King reigns on day one of Ploughing Championships

Brothers David and Gerard King at the Ploughing Championships in Co Laois yesterday

Brothers David and Gerard King at the Ploughing Championships in Co Laois yesterday

Louth was celebrating success on the first day of the National Ploughing Championships in Co Laois yesterday when David King won the U-40 horse class.

The King family, from Ashville outside Dunleer, have a phenomenal record at the championships with David’s brother Gerard and father Gerry all competing.

Amongst others from the area who are competing at the championships are the McKeowns – Enda, Pat and Eamonn – Brendan Byrne and Joe Doherty.