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‘Hundreds of wellingtons flew through the air’: Macra na Feirme says 995 people took part in the record-breaking feat in Co Laois

As nearly 1,000 wellies rose into the air shortly after 12pm, it became apparent that Irish people are more than happy to seize an opportunity to get one over our neighbours across the pond.

‘It’s fine for him writing poetry and fancy speeches, but people who have to work hard need meat,’ says Danny Healy-Rae

Macra aims to break the Guinness World Record for most persons simultaneously throwing wellington boots at this years National Ploughing Championships. Macras...

The latest update from Torridge Leader Ken James

Macra has set its sights on breaking the world record for most people simultaneously throwing wellies at this year's welly throwing event

Coronavirus: Cereals event delayed to welcome more visitors >More in © Tim Scrivener This year’s Cereals event, the leading technical event for the UK arable industry, has been moved to 30 June – 1 July due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Organisers believe delaying the event by three weeks will enable them to welcome the maximum number of exhibitors and visitors as the country exits the lockdown. The UK government plans to end...