The Rally
Stradbally Steam Rally
The 59th event in the series will take place in Stradbally, Co Laois,
from Saturday August 5th–Monday August 7th, 2023 (Irish bank holiday – not the same as the UK). This is considered by many to be the premier event in the calendar of steam and vintage shows throughout Ireland.
It attracts a wide range of working exhibits and a huge attendance of visitors. It is much enhanced by its very convenient location to the rear of Main Street, adjacent to all of the town facilities.
The rallies are approved under the code of conduct of the National Traction Engine Trust.

Whats on...
The magnificent Stradbally Hall will host what is considered by many to be the premium event in Ireland’s steam & vintage calendar, and it’s Full Steam Ahead for the National Steam Rally 2023.
We will have a huge lineup of activities and entertainment, similar to our 2022 event which featured a Midlands 103 Outside Broadcast – Lawnmower Racing – Trade Stalls – Pet Farm – Sheepdog Demonstrations, A Century of Sawing with Steam – a Vintage Road Making Display – Food Tent – Stradbally Woodland Railway steam trains – Amusements – Children’s Activities – Sawbench Display – Blacksmith’s Village – Craft Village – Steam Engine Display – Live Music & much, much more!
The National Steam Rally is a fun-filled Family Friendly event, and we look forward to seeing you all in Stradbally, for our Irish Steam showcase event in August 2023.