There are massive queues this morning outside Portlaoise Train Station as thousands make their way to the second day of the National Ploughing Championships. Long queues have formed for the shuttle buses from Portlaoise to the major event in Ratheniska.
On Tuesday over 75,000 people attended Europe's biggest outdoor show with the good weather no doubt boosting attendance this year.

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