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Ploughing Championships set to resume today after storm closure

Ploughing Championships set to resume today after storm closure

The National Ploughing Championships will re-open this morning after it was called off yesterday.

Some stands will be closed after being badly damaged by Storm Ali.

Organisers of the National Ploughing Championships say it will be business as usual at the Screggan site in Co Offaly from 9am.

They say the site is safe and secure after people worked late into the night.

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Some of the 1,700 stands though will remain closed after being badly damaged by high winds.

Today's highlights include the finals of the national brown bread competition to find out who bakes the best brown bread in Ireland.

The teams will also be chosen today to represent Ireland in the European and World Ploughing Championships.

Exhibitors will be hoping for a successful day after yesterday’s cancellation.

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People are also being reminded that the Ploughing has been extended for an extra day and will also open on Friday.

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