Gordan Wood, the former sports star, has turned inventor in an effort to solve a problem on his own farm. He has designed and fabricated a mechanical slasher witch will cut gorse and scrub with speed. And hopes to patent it.

Mr Daniel Ryan livestock winner 04-1973

Macra Na Feirme Cookery Competition in Kilmallock, sponsored by Calor Gas in 1971.

Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick

Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick

Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick

Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick

Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick

Exterior of Coole House Louis DeCourcy

Milking room at Coole House Louis de Courcy