THE National Ploughing Championships take place from next Tuesday to Thursday in Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly.

Once again Horse Racing Ireland will be very prominent at the event and keen to meet racegoers from all over the country. Matt Chapman and Kevin O’Ryan will share MC duties and guests include Davy Russell, Pat Smullen and Ruby Walsh.

The main interviews will take place at 1pm and 3pm each day, but there will be lots more going on throughout the week, including games, quizzes, demonstrations and competitions with over €3,000 in prizes on offer.

Visitors to the HRI stand will also have an opportunity to talk to representatives from RACE, the Irish National Stud, HRI’s ownership and Work in Racing divisions, plus The Irish Field.

HRI marquee: Block No 2, Row No 11, Stand No 261