watching on

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Conahy men Michael Bergin ploughing with Pa Maher watching on

Daniel Dwyer from Johnstown

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Daniel Dwyer from Johnstown

Garry Ireland from Danesfort

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Garry Ireland from Danesfort

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