From a standing start in 2009 to becoming one of Munster’s leading Agricultural Machinery Dealerships, Kearney Bros Agri Ltd has steadily built its reputation on strong customer service, family values and a growing portfolio of machinery franchises. Based in Acres, Fermoy, Co Cork, the business today employs nine full-time staff and serves farmers and contractors […]
Celebrating 20 years in business, Scully Trailers Ltd in Killorglin, Co. Kerry is renowned for its exceptional range of agricultural trailers, bale handling and feeding equipment, representing a legacy of innovation, reliability and excellence in the agricultural transportation and handling industry. Fronted by Niall Scully and trading as a limited company since 2019, Scully Trailers […]
The impact of Storm Éowyn in January 2025 is still felt across the forestry industry. But with the support of Western Forestry Co-op, many landowners have since turned over a new leaf. While Storm Éowyn was an exceptional event, it highlighted the volatility of the forestry and timber industry. “Forestry is like a roller-coaster. You […]
For Aidan Kelly, the success of Agri Design & Planning Services (ADPS) has been built on a simple principle — practical experience matters. From his office in Newcastle, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Kelly has developed ADPS into one of the country’s busiest agricultural planning and design consultancies, while continuing to milk cows at home several mornings […]
For over half a century, Duffy Agri & Plant has been providing top quality, reliable contracting services to a growing customer-base in the West of Ireland. Based in Balla, Co. Mayo, the second-generation family business’ services include baled silage, slurry spreading, tree surgery, site clearance and drainage. Duffy Agri & Plant was founded by Joseph Duffy and is now […]
From humble beginnings, Swaine Agri has grown into one of the most successful Valtra dealers in Ireland and even has the award to prove it. Named ‘Dealer of the Year 2022’ by Valtra UK and ROI, Swaine Agri has gone from strength to strength since it was appointed dealer for the Finnish tractor brand for […]
Located in the heart of rural County Carlow, sits Ireland’s most recognisable agricultural trailer manufacturers, Broughan Engineering. Broughan Engineering has built its long-standing reputation the old-fashioned way, through hard work, strong family values and a relentless focus on quality. Based in Coppenagh, Tullow County Carlow, the company produced its first trailer in 1999 and has grown steadily ever since. Founder and leading operations […]
Few agricultural contracting businesses can claim to have successfully evolved across two generations while continuing to expand and diversify. Pat Cronin & Sons, based in Gattabawn, Gneeveguilla, near Rathmore, Co Kerry, is one such operation. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the family-run enterprise has grown from modest beginnings into one of the most respected contracting and […]
Farmers nationwide benefit from the superior products and services of Clonearl Engineering – an industry-leading metal fabrication business located in Daingean, County Offaly. We headed to the midlands and interrupted hands-on owner Jack Pilkington’s busy schedule to find out more. Clonearl Engineering is an award-winning County Offaly headquartered steel fabrication company that specialises in sheds, trailers, gates and agri-tech solutions. Founder / proprietor Jack Pilkington and […]
By Brendan Boylan If any of you have come across my writings previously, it will almost certainly have been in a sporting context. Predominantly over the past couple of decades on my own website – www.boylantalkssport.com as well as in several local and national publications. The thing is though, even if you have happened upon […]
