Some 22 countries are taking place in the World Ploughing Championships this weekend on the Ngongongeri Farm in Egerton University, Kenya.
Some 22 countries are taking place in the World Ploughing Championships this weekend on the Ngongongeri Farm in Egerton University, Kenya.
The two Irish participants are Eamonn Tracey from Carlow and John Whelan from Wexford, both seasoned competitors who have been previous world champions in their respective classes.
The lads have already proved themselves in the field, and have been clocking up the awards in Kenya.
The Championships are hugely popular in Kenya, and have been well attended by national political figures including President Kenyatta of Kenya.
Though an important national Irish figure on the ploughing scene was spotted as well! Anne-Marie McHugh was pictured chatting to President Kenyatta and his delegation.
One thing we hope John Whelan and Eamonn Tracey hadn’t encountered before was a snake in the grass. But Eamonn Tracey managed to disturb one during training in Kenya in the run-up to the competition.
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