The big derby, Laois vs Offaly.
The rivalry between Dublin and Mayo took centre stage over the weekend but there’s a new game in town and it’s being contested by Laois and Offaly at the Ploughing Championships.
Yes, tractor football does exist and there are specific rules.
Here are a few of the main ones, as stated by referee Arthur O’Connor. 1) Reversing isn’t allowed, 2) you’re not allowed to move in front of another tractor, 3) the ‘attacking’ tractor will always have the right of way.
This year's referee Arthur O'Connor explains the rules of Tractor Football #Ploughing16 pic.twitter.com/VckojqmXYx
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) September 20, 2016
Right, now that you’re familiar with Ireland’s newest sport, take a look at what it’s like.
Fair play to Laois after beating their Midlands rivals.
Highlights from the Tractor Football where @MartyM_RTE scored a hat-trick as Laois beat Offaly 4-3 pic.twitter.com/0AuRvbPnGe
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) September 20, 2016
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