The massive event returns to Laois in September.
Preparations for this year's National Ploughing Championships are well under way.
The annual agri-event returns to Ratheniska in Laois from September 17th until the 19th.
The National Ploughing Association says the preparations are getting earlier every year, with tracking due to be laid from July 10th.
Assistant Managing Director of the NPA, Anna Marie McHugh, says they're building essentially a town:
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Mr. Moran was sentenced for the crime earlier this week.
Man Dies After Westmeath Crash
The road is currently closed.
Man Pleads Guilty To Importing €8.4m Worth Of Drugs Into Midlands Airport
Gardaí monitored the aircraft landing at the Abbeyshrule Aerodrome in 2022.
Two Laois Schools Approved For Special Needs Classrooms
One such school may also receive a sensory room.
Offaly Town's Festival About "The Homecoming"
The event has been running for over 50 years.
Irish Rail Apologise For Inconvenience Caused By Incident On Train
Gardaí were called to meet the train in Portarlington.
Laois Woman Located Safely
She had been reported missing on Sunday.
New Partnership To Create Learning Opportunities For Part-Time Farmers
The programme will help farmers get the most out of their land.
Missing Westmeath Woman Found Safe And Well
She had been missing since last Tuesday.
New Addition To The Lineup At Laois Festival
Renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School and TV Chef Rory O’Connell, is the latest addition to the festivala lineup.
Rise In Covid Cases Not Overly Concerning Says Westmeath Immunologist
Over 1,000 cases were reported last week alone.
Significant Increase In Assaults On Midlands Prison Staff
New figures also show an increase in prisoner-on-prisoner attacks.
Tánaiste Praises 'Courageous' Blathnaid Raleigh For Speaking Out After Sentencing Of Rapist
Jonathan Moran was jailed for eight years yesterday for the rape.
Up To 53,000 Homes Needed Annually To Match Population Growth - Report
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Midlands EV Demand Continuing To Decline
New figures show a further drop in the electric vehicle registrations.
140-Year-Old Property Bill To Be Scrutinised Today
IPAV will be engaging with the Oireachtas Justice Committee later.
Man Arrested After Three Laois Burglaries And Two Thefts
The arrest came as part of a major operation over the weekend.
Influencers Course Is Becoming More Popular
Being an Influencer is considered a front facing career with a lot of work going on behind the scenes.
A New Film Shot On Location In Offaly
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Yet Another Decrease In Asylum Seeker Numbers In The Midlands
Over 1,700 IPAs are currently being accommodated in the region.
