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Unbeatable agri contracting and plant hire solutions

9 Aug , 2022  

With a magnificent fleet of fresh and immaculately-maintained machinery at his disposal, Mayo man Noel Kelly provides unrivalled agri contracting and plant hire solutions to an ever-growing list of satisfied customers. We travelled to Breaffy and spoke to Noel and his wife Maria about the range of services offered to the local community by this […]

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Bourke Bros Plant & Agri – one of the best in the west

4 Aug , 2022  

Based outside of Westport, Co Mayo, Bourke Bros Plant & Agri Ltd is a company renowned in its area for its excellent work and reliability to get the job done in a timely and efficient manner. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with one half of its ownership in Daniel Bourke recently to learn all […]

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Nothing tows like a Broughan

3 Aug , 2022  

Broughan Engineering Ltd in Tullow, Co. Carlow designs, engineers and manufactures a wide range of high-quality, bespoke agricultural trailers. Established in 2000, the company is run by brothers Paul and Patrick Broughan with the help of their sister Carole, Paul’s son Adam, and 30 highly-skilled and professional staff. From humble beginnings, Broughan Engineering is now […]

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Gem Oils – leaders in lubrication for 60 years

3 Aug , 2022  

Celebrating 60 years in business this year, Gem Oils is a third-generation family run business based in Regaskin Co. Cavan.  Since 1962, Gem Oils has become synonymous with the supply of quality lubricants to the agri, automotive, commercial, off-highway and industrial sectors. Its team of talented and highly skilled professionals deliver the most cost-effective lubrication solutions […]

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Derry O’Donovan Ltd. continues to set the standard for farm machinery and buildings

2 Aug , 2022  

For coming up on three decades, Derry O’Donovan Ltd. has been serving the agricultural community across West Cork and beyond with unrivalled farm machinery and buildings solutions, backing up exceptional products with unbeatable service levels. We touched base with the affable Cork man to get an update on his industry-leading, customer-focussed, family-run operation. There’s not […]

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Contracting of the highest calibre 

28 Jul , 2022  

Operating from Castletownroche, Mallow, Co Cork, Cloon Farm Contracting is a thriving agri contracting business with a rich history dating back to the early 1970s. Irish Tractor & Agri touched base with Diarmuid O’Connell who runs the company alongside his father Willie. Business has been thriving as of late for the O’Connell clan down in […]

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No-nonsense agri contracting

26 Jul , 2022  

For more than three decades, Greg McGovern has been providing farmers in and around beautiful Ballyconnell with first-class agricultural contacting services. We travelled to Snugborough at the foot of Slieve Rushen Mountain to meet the straight-talking Cavan man and discuss his love of machinery and a life of contracting, with the emphasis very much on […]

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Finn Valley Harvesting a cut above the rest

21 Jul , 2022  

With a proven track record for providing prompt, professional and efficient forestry services whilst almost invariably operating in unforgiving terrain, Finn Valley Harvesting has established itself as one of Ireland’s premier forestry contractors. We took a trip to Donegal and spoke to co-founder Martin ‘Ryan’ Gillespie to find out more about this industry-leading, family-run business. […]

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Louth’s silage, maize and slurry specialists

19 Jul , 2022  

Based just outside of Dunleer, Co Louth, Taaffe Agri Services offers its customers excellence when it comes to agricultural contracting services. Irish Tractor & Agri spoke with David Taaffe to learn all about this company situated in the Wee County – from its origins to the state of business at the moment. Business is good […]

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FRS’s Carlow store is a one stop shop

14 Jul , 2022  

FRS’s Carlow office and agri supplies store opened its doors for trading in July 2018 and manager Noel James outlines the significant progress that has been made since then and the highly regarded products and services they provide to the local farming community. Located on the same site as Carlow Mart, Carlow is a sub-office […]