The National Ploughing Championships may have to take place without spectators due to Covid-19 restrictions.

The championships are due to be held from September 15th to 17th in Co.Carlow - last year's event attracted 300-thousand people.

The government has already confirmed events with more than 5-thousand people will not be licensed up until the end of August.

Anna Marie McHugh, from the National Ploughing Association, says they're considering holding the event behind closed doors.=