Michael
E: mmoroney@farmersjournal.ie
T: 01 419 9500
Michael Moroney is motoring and vintage editor with the Irish Farmers Journal. He worked at the Journal from 1979 to 2000 as farm machinery and later motoring editor. He then became chief executive of the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) until 2008. During that time he maintained a weekly motoring column and established the Vintage Page within the paper. He re-joined the Journal in 2011 as machinery and motoring editor. He is originally from Galway, now living in Leixlip and has a degree in Agricultural Science from UCD. His interests include fishing, boating and model tractor collecting.
Michael Moroney on 02 Oct 2019
Vintage display excels at Ploughing 2019
There was a great display of vintage machinery at Ploughing 2019, with a range of restored and original machines to provide a very impressive vintage village for the event. Michael Moroney reports.
Michael Moroney on 25 Sep 2019
Motor industry most vulnerable to no-deal Brexit
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has highlighted the challenges facing the sector in the face of both Brexit and Budget 2020.
Michael Moroney on 25 Sep 2019
Ploughing showcases a host of new models
Car enthusiasts who visited the Ploughing last week were given a first look at some new car models for the 2020 Irish market.
Michael Moroney on 11 Oct 2019
Battle of the pick-ups: L200 v Hilux
The arrival of the new Mitsubishi L200 4x4 pick-up to the Irish market has given Michael Moroney an opportunity to test it against Toyota’s Hilux, which has also received a significant upgrade.
Michael Moroney on 04 Sep 2019
Car thieves can drive away in seconds
New UK research carried out by What Car? Magazine has shown that some of the latest and most popular car models with keyless entry systems can be broken into in seconds.
Michael Moroney on 04 Sep 2019
Mitsubishi sets high targets for new L200
Mitsubishi is playing catch-up in the 4x4 pick-up market, with its newly upgraded L200 hoping to claim a slice of the market.
Michael Moroney on 28 Aug 2019
Nissan upgrades the Navara
Nissan has upgraded its Navara pickup with an array of upgraded technologies alongside an industry-leading pan-European five-year warranty as standard.
Michael Moroney on 28 Aug 2019
Suzuki reshapes the Vitara
Suzuki has subtly redesigned its successful Vitara for a petrol-powered future, with a thrifty 1.4-litre petrol engine under the bonnet.
Michael Moroney on 21 Aug 2019
Land Rover offers older Defender upgrades
Land Rover Classic is introducing a range of upgrades for older Defender models, which claim to deliver enhanced performance.
Michael Moroney on 21 Aug 2019
Smooth performance from Audi baby
Audi’s new-generation entry model, the A1, has a more prestige feel to it, while it’s impressively smooth, as Michael Moroney found when it took if for a recent test drive.
Michael Moroney on 14 Aug 2019
Land Rovers adds space and engine options to Discovery Sport
The most striking change is the addition of new signature LED headlamps at the front and rear, alongside an updated front grille and bumpers.
Michael Moroney on 14 Aug 2019
Tarraco gives Seat bigger SUV option
Seat’s new Tarraco is the latest SUV in the Volkswagen range. Michael Moroneytoo it for a test drive.