Tractor show to become annual event

By Sean Moriarty

You have heard of Cars n Coffee but how about Tractors n Tea?

Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage put an unusual twist on the popular car gatherings by running a tractor-only event at the racecourse on Sunday last.

Over 90 tractors from Kerry, Cork and Limerick were on show – from the very old to the latest in tractor technology.

Nobber Vintage Club from County Meath, has a long-standing friendship with the Killarney club and they displayed some of the rare vintage machinery at the show.

“We were delighted with the support from the public and their generous donations to the event charity, Critical Emergency Response,” said Tom Leslie, Club Chairman. “The whole day was a huge success and with all the positive comments we received, there is no doubt that we will make it an annual event.”

There were plenty of other side-shows alongside the Tractor Show. Highlights included a huge display of model farm machinery.

A Q&A session in the form of ‘Couch Chats’ was also a massive hit on the day.

Guest speakers included Michael Hoey of Country Crest and owner of one of the largest tractor collections in Ireland, Aeneas Horan of New Holland dealers Buckley Agri, Aine Sweeney of Glen South robotic farm, Donie Lucey of Critical Emergency Response, and Tommy Moynihan who spoke about life after a farm accident.