Thousands Travel to Offaly As National Ploughing Championships Begin Today

The highlight of the farming calendar begins today as the National Ploughing Championships begin.

Organisers are hoping to top last years record attendance of 283,000 people. 

There's a mixed weather forecast for the event in Screggan, Co Offaly. 

There's a heavy traffic management system in place around Tullamore, Inspector John Lawless says people should check the garda website before travelling. 
 

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