The Government of Ireland is once again bringing an exciting village of interactive demonstrations to the 2024 National Ploughing Championships, September 17th to 19th at Ratheniska, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
The village will feature almost 150 exhibitors from a variety of government departments and agencies, under the theme ‘Your Government, Your Community’.
Visitors to the event will have the chance to engage directly with government teams to learn about the latest supports, services, and policies they are interested in.
The village will showcase a wide range of Government initiatives and priorities, including from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Teagasc; Bord Bia and others. It will also feature hubs themed around climate action, housing, road safety, business supports, culture, creativity, community supports, further education and recruitment.
You are encouraged to use public transport going to and from the Ploughing Championships. For updates on train and bus times as well as road closures check Transport for Ireland.