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Leitrim Ploughing postpone event in respect of local tragedy

Apr 17, 2025 14:04
By Shannonside News
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Leitrim Ploughing postpone event in respect of local tragedy

The Ploughing will now be held on Sunday the 27th of April 2025 at the same venue.

County Leitrim Ploughing Association have decided to postpone their Ploughing Day scheduled for this Saturday due to a tragic incident in the area.

Dessie O'Kelly died when the tractor he was a passenger in collided at Aghavilla, Carrigallen earlier this week.

The 18-year-old will repose at his home in Drumloona, Carrigallen, tomorrow from 4pm to 8pm and on Saturday from 5pm to 8pm.

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His funeral Mass will take place in St Mary's Church, Drumeela, on Easter Sunday at 2pm, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Ploughing will now be held on Sunday the 27th of April 2025 at the same venue.

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