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Gerard King rests with a much-deserved bottle of Guinness after finishing ploughing
Ploughing

First day of Ploughing Championships: In photos

The best pictures of the 2010 National and European Ploughing Championships opening day.
1.38pm, 22 Sep 2010
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THE PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS got underway in Co Kildare yesterday.

The three-day event involves farmers from Ireland and abroad, with competitors attending from 15 countries.

We’ve taken a look at the opening day of this much-loved day on the rural calendar and brought you some of the best pictures:

First day of Ploughing Championships: In photos
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  • 2010 National and European Ploughing Championships

  • 2010 National and European Ploughing Championships

  • 2010 National and European Ploughing Championships

  • 2010 National and European Ploughing Championships

  • 2010 National and European Ploughing Championships

  • 2010 National and European Ploughing Championships

  • 2010 National and European Ploughing Championships

  • 2010 National and European Ploughing Championships

  • 2010 National and European Ploughing Championships

    Source: Julien Behal/PA Wire

  • 2010 National and European Ploughing Championships

  • 2010 National and European Ploughing Championships

    Source: Julien Behal/PA Wire

  • 2010 National and European Ploughing Championships

    Source: Julien Behal/PA Wire

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