The Local Enterprise Village is always a stand that is bustling with activity. Craftiness is key with Irish small businesses showcasing their eclectic fares. Thirty small businesses supported by Local Enterprise Offices across the country will have a wide variety of goods and services on offer.
Quirky Irish Icons is one to look out for at the village. They sell clay fridge magnets of everything you know and love about this country.
A chicken fillet roll, a crisp sandwich and green/red tractors are among the 17 fridge magnets available for sale. We’re thinking this is your opportunity to stock up on quirky gifts to comfort those living both here and far away this Christmas.
Amble along to Farm Tours Ireland, an agri-tourism provider, ideal for farmers who want to show off their perfectly maintained land or even those who want to take a peep into other farms.
If food and drink is what you’re after, you won’t have to search far. Studio Coffee will keep you wide awake with their carefully roasted coffee.
The beans are ethically sourced from the coffee-growing belt and roasted in Co Meath.
Food from Le Skinny Chef will leave you feeling satisfied after a long day in the wellies. Founded by a French chef living in Ireland for over 20 years, the delicacies include spreadable pesto, wasabi dip, nettle soup, chilli pumpkin chutney and much more. Whatever you’re in the mood for, the Local Enterprise Village will not disappoint.
Visit row 13, stand 280.
There will be activities and entertainment galore at the Big Red Shed this year as Agri Aware and the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science team up for the Ploughing Championships. There will be a packed “Shed-ule” over the three days with a selfie booth, milk races, cookery demonstrations and panel discussions.
Agri Aware's Big Red Shed at Electric Picnic. The shed will be brought to the 2018 National Ploughing Championships.
Making a special shed appearance will be comedy duo the 2 Johnnies and celebrity chef Edward Hayden. Agri Aware will be giving out bobble hats to thousands of lucky people. This is to celebrate the Many Hats, One CAP campaign which educates people about the benefits of CAP through innovative communication tools.
Visit row 12, stand 226.Don’t miss out on the chance to win a fantastic beeswax candle gift hamper at the Offaly – Ireland’s Hidden Gem stand. Beeswax Candle Makers produce delightful handmade candles designed by two women from Cavan and Offaly.
Beeswax Candle Makers will have an exciting stand at Ploughing 2018.
The products are a stunning, hand-crafted range of minimalistic candles made with 100% beeswax, cotton wicks and no paraffin or harmful chemicals.
Handmade in Ireland with a signature natural honeycomb texture, the range includes tea lights, apothecary jar candles and pillar candles.
Visit row 14, stand 293. Fill your tank with healthy dishes at the Jaguar Land Rover stand. Not only will the latest Jaguar Land Rover models be on display for you to eye up, celebrity chef Rachel Allen and TV presenter Kathryn Thomas will be there for a series of cooking demonstrations to keep your engines revving. The dishes will be healthy and perfectly suited to the pace of modern life.
Visitors can explore the latest vehicles such as the I-Pace, the company’s first all-electric SUV and the Range Rover Evoque.
They will also be showcasing the new Discovery Commercial, which has 1,856 litres of flexible load space and a towing capability of three and a half tonnes. Perfect for bringing home the hordes of dirty wellies and free pens.
Visit row 8, stand 196. Rural communities and farmers can be frequently affected by loneliness, isolation, stress and depression. Luckily, there is help out there and Samaritans Ireland will be on hand at the Ploughing to remind everyone that they are there even if nobody else is. Members of the team will be meeting the public, raising awareness of the support it offers and listening to anyone and everyone who may need it.
Volunteers will also be handing out cards, wristbands and pens over the three days. The Samaritans are available every single day of the year by phone, text or email offering support to those who wish to talk.
Visit row 29, stand 619. The smell of white and black pudding, the sizzling of sausages and bacon. You’ll be drawn to the Clonakilty Food Company stand without even noticing.
This year, the Clonakilty crew will be joined by special guest and a friend of Clonakilty, TV chef Joe Shannon.
Joe will be demonstrating lots of different ways to Cook with Clonakilty and will have three fantastic dishes, which will be served up in samples for everyone to try. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, Clonakilty and chef Joe have got you covered.
That’s not all, Clonakilty is also giving away a family trip to Orlando.
This incredible prize includes direct flights from Dublin, seven nights’ accommodation and, of course, Disneyland passes.
To enter, it is simple. Just visit the stand at the National Ploughing Championships and you will be told what to do.
Visit row 33, stand 652.
The Local Enterprise Village is always a stand that is bustling with activity. Craftiness is key with Irish small businesses showcasing their eclectic fares. Thirty small businesses supported by Local Enterprise Offices across the country will have a wide variety of goods and services on offer.
Quirky Irish Icons is one to look out for at the village. They sell clay fridge magnets of everything you know and love about this country.
A chicken fillet roll, a crisp sandwich and green/red tractors are among the 17 fridge magnets available for sale. We’re thinking this is your opportunity to stock up on quirky gifts to comfort those living both here and far away this Christmas.
Amble along to Farm Tours Ireland, an agri-tourism provider, ideal for farmers who want to show off their perfectly maintained land or even those who want to take a peep into other farms.
If food and drink is what you’re after, you won’t have to search far. Studio Coffee will keep you wide awake with their carefully roasted coffee.
The beans are ethically sourced from the coffee-growing belt and roasted in Co Meath.
Food from Le Skinny Chef will leave you feeling satisfied after a long day in the wellies. Founded by a French chef living in Ireland for over 20 years, the delicacies include spreadable pesto, wasabi dip, nettle soup, chilli pumpkin chutney and much more. Whatever you’re in the mood for, the Local Enterprise Village will not disappoint.
Visit row 13, stand 280.There will be activities and entertainment galore at the Big Red Shed this year as Agri Aware and the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science team up for the Ploughing Championships. There will be a packed “Shed-ule” over the three days with a selfie booth, milk races, cookery demonstrations and panel discussions.
Agri Aware's Big Red Shed at Electric Picnic. The shed will be brought to the 2018 National Ploughing Championships.
Making a special shed appearance will be comedy duo the 2 Johnnies and celebrity chef Edward Hayden. Agri Aware will be giving out bobble hats to thousands of lucky people. This is to celebrate the Many Hats, One CAP campaign which educates people about the benefits of CAP through innovative communication tools.
Visit row 12, stand 226.Don’t miss out on the chance to win a fantastic beeswax candle gift hamper at the Offaly – Ireland’s Hidden Gem stand. Beeswax Candle Makers produce delightful handmade candles designed by two women from Cavan and Offaly.
Beeswax Candle Makers will have an exciting stand at Ploughing 2018.
The products are a stunning, hand-crafted range of minimalistic candles made with 100% beeswax, cotton wicks and no paraffin or harmful chemicals.
Handmade in Ireland with a signature natural honeycomb texture, the range includes tea lights, apothecary jar candles and pillar candles.
Visit row 14, stand 293. Fill your tank with healthy dishes at the Jaguar Land Rover stand. Not only will the latest Jaguar Land Rover models be on display for you to eye up, celebrity chef Rachel Allen and TV presenter Kathryn Thomas will be there for a series of cooking demonstrations to keep your engines revving. The dishes will be healthy and perfectly suited to the pace of modern life.
Visitors can explore the latest vehicles such as the I-Pace, the company’s first all-electric SUV and the Range Rover Evoque.
They will also be showcasing the new Discovery Commercial, which has 1,856 litres of flexible load space and a towing capability of three and a half tonnes. Perfect for bringing home the hordes of dirty wellies and free pens.
Visit row 8, stand 196. Rural communities and farmers can be frequently affected by loneliness, isolation, stress and depression. Luckily, there is help out there and Samaritans Ireland will be on hand at the Ploughing to remind everyone that they are there even if nobody else is. Members of the team will be meeting the public, raising awareness of the support it offers and listening to anyone and everyone who may need it.
Volunteers will also be handing out cards, wristbands and pens over the three days. The Samaritans are available every single day of the year by phone, text or email offering support to those who wish to talk.
Visit row 29, stand 619. The smell of white and black pudding, the sizzling of sausages and bacon. You’ll be drawn to the Clonakilty Food Company stand without even noticing.
This year, the Clonakilty crew will be joined by special guest and a friend of Clonakilty, TV chef Joe Shannon.
Joe will be demonstrating lots of different ways to Cook with Clonakilty and will have three fantastic dishes, which will be served up in samples for everyone to try. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, Clonakilty and chef Joe have got you covered.
That’s not all, Clonakilty is also giving away a family trip to Orlando.
This incredible prize includes direct flights from Dublin, seven nights’ accommodation and, of course, Disneyland passes.
To enter, it is simple. Just visit the stand at the National Ploughing Championships and you will be told what to do.
Visit row 33, stand 652. 
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