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All things travel for this year's National Ploughing Championships
Thousands of people are expected to travel to Ratheniska, County Laois today for the first day of the National Ploughing Championships 2024.
People will be travelling from all over the country to experience what is described as one of the largest outdoor events in Europe.
Anyone attending the 93rd Ploughing Championships are advised to check out the detailed event Traffic Plan which has been developed by the National Ploughing Association (NPA) and An Garda Síochána. The Traffic Plan has been designed to ensure everyone will get to the event safely and efficiently as possible.
Everyone driving to the event should check out the Traffic Plan before they leave and stick to the designated route for their direction. The 2024 Traffic Plan can be found on the NPA website.
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People are asked to follow directional signage only on close arrival to the event as road closures and alternative routes are often put in place specifically for event purposes.
It is also worth noting, parking at the site will be free of charge.
What public transport is available?
Organisers have urged people to use public transport, if possible, to get to and from the site.
Bus Eireann will be operating a Shuttle Bus service from the Portlaoise, Portarlington and Athy Train Stations to the event. Fees and operating times of the shuttle bus service are also available on the NPA website.
The NPA have also recommended checking local media for coach companies offering services to the event.
Will there be taxi drop off areas?
Due to large volumes of traffic accessing the site there will be a number of one way routes in operation, therefore there is no designated taxi drop off or pick up points.
Can I cycle on my bike to the event?
There will be an area for bicycle parking in a dedicated car park on either side of the event site. Visitors are asked to follow direction signage for bicycle parking on arrival to event.
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