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 05 Feb 2020
Land Rover Defender begins Irish dealer tour
The new Land Rover Defender Ireland tour kicks off this week and will visit Jaguar Land Rover retailers across the country.
Michael Moroney on 05 Feb 2020
Dacia update value in Duster SUV
Dacia is one of the newer car brands on the Irish market, underpinned by the Renault engineering experience. Michael Moroney gave the new second-generation Dacia Duster a spin.
Michael Moroney on 29 Jan 2020
County tractors drive down memory lane
The County Tractor brand was the focus of a well-attended event at the National Show Centre at the weekend, where almost 400 County tractor enthusiasts came together.
Michael Moroney on 08 Jan 2020
Toyota RAV4: hybrid v diesel economics
The challenge of driving hybrid over diesel remains topical and Michael Moroney put that issue to the test when he took the new generation Toyota RAV4 out on the road.
Michael Moroney on 23 Jan 2020
2020 will be a year to electrify motoring
As the new year begins, expect to see plenty of electric cars in showrooms across the country, writes Michael Moroney.
Michael Moroney on 22 Dec 2019
Off-road indulgence in a Ford Ranger Raptor
Michael Moroney allowed himself some indulgence during the summer months in taking Ford’s new Ranger Raptor high performance 4x4 pick-up for some serious off-road tests.
Michael Moroney on 18 Dec 2019
Citroën in three-way Berlingo challenge
When the same basic MPV van-derived chassis is available from three competing brands, does it make the choice any easier? Michael Moroney reports.
Michael Moroney on 04 Dec 2019
Volkswagen offers solid T-Cross appeal
Volkswagen has entered the compact SUV market with the T-Cross introduced in April Michael Moroney gives his verdict on driving what is being called an Urban Crossover in a rural setting.
Michael Moroney on 27 Nov 2019
Peugeot announces prices and electric option for new 208
Peugeot has announced the pricing and spec levels for its new Peugeot 208 and the electric version e-208 range.
Michael Moroney on 20 Nov 2019
Hybrid engines dominate new car options for 2020
An abundance of electric and hybrid drives is the response of the motor industry to the environmental challenges facing car drivers across Europe.
Michael Moroney on 20 Nov 2019
Is it time to talk electric for rural drivers?
With the Kia e-Soul being crowned Irish Car of the Year, Michael Moroney looks at new and realistic elecric car options for rural drivers
Michael Moroney on 20 Nov 2019
All-electric Kia e-Soul lands Irish Car of the Year
The all-electric Kia e-Soul was named as the Continental Tyres Irish Car of the Year for 2020 by a panel of motoring journalists at the annual Irish Car and Van of the Year Awards last week.