Dairy farmer Darren Hughes has been called up to the Ireland squad for the second test in the International Rules this weekend. He’s to replace Pearce Hanley, who is out injured.

The question now is who will milk the cows with the Scotstown man on his way down under?

Well, Hughes doesn’t have to worry about it as much as other dairy farmers who might have to take off from the farm – he has a Lely Astronaut to keep the show on the road. Job done.

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My Farming Week: Darren Hughes, Ballinode, Co Monaghan

Lely lets Hughes play