NEWKD Tractor safety courses now enrolling
The ever-popular tractor safety courses run by NEWKD every summer are now enrolling.
For well over a decade, the courses have been championing vital awareness in farm safety focussing on passing on to participants safe driving skills and first aid training.
Statistics show that farms are the most dangerous workplaces in Ireland with 4,500 accidents occurring every year according to the Teagasc National Farm Survey.
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Listowel‘s record as Fleadh Cheoil host honoured
Listowel’s significant association with Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann was honoured with the unveiling of a plaque at an event in the town on Thursday evening last.
Between 1970 and 2002, the North Kerry capital hosted the All-Ireland Fleadh a record 14 times in a 32-year period.
Karen Trench, from the Kerry County Board of Comhaltas, said the occasion marking the significant achievement was very nostalgic and enjoyed by everyone.
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