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Tractor show to become annual event

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By Sean Moriarty

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

UP IN SMOKE: John Michael Howard, pulling up at the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club 'Tractor n Tea' event, at Killarney Racecourse on Sunday afternoon in aid of Critical Emergency Medical Response. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

EX-TRACTOR FAN: Vintage tractor fan Michael Flanagan Co Meath at the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club 'Tractor n Tea' event. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

FUN TIME: Jack Kelly sitting on a vintage tractor at the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club 'Tractor n Tea' event in aid of Critical Medical Response. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

BANTER: Tony Wharton taking down a poster as vintage tractor enthusiasts from left: Bernard Carolan Michael Flanagan and Tony Wharton enjoy the banter at the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club 'Tractor n Tea' event. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

PRESENTER: Tom Leslie addressing the audience at the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club 'Tractor n Tea' event at Killarney Racecourse on Sunday afternoon in aid of Critical Medical Response. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

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.

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Maggie’s Montessori supports National Pyjama Day

The usual morning routine was swapped for slippers and dressing gowns at Maggie’s Montessori last Friday as the children took part in the annual National Pyjama Day. The local event […]

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The usual morning routine was swapped for slippers and dressing gowns at Maggie’s Montessori last Friday as the children took part in the annual National Pyjama Day.

The local event was held in support of LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, and Early Childhood Ireland’s Eco-Emotions project.
The theme for the day was “children helping children and having fun,” with the Killarney toddlers joining over 65,000 children nationwide in the massive fundraising drive. Since its inception in 2003, National Pyjama Day has raised more than €4.5 million to support developmental and wellbeing projects for young people across the country.
Funds raised during the day at Maggie’s will go directly toward LauraLynn’s Family Support Services. These services provide essential emotional, therapeutic, and practical care for children with palliative and complex needs, as well as their families.
Teresa Heeney, CEO of Early Childhood Ireland, noted that the day is a celebration of kindness and community. This sentiment was echoed by LauraLynn CEO Kerry McLaverty, who stated that the spirit of children helping their peers aligns perfectly with the mission of the hospice.

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Incredible value at Paco warehouse clearance

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Paco Clothing is to open a second shop at the Killarney Outlet Centre for March and April – and the fantastic news for customers is that there will be some astonishing bargains to be availed of.



Paco will have a massive warehouse stock clearance in the temporary shop with ladies and men’s fashion tops, trousers, fleeces, jackets and so much more clearing from as little as €9.99.

They will also be selling stylish and popular Regatta outdoor tops at 70% off the recommended retail price.

The temporary pop-up store opens this Thursday, March 5th, at 10.00am and it will remain open until the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Paco has established a great reputation for being a one-stop-shop for really classy fashion with some of the major brands in stock to ensure customers can avail of great quality as well as great prices.

Now is the ideal time to stock up your wardrobe for spring and summer and the team at Paco can advise you on the best options to ensure you look and feel your best in the weeks and months ahead.

True style is about choosing what you love and you’re sure to find that at Paco and, better still, there are massive discounts to be availed of.

Hugely popular brands stocked include Paco, Paco Active, Just Elegance, Regatta, Mudflower and Paco Man and the prices really will have to be seen to be believed

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