The total attendance figure for the 93RD National Ploughing Championships came to a massive 244,000 over the 3 days, with a huge increase of 43,450 visitors when compared to last year.  Exhibitors and visitors alike thoroughly enjoying themselves in the glorious weather with all that was on offer. NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh said, “The […]

With less than two weeks until one of Europe’s largest outdoor events, preparations in Ratheniska, Co Laois are seriously taking shape as this green field in the middle of Ireland transforms into the bustling hub that will become #Ploughing2024 taking place on September 17th, 18th & 19th. At today’s official launch, the media & special guests […]

The Ploughing and FBD: Keeping You Safe child safety wristbandproject will be an important feature again at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, which will take place in Raheniska, Co Laois on September 17th, 18th & 19th.   Over 40,000 of the safety wristbands will be handed-out at all of the event entrances, which will allow for a contact […]

Congratulations are pouring in from all over the country and across the globe on this historic occasion as the Republic of Ireland Ploughing team had an outstanding performance to seize victory at the 69th World Ploughing Contest in Estonia.   Eamonn Tracey from Carlow was crowned Supreme World Ploughing Champion (his third in a row) in the […]

Over 30 small businesses from across the country will get the opportunity to showcase themselves to almost 300,000 visitors at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, County Laois.   The Local Enterprise Village, an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, will be located at the heart of this year’s National Ploughing Championships from the 17th to […]