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The Longford Ploughing Championship

This was held in March 2006 and was a nice day out. They had it arranged over two or three large fields and you could do a nice walk around the perimeter and get to see everything. The old tractors and horse ploughing held the most interest for me, but they also had more modern equipment and loy digging. Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures of the digging.

Getting Off
There seemed to be an inordinate amount of climbing off tractors and measuring up.

We're Off Again
This guy seems to be off again

Lost in Concentration
Deep in concentration for that perfect straight furrow

Collision Course
If these guys don't pay attention to where they're going, somebody is going to get hurt.

He's Done
Either that or he just fancies a drive around for a break

Has he seen me?
I think I had better get out of the way

Willing Helpers
This driver didn't seem to be short of help when she experienced some problems

Is it Fixed Yet?
They'll get it going eventually

Heavy Horses
This guy was pretty good.

After Turning
This was fascinating to watch and wonderful to still see the old traditions kept alive

Making Progress
This was actually amazingly fast. You could see that this team would get a lot of work done

Holding the Line
Again, you can see the concentration involved here.

The Other Way
The same guy but going the other direction

Another Team
These horses were a lot smaller but perhaps better matched

A Bit Modern
Not exactly what held my interest but this is why most people come.