Ploughing Championships Cancelled as Storm Ali Hits Ireland

Tens of thousands of potential visitors were disappointed on September 19 when Storm Ali led to the cancellation of Ireland’s National Ploughing Championships, the “largest outdoor event in Europe,” according to organizers.Footage shows the damage caused to tents and pavilions at the championships, being held this year in Tullamore, Co Offaly.Storm Ali left 140,000 without power and caused disruptions to flights and public transport. A woman was killed when her caravan was blown off a cliff in Galway. Credit: Kevin Ward via Storyful