National Ploughing Championships

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 2027 Ploughing Championship will take place in Rathangan in Co. Kildare on September 21st, 22nd and 23rd. 

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 50 minutes from Rathangan.

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.