Ploughing traffic heavy but moving exiting Ratheniska in Laois
Gardaí urge patience as motorists leave massively successful event
Laois Gardaí have urged the public to be patient leaving the National Ploughing Championships on their way home from the huge event in Laois.
Thousands of people are exiting the Ratheniska site in Laois on Thursday as the 2024 edition comes to end.
After one of the most successful Ploughing events ever, Gardaí on site have reported that traffic is heavy leaving the massive Laois site.
However, Laois Offaly Garda Sergeant Graham Kavanagh said traffic is moving in line with the extensive traffic management plan.
There is also a substantial garda and stewarding presence is operating to clear the traffic as safely and quickly as possible.
The guards have appealed to motorists leaving the event to be patient to ensure the depart safely Ratheniska in Laois for various parts of Ireland and beyond.
Weather conditions remain excellent in Ratheniska make for smooth exits from the large car parks that serve the site.