Day two of the National Ploughing Championships in Co Offaly won’t get underway until 11 this morning because of Storm Ali.
It’s only the second time in its 87 year history the farming festival has been delayed because of extreme weather.
Once it gets underway, hundreds of competitors and exhibitors will be among the thousands in attendance.
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With the rising numbers of farm deaths across the country, Clare farmers are being urged to attend a farm safety demonstration Held by the Health and Safety Authority.
CEO of the HSA Dr Sharon McGuinness says it’s a timely reminder to farmers to bear basic safety practices in mind:
