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National: The best photographs we captured of the crowds at Ploughing 2023

The National Ploughing Championships 2023 were a great success, despite some inclement weather. We were on hand to capture all the action. TAP ON THE ARROWS ABOVE OR NEXT TO TAKE A LOOK THROUGH

22 Sept 2023 at 16:16

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IN PICTURES: Did you make it into our gallery of out and about pics at the Ploughing?

Click 'NEXT' or the arrows above to have a look at our pics from the Ploughing. Day 2 promises to be another bumper day, and with weather expected to improve, massive crowds are expected again.

20 Sept 2023 at 12:14

National News

National: Excitement at The National Ploughing Championships 2023 Launch

The National Ploughing Championships 2023 is the largest outdoor event in Europe and will return to Ratheniska, County Laois from Tuesday 19th September to Thursday 21st September. The National Ploughing Championships launch took place this morning ...

05 Sept 2023 at 16:19

National Ploughing

Great excitement as countdown to Ploughing 2022 begins

With two weeks to go until Europe’s largest outdoor event kicks off, preparations in Ratheniska, Co Laois are seriously taking shape as this green field transforms into the bustling city that will become #Ploughing2022. There is also an extra buzz ...

06 Sept 2022 at 19:27

National Ploughing

WATCH: People swap wellies for dancing shoes at Ploughing 2023

THE RELENTLESS rain that had been drenching the fields of Ratheniska, County Laois, during the National Ploughing Championships finally subsided this Tuesday afternoon, giving way to an atmosphere of revelry. After a soggy start, dozens of ...

19 Sept 2023 at 17:20

National Ploughing

WEATHER WATCH: Mainly dry and sunny today with heavy rain expected later

Mainly dry and sunny today across Leinster with highest temperatures of 17 to 19 degrees with southerly winds increasing moderate to fresh. Becoming cloudy and breezy tonight with rain spreading from the west and turning heavy, widespread ...

21 Sept 2022 at 10:27

National Ploughing

Wind and rain batter Ploughing Day 1 weather - advice to attendees amid warnings

Heavy rain and strong winds arrived at the National Ploughing Championship site and the entire country overnight with attendees being told to wrap up for the weather. Thousands of people from across the country are on the road to Laois ...

19 Sept 2023 at 07:49

National News

EU Commissioner does not want to ‘decimate’ farming, Irish MEPs say

An EU Commissioner does not want to “decimate” farming in Ireland, according to Irish MEPs in response to unhappiness relating to limits on nitrates that aim to improve water quality. Fine Gael MEPs suggested that efforts being made ...

20 Sept 2023 at 16:58

National News

Sinn Fein leader says farmers ‘frustrated’ with Government

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said a Government led by her party would create a “real and genuine partnership” with farmers. Ms McDonald said the Common Agriculture Policy (Cap) needs to be reformed while maintaining ...

19 Sept 2023 at 21:33

Arts & Entertainment

RTÉ returns to 'The Ploughing' with action packed three-day schedule

RTÉ will be at the National Ploughing Championships in Laois promising three days with an action-packed schedule of live programmes, live musical performances, live RTÉ News and Weather bulletins, chances to meet with ...

13 Sept 2022 at 12:55

National News

Good spirits at the Ploughing despite fears of ‘losing a generation of farmers’

There were high spirits among visitors to the Ploughing Championships on the first day of the farming exhibition held in the expansive farmlands of Co Laois. This year’s showcase of rural life was a more gleeful ...

17 Sept 2024 at 16:55

National News

Almost 1,000 people throw wellies at the same time in Irish world record attempt

Almost 1,000 people have tried to beat a world record by throwing wellies into the air at the same time. The effort took place just after noon on Wednesday as attendees at the National Ploughing Championships ...

20 Sept 2023 at 16:59

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