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Clonakilty Agricultural Show Sunday 12th June 2005:

The perfect silage-making weather didn't prevent tractor pulling enthusiasts from coming to compete in front of the large crowds that attended Clonakilty Agricultural show on Sunday 12th June. They were competing for the honour of being crowned West Cork tractor pulling Champions and for a place in the All Ireland finals, which will be held later in the summer.

Michael O'Regan proved unbeatable in his 02 Valtra 8950 as he took the honours in the 6.5 tonne, 7.5 tonne, and 9 tonne classes. They were by no means easily won victories though, particularly in the 6.5 tonne class where two pull-offs were required to determine the eventual winners. O'Regan's final pull was 53.08m, just ahead of Suzanne McCarthy who was driving a Case CS150. Suzanne became the first female All-Ireland qualifier of 2005 with a pull of 50.31m, just scraping past Trevor Bryan who achieved a pull of 50.26m in the same tractor.

The other female competitor of the day, Lorna Helen, put up a good fight in the 7.5 tonne class in a John Deere, but failed to make an impact in the top spots. Michael O'Regan came first in the Valtra with a pull of 54.61m. In second place, driving the same Valtra, was William Harrington, with a pull of 49.24. Patrick McCarthy took 3rd place in a New Holland with a pull of 47.54m.

Chris O'Leary's JCB Fastrac proved no match at all for the Valtra in the 9 Tonne class, taking second place with a pull of 46.34m.

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Important: Competitors should refer to the 2005 Rules for an up to date copy of the ITTPA's 2005 rules. Competition starts times are now posted on our calendar and Drivers are instructed to be on site for weighing in and registration on time.

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