Gardai issue travel advice as Laois gets ready to welcome 300,000 visitors

Ploughing bound motorists are once again being advised to turn off their Sat Navs and follow the signs. 

Almost 300,000 people are expected to attend the three day event in Ratheniska next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 20 to 22.

With such large crowds anticipated, Gardai are advising all those travelling to the event to allow additional journey time and to follow directional signage and instructions of Gardaí along the routes.