Forestry show for a different day out

A new family event at Stradbally HallIt's not far from Kilcullen, and it's different, and it might well be a fine family day out for many local people.

The national Forestry, Woodland & Bio Energy Show will be held at Stradbally Hall on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 May, attracting countryside lovers, gardeners, conservationists, farmers, men and boys who cannot resist big shiny machinery as well as all hard core timber business people.

A variety of timber sports will feature, including the extreme sports of pole climbing, wood chopping, chainsaw racing, hot saws and more. These will include the second Irish National Tree Climbing Championships on a group of mature oak trees.

Timber artist Bill Blyth will make outdoor furniture crafts at the chainsaw carving exhibition, along with other woodland crafts featuring traditional techniques and artistic creations such as wood turning, timber candles, charcoal kilns, rustic furniture and artisan food.There will also be a broad range of commercial timber industry machinery.

For homeowners who want to change their heating systems there will be advice and purchasable fire logs, stoves, eucalyptus, wood gasifying and pellet boilers, and bio mass.

Admission is €15 for adults, €10 for students/OAPS and free for children. Free on site parking. More details at ifwshow.ie.