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Listen Back: Ballyhaise College claims top honours at national competition

Mar 10, 2026 17:51
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Listen Back: Ballyhaise College claims top honours at national competition

Ballyhaise College has claimed top honours at the Macra & Teagasc Ag Colleges Challenge Day.

Seven colleges took part in a full day of practical and skills-based competitions designed to test teamwork, technical ability and problem-solving across a range of land-based disciplines.

After a highly competitive day, the overall title was awarded to the Ballyhaise Agriculture team, who also secured victories in Welding, Tractor Driving, Fencing and the Final Team Challenge.

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The Ag Colleges Challenge Day brought together Level 5 students from across the country to demonstrate the practical skills and teamwork essential for careers in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and equine sectors.

Jodie Curran spoke with teacher Fergus O'Rourke along with some of the students about the Challenge Day:

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