• A significant note is that junction 5 will be closed on the M9 coming towards Carlow. GPS will advise people to take that exit however if you leave at junction 4 there are signs directing you straight to the ploughing site from there.
• There are buses going from the Carlow Train Station which is only 15 minutes from the ploughing site. If you have the option of using the train it would be a convenient way of getting to the event.
• There are multiple diversions taking place such as sections of the N80, which would be a primary route of travel. There is a traffic management plan in place for the National Ploughing Championships which can be found online on npa.ie. This has a step by step guide for routes from different areas around the country. Click here for a link to the traffic guide
• For parking there are various routes and entrances surrounding the Ploughing Championship site. These will be extremely busy at certain times of the day so knowing your entrance will help avoid delay.
• If weather is a concern check out this local Carlow Weather Facebook page to plan for your day at the Ploughing Championships 2019
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