Wexford interest and travel to the National Ploughing Championships
By Dan Walsh
The annual National Ploughing Championships take place at Ratheniska, Co. Laois, this week – Tuesday to Thursday, September 17th-19th – with an expected attendance of ca-300,000, and with massive Wexford interest WexfordLocal.com has traffic information courtesy of An Garda Siochana, but look out for Wexford’s Sensory Friendly Clothing Brand, Sully and Juno.
Sully and Juno will be in the Local Enterprise Village, proudly supported by Local Enterprise Office Wexford, and is Ireland’s only designer and manufacturer of clothing specifically tailored to meet the sensory needs of the wearer.
Their sensory-friendly designs, a first in Ireland, cater to individuals of all ages, with sizes ranging from newborn to 5XL.Each piece in the Sully and Juno collection is thoughtfully crafted with the wearer in mind, featuring flat seams, tag-free construction, and soft, organic, sustainable fabrics. The garments are not just practical but also beautifully colourful, ensuring that sensory-friendly clothing doesn’t compromise on style.
Sully and Juno will be one of over 30 small businesses featured in the Local Enterprise Village, which is situated at the heart of this year’s National Ploughing Championships.
The Local Enterprise Village has become a must-visit spot at the event, offering visitors the chance to discover and support some of Ireland’s most exciting small businesses.
Nina and Gillian of Sully and Juno said; “We’re absolutely thrilled to have been nominated by the team at LEO Wexford to showcase our sensory-friendly clothing at the National Ploughing Championships. This opportunity allows us to bring our unique, inclusive designs to a wider audience, and we’re excited to share the passion and care that goes into each piece we create.”
Breege Cosgrave, Head of Enterprise and Economic Development, Wexford County Council said; “This is an opportunity like no other for a small business in Ireland. The chance to bring their ideas and products to almost 300,000 potential customers is a showcase like no other. The Local Enterprise Village has become one of those must-visited areas where everyone wants to discover local businesses and see what unique products they can bring home.”
TRAVEL INFORMATION FROM Co. WEXFORD TO RATHENISKEA, Co. LAOIS FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL PLOUGHING CHAMPRIONSHIPS. (Source; An Garda Siochana).
YELLOW ROUTE; Traffic from South East/ Carlow
Traffic travelling from Carlow and South East will travel through Simmons Mill Crossroads on the N80 and continue forward towards Stradbally town where traffic will turn left at St. Joseph’s Cemetery onto the L3839 and go to Timogue Cross Roads where it will proceed straight onto L7835 (One-way system). Traffic will proceed to parking beside the event grounds. Parking: Patrons travelling this route will park in the designated YELLOW car parks on the left hand side of the L7835 beside the event grounds at Ratheniska
GREY ROUTE; Traffic from South East (Kilkenny)
Traffic travelling from Kilkenny/South East along the N78, through Castlecomer, will turn left at Newtown Cross Roads and continue forward along the R430 to The Swan. Just outside The Swan Village, traffic will turn right onto the R426 and continue to Timahoe Village. Traffic will continue through Timahoe village on the R426 towards Money Cross. At Loughteague Lane, traffic will turn right onto L78354. Traffic will proceed to parking by turning right off the L7837 and proceeding to the car parks. Parking: Patrons travelling this route will park in GREY car park, which is off the right hand side of the R427 adjacent to the site.
