The National Ploughing Championships once again provided an excellent platform for local businesses to connect, showcase their products and services, and engage with customers and industry partners from across the country.

It is fantastic to see Westmeath enterprises represented at Ireland's largest outdoor event, highlighting the innovation, entrepreneurship and family businesses that are driving rural Ireland forward.

Photo 1: Gearóid Sheridan, Business Advisor, LEO Westmeath, with Aniko Szucs of E Vehicle Accessories Ireland at the Local Enterprise Village.

Based in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, E Vehicle Accessories Ireland creates practical accessories designed to make electric cars that little bit easier to live with. It’s best-known products are custom fit “frunks” front trunks that turn unused space under the bonnet into extra storage.

Photo 2: Pascal Whyte and Ben Whyte of Whyte Country Supplies, alongside Gearóid Sheridan, Business Advisor, LEO Westmeath, at the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena.

Based in Ballymore, Co. Westmeath, Whyte Country Supplies supply a full range of agri products for all agri needs, including their own product, GrowMax, a premium vitamin and trace element drench for cattle and sheep, designed to support growth, performance and overall animal condition.

Content Last Updated/Reviewed: 18/09/2026