Agency To Make National Ploughing Championships...

16 September 2024

The Ulster-Scots Agency is attending the 2024 National Ploughing Championships for the first time this year.

Exhibiting in the Government of Ireland Village alongside the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, the three-day event takes place from 17-19 September in Ratheniska, Co Laois.

Staff will be in attendance throughout the event, promoting the rich history, heritage and culture of the Ulster-Scots to visitors.  There will also be opportunities to enjoy music, piping, and highland dance demonstrations each day – just drop in to the marquee at the scheduled times below:

Tuesday 17 September

3.30pm – 4.30pm: Andy McGregor – Highland Piper

Wednesday 18 September

10am – 10.15am: Andy McGregor – Highland Piper

12.30pm – 1pm: Sister Susan Graham Accordion Band

Thursday 19 September

11.45am – 12 noon: Moyne Pipe Band & Moyne Highland Dancers

The Ulster-Scots Agency exhibition stand will be located within the Culture, Creativity, Archaeology and Sport marquee - Number 203, Block 3, Row 12 at the Government of Ireland Village. The Government of Ireland Village Map can be viewed here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

About the Government of Ireland Village: 

The Government of Ireland is once again bringing an exciting village of interactive demonstrations to the 2024 National Ploughing Championships, from 17-19 September 2024 at Ratheniska, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. 

The village will feature almost 150 exhibitors from a variety of government departments and agencies, under the theme ‘Your Government, Your Community’. 

Visitors to the event will have the chance to engage directly with government teams to learn about the latest supports, services, and policies they are interested in. This year’s event is designed with visitor engagement in mind, with all kinds of hands-on activities and services available for people of all ages. To learn more, click here.