Organisers say they'll act in the "best interests of the country".
The final decision on whether the National Ploughing Championships will go ahead this September will come at around the end of May or early June.
Organisers of the National Ploughing Championships say they'll act in the "best interests of the country" when deciding if year's event has to be postponed or cancelled.
They say they're "closely monitoring" the situation and will continue making plans for the event while adhering to government guidelines.
The Trade Exhibition online booking system is now open but a full refund's being offered on all bookings in case the championships have to be postponed.
Last year 300,00 people attended the annual event which was held in Ballintrane, Fenagh, Co Carlow, where it is due to be located again this year on 15 to 17 September.
On Tuesday, the government announced that mass gatherings of more than 5000 people will remain banned until at least August.
