Saint Patrick might have sorted out the snake situation in Ireland, but they’re very much alive and hissing in Kenya, where the 64th World Ploughing Championships is taking place.

Eamonn Tracey managed to disturb a snake while he was ploughing his furrow during training this week.

The two Irish participants are Eamonn Tracey and John Whelan, both seasoned competitors who have been previous world champions in their respective classes.

Though it’s more likely that they’ve turned up more stones than snakes during their time at the ploughing.

The competition will take place on the Ngongongeri Farm in Egerton University, Nakuru, and it will run from 27 November until 2 December, with 22 countries taking part.