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06 Sept 2025

WATCH: Welly-throwers break world record at Day 2 of Ploughing 2023

Welly-throwers have broken a world record at Day 2 of Ploughing 2023. 

The Macra na Feirme welly-throwing competition took place earlier this afternoon with a crowd of over 1,000 turning up to view the world record attempt. 

Nine hundred and ninety five people threw their wellies in the air, beating a precious record of 792 which was set in the UK. 

In a Facebook post published after the event's success, Macra na Feirme stated, "Thank you to every single person who got involved." 

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