Rain, hail or shine, RTÉ will be at The Ploughing in Offaly

The National Ploughing Championships are back and RTÉ will once again be there with a jam-packed schedule of live programmes and performances.

From today, September 15th to 17th, Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly will provide the backdrop for the National Ploughing Championships 2026 and RTÉ will be bringing the sights, sounds and stories from the country’s biggest outdoor event to audiences across Ireland.

RTÉ 2FM and RTÉ Radio 1 will broadcast live from the RTÉ tent throughout the three-day Championships, with a host of favourite programmes making the journey to Tullamore. From Morning Ireland and Liveline to 2FM Morning’s with Doireann Garrihy, visitors can experience some of RTÉ’s most popular radio shows up close.

There’s plenty to enjoy off-air too. Visitors to the RTÉ tent can step into the shadow of the Traitors Ireland conclave and discover whether they have what it takes to don the iconic Traitors cloak or stop by for a photo in the 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In pub.

Budding artists visitng the RTÉ tent can take part in a live animation session with RTÉ Kids’ Storytellers and Marvel Comics artist, Will Sliney and learn how to draw one of RTÉ Kids’ much-loved characters.

Nationwide presenters Anne Cassin and Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh will once again bring viewers behind the scenes of ‘The Ploughing’ while RTÉ News and RTÉ Weather will broadcast live across the three days.

With live radio, family activities, sport, music and entertainment, RTÉ has something for everyone at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.

Tuesday 15th September

Ireland’s most-listened-to radio programme, Morning Ireland, will kick off RTÉ’s coverage live from the RTÉ tent from 7:00-9:00, bringing listeners the latest news and stories from the opening day of the National Ploughing Championships.

From 11:00-13:00, Oliver Callan takes to the stage for a live broadcast with his trademark mix of humour and chat.

From 13:30-14:30, young creatives can join RTÉ Kids’ Storytellers and Marvel Comics artist Will Sliney for an interactive animation workshop and discover how their favourite RTÉ Kids characters are brought to life.

Rounding off the day, Laura Fox and Katja Mia will broadcast 2FM Drive with Laura and Katja live from the Ploughing, bringing all the energy and entertainment from Screggan, Tullamore to listeners around the country.

Wednesday 16th September

Today with David McCullough broadcasts live from the RTÉ tent on day two of the National Ploughing Championships from 9:00-11:00 bringing the top stories of the day across politics, entertainment, sport and everyday life.

RTÉ Gold’s Cormac Battle will keep audiences on-site and at home entertained with a special live broadcast from 11:30-13:00 featuring some of the biggest hits of all time.

Later that afternoon, CountryWide with Philip Boucher Hayes will be recorded live on stage before Drivetime brings listeners the latest news and analysis from across Ireland and beyond.

Thursday 17th September

The final day of the National Ploughing Championships begins with 2FM Mornings with Doireann Garrihy live on RTÉ 2FM.

From 12:30-13:15, the RTÉ GAA Podcast will stage a live recording hosted by Cathal Mullaney featuring guests and contributors from across the GAA community.

Liveline will round out proceedings broadcasting live from the stage, giving attendees and listeners alike the chance to hear the stories and conversations that matter most.

See the full RTÉ at the Ploughing schedule below and stay tuned to RTÉ’s social media accounts for more updates on what you can enjoy with RTÉ at the National Ploughing Championships 2026.

RTÉ at the Ploughing: The Highlights

Tuesday 15th September

7:00-9:00 Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1

11:00-13:00 Oliver Callan on RTÉ Radio 1

13:30-14:30 RTÉ Kids | This is Art Live Illustration Workshop with Will Sliney

15:00-18:00 2FM Drive with Laura and Katja RTÉ 2FM

Wednesday 16th September

09:00-11:00 Today with David McCullough on RTÉ Radio 1

11:30-13:00 Daytime Gold with Cormac Battle RTÉ Gold

14:00-15:00 CountryWide with Philip Boucher Hayes (pre-record for Saturday)

16:00-18:00 Drivetime RTÉ Radio 1

Thursday 17th September

10:00-12:00 2FM Mornings with Doireann Garrihy RTÉ 2FM

12:30-13:15 RTÉ GAA Podcast live recording

13:45-15:00 Liveline RTÉ Radio 1

*Full schedule subject to change