Tractor show to give lift to local causes
Tractors of all ages will rumble into Farranfore next month when the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club hosts its 2026 Tractor Show at the 4Park Business Centre on Sunday, October 11th.
The event promises to be a day for tractor enthusiasts, families and the wider community, with tractors arriving by 10am and the event opening to the public from 11am.
With the show open to tractors of all years, there will be something of interest for enthusiasts of both modern and vintage machinery. A dedicated Vintage section will form part of the display, while there will also be a special section dedicated to the much-loved Ferguson 20 which is 80 years old.
The event will also feature dyno testing (to measure its actual horsepower, torque, and overall engine performance under a controlled load) giving owners the opportunity to put their tractors through their paces.Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Rathmore artist up for 2026 AIB Portrait Prize
An artist from Rathmore has been shortlisted for the AIB Portrait Prize alongside some of the most talented artists from across the country.
Mary Woods has made a strong impression with her piece in acrylic on canvas, titled ‘Generation Game’.
‘Generation Game’ was created in memory of the artist's mother and celebrates the fulfilling life she enjoyed within a close-knit family. The oil-on-canvas painting depicts a portrait of Lucy, based on a photograph taken in 2022. It captures a quiet family moment between grandmother and granddaughter, who share the same name. Set in the family home, the painting shows Lucy seated in her favourite armchair while her granddaughter sits opposite on a footstool. Together they are engrossed in a card game, enjoying each other's company and the simple pleasure of time spent together.
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