National Ploughing Championships

September 15th, 16th and 17th, 2026

The National Ploughing Championships attracted a record-breaking visitors again last year over the three days and is Europe’s largest outdoor exhibition and agricultural trade show. The 2026 Ploughing Championship will take place in Screggan in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The Ploughing Championships was held on the same farm in 2016, 2017 and 2018 hosted by Joe Grogan, RIP.

Here at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel we provide a variety of guestrooms and dining facilities to cater for your every need and are located just under 50 minutes from Screggan.

Visitor Services

Free parking – Food courts/bars – Information kiosks – Medical centre – Baby changing facilities – Toilets – Grandstand seating – Exhibition maps – Wheelchair car parks – ATMs – Campervan park – Wheelchair hire – Wi-Fi – Live traffic reports – Public transport – Picnic areas and more

Trade Exhibition Arena

Tented Trade Village – Machinery – Tourism – Education – Engineering – Auto Arena – Conservation – House, Home & Garden – Food Fayre – Livestock – Retail & Craft – Health & Beauty – Forestry – Environmental – BioEnergy – Innovation Arena – Fashion Shows – National Brown Bread Baking Competitions

Abbeyleix Offers:

• Excellent choice of dining options in our Manor Bar & Bistro
• Complimentary, unlimited WiFi
• Ample FREE parking
• An array of local attractions in the surrounding area.