Last week’s Moira Farm and Construction Model Show brought out the best in farm model-making that Ireland has to offer, with a large number of new bespoke models on show from the region. The event attracted some local expertise in model-making that set a new and higher standard for those with an interest in model-making.

The level of expertise and the attention to detail in the models was truly amazing. The show has rightly become one of the best known in Britain and Ireland for the creativeness and skill of the model-makers who display their latest creations each year. Model-makers worked hard through late nights in the weeks leading up to the event, to produce some very impressive results.

There were some locally inspired diorama displays that were equally jawdropping in terms of detail. Some were in the more common 1:32 scale, while others were based on Matchbox and Dinky models from the 1960s and 70s.

The event has been run by the Moira Farm and Construction Model Club since 2008. This year, the event was supporting the Action Cancer charity.

Here, we bring you just some of the impressive farm model displays that were on show over the two days of the event.

Watch the video below and browse the photo gallery above for more pictures

The annual Kilkenny Model Show will take place at the Hub, Cillin Hill, Kilkenny, on Sunday 8 November. Last year’s event attracted huge crowds, who flocked to see what was the biggest farm model event of its type in the southeast. The show runs from 11am to 6pm.

The organisers are expecting over 60 displays covering farming, construction, forestry, lorries and trains, from die-cast to diorama models.

There will be a further 20 trade exhibitors on the day so that collectors can add to their troves and get an opportunity to check out the latest models on the scene.

You can get more information from model-maker Ciaran Dunne on 087-7947352.