Farm machinery

Bumper machinery display at Tullamore show

Big crowds travelled to the midlands to check out the largest ever machinery display at Tullamore Show. Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at some of the machinery highlights from the day.

FARM MACHINERY 12 August 2026

Bumper machinery display at Tullamore show

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Catch crops: when to sow, what to plant and how to get them established

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Weeding out competition at DLG Feldtage

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Know your hedge-cutting costs before the season starts

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

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