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In Pictures: Laois ploughing host World Ploughing at Stradbally Hall

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LaoisToday Reporter

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19th September 2022

Ploughing — Members of Laois Ploughing at the Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall. Picture: Alf Harvey.

People from all over the world descended upon Stradbally once again as Laois Ploughing hosted members of the World Ploughing association.

Stradbally Hall is no stranger to hosting people from foreign lands – doing so just three weeks ago for Electric Picnic.

And Thomas Cosby was on hand again to open his home for this dinner and chat.

The National and World Ploughing Championships will take place in Ratheniska this week.

The action gets underway on Tuesday and will last for three days with around 100,000 people expected to attend each day.

With the weather forecast good, the crowds are expected for the first full event since 2019.

This event had good food, good music and good craic – something you can expect to see plenty of on Tuesday.

Photographer Alf Harvey was present at the event in Stradbally Hall.

Check out his pictures below:

WPO Chairman Colin Millar from New Zealand greets Thomas Cosby at the Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Mary Walsh and Anna May McHugh at the Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

WPO Chairman Colin Millar from New Zealand; Anna May McHugh, NPA Managing Director; Thomas Cosby and JP Fenlon, Chairman Laois Ploughing at the Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Nora, Tom and Thomas Cushen at the Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Members of Laois Ploughing at the Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Members of Laois Ploughing at the Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Guests enjoying the dining at the Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Serving the refreshments at the Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

John Deery and Brian Ireland, Irish managers with competitors Eamonn Tracey and John Whelan at the Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Matt Lalor, David and Clive Carter, site owners; Gillian Reidy and Colm Fingleton at the Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Bosco cooking up the food for the Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Outdoor dining for the Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Reday for the Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Providing the entertainment for the Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Enjoying the evening at the Laois Ploughing reception for the World Ploughing hosted at Stradbally Hall.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

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