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Castlerea's O'Rourke sisters to open Roscommon Ploughing Championships

May 4, 2025 08:55
By Shannonside News
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Castlerea's O'Rourke sisters to open Roscommon Ploughing Championships
Aoife and Lisa O'Rourke pictured with coach Paddy Sharkey.

The championships commence at noon on Beirne family land in Ballinaheglish and are expected to draw a large crowd.

Castlerea boxing sisters Aoife and Lisa O'Rourke will officially open the Roscommon Ploughing Championships later today.

The championships commence at noon on Beirne family land in Ballinaheglish and are expected to draw a large crowd.

There will be an array of ploughing events on the day as well as a number of activities for the whole family to enjoy.

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The world silver medalists will be on site to launch proceedings at two o'clock.

Roscommon Ploughing Association Treasurer Martina Beirne says it's an honour to have them on board this year.

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