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Picture this: Ploughing 2023

The 2023 National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois was hit with bouts of extremely inclement weather that created challenging conditions for organisers, exhibitors and attendees. But despite the rain, the wind, and the muck-fest that ensued, we all ploughed on regardless. Here is just a snapshot of the machinery companies that braved the elements and showcased their goods, celebrated milestones, and won awards

Pictured at the Pearson Milking Technology stand: Celebrating 75 years in business were David Pearson, Pearson Milking Technology; Minister of State, Martin Heydon; managing director of the National Ploughing Association, Anna May McHugh; Alan Pearson and Lloyd Pearson from Pearson Milking Technology.

Pictured at the Vogelsang stand: David Whelehan and Mark Hughes.

Managing director of the National Ploughing Association, Anna May McHugh presenting export sales manager with SpreadPoint, Niall Tiernan, with the Machine of the Year Award.

Pictured at the Fullwood JOZ stand: Paul Kirwan, Courtwood Dairy Services; Andrew Condy, Fullwood Joz; and John Corcoran, Courtwood Dairy Services.

Sam Thompson,  sales manager, Kubota Equipment Ireland, pictured at the Kubota stand where there was a complete range of equipment on display.

Pictured at the McHale stand: Paul McHale, McHale Engineering and Declan Wilson, Coolroe, Co. Laois.

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