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Agriland
15 hours ago
- Business
- Agriland
'Transport box' for bale lifter wins Tullamore Show invention award
One of the many attractions at this year's Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show was the inventions section, which usually attracts an interesting range of exhibits. The idea that took home the red rosette yesterday (Sunday, August 10) was from Athleague, Co. Roscommon man Anthony Lyons. Agriland caught up with Lyons at the event to hear more about his 'multi-purpose transport box', which sits neatly on a bale lifter. The Co. Roscommon man told Agriland he is always trying to come up with new ideas and has won awards at the Tullamore Show before. Describing his 2025 prize-winning invention, he said: "It's a box that sits on the bale lifter. You can back in and pick it up. "Also, you can tip it up. There's a chain to fasten it to the bale lifter. If you're cleaning out a shed and want to tip it up, the box will stay on the lifter. It's not going to fall off. "It's also built that it won't hop off the bale lifter when you're going on the road. "There's spaces to strap it if you're carrying timber or small bales of hay or straw." The invention - which can sit onto either a single or a double bale lifter - drew significant interest from the farmers in attendance at thee event. This year's show had many new additions and attractions. In terms of livestock, the show featured the Vallais Blacknose sheep as well as the popular Fleckvieh dairy breed. In addition, goats made a welcome comeback to this year's show. Meanwhile, the Sustainable Livestock Village was powered by hydrogen this year, a first such setup for an outdoor event in Ireland, the Tullamore Show said. The village was delivered in partnership with Offaly County Council and the ESB to reinforce the village's commitment to practical, low-carbon innovation. The Tullamore Show organisers also said that "trade stands were busting at the seams", confirming that there was 30% more machinery stands than at last year's show.
Agriland
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Agriland
The stage is set for Tullamore Show 2025 this Sunday
The organisers have said that preparations are in full swing for this Sunday's (August 10) show, stating "all roads lead to Tullamore". According to the organisers, volunteers are working tirelessly to prepare the site, assemble tents and set up the show rings for the various displays of animals to arrive. This year's show has many new additions and attractions. In terms of livestock, the show will feature the Vallais Blacknose sheep as well as the popular Fleckvieh dairy breed. In addition, goats are making a welcome addition to this year's show. Meanwhile, the Sustainable Livestock Village will be powered by hydrogen this year, a first of a kind setup for an outdoor event in Ireland, the Tullamore Show said. The village is being delivered in partnership with Offaly County Council and the ESB to reinforce the village's commitment to practical, low-carbon innovation. The Tullamore Show organisers said that "trade stands are busting at the seams", confirming that there will be 30% more machinery stands than at last year's show. Patrick Feeney and band will be the headline act on the day. However, he will not be alone, as many other acts will also take to the stage at the event while Chasing Abbey, and Hammer and Tongs, will be playing in the bar. Tullamore Show said its indoor sections will be full of arts and crafts as well as tasty treats, as well as a brand new addition of VEX robotics class in the innovation section. The organisers said: "There is without a doubt something for everyone here." The Tullamore show has confirmed that unfortunately, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin is no longer able to officially open the show due to prior arrangments. In addition, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has confirmed that he will not be in attendance, noting that this was "flagged to show organisers many months ago". However, An Tánaiste Simon Harris, along with several other government ministers and ambassadors, will be in attendance on the day. For all those attending, viewing the site map in advance is recommended to see where to park and plan your route around the show.
