Final preparations will be made in County Wexford today for this year’s National Ploughing Championships which kicks off tomorrow.
The event runs for 3 days, from Tuesday 25th to Thursday 27th September.
The three day event is expected to draw nearly 200,000 people to Heathpark in New Ross, as well as a €36 million financial boost.
A major operation will be in place to control traffic in the area, with 200 Gardai and 500 volunteer stewards on duty to help the public enjoy their visit.
Newstalk is sponsored by Tesco at this years championships and will be broadcasting live over the 3-day event:
Tuesday 25th September
Newstalk Breakfast: 7am – 10am
Lunchtime: Â 12pm – 1.30pm
The Right Hook: 4.30pm – 7pm
Wednesday 26th September
Newstalk Breakfast: 7am – 10am
Tom Dunne: 10am – 12pm
Lunchtime: Â 12pm – 1.30pm
Moncrieff: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
The Right Hook: 4.30pm – 7pm
Thursday 27th September
Moncrieff: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
If you are going to the National Ploughing Championships this year, visit us at stand S 619
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