The organisers of the National Ploughing Championships say this year's event in Co Laois will be the biggest ever.

Up to 190,000 people are expected to attend the three day gathering, which is being held in Ratheniska near Stradbally.

The 2013 event, now one of the largest agriculture shows in Europe, takes place between Tuesday September 24th and Thursday September 26th.

It is estimated the annual championships generate €36 million euro for the economy.

Anna May McHugh is the Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association:

Preview of the uncompleted National Ploughing Championships site:

Organisers are promising everything from farming to fashion:

The Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney (pictured below) launched the event today:

Construction work will take seven weeks: