NPA banquet and awards presentation in Tullamore
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Charlie Bourke from Westmeath is presented with a NPA Perpetual Cup, NPA Trophy and Gold Medal for Novice 2 Furrow Conventional Junior by NPA chairman John Deery, Cllr Sean O’Brien, Leas Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council, and NPA president Mick Mahon at the Ploughing 2025 awards in Tullamore, on Sunday 5 October. Photos: Alf Harvey Photo by Alf HarveyImage 2 of 5
Gerard Halpin from Westmeath is presented with a NPA Perpetual Cup, NPA Trophy and Gold Medal for Junior B Conventional by NPA chairman John Deery, Cllr Sean O’Brien, Leas Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council, and NPA president Mick Mahon at the Ploughing 2025 awards in Tullamore on Sunday 5 October. Photo by Alf HarveyImage 3 of 5
Chloe Daly from Westmeath is presented with a Silver Medal for Loy Ladies Senior by NPA chairman John Deery, Cllr Sean O’Brien, Leas Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council and NPA president Mick Mahon at the Ploughing 2025 awards in Tullamore on Sunday 5 October. Photo by Alf HarveyImage 4 of 5
John Daly from Westmeath is presented with a Silver Medal for Loy Men Junior by NPA chairman John Deery, Cllr Sean O’Brien, Leas Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council and NPA president Mick Mahon at the Ploughing 2025 awards in Tullamore on Sunday 5 October. Photo by Alf HarveyImage 5 of 5
The Ploughing 2025 awards in Tullamore, Sunday 5th October 2025.Photo: Alf Harvey. Photo by Alf HarveyThe standard of ploughing at the 94th National Ploughing Championships in Screggan this year was praised by National Ploughing Association (NPA) managing director, Anna May McHugh, at the annual prizegiving banquet in Tullamore.
As well as celebrating the local successes, the NPA Gala Banquet in Tullamore was used as the setting for the announcement that the 95th National Ploughing Championships will return to this year's site in Screggan on September 15, 16 and 17, 2026.
Addressing this year's prize winners, Anna May McHugh spoke of how inspiring it is to see “the incredible talent and dedication” from competitors of all ages. With more than 350 participants across a wide variety of classes this year, she said the standard was “exceptionally high”.
In congratulating all the winners, and everyone who took part, Ms McHugh said ploughing remains "at the very heart of the championships, and it is wonderful to see such skill and passion on display".