Today at the championships

9 a.m. - Trade, machinery and livestock exhibitions open.

9 a.m. - Trade, machinery and livestock exhibitions open.

10.30 a.m. - Ploughing Competitions commence. Test Match. Standard three-furrow class. Vintage. Special horse class. Loy digging demonstration.

11 a.m. - ICA demonstrations - Bog Oak.

Noon - Fashion show. Junior Hunt Chase.

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1 p.m. - ICA demonstration - Patchwork.

2 p.m. - Fashion show. ICA demonstrations - Muireann Ni Chonaill.

2.30 p.m. - Ploughing competitions finish.

3 p.m. - ICA demonstrations - Liquid embroidery.

6 p.m. - Results of Ploughing competition announced from Guinness gig rig.

9 p.m. - Presentation of trophies and Powers Gold label banquet in Montague Hotel, Emo, Portlaoise.

Today's Ploughing Events

Senior Tractor Class (day 2 - Lea).

Test Match - Lea.

Standard 3 Furrow - Stubble.

Visitors Class (day 2) - Stubble.

Special Horse Class - Lea.

Vintage 2 Furrow Mounted - Stubble.

Kverneland Millennium Reversible Challenge - Stubble.