Ford
Niall Hurson on 07 May 2021
Tyrone farmer locates stolen tractor and sower on abandoned farm
The farmer has thanked the public for their help in spreading his appeal on social media.
Contributor on 28 Apr 2021
Endearing Engines: time for a Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta has been reinvented many times since its induction in the mid-1970s but, thanks to its many attractive attributes, remains a bestseller. Pat McCarrick writes
Contributor on 14 Apr 2021
Endearing Engines: the Ford Dexta
Pat McCarrick is back with more of his Endearing Engines. This week, we learn about the Ford Dexta as well as the old adage: if she's not blue, she won't do
Gerald Potterton on 17 Mar 2021
Farmer Writes: 40 years farming and a trip down memory lane
Gerald Potterton takes a trip down memory lane this week, to the spring of 1981.
Katriona Kinsella on 01 Mar 2021
Cork dairy farmer celebrates 101st birthday in style
Denis Dilworth celebrated his 101st birthday with calves, video messages and New Holland tractors.
Gary Abbott on 22 Dec 2020
Corkman's classic blue as good as new after lockdown restoration
Gary Abbott chatted with Ford enthusiast, Anthony Cronin, a Corkman who recently fulfilled his ambition to restore a classic Ford, A 7610 series III tractor that he happened to come across by chance.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 18 Nov 2020
Ford takes wraps off new Ranger Thunder
Ford has taken the wraps off its new Ranger Thunder, which comes with increased styling and enhanced spec.
Michael Moroney on 30 Sep 2020
100 years of machinery at the 1916 Mechanisation Village
Learning about Ireland’s key role in farm machinery development is part of this week's Farming and Country Life 1916 commemorative event.
Odile Evans on 16 Aug 2020
Third Gear: Billy Coleman reflects on 20 years of rallying
In a rare interview, Billy Coleman chats to Odile Evans about rallying, farming and road safety
Odile Evans on 12 Aug 2020
Third Gear: reflecting on 20 years of rallying
In a rare interview, Billy Coleman chats to Odile Evans about rallying, farming and road safety
Katriona Kinsella on 05 Aug 2020
On the circuit: Shane Caufield, Cassagh, New Ross, Co Wexford
Wexford man Shane is preparing for the Wexford Stages Rally, which takes place in September.
Gary Abbott on 29 Jul 2020
Challenging year for motoring industry
Vehicle registrations have picked up since April, but the market is still well behind last year for the first six months. A total of 64,632 new vehicles were registered in the first half of 2020.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 15 Jul 2020
In pictures: 1,500 lots on offer at Cheffins online vintage auction
With 1,500 lots on offer, Cheffins Vintage Sale at Sutton will take place online, with bidding running over a three day period. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
Gary Abbott on 01 Jul 2020
MB Trac completes the collection for Cork man
Gary Abbott caught up with Cork-based vintage and classic machinery enthusiast Gordon O’Mahony to find out more about his 1987 Mercedes-Benz MB Trac 1500 and some of the other machines in his yard.
Gerald Potterton on 19 Feb 2020
Farmer Writes: Kildalkey’s first forage harvester and a 100hp tractor
Johnny McMahon was also one of the first in this area to cross the 100hp tractor mark, writes Gerald Potterton.
Amy Forde on 14 Feb 2020
Tractor stolen from Westmeath farmyard
A Ford tractor was stolen from a farmyard in Westmeath on Wednesday night with the registration 92-MH-4661.
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 22 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.
Gary Abbott on 22 Jan 2020
Made in Ireland: Engineering the future at Dromone
Gary Abbott caught up with Patrick Duffy and William Egenton, product manager and managing director at Dromone Engineering.
Marcella Connolly on 22 Jan 2020
Attempted theft of plant machinery in Monaghan
'A number of males' were reported to have been attempting to steal the machinery from a premises in the Carrickmacross area.