Category: 2015 Archive

Farming Independent To Partner With The NPA To Provide Valuable Shuttle Service At This Year’s Ploughing

The Farming Independent will sponsor the trailer shuttle service at this year’s Ploughing Championships, which will transport thousands of visitors to and from their cars, constantly throughout the 3-days, in comfort and ease. The NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh said “with over 279,000 visitors attending last year’s event the shuttle service provides a real benefit transporting patrons to the carparks.”

The Farming Independent is delighted to sponsor the trailer shuttle service for this year’s Ploughing Championships and are pleased to be giving people a helping hand to get to the National Ploughing Championship. It’s such an important event on the farming calendar.

The Editor of the Farming Independent Louise Hogan said “From September the 8^th, we’re expanding the Farming Independent to help keep farmers one step ahead, the new look supplement is a practical, hands-on guide to help farmers with their farming business. In the lead up to the National Ploughing Championship the Farming Independent will have full coverage of the Ploughing including a map of the stands.”

Tickets are now available by phoning 059 8625125. Special student and group rates apply to pre-event orders and don’t forget kids under 12 are free and parking is free.

FBD LAUNCH NEW CHILD SAFETY INITIATIVE FOR THIS YEAR’S PLOUGHING

NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh and FBD’s Head of Farm & Business Christy Doherty launch new pioneering Child Safety Wristband initiative for this year’s Ploughing Championships. The white wristbands, which will be handed-out at all of the event entrances, will allow for a contact phone number to be written on the band in the event that the wearer wanders off amidst the crowd.

FBD’s Head of Farm & Business Christy Doherty said: “As one of the main sponsors of the National Ploughing Championships for over 25 years, we are delighted to support this new Child Safety Initiative that aims to keep all children safe as they attend the event. FBD’s Champions for Change Farm safety campaign this month also focuses on child safety and we are investing significantly in our communications campaign to raise awareness of hazards for children on the farm. The National Ploughing Championships are enjoying greater attendance year on year and it is therefore hoped that our FBD Keeping you safe wristbands will serve as a reassurance to anyone bringing children to the event.”

“This is an excellent safety concept not just for children but for anyone who is slightly vulnerable attending Ploughing throughout the 3 days, as it will give peace of mind and add greatly to visitors’ enjoyment of the event. As all can now rest assured that loved ones will be returned safely in case they get lost in the large crowds that attend the Championships,” said NPA MD Anna May McHugh.

The launch took place on the site in Ratheniska, Co. Laois as the first of over 25 kilometres of track-way is currently being laid down to transform a green field into the bustling hub that will become the 84th National Championships. There is now great activity on the ploughing site to prepare for Europe’s largest outdoor event taking place from Tuesday 22nd of September to Thursday 24th of September.

There will be an array of new exhibitors as well as hundreds of outstanding veteran companies showcasing their products and services in dynamic ways. With top quality Machinery Demonstrations, Prizewinning Animals, a Forestry Village complete with Husqvarna Pole climbing, Pony Games, Sheep Dog Trials, Hunt Chase, Live Entertainment & Music, a Food Fayre, a unique Garden Project with renowned gardener Diarmuid Gavin, Fashion Shows, International Business opportunities, a revamped Innovation Arena and an extended Local Enterprise Village with over 75 exhibitors, there is something for all of the family.

Other really exciting new additions to the programme this year include a Festi’Kids Crèche, a Tractor Ted Arena, A Driving Challenge, the Foroige Junior Baker and lots more, Ireland’s Farming Festival is not to be missed..

Tickets are now available online at www.npa.ie or by phoning 059 8625125. Special student and group rates apply to pre-event orders and don’t forget children under 12 are free.

Showcasing the Best of Irish Food, Farming and Culture, this year’s National Ploughing Championships will take place from 22nd – 24th of September in Ratheniska, Co Laois. For the first time ever, due to unprecedented demand there has been an extensive waiting list for exhibitor stands since May. NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh said “we are delighted that so many exhibitors have booked again to come to Ploughing because that is a real seal of approval for the event.”

“There will be an array of new exhibitors as well as hundreds of outstanding veteran companies showcasing their products and services in dynamic ways. With top quality Machinery Demonstrations, Prizewinning Animals, a Forestry Village complete with Husqvarna Pole climbing, Pony Games, Hunt Chase, Live Entertainment & Music, a Food Fayre, National Baking Competitions, a unique Garden Project with renowned gardener Diarmuid Gavin, Fashion Shows, International Business opportunities, a revamped Innovation Arena and an extended Local Enterprise Village with over 75 exhibitors.”

An extended Trade Arena will see the return of the popular Tented Trade Village with demand necessitating the biggest Arcade ever, with up to 120 exhibitors displaying in the one arena plus hundreds more located in additional specialist Pavilions.
In the competitive ploughing stakes a particularly strong programme has attracted entries from all around the country and Northern Ireland, hundreds of acres will be ploughed over the 3 days with over 350 entrants from all around the country competing.
Other really exciting new additions to the programme this year include a Festi’Kids Crèche, a Tractor Ted Arena, A Driving Challenge, the Foroige Junior Baker and lots more, Ireland’s Farming Festival is not to be missed.
Tickets are now available online at www.npa.ie or by phoning 059 8625125. Special student and group rates apply to pre-event orders and don’t forget kids under 12 are free and parking is free.