PLOUGHING CHMPIONSHIPS
National Ploughing Championships, Carrigtwohill 1992 When local Ploughing Committee Chairman Jimmy McCarthy confirmed that the National Ploughing Championship was coming to Carrigtwohill in 1992 everyone put their shoulder to the wheel to ensure its success, and it was. It became o tough challenge to organise what has become the biggest trade and agriculture show in Europe. The tented village with over 600 stands and many more side shows took shape about 1 mile east of Carrigtwohill on the north side of the dual carriageway. Offically opened on Tuesday 29th September 1992 by Rev. Canon J. Ahern with Anna May McHugh Managing Director N.P.G. in lovely sunny weather, the event attracted about 60,000 people on the first day with nearly the same number on each of the next two subsequent days. Every club and association in the village were involved in some way towards ensuring its success and the social aspect gave great enjoyment to young and old. The Community Hall was used for meetings and other activities finishing off with all night dances on each night of the championships.

 

Early Days of the village - Early Roads in Carrig - Pastimes and Customs
The Norman period to Reformation - The Fenians - Carrigtwohill Caves - Ryan and Ahern
Churches - Ballyannon Castle - Barryscourt Castle - The By-Pass
The Boston Band/Old Fair - Tour De France - Ploughing Championships