Dust off your wellies and anoraks, the National Ploughing Championship is set to return to Co. Laois next week - and RTÉ will be there every step of the way.
Running from 17 – 19 September, with an exciting schedule of live programmes and live performances from the RTÉ tent over three days, this year's championship returns to Ratheniska.
From live radio broadcasts from some of your RTÉ Radio 1, 2fm and Raidió na Gaeltachta favourites to stepping out with our Dancing With The Stars professionals, and from live RTÉ News and Weather to appearances by Marty Morrissey, Daithi Ó Sé, Nationwide's Anne and Bláthnaid, Nuala Carey and more, including a rare appearance by the Late Late Show owl!
You can find the RTÉ tent at Block 3, Row 23, Stand 558.
DAY ONE: Tuesday, 17 September
07.00 - 09.00 Morning Ireland (Live on RTÉ Radio 1)
15.00 - 18.00 Drive with Beta Da Silva(Live on RTÉ 2FM)
18:01 - 18.30 Six One News & Weather (Live on RTÉ One)
DAY TWO: Wednesday, 18 September
09.00 - 10.00 Oliver Callan (Live on RTÉ Radio 1)
13.30 - 14.00 Nuacht a hAon le Fionnuala Uí Neachtain (Beo ar Raidió na Gaeltachta)
15.00 - 17.00 Cóisir Cheoil (Live on stage)
18:30 RTÉ Weather Bulletin (Live on RTÉ One)
DAY THREE: Thursday, 19 September
09.00 - 12.00 The Laura Fox Show on RTÉ 2FM
15:00 - 17:00 Cóisir Cheoil le Tristan Rosenstock (Beo ar Raidió na Gaeltachta)
18:30 RTÉ Weather Bulletin (Live on RTÉ One)
THE RTÉ STAGE
Dancing with The Stars
Tango your way to our stage to join the show's professional dancers Karen Byrne and Denys Samson and learn a move or two.
Ireland's Fittest Family
The show's referee Paul O'Donovan will be inviting you to take the Hang Tough Challenge.
Our Changing Climate
Join Nuala Carey as she talks to farmers and experts about how our changing climate is affecting rural life and business.
Meet and greets
Meet Marty Morrissey, Daithi Ó Sé, Nationwide's Anne and Bláthnaid, the RTÉ Weather team and the Late Late Show owl.
RTÉ Archives
Watch archive footage from the very first National Ploughing Championships and see how this popular national event has evolved over the years.
RTÉ Weather
Trevor Keegan, Audrey McGrath, Mark Bowe, Gerry Murphy, Joanna Donnelly and Siobhan Ryan will bring you the weather live from Ploughing 2024, four times a day.
This Is Art!
See a selection of entries from Ireland's biggest art competition for young people.
For more RTÉ at The Ploughing updates, keep an eye on RTE’s social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X (Twitter)) and #RTEPloughing.
