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Top Oil Partnership

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Top Oil have partnered with the NPA in the run up to the National Ploughing Championships as part of a new sponsorship deal. Highlighting this new partnership, 100 8ft x 4ft billboards have been erected at strategic locations throughout the country advertising the event which takes place form the 23rd to 25th of September at Ratheniska, Co. Laois.

On site recently, Managing Director of the NPA, Ms Anna May McHugh, along with management staff from Top Oil and the Top Oil mascot, erected the first of these advertisements. As the billboard went up, Ms McHugh spoke of how she looked forward to working very closely with Top Oil in the run up to the championships and offered “I am delighted that Top Oil have come on board this year as sponsorship partners of the event. Top Oil are a very well-known brand throughout Ireland and instantly recognisable throughout the rural community”.

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“As one of the main sponsorship partners, Top Oil bring much to the table in terms of supporting the hosting of the Championships. As an organisation, they have a great appreciation of the importance and impact events such as the Championships have on both the national economy and the rural community.”

Speaking on the new partnership, Marketing Manager for Top Oil, Jason Power expressed how he looked forward to working closely with event organiser in the run up to the Championships “Top Oil are serving fuel products to the local communities of Ireland for over 200 years so when we were offered the opportunity to work with the iconic 83rd National Ploughing Championships by becoming their official fuel partner, I can honestly say that we jumped at the chance”.

“Since formally agreeing to this mutually beneficial partnership there is a great buzz of excitement throughout our nationwide network of Top Oil depots and retail sites. Top Oil are extremely proud to be associated with this legendary three day event and the primary reason Top Oil decided to become involved is because we understand how much The Ploughing means to literally thousands of our agricultural, fuel card, commercial, motor fuel and home heating customers”.

“Top Oil are really looking forward to working extremely closely with a prestigious brand like The National Ploughing Championships as it represents, we believe, a perfect fit with our very own Top Oil brand as both brands acknowledge the vital importance of local communities to each of our businesses, we both believe in product quality and continuous innovation, value for money and we are both sharply focused and committed to building long lasting relationships with our customers, many of which we hope to welcome onto our Top Oil stand during the 23rd, 24th and 25th of September.”

Coca-Cola HBC Ireland Sponsorship

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NPA Are Delighted To Renew Long-Standing Partnership With Coca-Cola HBC Ireland At This Year’s Ploughing Championship.

Following over 20 successful years as partners, Coca-Cola HBC Ireland will again be this year’s 83rd National Ploughing Championships soft drinks sponsor. This is a major undertaking, as over 160,000 Coca-Cola products are due to be consumed by visitors throughout the course of the 3 days.

Speaking at the sponsorship launch Coca-Cola HBC Ireland Sponsorship Manager Robert Crabbe said “We are delighted to be continuing our long standing partnership with the National Ploughing Championships which has been in place for over 20 years. The 2016 Championships look to be bigger and better than ever and we are excited to be partnering with one of Irelands largest outdoor events. Just like the Coca-Cola HBC Ireland product range, the National Ploughing Championships provides a wide range of choice and variety for everyone. ”

(l-r) Coca-Cola HBC Ireland Sponsorship Manager Robert Crabbe, Anna May McHugh Managing Director NPA and Coca-Cola HBC Events Manager Cathal Garvey

(l-r) Coca-Cola HBC Ireland Sponsorship Manager Robert Crabbe, Anna May McHugh Managing Director NPA and Coca-Cola HBC Events Manager Cathal Garvey

Excitement will be high as hundreds of acres will be ploughed over the 3 days with over 300 entrants from all around the country competing in the National Ploughing competition, and 30 competitors from 10 countries around the world will compete in the European Vintage Ploughing Championships.
With machinery demonstrations, a Forestry Village complete with Husqvarna Pole Climbing, Pony Games, Live Entertainment, Tented Trade and Leader villages, a Food Fayre, a National Brown Bread making competition, Fashion Shows, a revamped Innovations Arena, prizewinning animals andlots more, Ireland’s Farming Festival is not to be missed. Tickets are now available by calling the National Ploughing Association on 059 8625125 or by clicking here.

Ploughing Brochure Launch

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All stand space full for 2014 Championships.

The National Ploughing Association and Bank of Ireland have launched a promotional brochure giving details of the upcoming 83rd National Ploughing Championships taking place from 23rd, 24th and 25th of September in Ratheniska, Stradbally, Co Laois. Ireland’s Largest Outdoor Event is making a return visit to the location following the success of last year’s Championships.

Sean Farrell, Head of Agriculture at Bank of Ireland Business Banking said:  “We are delighted to be part of and sponsor The National Ploughing Championships again this year. We will have our stand at the event again this year and we look forward to meeting with new and existing customers at what I am sure will be another great National Ploughing Championships”. Also present were host farmer David Carter, NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh and NPA Chairman PJ Lynam.

This year will see an array of new and exciting exhibitor’s as well as hundreds of veteran companies showcasing their products and services. A revamped Innovations Arena, complete with consultation booths and a forum centre will be available for all. Enterprise Ireland will be providing staff to assist with general enquiries, the Patent’s Office will have a stand and Toplink.ie will be offering media campaign advice.

Leader Village will again be presenting entrepreneurs, businesses and a variety of groups supported by Leader, exhibiting a fantastic diversity of products and services all under one roof. Laois County Council will be showcasing the best of the economic, social and cultural services that Laois has to offer.

Returning to the show this year will be the tremendously popular Tented Trade Village with demand necessitating all marquees this year to be of the large type.

Already the Food Fayre looks like it will be extended this year with Bord Bia and an array of artisan food producers showcasing their wares. The Forestry Village will feature the Husqvarna Pole Climbing, Advisory Authorities and many of the services associated with this sector.

The 2014 Championships sees the return of the incredibly popular fashion shows featuring fashion items for all ages.
A number of new and exciting initiatives in the Agricultural Machinery Sector are at the planning stage and will add an interesting dimension to the arena. The motor industry will also be significantly represented with many large stands.

The Livestock Arena promises to be a huge attraction this year with many very valuable prizewinning animals on show.  At the centre of this Arena the Lely Robotic Milking Demonstrations is set to attract thousands of visitors again from both the farming and non-farming communities.

In the ploughing stakes a particularly strong programme has attracted entries from all around the country and Northern Ireland bringing the number preparing to plough in Laois to over 300 for the 3 days.

There are also 30 competitors expected from 10 countries around the world to compete in the European Vintage Ploughing Championships that will also take place at the site in Ratheniska from Tuesday 23rd of September.

Exhibition Space is at a premium at this stage with the NPA Site Team starting to mark out the Trade Arena from early August, this is expected to exceed the size of the 2013 Championships.

The National Ploughing Association and Bank of Ireland have launched a promotional brochure giving details of the upcoming 83rd National Ploughing Championships taking place from 23rd, 24th and 25th of September in Ratheniska, Stradbally, Co Laois (l-r) host farmer David Carter, NPA Chairman PJ Lynam, NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh and Susan Maher Agri-development Bank of Ireland.

The National Ploughing Association and Bank of Ireland have launched a promotional brochure giving details of the upcoming 83rd National Ploughing Championships taking place from 23rd, 24th and 25th of September in Ratheniska, Stradbally, Co Laois (l-r) host farmer David Carter, NPA Chairman PJ Lynam, NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh and Susan Maher Agri-development Bank of Ireland.