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06 Dec 2025

WATCH: Huge shuttle bus queues as thousands of people head to Ploughing in Laois

Big crowds for shuttle buses to Ratheniska for day two of Ploughing 2024

There are massive queues this morning outside Portlaoise Train Station as thousands make their way to the second day of the National Ploughing Championships. Long queues have formed for the shuttle buses from Portlaoise to the major event in Ratheniska.

On Tuesday over 75,000 people attended Europe's biggest outdoor show with the good weather no doubt boosting attendance this year. 

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