Have you ever been to the Ploughing?

This year marks the event’s 95th edition.

THE 95TH NATIONAL Ploughing Championships kicked off in Screggan, Co Offaly on Tuesday.

The three-day event has something for everyone, from exhibitions, sheep shearing, line dancing and brown bread making.

As many would expect, the Ploughing draws a huge crowd – with 77,000 attendees on the first day alone.

So, today we’re asking: Have you ever been to the Ploughing?

Poll Results:

No – it wouldn't be for me (2157)

Yes – once or twice (1481)

Not yet – but I'd like to (1301)

Yes – I've been many times (869)

This is my first year attending (50)

Yes – I've been many times
Yes – once or twice
This is my first year attending
Not yet – but I'd like to
No – it wouldn't be for me

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Readers share their personal experiences and mixed opinions about attending the National Ploughing Championships

Where they land

some enjoy the great craic while others dismiss it as overpriced or unappealing

What they think

many attendees share fond or humorous memories of past events

critics complain about high costs and lack of interest

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