Peter Thomas Keaveney

pkeaveney@farmersjournal.ie

First Sennebogen machine in Ireland exceeding expectations

Back in 2023, Cork-based business Noel Kelleher Tree Care Ltd was the first in Ireland to buy a new German-built Sennebogen Tree Care handler, Peter Thomas Keaveney finds out how it has performed.

FARM MACHINERY 29 October 2025

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Lack of manufacturer support sees AgriSIMA show called off

Lack of manufacturer support sees AgriSIMA show called off

NEWS 29 October 2025

‘Irish contractors needed more time before overseas contractors were brought in’

‘Irish contractors needed more time before overseas contractors were brought in’

FARM MACHINERY 29 October 2025

Kioti opens new European HQ with aims for top five tractor brands by 2030

Kioti opens new European HQ with aims for top five tractor brands by 2030

Kioti opens new European HQ with aims for top five tractor brands by 2030

NEWS 28 October 2025

FCI elects Kildare man as new national chair

FCI elects Kildare man as new national chair

FCI elects Kildare man as new national chair

NEWS 28 October 2025

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Agricultural machinery industry records 28% drop in sales in 2024

Agricultural machinery industry records 28% drop in sales in 2024

Despite reaching sales of €11.1 billion euros in 2024, the VDMA has said the machinery industry is down 28% year on year, with the 2025 order book for manufacturers also falling short.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Leinster Farm Machines scoop top Claas award

Leinster Farm Machines scoop top Claas award

Claas has awarded the ‘Dealer of the Year’ accolade to Leinster Farm Machines in Co Meath, which the machinery manufacturer says reflects their overall performance.

NEWS 15 October 2025

JCB celebrates 80 years in business

JCB celebrates 80 years in business

At JCB world HQ in Rocester, more than 3,500 employees celebrated with a cavalcade procession marking milestones and showcasing machines Bamford introduced since becoming chair.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Meath man goes from studying Shakespeare to running agri-contracting business

Meath man goes from studying Shakespeare to running agri-contracting business

Peter Thomas Keaveney speaks with David Cooney, who decided to change career path after completing an arts degree in the University of Galway and go full-time contracting with his brother, Shane.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Limerick farmer running two Chinese loaders sees great value for money

Limerick farmer running two Chinese loaders sees great value for money

Having purchased an Adare 810 three years ago, Limerick farmer Padraic Condron purchased a new HaiHong CTX 200 one year ago, both of which are Chinese built.

FARM MACHINERY 15 October 2025

Wexford contractor running compact JCB wheel loaders for over three decades

Wexford contractor running compact JCB wheel loaders for over three decades

The Nolan family bought their first JCB loader in 1994, and are now on their 6th machine, with no intention of changing brands in the foreseeable future, Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Irish telehandler sales are up 18% in 2025

Irish telehandler sales are up 18% in 2025

New FTMTA registration figures show that new telescopic loader registrations for the year to date have increased by 18%, while the wheel loader market is up by over 14%.

NEWS 15 October 2025

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Watch: Shed Talks – Supporting the next generation of young farmers

At the AIB Shed Talks, industry experts explored how Ireland’s agri sector can support the next generation of farmers.

Watch: Shed Talks – Supporting the next generation of young farmers

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