Carlow man Eamonn Tracey from Bagenalstown, who won 1st place for his country with an outstanding performance in the Conventional Ploughing Class at the 2014 World Ploughing Contest in St Jean D’illac in France, was honoured at a special Cathaoirleach’s Reception in the Carlow County Council Buildings surrounded by family, friends & ploughing colleagues.
A thoroughly seasoned ploughman, Eamonn has represented Ireland on an international level a total of 9 times, having previously achieved silver and bronze medals before receiving the gold award last year.
Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council Fergal Browne said “I am delighted to host a reception in the Chamber of Carlow County Council to honour Eamonn’s marvellous achievement in winning the World Ploughing Championship 2014. To win a world championship is an achievement which is extremely rare and shows the Eamonn’s tremendous commitment and dedication.”
Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association Ms Anna May McHugh said “It is great to see Eamonn Tracey’s tremendous achievement being recognised by Cathaoirleach Fergal Browne and Carlow County Council here. It was a fantastic win both for Eamonn and his family, and Irish Ploughing as a whole. And it is with pleasure that we all wish him the best of luck as he will again represent Ireland in this years’ World Ploughing Contest in Denmark.”
General Secretary of the World Ploughing Organisation, Ms Anna Marie McHugh said “Ireland have always been highly respected internationally in terms of producing Ploughmen to compete on the world stage. And Eamonn as the current World Ploughing Champion is held in extremely high esteem not only in Ireland but across the international ploughing community.”