Rain, hay or shine - RTÉ is heading to The Ploughing
The National Ploughing Championships – taking place at Screggan, Tullamore from September 17 to 17 – will see RTÉ in attendance again with a jam-packed schedule of live programmes and performances.
RTÉ 2FM and RTÉ Radio 1 will broadcast live from the RTÉ tent throughout the three-day championships, with a host of programmes making the journey to Tullamore. From Morning Ireland and Liveline to 2FM Morning’s with Doireann Garrihy, visitors can experience some of RTÉ’s most popular radio shows up close.
Visitors to the RTÉ tent can also step into the shadow of the Traitors Ireland conclave and discover whether they have what it takes to don the iconic Traitors cloak, or stop by for a photo in the 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock-In pub.
Budding artists visitng the RTÉ tent can take part in a live animation session with RTÉ Kids’ storyteller and Marvel Comics artist, Will Sliney, and learn how to draw one of RTÉ Kids’ much-loved characters.
Nationwide presenters Anne Cassin and Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh will bring viewers behind the scenes of ‘The Ploughing’, while RTÉ News and RTÉ Weather will broadcast live across the three days.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, September 15
Morning Ireland will kick-off RTÉ’s coverage live from the RTÉ tent from 7am to 9am, bringing listeners the latest news and stories from the opening day of the National Ploughing Championships.
From 11am to 1pm, Oliver Callan takes to the stage for a live broadcast with a mix of humour and chat.
From 1.30pm to 2.30pm, young creatives can join RTÉ Kids’ Will Sliney for an interactive animation workshop and discover how their favourite RTÉ Kids characters are brought to life.
Rounding off the day, Laura Fox and Katja Mia will broadcast 2FM Drive with Laura and Katja live from the Ploughing.
Wednesday, September 16
Today with David McCullough broadcasts live from the RTÉ tent on day two from 9am to 11am, bringing the top stories of the day across politics, entertainment, sport and everyday life.
RTÉ Gold’s Cormac Battle will keep audiences on-site and at home entertained with a special live broadcast from 11.30am to 1pm, featuring some of the biggest hits of all-time.
Later that afternoon, CountryWide with Philip Boucher Hayes will be recorded live on-stage before Drivetime brings listeners the latest news and analysis from across Ireland and beyond.
Thursday, September 17
The final day begins with 2FM Mornings with Doireann Garrihy live on RTÉ 2FM.
From 12.30om to1.15pm, the RTÉ GAA Podcast will stage a live recording hosted by Cathal Mullaney featuring guests and contributors from across the GAA community.
Liveline will round out proceedings broadcasting live from the stage, giving attendees and listeners alike the chance to hear the stories and conversations that matter most.