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Title: Watch: Silage Extravaganza 2015 sets new records and standards
Silage Extravaganza 2015 organised by the Coolmoyne & Moyglass Vintage Club near Fethard, Co Tipperary last weekend was a resounding success breaking two new machinery record attempts.
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Watch: Silage Extravaganza 2015 sets new records and standards
Silage Extravaganza 2015 organised by the Coolmoyne & Moyglass Vintage Club near Fethard, Co Tipperary last weekend was a resounding success breaking two new machinery record attempts.
The team behind the Silage Extravaganza made a special presentation to Paddy Lee for his years of manufacturing the now famous Lee silage trailer range at Lower Grange, Waterford. More than 50 Lee trailers were working at the event. Pictured at the presentation of specially commissioned 1:32 scale model of a Lee tandem axle trailers were from left; Brenda, Susan, Agnes and Patrick Lee with Paddy Lee receiving the model from Jimmy Cotter and Kieran O’Donoghue, who were members of the organising
William Tait from Whitegate, Cork has this Gyro single chop being driven by his very nicely restored 1980 Massey Ferguson 550. This was the Gyro single chops first ever silage harvest; the machine was recently bought by William from Gyro importers Cork Farm Machinery, having remained in storage there for over 30 years.
Timmy Quinlan from Kilcommon, Thurles clearing the blockage on his Spragelse side mounted single chop silage harvester which was in action behind a 1988 Zetor Crystal 8111. The harvester was bought in the 1970’s from the Irish importer at the time, WJ Carroll in Goundlscross, Thurles, near where Timmy farms.
Tim Whittle from Dunmore East, Co Waterford brought this vintage combination of an equal size 4WD Fordson Super Major driven by Aidan Hogan and powering with 60in Taarup single chop silage harvester and feeding into a 1970’s Lee trailer that was pulled by a 1939 Lanz Bulldog with Declan Butler at the wheel.
Well known tractor restoration expert PJ Savage from Cork prepares to start cutting with the huge crowd in the background. PJ brought his 1989 Ford 7810 to the Silage Extravaganza coupled to the 1970’s Kidd double chop. His trailer was a 1970’s Kane single axle trailer and both the harvester and trailer are in original condition.
Well-known David Brown tractor collector, Philip Greene from Stadbally, Co Laois had this American built 1970's Case Agri-King 1390 in action with a Taarup double chop and a Lee trailer.
There were two Muirhill 121 tractors in action on the day, including this 1978 model operated by Donal Troy from Ballyroan, Co Laois. The tractor was originally bought new in Coen’s of Tullamore, one of the two Irish agents for the Muirhill range, which were based on a Ford skid unit.
Ken Cooke from Newtownards, Co Down brought this 2WD Ford 8600 and Kidd 346 double chop combination with a Fraser trailer to the event. This was one of two double chop outfits he had, and he said that he was delighted to support the record attempt.
This superbly restored County 1164 with a Kidd double chop behind is owned by Kieran O’Donoghue, one of the chief organisers of the Silage Extravaganza event. As Kieran was controlling events on the day, he had a willing driver in Jack Hyland who relished the opportunity to cut some grass.
Josh Bailey from Mitchesltown, Co Cork showed his rare Massey Ferguson silage cutting combination in the single chop area. This consisted of a Massey Ferguson 65 tractor coupled to a Massey Ferguson 71 side-mounted silage harvester and a steel trailer designed and built to the original Massey Ferguson specifications.
Farm owner Joe Trehy from Moyglass was first to enter the double chop cutting area and started the record breaking attempt off with his working John Deere 3350 and New Holland double chop loading into a 1970’s single wheel Lee trailer.
One of the main organisers of the Silage Extravaganza event was Jimmy Cotter and he used the opportunity to showcase his superbly restored 1990 Ford 7810 Silver Jubilee tractor alongside a restored New Holland 399 double chop, loading into a 1970’s Lee trailer.
James French from Leap, Skibereen, Co Cork has just completed his restoration of a 2WD Case 1494 in time for the Silage Extravaganza event. The 1988 tractor was originally bought in Atkins Farm Machinery, Cork and has only 2200 hours on the clock. James was powering a Taarup DC1500 double chop and blowing the grass into a12ft x 7ft National trailer, also originally built in Fermoy, Co Cork.
Martin O’Sullivan from Innishannon, Co Cork brought his restored 1970’s Hesston Field Queen to the event and its performance was eagerly watched. The machine was sourced in Holland over 3 years ago and Martin has restored it to full working condition. A number of these machines worked in the Cork area in the late 1970’s.
Eamon Power from Ballyagran, Co. Cork was driving Paul Kearney’s well restored North Tipperary 2WD Fiat 980 tractor, which was originally bought in the then Fiat dealership of G Jamieson of Roscrea.
Conor Hurley from Crosshaven, Co Cork has this nicely restored Roadless Ploughmaster 75 in action with a 53in Taarup single chop silage harvester at the Silage Extravaganza. The tractor is a 1970’s model and the harvester was used at Kerry Airport since 1972.
The Silage Extravaganza 2015 organised by the Coolmoyne and Moyglass Vintage Club at the Trehy farm in Mobarne, near Moyglass, Fethard, Co Tipperary last weekend was a resounding success with a massive attendance estimated to be close to 7,000 people. In addition, two new machinery record attempts were achieved.
The event broke the record for the most double-chop silage harvesters working in a field and also the highest number of Lee trailers in action. It also set a new high standard for the running of such events.
The event was superbly organised from beginning to end. All machines were vetted for safety before being allowed on the field. The management of the spectators was safe, orderly and courteous by the voluntary members of the Coolmoyne and Moyglass Vintage Club under the direction of local chairman Matty Tynan. The organisation of the machines was led by tractor enthusiasts Kieran O’Donoghue from Mitchelstown, Co Cork and Jimmy Cotter from Ballinamult, Co Waterford.
The double-chop record was well smashed as 62 harvesters went to work one after the other. The atmosphere was amazing as the machines started up and the crowds gathered four deep against the fence to see the spectacle. Within an hour the field was cleared, each machine got its chance to perform and the crowd was ecstatic.
The organisers report that they have more than 48 Lee trailers at the event. Paddy Lee, founder of Lee Trailers was delighted with the true recognition for his 60 years trailer manufacture, his skills were truly recognised on the day.
There was a display of single chop silage harvesters in action before that. On the day 34 machines took part, including early Massey Ferguson models along with machines from Gallagher, JF, Kidd, Krone, Spraglese, Taarup and Ugelose.
Highlight
The precision chop display was highlighted by the giant Hesston Field Queen owned by Martin O’Sullivan of Innishannon, Co Cork. The novel machine from the 1970’s went through its paces on the field and showed its versatility.
The team at Coolmoyne and Moyglass Vintage Club have set a new standard; we can only imagine what can come next year. Across these pages the photographs give you some insight into the extent of this impressive event. We have more photographs and videos on our Facebook page Irish Farmers Journal Machinery & Vintage, so that’s also worth a look.
The Silage Extravaganza 2015 organised by the Coolmoyne and Moyglass Vintage Club at the Trehy farm in Mobarne, near Moyglass, Fethard, Co Tipperary last weekend was a resounding success with a massive attendance estimated to be close to 7,000 people. In addition, two new machinery record attempts were achieved.
The event broke the record for the most double-chop silage harvesters working in a field and also the highest number of Lee trailers in action. It also set a new high standard for the running of such events.
The event was superbly organised from beginning to end. All machines were vetted for safety before being allowed on the field. The management of the spectators was safe, orderly and courteous by the voluntary members of the Coolmoyne and Moyglass Vintage Club under the direction of local chairman Matty Tynan. The organisation of the machines was led by tractor enthusiasts Kieran O’Donoghue from Mitchelstown, Co Cork and Jimmy Cotter from Ballinamult, Co Waterford.
The double-chop record was well smashed as 62 harvesters went to work one after the other. The atmosphere was amazing as the machines started up and the crowds gathered four deep against the fence to see the spectacle. Within an hour the field was cleared, each machine got its chance to perform and the crowd was ecstatic.
The organisers report that they have more than 48 Lee trailers at the event. Paddy Lee, founder of Lee Trailers was delighted with the true recognition for his 60 years trailer manufacture, his skills were truly recognised on the day.
There was a display of single chop silage harvesters in action before that. On the day 34 machines took part, including early Massey Ferguson models along with machines from Gallagher, JF, Kidd, Krone, Spraglese, Taarup and Ugelose.
Highlight
The precision chop display was highlighted by the giant Hesston Field Queen owned by Martin O’Sullivan of Innishannon, Co Cork. The novel machine from the 1970’s went through its paces on the field and showed its versatility.
The team at Coolmoyne and Moyglass Vintage Club have set a new standard; we can only imagine what can come next year. Across these pages the photographs give you some insight into the extent of this impressive event. We have more photographs and videos on our Facebook page Irish Farmers Journal Machinery & Vintage, so that’s also worth a look.
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