The reversible class attracted a good entry of competitors at the recent ploughing match near Newtownstewart.

    Secretary, Albert Hetherington, reported that they had over 40 competitors from eight counties representing 16 clubs or societies taking part.

    As an affiliated club of the Northern Ireland Ploughing Association, the competition earns winners points towards being selected to represent Northern Ireland at the end of the season.

    This year’s World Ploughing Championships are being hosted by Northern Ireland on September 3 and 4 at Foyle Farm, Ballykelly.

    Results: Champion of the field – Brian O’Neill, Moy. Best Kept Tractor(20-litre oil from Joe Mills, Trillick) – Jack O’Brien, Garvary for his 1963 3-cylinder Massey Ferguson. World Style(open) – 1, Brian O’Neill, Moy; 2, Gary Simms, The Lennon, Milford, Co. Donegal; 3, Jim Scott, The Loop. World Style(confined) – 1, G. Huey; 2, T. Campbell, Coleraine; 3, R. McKinney, The Lagan. Vintage Lift(Open) – 1, S. Maybin, Ballyboley; 2, Fred Dunn, Brookeborough Vintage Club; 3, V. Scott, Limavady. Vintage Lift(confined)- 1, S. Allen, Monaghan; 2, Noel McCrea, Omagh; 3, Brian Duffy, Limavady. Trailed plough – 1, Cecil Wray, Moy; 2,A. McLaughlin, Limavady; 3, William McClean, Brookeborough. Three-furrow – 1, Donald Deeny, Finn Valley; 2, Peter Buchanan, The Lennon; 3, F. McFarland, Omagh.

    The judges were Lawrence McMillan, President of the N orthern Ireland Ploughing Association; William King, Chairman; Des Wright Deputy Chairman and Tom McCracken, member.