Mayo company’s annual 'welly throwing' competition returns to ploughing championships

Over the last 11 years, Portwest have been delighted to support a number of charities at their Annual Welly throw which takes place at the National Ploughing Championships in Rathiniska, Co. Laois.

Once again, Portwest are partnering with renowned wellington brand, Dunlop who Portwest distribute nationwide.

After last year’s huge success, the Welly throw in 2024 will be run for the second year in support of Suicide awareness and support Charity – SOSAD. SOSAD work tirelessly in our communities offering support and services for people who are struggling with suicidal ideation, self-harming, depression, bereavement, stress and anxiety.

Donations to the charity are down this year making it very difficult to provide free counselling and support to so many people in desperate need of help. This is a fantastic opportunity to help a great cause.

Thousands of people including some well-known Irish celebrities have thrown wellies since the launch of the event at the National Ploughing championships over 11 years ago and this year will be no different.

Martin Foran, National Sales manager commented "Portwest are thrilled to participate in the Welly Throw at the 2024 Ploughing Championships. This thoroughly enjoyable event has been a wonderful partnership for over 11 years, raising essential funds and increasing awareness for charities across the country, and we are delighted to be involved with SOSAD again this year."

Christy Bannon from So Sad commented; ‘’There is nothing I love more than having a bit of craic and entertaining people, while raising money for a worthy cause. I am certainly looking forward to the Ploughing again with Portwest, and waving wellies with wild abandon."

Portwest in association with Dunlop invite you to join them in throwing a wellington in support of a fantastic charity. They will be at Located at Row 20, block 6, stand 465 at this years National Ploughing Championships.