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06 Sept 2025

Welly throw at Ploughing Championships in Laois raises over €8,000 for charity

A cheque for an impressive €8,281 has been presented to SOSAD

Welly throw at Ploughing Championships in Laois raises over €8,000 for charity

Portwest Ireland staff presenting the cheque to Save Our Sons and Daughters (SOSAD).

The annual Welly Throw competition at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska raised an impressive €8,281 for charity this year. 


The three-day event, hosted by Portwest, saw more than 2,500 wellies tossed with funds raised going towards SOSAD. 
This week Portwest’s National Sales Manager, Martin Foran, proudly presented the donation to the SOSAD team.


SOSAD Ireland works tirelessly to raise awareness and help prevent suicide in Ireland. They work in our communities to help those in need feel supported and know they are not alone on their journey. SOSAD offers support and services for people who are struggling with suicidal ideation, self harming, depression, bereavement, stress and anxiety, or if you simply need to talk. If you want to talk, they are there to listen. They have six offices based in Cavan, Louth, Laois, Meath and Monaghan from which they provide their services. Visit their website for more information – www.sosadireland.ie.

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