The National Ploughing Championships will take place from 17th – 19th September in Ballintrane, Fenagh, County Carlow and RTÉ will once again be there over three full days with an action-packed schedule of live programmes, a host of musical performances, live weather bulletins and exclusive events with well-known presenters, visitors to the RTÉ set will have much to look forward to at the Ploughing 2019.
And we’ve introduced some new additions this year:
The Late Late Toyshow Costume Display: Over the last ten years Ryan has worn some iconic costumes on the Late Late Toyshow and they will be on display for visitors to the RTE stand.
The Sunday Game set: Following a busy GAA Championship season, you’ll have the chance to jump into The Sunday Game set and take a selfie. Upload your snap to social using #rteploughing to be in with the chance to win a GAA county jersey of your choice.
Sustainability Wall: Learn about sustainability at RTÉ and some of our sustainable initiatives.
Present the Weather: Junior visitors will have the opportunity to try their hand at presenting the weather. This year we have included climate change in our autocue script reflecting the importance of sustainability at RTE.
***Three-day schedule in full:
RTÉ Programme of Events*
Tuesday 17th September
07:00 Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1
09:00 The Ryan Tubridy Show on RTÉ Radio 1
10:30 Mark, The Science Guy from RTÉjr’s, Let’s Find Out
12:00 Panel (hosted by Nuala Carey): Eat Well/Think Well/Be Well, presented by Healthy Ireland
13:20 RTÉ Weather: Live bulletin on RTÉ One
15:00 The Ray D’Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1
18:00 Six One News on RTÉ One
*Present the Weather will take place throughout the day.
Wednesday 18th September
10:00 Marty in the Morning on RTÉ lyric fm
13:20 RTÉ Weather: Live bulletin on RTÉ One
15:30 The Sunday Game panel with Marty Morrissey, including Michael Duignan and Dessie Dolan
18:55 RTÉ Weather: Live bulletin on RTÉ One
*Present the Weather will take place throughout the day.
Thursday 20th September
09:30 Live Trad Music with The Merry Ploughboys
13:20 RTÉ Weather: Live bulletin on RTÉ One
13:45 Liveline’s Funny Thursday on RTÉ Radio 1
15:30 Panel (hosted by Brenda Donohoe): Improved Health & Wellbeing, presented by Healthy Ireland
18:55 RTÉ Weather: Live bulletin on RTÉ One
*Present the Weather will take place throughout the day.
+ Daily activities include: RTÉ Guide Cover Star; RTÉ Shop; Saorview Connect Zone and more.
Stay up to date with RTÉ on Twitter (@RTE) using #rteploughing, or on Facebook/Instagram (@Explorerte).
RTÉ’s television and radio coverage is sponsored by Healthy Ireland.
