McHale
on 30 Mar 2021
McHale a leading manufacturer of specialist agricultural farm machinery
The main focus of the business revolves around providing practical solutions for farmers and contractors in the production of round baled silage, haylage, straw, hay and square baled silage.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 10 Mar 2021
John Deere 6910 with 12,000 hours makes €30,000 at Carlow auction
Last Friday, 2,500 people tuned in to watch an online machinery auction where 250 lots were offered by Michael Doyle Auctions, with a reported 80% clearance rate achieved.
Amy Forde on 18 Jan 2021
Stolen tractor and bale splitter recovered in Cavan
On Friday last, the Wedlocks in Knockbride-Canningstown, Co Cavan, noticed that their Massey Ferguson and a bale splitter were stolen from their farm.
Amy Forde on 17 Jan 2021
Tractor and bale splitter stolen from Cavan farm
The tractor and bale splitter were stolen from a farm in the Knockbride-Canningstown area of Bailieboro.
Katriona Kinsella on 28 Nov 2020
Gift guide: 10 Christmas presents for farmers
Do you find it difficult to find the perfect present for the farmer in your life? We have some ideas.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 25 Nov 2020
Best in Claas for Westmeath goat farmers
Two years ago, Westmeath goat farmers Juergen and Claudia Marl invested in a new 115hp Claas Arion 430. Peter Thomas Keaveney took a trip to the midlands to find out how it has performed since.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 11 Nov 2020
Merlo launches new electric telehandler
Italian telehandler manufacturer Merlo has recently taken the wraps off a new battery powered electric telehandler, being labelled as the e-Worker.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 03 Oct 2020
McHale takes wraps off new V8 variable chamber baler range
For 2021, McHale is set to introduce a new range of V8 variable chamber balers to complement its existing V6 variable chamber range.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 30 Sep 2020
New controls and dust suppression kit for McHale C4 range
The McHale C4 silage feeder and straw blower range has received a new control console and an optional dust suppression kit.
Gary Abbott on 16 Sep 2020
Merlo MF34.7 Multifarmer makes Irish debut
McHale Plant Sales, the sole Irish importer for Merlo loaders, has recently taken delivery of the new MF34.7 Multifarmer telescopic handler.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 19 Aug 2020
Fixed or variable chamber: what’s the best fit for Kildare contractor?
Running both a fixed and a variable chamber baler for over three decades, Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with the team at Mossie Hanifan and Sons in Co Kildare to see what baler best fits the bill.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 15 Jul 2020
McHale to set off on countrywide mowing tour
McHale has planned a countrywide demo tour with all of its dealers to showcase the firm’s range of Pro Glide mowers. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
Gary Abbott on 22 Apr 2020
Deere doing the business in Limerick
Gary Abbott spoke with Pat Culhane to see how his John Deere C441R combi baler wrapper is performing having baled just over 30,000 bales.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 22 Apr 2020
Time to get maintenance wrapped up
Peter Thomas Keaveney offers some tips on points to check on your combi-baler/wrapper unit before the baling season kicks off.
on 13 Mar 2020
Monaghan-based round baling specialists
Tom Tierney and his nephew Niall Boylan provide a specialised round baling contractor service in the north Monaghan region.
on 14 Feb 2020
McHale range of machinery gives Monaghan contractor confidence
Paul Meehan from outside Tydavnet in Co Monaghan has over 20 years of valuable experience in providing a reliable round bale silage contracting service.
Marcella Connolly on 09 Feb 2020
Agri jobs: positions available in Scotland, McHale Engineering and the IFA
Start your career here as a regional executive with the IFA, a design engineer with McHale or a herdsperson in Scotland.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 18 Dec 2019
Irish in New Zealand: Shane Cox, Rathowen, Co Westmeath
While making his way down through New Zealand, Peter Thomas Keaveney met up with a number of Irish people involved in all aspects of the kiwi machinery game.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 20 Nov 2019
Agritechnica 2019: McHale showcases updated V6 variable chamber baler
At last week’s show, McHale showcased an updated and rebranded V6 variable chamber round baler range.
Lorcan Allen on 20 Oct 2019
In pictures: farming organic Angus beef in Finland
On a visit to Finland this week, Lorcan Allen meets Gustav Rehnberg, an organic beef and tillage farmer with more than 350 cattle.