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There are major traffic delays on approach routes to the National Ploughing Championships in County Laois
THE National Ploughing Championships are underway in County Laois but many of those heading from Limerick have yet to arrive at the site in Ratheniska.
Status yellow rain warnings, issued by Met Éireann, are currently in place and there are reports of lengthy traffic delays on approach roads from Limerick and elsewhere.
Some of the delays are said to be in excess of 30 minutes.
Gardaí parading in Ratheniska this morning ahead of taking their positions on duty around the National Ploughing Championships
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) September 19, 2023
Please follow your colour route to the event
Follow all instructions of Gardaí and please do not use your sat nav https://t.co/S1gONkMExh #Ploughing23 pic.twitter.com/8xGRSSbCkx
Up to 300,000 people are expected to attend the National Ploughing Championships - Europe's largest outdoor event - which continues until Thursday.
Those from Limerick who are attending are being advised to travel to exit 17 on the N7 and to follow the Brown Route.
Stay with Limerick Leader / Limerick Live for updates across the day.
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