On the 21st of September a small group of TY
students got the opportunity to attend the Ploughing Championships while the
rest of the TY students were at Kippure. We had the chance to take part in the
joy and educational festivity of the day.
The Ploughing Championships took place in the location of Tullamore in
Co. Offaly. We had to arrive at the school gate in the early hours of the morning
to leave on the bus for 7:30. Many of the excited students entertained
themselves with music and songs for the duration of the hour and a half long
journey. Such high-spirited natures were to last for the fun-filled day.
Upon arrival, we quickly took a group photo before we entered the large
crowded area. We split into small groups and began to navigate our way through
the muddy ground. Good thing we brought wellies!
Our TY group got to experience the brilliant atmosphere and gained
knowledge of farming practices in Ireland. We also got to see farm animals such
as cows, pigs and chickens. Many stalls provided information which
encouraged students to join countrywide challenges such as GAISCE.
To everyone's delight despite the wet weather, we were thrilled to find
that there was, in fact, a fun fair set up in the area with many daunting
adrenaline inducing rides. To top it all off there were stalls which sold
treats like chocolate covered strawberries and ice cream. Of course some of us
didn't mind paying some of these stalls a visit!
All in all the Ploughing Championships was truly a successful event!
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