National Ploughing Championships 2024
Laois Federation ICA organised an amazing an array of demonstrators over the course of the National Ploughing Championships 2024.
We had flower arranging by Enda Phelan Thompson, Coolrain, Co Laois, Member of AOIFA and WAFA.
Followed by ICA’s own Aoife Kendellen, Systematic Kinesiologist and her daughter Matilda. Aoife is the Secretary of the Association of Systematic Kinesiology and Laois ICA Federation.
Chef Jane Bergin of Ballinakill Cookery School, Co Laois, taught a packed tent how to make homemade pastry and a delicious quiche.
ICA’s own Hazel Luskin of Gortnalee Gardens, Co. Laois, gave us another great demonstration.
Spinning wheel demonstration in the ICA Marquee.
Celebrity Chef Edward Hayden paid us a visit and showed us how to make 3 delicious meals.
We had a activator pole demonstration.
It was all hands on deck as our National President, Mary D’Arcy lent a helping hand making sandwiches.
The National Brown Bread Baking Competition 2024
The National Brown Bread Baking Competition sponsored by Euronics in Association with the NPA and ICA took place over the course of the three days of the Ploughing.
ICA was represented by three members; Maureen McLaughlin of Donegal Federation, Helen Cunningham of Kilkenny Federation and Mary Rose Power of Meath Federation.
This year there was great excitement as Mary Rose Power, Meath Federation made it through to Thursday’s Live Final!
Deliberations at the Live Final took some time as the standard was so high!
Sadly ICA were not successful as Rose Egan from County Offaly was named as this year’s winner. However, we are so proud of Mary Rose for flying the ICA flag during the final, and of Maureen and Helen for representing us so well during the semi-finals. We would also like to congratulate Rose on her impressive win!
Additionally, we were delighted to see ICA member and Managing Director of the NPA, Anna May McHugh at the Live Final. Anna May is pictured here with National President Mary D’Arcy and Laois Federation President Deirdre Dunne.