Pat Cox and Michael Bergin setting the plough at the Conahy Vintage Ploughing Last Sunday, March 2, at Oldtown, Ballyragget, the Annual Conahy Vintage Club Ploughing competition took place. A large number of competitors turned up together with a big turn out of spectators. They weren’t disappointed as the standard of ploughing was very high on the day. There was delight when the overall winner was announced as local man Michael Bergin. A great day was had by all.

placeholder image — Pat Cox and Michael Bergin setting the plough at the Conahy Vintage Ploughing Last Sunday, March 2, at Oldtown, Ballyragget, the Annual Conahy Vintage Club Ploughing competition took place. A large number of competitors turned up together with a big turn out of spectators. They weren’t disappointed as the standard of ploughing was very high on the day. There was delight when the overall winner was announced as local man Michael Bergin. A great day was had by all.

Pictures: Vintage Ploughing day in Kilkenny

By Sian Moloughney

Reporter

Published 6th Mar 2025, 16:55 GMT

Conahy Vintage Ploughing

Pa Maher and Tom Cuddihy

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Pa Maher and Tom Cuddihy

Local councillor Pat Fitzpatrick with Leslie Byrne

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Local councillor Pat Fitzpatrick with Leslie Byrne

Pa Maher in action at the Conahy Vintage Ploughing

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Pa Maher in action at the Conahy Vintage Ploughing

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