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Friday, 31 July 2026 16:14

The Woodlands Estate in Stradbally hosts the 62nd edition of the event this Bank Holiday Weekend.

It's full steam ahead in Laois this bank holiday weekend.

The National Steam Rally in Stradbally returns to the Woodlands Estate in the town for its 62nd edition, run by the Irish Steam Preservation Society.

A large collection of working steam and oil engines will be on exhbit,, alongside live demonstrations and craft displays.

PRO of the Steam Rally Committee Peter O'Dwyer says there's plenty of live music throughout the weekend as well:

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