Ploughing to attract over 280,000 to Tullamore
With just over three weeks to go the National Ploughing Championships,Tullamore is preparing for an influx of some 280,000 visitors over the course of the three-day event.
Europe’s largest outdoor event, the National Ploughing Championships takes place at Screggan, Tullamore, from September 20 to 22.
The National Ploughing Association and Bank of Ireland this week launched a promotional brochure giving details of the upcoming hugely exciting 85th annual event. The brochures are now available at the 280 Bank of Ireland branches throughout the country.
Commenting Susan Maher, Agri Development Manager who leads the Bank of Ireland’s agri team in the south-east said they are delighted to once again sponsor the National Ploughing Championships which is the milestone event for the development and promotion of the agrisector each year. The National Ploughing Association Chairman PJ Lynam said: “There will be an array of new exhibitors as well as hundreds of outstanding veteran companies showcasing their products and services in dynamic ways. The very latest models in agricultural machinery will be on display, prizewinning animals, a Forestry Village, Food Fayre, an international Business Centre in the innovation Arena and an extended Local Enterprise Village with over 80 exhibitors aswell as National Baking Competitions, Garden Displays, Fashion Shows and many topical seminars.”
This year’s event will have an exhilarating 4 x 4 off-road Volkswagen Amarok V 6 driving experience with experts to guide you through this skilled challenge. ireland’s first ever tractor Football matches, charity calves auction and the Machine of the Year competition will all be new to this year’s Ploughing.
An extended trade Arena will see the return of the popular tented Retail Village with demand necessitating the return of the Dome the biggest Arcade
ever, with over 120 exhibitors displaying in the one arena plus hundreds more located in specialist Pavilions. The National Ploughing Championships taking place from September 20th to 22nd in Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly is not to be missed.
The National Championships is now no longer just for ploughing or machinery enthusiasts, the modern event now features something for just about every member of the community. These include a tented trade Village, a Food Fair, Craft Village, Livestock, Forestry, Education, Lifestyle, Motor Show, Financial Services, Bio Energy and Agri Service. Along with this, there are many entertainment and special events taking place. Some of these include: fashion shows, celebrity guests, sheep dog trials, loy digging, All Ireland Lamb Shearing, Most Appropriately Dressed Lady & Gent Competitions, craft demonstrations, celebrity cookery demonstrations, Outdoor Radio Broadcasts and much, much more.