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Beat's journey for day one of the National Ploughing Championships draws to a close

Beat's journey for day one of the National Ploughing Championships draws to a close

Brian and Julie from the Audi A1 Beat Fleet had a great day in Offaly at the National Ploughing Championships.

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The curtain will soon close on day one of the National ploughing championships.

Michael D Higgins officially opened the event in Screggan, Co Offaly earlier.

Tractorpool karaoke, pony games and sheep dog trials were among today’s highlights at the Ploughing Championships.

17 hundred exhibitors are on site - showcasing everything from farming to fashion.

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Anna Marie McHugh from the National Ploughing Championships says there’s plenty for everyone:

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Businesses and organisations from the South East have spent today exhibiting at the ploughing and will be back on-site tomorrow.

These people have been telling Beat news what makes the ploughing special for them:

 

The attendance at this year's event is expected to be in the region of 300,000 people - with day 2 getting underway bright and early in the morning.

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