Ploughing Championships as a "flagship event in Irish agriculture" and as "the biggest outdoor exhibition and agricultural trade show in Europe". Despite the size of the events, the NPA remains a voluntary association. The 2020 event was cancelled as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland. The 2021 event went ahead on a much scaled-back level, with the trade exhibition element and the world ploughing contest cancelled due to uncertainty over COVID-19 restrictions. The 2022 event returned as normal with a new attendance record of 115,500 on 21 September. Locations References External links Official National Ploughing Association website Agricultural shows in Ireland Festivals in Ireland History of agriculture Annual events in Ireland Recurring events established in 1931 September events Autumn events in the Republic of Ireland