Congratulations are pouring in from all over the country and across the globe on this historic occasion as the Republic of Ireland Ploughing team had an outstanding performance to seize victory at the 69th World Ploughing Contest in Estonia.
Eamonn Tracey from Carlow was crowned Supreme World Ploughing Champion (his third in a row) in the Conventional Class & West Cork man Jer Coakley stormed to victory as Reversible World Ploughing Champion.
Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association Anna May McHugh said, “This is a fantastic win for both men, Irish Ploughing & Ireland as a whole. Since winning the nationals last year the competitors have been working hard on preparing for the worlds in Estonia and all their effort has paid off. They have done their country extremely proud. Congratulations and a very well done to both”
General Secretary of the World Ploughing Organisation, Anna Marie McHugh said “Ireland have always been highly respected internationally in terms of producing Ploughmen to compete on the world stage. Another great result for the country and Ireland’s global reputation as true Ploughing Masters in their field”.
The Republic of Ireland were coached this year by Wexford man Michael Roche. Also travelling with the contingent to the World Contest was Larry Bergin from South Tipperary as Judge. Proud sponsors of the Irish Team and delegation again this year are Kverneland.
