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

The National Ploughing Championships, or ‘The Ploughing’, will return to Ratheniska, Co Laois, from Tuesday 20th September to Thursday 22nd September and RTÉ will be there over three full days with an action-packed schedule of live programmes, live ...

13 Sept 2022 at 17:15

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The Ploughing Championships to be held in Midlands again in 2024

Laois is set to host Europe’s largest outdoor event for the third year running with confirmation that the National Ploughing Championships is set to return in 2024. The National Ploughing Association said the well-liked Ratheniska site near ...

06 Nov 2023 at 09:43

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WATCH| Marty Morrissey struts his stuff on the catwalk at Ploughing 2019

Fresh from nearly bringing the house down with Love Island's Greg O'Shea on the site on Tuesday, RTE's GAA commentator Marty Morrissey was back for a catwalk appearance. The Clare man knows how to work a crowd that's for sure. Check out ...

18 Sept 2019 at 16:50

National News

World ploughing contest due to be hosted by Russia will instead take place in Ireland

An international ploughing contest due to take place in Russia will instead take place at this year's National Ploughing Championships. The World Ploughing Contest was moved due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with the National ...

20 Sept 2022 at 12:08

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'I need to get that hat,' Lidl umbrella hats this year's must have at the Ploughing

The Lidl umbrella hats are this year's must have at the Ploughing with everyone who is anyone wearing them. They're handy in the soaring temperatures to keep the sun out of your eyes.

18 Sept 2019 at 14:24

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WATCH: Irish country star Derek Ryan raises the roof at Ploughing 2017

Derek Ryan is always a huge draw at the National Ploughing Championships and that was no different in 2017 when he performed on all three days. The Irish country music star was promoting his new album at the time and the crowd ...

17 Sept 2020 at 16:17

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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 ...

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 ...

20 Sept 2023 at 16:58

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 ...

13 Sept 2022 at 12:55

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 in ...

20 Sept 2023 at 16:59

National News

REVEALED: National Ploughing Championships 2024 location confirmed

Europe’s largest outdoor event, “The National Ploughing Championships” is set to return next year to the central and scenic location of Ratheniska, Co Laois from September 17th to 19th for the third year in a ...

05 Nov 2023 at 19:11

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70,000 patrons attend final day of Ploughing Championships despite poor weather

Seventy thousand people attended 2022's National Ploughing Championships (NPC) on its final day today (September 22), a source has confirmed. According to organisers, almost 280,000 people came through the ...

22 Sept 2022 at 16:58

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