Ploughmen (and women) head for Athy.

The article offers information on the National Ploughing Championships held from September 22-24, 2009 at Athy Town in Kildare County, Ireland. The event will gather national or international company represented by local dealers such as Massey Ferguson Ltd., Templetuohy Farm Machinery and Murphy Machinery with presentation of their machines. In addition, competition will be opened by Ireland President Mary McAleese with Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Brendan Smith.