About Us
The Northern Ireland Vintage Ploughing Association (NIVPA) was set up in late 1995 when a group of Vintage Tractor and Machinery Clubs with an interest in Vintage Ploughing got together to consider forming a National Association.
The Inaugural Meeting was hosted by The Ballyeaston Vintage Club and all subsequent Meetings have been held at their Church halls.
OFFICE BEARERS
The Current Office Bearers are as follows:-
PRESIDENT: Langford Gilliland
CHAIRMAN:Ronnie Coulter (07831803887)
VICE CHAIRMAN: Alan McLaughlin
SECRETARY & TREASURER: Miriam Ward (028 92682128)
Assistant Secretary: Mercer Ward
Email: info@niplough.org
An AGM is held each January for the election of Office Bearers and consideration of any additions or amendments to The Rules and Procedures.
VINTAGE TRACTOR PLOUGHING
This consists of Ploughing Competitions held at local National and International levels where the Ploughmen use older tractors and ploughing equipment.
“Vintage” Tractors and ploughs are those models which were in production prior to 31 Dec 1959.
“ Classic” Class. This is a recently introduced Class for “younger” tractors and ploughs. Classic Tractors are those models produced between 1960 and the Introduction of the “Q” safety cab Regulations around 1975. Models produced after that time are not considered eligible as Classic Tractors.
