Last week, The Dealer found himself at the Energy and Rural Business expo at Cillin Hill mart in Kilkenny, which showcases the latest technologies in renewable energy.

Biogas

These range from solar power, to wind energy and the big one for Irish farmers – biogas.

Much to the amusement of all in attendance, the electricity at Cillin Hill actually cut out on two occasions on Thursday morning, leaving the renewable energy show without power and in need of light. A diesel generator was started up outside to get the power going again.

You couldn’t make it up.