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What's happening at the GoI Village?
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With over 150 Exhibitors across the Government of Ireland Village, there are lots of activities and events happening each day. A central Government of Ireland marquee will host daily Getting Brexit Ready workshops and Ministerial discussions. Other events will focus on Ireland’s sustainability and climate action policies and Project Ireland2040.
Event details will continue to be updated as we get nearer to the Ploughing – keep an eye on this website or follow us on @merrionstreet .
This page will be updated as the timetable is released.
Block 3, Row 20, Stand 435
Image: Events at the Government of Ireland Marquee
Image: Events in the Government of Ireland Village - Thursday
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Image: Events in the Government of Ireland Village - Thursday
Timetable of Events Across the Government of Ireland Village
Events at the Government of Ireland Village at the National Ploughing Championships 2019.
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Please note that photographs and video footage will be taken in this marquee and across the Government of Ireland village throughout the 2019 Ploughing Championships.
| Bord Bia | Block 3, Row 19, Stand 421 |
| Bord Bia | Quality Assurance Demonstrations, Clinics and Helpdesks Beef Dairy cow carcass display and specification demonstration. One to one engagement |
| Business and Employment; Welfare and Tax | Block 3, Row 20, Stand 436 |
| Creative Ireland | The Creative Ireland Programme at the Ploughing 2019 |
| National Childcare Scheme | Expert staff will be on hand to help parents see/understand possible available subsidies under the new National Childcare Scheme |
| InterTrade Ireland, The Trade and Business Development Body | Get basic training on VLE for customs and get one-to-one advice and guidance |
| supportingsmes.gov.ie (Small and Medium sized Enterprises) | Complete the online survey to search the range of Government support available to your business |
| Finance for Growth | Get advice on potential impacts of Brexit on SME’s and guides for Government backed supports for businesses |
| National Standards Authority of Ireland | Get expert advice from the NSAI Brexit team |
| Workplace Relations Commission | Meet our inspectors - Come and meet one of our inspectors anytime during the day and find out what happens during an inspection |
| Ceremonial Flag Display | Block 3, Row 19, Stand 419 |
| Ceremonial Flag Display | Flag raising 09.45, Flag lowering 16.30 |
| Civil Defence | Block 4, Row 19, Stand 418 |
| Civil Defence | Learn CPR with the Civil Defence. Check out the Civil Defence vehicles and drones. |
| Community: Rural & Gaeltacht supports | Block 4, Row 19, Stand 417 |
| Creative Ireland | Camara Ireland’s Techspace, recognises the importance of providing opportunities for young people to engage with digital creativity and STEAM (STEM + Art) activities - experiment with holograms, try out green screen technology and enter the world of virtual reality The Walls Project are creating a special artwork on Climate Change, Climate Action and Playing our Part over the course of the 3 days Calow Ukulele Band will be on stage Thursday 19th Mountmellick Yarnbombers will have hand knitted and crocheted gems dotted around The Village |
| Boardmatch (volunteer recruitment) | Find out about the upcoming Boardmatch Trustee Speed-Dating in the Convention Centre |
| Mobile Library | There will be performances for children with Reuben as well as book recommendations & storytime sessions |
| Dog Control | Come speak to a dog warden accompanied by dogs and pups and see a display of dog control with specific commands |
| Social Innovation Fund Ireland | Competition: What's your idea to make Ireland a better place to live? Find out who are the Ignite Fund Awardees |
| Connectivity and Transport | Block 3, Row 21, Stand 459 |
| Eircode | To showcase the work done by the LAS in conjunction with Government to develop AEC projects |
| Mobile and Broadband Taskforce | Take part in a survey with the Mobile and Broadband Taskforce |
| National Broadband Plan | Expert staff will be on site to demonstrate the NBP Map on www.broadband.gov.ie and respond to questions from members of the public |
| Regional Development & Innovation Unit - AEC | Play the life-sized board games and understand how broadband works and how the National Broadband Plan will be delivered |
| Bus Eireann | 3 Bus Eireann coaches will be on site |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Check out a carriage of our new eco-friendly trains |
| Defence Forces | Block 4, Row 19, Stand 415 |
| Defence Forces | See the Defence Forces Armoured Vehicles Try out Virtual Reality to experience life in the Defence Forces |
| Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine | Block 3, Row 19, Stand 422 |
| Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine | There will be a small demonstration area in the DAFM marquee, with demos of approximately 10-15 minutes durations taking place at intervals throughout the three days. The Demos at 11am and 3pm each day will be child-focused. These activities are being developed at present. |
| Environment, Climate & Sustainability | Block 4, Row 21, Stand 454 |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Food waste management; septic tanks, rural environmental protection, radon |
| Exploration and Mining Division | See the specimen table to find out what everyday objects contain minerals. This exhibit offers an insight into the different minerals found across Ireland, their everyday use and importance of minerals in our modern society. |
| Geological Survey Ireland | Advice and info on groundwater and wells for landowners and farmers; soil analysis and mapping with Teagasc and Tellus programme; smart agriculture Well model and karst model; leaflets, maps and regional info |
| Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) | Try out the Angling simulator; specimen trays; aquariums; fish identification |
| ObSERVE | Do the ObSERVE Quiz DOSITs cetacean identification noises; See a whale skull |
| Sustainable Development Goals | SDG game – treasure hunt/bingo/hoop games. |
| Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) | Check out SEAI's home energy calculators |
| Green Schools | Build a flood defence through lego game and other climate-related games with teams and leaderboards; See the ‘My Climate Pledge’ wall |
| National Parks and Wildlife Service | See the Dead Zoo (taxidermy exhibit); species identification and ecological info and supports; conservation information |
| The Living Bog: EU LIFE Raised Bog Restoration Project | See the specimens |
| Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) | Take part in the LAWPRO Interactive Quiz |
| Met Éireann | Witness some local weather forecasting and farming forecasts Witness a Weather station in action and learn how to access data on Met Eireann website |
| My Waste | Play the Waste sorting game Check out the My Impact app |
| Global Ireland | Block 3, Row 19, Stand 420 |
| Passport Service | Have a go in the PhotoMe Booth, and check the security features of passports with a UV light |
| Ambassador's Office: New Mission openings and Global Ireland Strategy | Children's games (e.g word searches) |
| Government of Ireland Marquee | Block 3, Row 20, Stand 435 |
| Government of Ireland Marquee | A full list of events will be available shortly on this page |
| Health & Wellbeing | Block 3, Row 21, Stand 458 |
| Health Campaigns / HSE including Healthy Ireland | Book readings and storytelling Walking /exercise demo / ten minute stretches/music Play ‘Go Noodle’ dance and song and get moving Drop by the book readings and storytelling Do some 10 minute stretches Come see a demo of CPR in action and get advise on AED’s (defibulatiors) |
| Safefood | Safefood's Rufus will be on hand to help you learn about hand washing |
| Quit | Interview with a Quit survivor CO2 monitoring of smokers/farmers/others |
| Volunteer Ireland | Head to the TED Talk interactive and learn about volunteering benefits |
| eLearning: Skills, Education and Training | Block 4, Row 20, Stand 432 |
| All-day Activity | Junk Kouture |
| The Learning and Skills tent will showcase exciting activity across the education system with interactive displays of further education courses in areas as diverse as film production and agriculture.Audience events will include musical performances by Music Generation, online safety tips and guidance from Webwise, cutting-edge design from Junk Kouture, panel discussions including leading academics from across our universities discussing important issues such as biodiversity, climate action and rural sustainability, and ‘beat the robot’ tests of skill. | See the education system in action – powered by teachers |
| Digital Skills for Citizens Scheme | Sign up for free basic digital skills classes and learn how to use Facebook, WhatsApp, Skype with family, use Government online services or save money shopping and banking online. Classes are available nationwide. Staying connected with family and friends has important benefits for your health and wellbeing. |
| Junior Cycle for Teachers | The JCT team will be showcasing what students learn in junior cycle, providing information on the development of critical and analytical skills and problem solving and on the new subject specifications in use in our schools. |
| Schools Digital Champion Programme | Students are invited to develop their creativity, critical-thinking, team working and communications skills by completing an innovative project using technology to make a difference to their schools, homes, local communities and local businesses. The programme provides a skills training day, visits to leading tech companies and a national showcase event. |
| SOLAS and Education and Training Board | Staff from around Ireland will be showcasing all the best that further education and training colleges have to offer. Practical demonstration, panel discussions and interactive displays will include media production, agricultural studies, virtual welding, mini-digger simulation and much more. |
| SUSI Student universal Support Ireland | SUSI advisors will be on hand to answer your questions about student grants for higher and further education. |
| Teaching Transforms (Teaching Council/DE&S) | Learn more about pathways to teaching, at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and registering as a teacher in Ireland. |
| Property: Homes, Buildings and Land | Block 3, Row 21, Stand 461 |
| Valuation Office | See the archive database of maps and books available onsite. |
| Road Safety Authority | Block 4, Row 20, Stand 431 |
| Road Safety Authority | Come see the interactive shuttle and the RSA Rollover simulator There will be demos on child car seats, trailers, agricultural vehicles, truck blind spots, safe overtaking of cyclists, and vehicle checks etc. Staff will provide advice to drivers and learner drivers of car, buses, trucks and motorcycles in relation to their educational requirements |
| Teagasc | Block 3, Row 20, Stand 437 |
| Teagasc | The soil, basis for all sustainability: View what’s happening deep below the soil surface as Teagasc soil scientists identify what makes a soil healthy, how do roots thrive in well structured soils. How can you optimise your soil management for maximum sustainability of both production and the environment. |
| Teagasc | Growing grass is your cheapest feed. This demonstration will show how to manage your grass sward to optimise grass production, reducing your feeding costs and optimising profitability. Animals grazing high quality grass are the most efficient in terms of production and the environment. Improving grass management is a win: win. |
| Teagasc | Slurry, how you apply it really matters: In another large scale demonstration view how splash plate application v trailing shoe application looks on a grass sward. Trailing shoe application is good for yields and better for the environment. See for yourself. |
| Teagasc | Tillage, Forestry, Environment. Integrated Pest Management, appropriate afforestation and environmental initiatives promoting Biodiversity are key to sustainability on any farm. View lifesize exhibits on each of these topics at this demonstration. |
| Visit: Culture and Heritage | Block 3, Row 21, Stand 457 |
| Built Heritage | Witness our unique national built heritage includes a range of rural structures including farmhouses and related outbuildings; country houses; churches |
| The Office of Public Works - Heritage Services | Learn about our most popular sites – Rock of Cashel, Newgrange, Glendalough, Clonmacnoise, Dublin Castle, Kilmainham Gaol, Kilkenny Castle |
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