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A GROUP of Clare landowners will fly the Banner flag at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska near Portlaoise this week, writes Dan Danaher. Clare ploughing competitors are revving up to return to national championship ploughing, as there has been no county matches since the end of 2019 due to Covid-19 restrictions. While Clare competitors haven’t enjoyed the same level of practice as other years, Clare Ploughing Association chairman, Pat Quinn, insists they will all do their best in their respective categories. “There is a great tradition of ploughing in Clare. Clare competitors punch above their weight in view of the fact there is no real tillage farming or stubble ground in the county. We hold our own in the All-Ireland ploughing championships. “A lot of the new tractors are so big their wheels aren’t suitable for ploughing. You need narrow wheels for ploughing. “It is becoming expensive for new young entrants to compete in ploughing championships, particularly if they …
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