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29/08/2003
Top award for NI ploughman
Two Northern Ireland entrants at this year's World Ploughing Contest have been praised for their efforts.
The 50th World Ploughing Contest, which was held in Ontario, Canada, saw Magherafelt man, David Wright lift a 'Golden Plough' award whilst David Gill from Hillsborough came sixth overall in the competition.
Pat Toal, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said: "My congratulations go to David Wright and David Gill for their ploughing prowess. This is an outstanding achievement for the ploughmen and great recognition for Northern Ireland.
"Looking to the future, it is therefore very fitting that David Wright will be able to defend his title on home soil at the 51st World Ploughing Contest taking place at Foyleview Farm, Ballykelly, Co Londonderry from 2-4 September 2004. This will be a major event in the Northern Ireland agri-food calendar attracting visitors from all over the world."
The last time the event was held in Northern Ireland was at Myroe, near Limavady in 1991.
On that occasion, , the 38th World Ploughing Contest, around 15,000 people attended the event, including 3,000 exhibitors and their guests.
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The 50th World Ploughing Contest, which was held in Ontario, Canada, saw Magherafelt man, David Wright lift a 'Golden Plough' award whilst David Gill from Hillsborough came sixth overall in the competition.
Pat Toal, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said: "My congratulations go to David Wright and David Gill for their ploughing prowess. This is an outstanding achievement for the ploughmen and great recognition for Northern Ireland.
"Looking to the future, it is therefore very fitting that David Wright will be able to defend his title on home soil at the 51st World Ploughing Contest taking place at Foyleview Farm, Ballykelly, Co Londonderry from 2-4 September 2004. This will be a major event in the Northern Ireland agri-food calendar attracting visitors from all over the world."
The last time the event was held in Northern Ireland was at Myroe, near Limavady in 1991.
On that occasion, , the 38th World Ploughing Contest, around 15,000 people attended the event, including 3,000 exhibitors and their guests.
(MB)
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