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Jayde Maher

PICTURES: Thousands descend on National Ploughing Championships as Day Two gets underway

Can you spot anyone you know in our gallery?

Thousands of people have once again descended on Screggan, Co Offaly as Day Two of the National Ploughing Championships gets underway.

Crowds were out in force early this Wednesday morning, with visitors from across Ireland arriving for another packed day of competitions, demonstrations, entertainment and everything the three-day event has to offer.

From farming and machinery to food, fashion and family entertainment, there is plenty to keep visitors of all ages busy.

Conditions in Screggan are mostly settled with a mixture of cloud and some brighter spells expected. Temperatures are set to reach around 16 degrees, although some patchy drizzle may make an appearance in the afternoon or later today.

Families, friends and groups have been captured in our gallery below enjoying the atmosphere of everything Day Two has to offer.

Can you spot anyone you know?

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