National Ploughing Championships: Route, parking and the path back to your car

Your guide to travel routes, car parking, events and exhibitors

A section of the large on the first day who visited the National Ploughing Championships, Ratheniska, Co Laois. Picture: Dan Linehan

It happens every year at the ploughing championships despite the best intentions of many people attending the event.

Motorists travelling to the site consult traffic management maps in advance, faithfully follow the directions of Gardai, who will be on duty at key locations, observe road signage and adhere to recommended routes and car parks of similar colour.