Connect with us

News

Tractor show to become annual event

Published

on

0253003_Unknown-4.jpeg

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.

Continue Reading
Advertisement

News

Killarney to feature on TG4’s Country Music show

By Sean Moriarty A song about Killarney – once made famous by local Country Music hero Dermot Moriarty – will feature on TG4 tomorrow night (Tuesday). The second series of […]

Published

on

0253529_IMG-20210718-WA0024.jpg

By Sean Moriarty

A song about Killarney – once made famous by local Country Music hero Dermot Moriarty – will feature on TG4 tomorrow night (Tuesday).

The second series of the Irish channel’s County Music show ‘Viva Ceol Tire’, which highlights emerging Country Music talent in Ireland, airs every Tuesday night at 9.30pm.

The next programme will feature Donegal singer David James’ version of ‘Oh Killarney’.

The programme was filmed entirely on location in Killarney including Torc Waterfall, Ladies View Moll’s Gap and Kate Kearney’s Cottage.

“The song was written by Dennis Allen. However, it was a hit for Dermot Moriarty in the 1980s. The first time I heard it I loved it and I was thrilled with the reaction my version has got,” James, who is from the small village of Killean in Donegal, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It’s pretty rural but I love it. I’ll be in Country Music 10 years this May. My first gig was in the local GAA hall for my aunt’s 50th birthday. I was 14 and I’ve been at it ever since.”

.

Attachments

Continue Reading

News

Five questions to ask yourself before buying a stock

By Michael O’Connor, theislandinvestor.com When it comes to investing, nothing is certain. There are no perfect stocks to buy because there’s no way of predicting the future with 100% accuracy. […]

Published

on

0253610_Mike_Stocks.jpg

By Michael O’Connor, theislandinvestor.com

When it comes to investing, nothing is certain.

There are no perfect stocks to buy because there’s no way of predicting the future with 100% accuracy.

The truth is, investing is hard, and building a portfolio of top stocks that beat the market is something that even financial professionals have trouble doing consistently.

For most people, investing in index funds is the perfect hands-off approach, providing broad exposure to the stock market at a very low fee. Even my own personal portfolio is made up of roughly 70% ETFs despite the fact I invest in the market for a living.

But I believe some stock picking is a good strategy for many hands-on people.

Taking a small portion of your overall portfolio and diligently selecting a small number of companies to invest in gives you an opportunity to learn about the investing process and fully understand the businesses you are investing in, which helps to build conviction in your positions.

From a psychological standpoint “collector’s instinct” kicks in, enabling people to participate and invest more money over time.

Lastly, for Irish investors, there are tax benefits to consider. If you invest in individual stocks, you are taxed at the CGT rate of 33%, and the first €1,270 of your gains are exempt from CGT each year. When investing in index funds or ETFs, you are taxed at the exit tax rate of 41% with no annual exemption.

For those interested in picking individual stocks, here are five questions you should ask yourself before investing in any company.

Do I understand the business?

Too many people invest in businesses they don’t understand because it ‘sounds good’. If you have no idea how the company works, you won’t have the conviction needed to hold onto the stock when an inevitable downturn comes.

Can the balance sheet withstand severe, temporary adversity?

This seems obvious, but so many people invest in companies without understanding how much money a company holds and who they owe money to. Economic cycles are guaranteed. You must ensure that the company has enough cash-on-hand to avoid becoming obsolete when activity slows.

Will the company benefit from long-term trends?

Make sure the company will remain relevant into the future. If the stock is cheap now, it may be cheap for a reason.

Is the company enjoying profitable growth?

Not growth at all costs, but a combination of sustainable growth and value. All this information can be found online at sites like stratosphere.io.

What are the risk factors?

Is the company trying something new and untested? If yes, who are its competitors and how successful are they? If other players are more established, this company may have a tough time breaking into the market.

Attachments

Continue Reading

LOCAL ADS

Last News

Advertisement

Sport

Trending