Poles Apart.

31/10/2026

🚗💨🇮🇪 KELLS BELLS! WE’RE DRIVING BUSINESS TO NEW HEIGHTS! 🚩🚩🚩

📍 KELLS CAR SALES | KELLS, CO. MEATH

There’s a new line-up turning heads in the historic town of Kells — and this time, it’s not just the cars! 🚗✨

The team at POLES APART were delighted to be entrusted with another fantastic commercial installation, this time at Kells Car Sales, located on the Old Navan Road in Kells, Co. Meath.

🔧 THE PROJECT

Our work involved the complete supply, delivery and professional installation of:

✅ 6 × 6-metre premium fibreglass flagpoles

✅ 6 × Premium hinged-base systems for safe and convenient raising, lowering and maintenance.

✅ 6 × Rotating banner arms, designed to keep banners prominently displayed while allowing them to rotate with changing wind directions.

✅ 4 × Custom-made promotional banners, supplied, delivered and professionally installed to showcase the Kells Car Sales brand.

The result? 💥

A striking roadside display that delivers maximum visibility, strengthens the dealership’s branding and ensures Kells Car Sales stands out from the crowd!

🚘 ABOUT KELLS CAR SALES

Situated in Kilmainham on the Old Navan Road, Kells Car Sales has established itself as a destination for motorists seeking quality pre-owned vehicles in County Meath.

With a carefully selected range of vehicles to suit different budgets and requirements, the dealership places an emphasis on competitive pricing, customer service and making the car-buying experience as straightforward as possible.

Offering vehicle sales, trade-ins and flexible finance options, Kells Car Sales continues the proud tradition of local commerce in this historic market town.

🏰 KELLS — A TOWN WITH OVER 1,400 YEARS OF HISTORY!

Few Irish towns can boast a heritage quite like Kells!

Known in Irish as Ceanannas Mór, Kells has a remarkable history stretching back to the early medieval period.

☘️ 550 AD: St Colmcille established a religious settlement in Kells.

📖 The Book of Kells: The town is internationally renowned for its association with one of the world’s most magnificent illuminated manuscripts, created around 800 AD.

⛪ Medieval Heritage: Its famous round tower, ancient high crosses and St Colmcille’s House remain enduring reminders of its extraordinary past.

🏘️ A Thriving Market Town: Kells later developed into an important Anglo-Norman walled market town, establishing a commercial tradition that continues to this day.

From ancient manuscripts to modern motors, Kells certainly knows how to make its mark!

🤝 THANK YOU, KELLS CAR SALES!

A sincere thank-you to the management and team at Kells Car Sales for choosing Poles Apart to enhance their premises.

We’re delighted to have played our part in creating a professional, eye-catching display for another Irish business.

We wish the entire team continued success and many more years of happy motoring! 🚗💨

🇮🇪 POLES APART
Better Flags – Smarter Poles.

📍 Nationwide Supply | Installation | Repairs | Maintenance

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📞 Get in touch to discuss how we can help your business stand out!

Because at Poles Apart, we don’t just raise flagpoles — we raise your business profile! 🚩

29/10/2026

🇮🇪 COOLANEY IS FLYING THE FLAG FOR COMMUNITY SPIRIT! 🇮🇪

📍 Coolaney Community Park, Co. Sligo | F56 YX60

There’s nothing quite like seeing the Irish Tricolour flying proudly against a beautiful blue sky! ☘️

Poles Apart was delighted to supply and deliver a magnificent 8-metre premium fibreglass flagpole to Coolaney Community Park in County Sligo.

🤝 A REAL COMMUNITY EFFORT!

What makes this particular project special is that the installation was carried out entirely by members of the local community themselves!

We supplied the flagpole, and the wonderful people of Coolaney took care of the installation.

And what a fantastic job they’ve done! 👏👏

📸 We were absolutely delighted when the community sent us this beautiful photograph of the completed installation, with our national flag proudly flying over their wonderful recreational facilities.

It’s always a pleasure to see local communities coming together to improve and enhance their surroundings.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone involved in Coolaney Community Park for choosing Poles Apart and for sharing this fantastic photograph with us.

We wish the entire community many happy years enjoying their facilities, with the Tricolour flying proudly overhead! 🇮🇪

💚🤍💛 POLES APART
Better Flags – Smarter Poles.

🇮🇪 Proudly supplying premium fibreglass flagpoles to communities, clubs, schools and businesses throughout Ireland.

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26/10/2026

🇮🇪🤝🇬🇧 NORTH OF THE BORDER, BUT NEVER POLES APART! 🏉🏏🏑🚩

From South to North, We’re Raising the Standards Across Ireland! 💚🤍💛

Another proud milestone for POLES APART as we headed north of the border to Belfast for the supply, delivery and professional installation of a magnificent 8-metre premium fibreglass flagpole with our signature hinged-base system at the historic Shaw’s Bridge Sports Complex, 123 Milltown Road, Belfast.

And what a fantastic sporting destination to add to our growing portfolio of installations throughout Ireland!

🏉🏏🏑 A HOME TO OVER A CENTURY OF SPORTING HISTORY!

Shaw’s Bridge is home to some of Belfast’s most established and respected sporting clubs, bringing together generations of sporting talent, tradition and community spirit.

Let’s take a look at the remarkable history behind these famous grounds!

🏉 COOKE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB – ESTABLISHED 1910

Founded in 1910 by members of a Bible class at Cooke Centenary Presbyterian Church in Ballynafeigh, Cooke RFC holds the distinction of being Belfast’s oldest junior rugby club.

Originally based at Upper Galwally, the club moved to its impressive new home at Shaw’s Bridge in 1991.

With numerous McCrea Cup victories, a proud rugby heritage and a thriving mini-rugby programme, Cooke continues to nurture sporting talent across generations.

🏉 INSTONIANS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB – ESTABLISHED 1919

Founded on 23 May 1919 by former pupils of the Royal Belfast Academical Institution, Instonians Rugby has established itself as one of Ulster’s most distinguished rugby clubs.

Its famous purple, black and yellow colours carry a particularly poignant history, with purple introduced in remembrance of former pupils who lost their lives during the First World War.

The club has produced numerous Irish internationals and British & Irish Lions, cementing its place in Irish rugby history.

🏏 INSTONIANS CRICKET CLUB – ESTABLISHED 1931

Founded in October 1931, Instonians Cricket Club began playing the following year.

Originally established for former pupils and staff of the Royal Belfast Academical Institution, the club has grown into a flourishing sporting organisation welcoming players from all backgrounds.

Today, its men’s, women’s and youth teams continue a proud cricketing tradition at Shaw’s Bridge.

🏑 INSTONIANS LADIES’ HOCKEY CLUB – ESTABLISHED 1921

Founded by the wives, sisters, daughters and friends of former Instonians pupils and staff, the Ladies’ Hockey Club has been part of Belfast’s sporting landscape for more than a century.

Its history reflects the important contribution of women’s sport to the wider Instonians family.

🏑 INSTONIANS MEN’S HOCKEY CLUB – ESTABLISHED 1959

Established in September 1959, Instonians Men’s Hockey Club has developed into one of Ireland’s most successful hockey organisations.

From humble beginnings with just 14 players, the club progressed to senior hockey and has enjoyed considerable success in Irish and European competitions.

🏆 SHAW’S BRIDGE – WHERE SPORTING TRADITIONS COME TOGETHER!

In 1999, Instonians joined Cooke at Shaw’s Bridge under a shared-ground arrangement that allowed both organisations to retain their individual identities.

The Shaw’s Bridge Sports Association manages this remarkable sporting complex, where rugby, cricket and hockey flourish side by side.

The grounds are also home to thriving junior sporting programmes, including Cooke Mini Rugby and the Instonians Seahorses.

🚩 ANOTHER PREMIUM INSTALLATION BY POLES APART!

For this prestigious sporting location, we supplied, delivered and installed:

✅ 1 × 8-metre premium fibreglass flagpole

✅ Premium hinged-base ground anchor system

✅ Professional installation and secure fixing

✅ Durable, low-maintenance fibreglass construction

✅ Hinged-base technology designed to facilitate safer future maintenance, inspections and flagpole servicing

At Poles Apart, we believe a flagpole should be more than just a place to fly a flag.

It should be a lasting symbol of pride, heritage, achievement and community.

💚🤍💛 BUILDING BRIDGES, RAISING FLAGS!

As Poles Apart continues to grow, we’re particularly delighted to be bringing our premium flagpole products and professional installation services to our friends north of the border.

Whether it’s a rugby club in Belfast, a GAA ground in Clare, a school in Dublin or a commercial development anywhere across Ireland, our commitment remains the same:

Premium Quality. Professional Installation. Safety First.

A sincere thank you to everyone at Shaw’s Bridge Sports Association for the opportunity to contribute to such a historic sporting venue.

We wish Cooke RFC, Instonians Rugby, Cricket and Hockey Clubs, and all their members continued success both on and off the field.

🇮🇪 ONE ISLAND. TWO JURISDICTIONS. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.

🚩 POLES APART – RAISING THE STANDARD ACROSS IRELAND! 🚩

📞 Contact Poles Apart for all your flagpole requirements.

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🇮🇪 Nationwide Supply | Delivery | Installation | Repairs | Maintenance

25/10/2026

🔵🔴🏆 TWO CLUBS, ONE PROUD FUTURE — AND THREE NEW FLAGPOLES FLYING THE COLOURS! 🇮🇪🏆🔵🔴

WHEN TRADITION MEETS AMBITION, GREAT THINGS ARE RAISED! 🇮🇪

Another fantastic project completed by POLES APART, this time in the heart of County Laois, at the newly developed grounds of C**t-Shanahoe GAA Club in Shanahoe.

We were delighted to be entrusted with the:

✅ SUPPLY
🚚 DELIVERY
🔧 PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION

of:

🇮🇪 1 × 7-metre Premium Hinged-Base Fibreglass Flagpole

🏳️ 2 × 6-metre Premium Hinged-Base Fibreglass Flagpoles

All three flagpoles feature our premium hinged-base system, allowing them to be safely lowered to ground level for flag changes, inspections and maintenance.

No ladders, no unnecessary working at height — just smart, practical engineering designed with safety in mind.

💚🤍💛 A PROUD HISTORY — TWO CLUBS BECOME ONE!

The story of C**t-Shanahoe GAA is one of sporting tradition, community spirit and a shared determination to secure the future of hurling in this proud corner of County Laois.

🔵🟡 ST FINTAN’S, C**T GAA — ESTABLISHED 1953

Founded in 1953, St Fintan’s, C**t GAA developed a proud hurling tradition in the parish of Raheen.

Over the decades, the club enjoyed considerable success, winning the Laois Intermediate Hurling Championship in 1965, 1971, 1979 and 2008.

The club also celebrated Junior Hurling Championship victories in 1959 and 1996, building a reputation for determination, commitment and community involvement.

🔴⚫ SHANAHOE GAA — A PROUD HURLING HERITAGE

Shanahoe’s hurling history stretches back generations.

An earlier Shanahoe club captured the Laois Junior Hurling Championship in 1948, followed by the Intermediate Championship in 1951.

The modern Shanahoe GAA Club was established in 1980, proudly representing its community in the traditional red and black.

For generations, both C**t and Shanahoe played an important role in keeping Gaelic games alive and thriving throughout the parish.

🤝 2020 — THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA!

In January 2020, following discussions and overwhelming support from members of both clubs, St Fintan’s, C**t and Shanahoe officially joined forces to establish C**T-SHANAHOE GAA CLUB.

Two proud sporting traditions became one united force.

The amalgamation brought together players, volunteers, supporters and families, creating stronger foundations for the development of hurling at every level.

And it wasn’t long before that ambition delivered results!

🏆 2023 — CHAMPIONS!

Just three years after joining forces, C**t-Shanahoe celebrated a magnificent achievement by winning the 2023 Laois Intermediate Hurling Championship, defeating Trumera in a memorable final replay.

A historic first championship title for the newly amalgamated club and a wonderful reward for everyone who believed in bringing the two communities together.

🌳🚶 NEW GROUNDS — NEW WALKWAY — NEW BEGINNINGS!

Today, the newly developed GAA grounds at Shanahoe, complete with a surrounding walkway, represent much more than a sporting facility.

They are a place where young players can develop their skills, families can gather, supporters can celebrate and the wider community can enjoy the benefits of this wonderful local amenity.

And now, standing proudly at these impressive new facilities, are three premium Poles Apart fibreglass flagpoles, ready to display the colours with pride for many years to come.

🇮🇪 THREE FLAGPOLES. TWO HISTORIC CLUBS. ONE UNITED COMMUNITY.

From everyone at POLES APART, we would like to thank C**t-Shanahoe GAA Club for choosing us to be part of this exciting chapter in the club’s history.

We wish the players, management, committee, volunteers and supporters every success, both on and off the pitch.

Here’s to many more championships, celebrations and proud occasions beneath those flags! 🏆🇮🇪

💚🤍💛 POLES APART
Raising Standards Across Ireland.

🌐 www.poles.ie

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23/10/2026

🚨🇮🇪 IMPORTANT STORM WARNING – ALL FLAGPOLE OWNERS 🇮🇪🚨

🌬️ STORM APPROACHING – PLEASE REMOVE YOUR FLAGS! 🌬️

At POLES APART, the safety of our customers, their properties and the general public is always our number one priority.

With severe weather forecast, we strongly advise ALL FLAGPOLE OWNERS throughout Ireland to lower and remove their flags before the storm arrives, provided it is safe to do so.

⚠️ HIGH WINDS CAN CAUSE:

🚩 Severe damage to flags and halyards.

🚩 Excessive strain on flagpoles, fittings and foundations.

🚩 Damage to surrounding buildings and property.

🚩 Serious injury to members of the public.

🛑 PLEASE REMEMBER:

✅ Remove flags well in advance of high winds.

✅ Never attempt to lower or raise a flagpole during a storm.

✅ Do not climb ladders or work at height in windy conditions.

✅ If conditions are already unsafe, stay clear and leave the work to trained professionals when conditions improve.

🇮🇪 A FLAG CAN BE REPLACED — A LIFE CANNOT!

At Poles Apart, we believe prevention is always better than repair.

Please share this warning with businesses, schools, GAA clubs, hotels, public buildings and anyone displaying flags.

POLES APART
🇮🇪 Premium Fibreglass Flagpoles | Nationwide Installation | Repairs & Maintenance

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💚🤍💛 STAY SAFE, IRELAND!

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20/10/2026

🍺🇮🇪 A PERFECT PAIR OF PINTS & POLES AT O’NEILL’S MAYNOOTH! 🍻🏳️

GUINNESS OR HEINEKEN? WHY CHOOSE WHEN YOU CAN HAVE BOTH! 🍺🍻

The team at Poles Apart were delighted to visit the historic O’Neill’s Bar & Steakhouse, right in the heart of Maynooth, Co. Kildare, for another fantastic flagpole installation!

And this time, we’re raising a glass to two of the world’s most recognisable b**r brands! 🍻

🔧 THE PROJECT

We were delighted to complete the:

✅ Supply, delivery and installation of 2 x 3-metre premium fibreglass wall-mounted flagpoles, positioned at an elegant 45-degree angle.

✅ Supply, delivery and installation of 2 custom-made 45-degree advertising flags, specially designed to showcase two iconic brands:

🍺 GUINNESS – Ireland’s legendary black stuff!

🍻 HEINEKEN – The internationally renowned premium l***r!

The result? Two striking flags proudly displayed outside this much-loved Maynooth establishment, adding colour, character and a touch of class to its Main Street frontage.

🏛️ A LITTLE HISTORY ABOUT O’NEILL’S – SERVING MAYNOOTH SINCE 1912!

O’Neill’s has a remarkable family history stretching back more than 110 years!

The story began in 1912, when the O’Neill family opened their first butcher’s shop on Mill Street in Maynooth.

In 1958, the family moved their traditional butchery business to Main Street, where Dermot O’Neill continued the family tradition during the early 1970s.

Over the years, the business evolved from a traditional butcher’s shop into the popular family-run pub and steakhouse we know today.

And here’s a lovely little piece of history! ❤️

The original butcher’s shopfront has been preserved and is now proudly displayed as a feature in the pub’s b**r garden!

Today, O’Neill’s continues its long-standing tradition of quality, hospitality and locally sourced food, welcoming locals and visitors alike for great food, live music and, of course, a perfectly poured pint! 🍺

👏 OLD TRADITIONS MEET NEW ADDITIONS!

At Poles Apart, we particularly enjoy working with established Irish businesses that have stood the test of time.

It’s a pleasure to add a little extra colour to a business with such a proud history.

A huge thank you to everyone at O’Neill’s Maynooth for choosing Poles Apart. We wish you continued success for many more years to come!

And remember…

Whether you’re a Guinness person or a Heineken person, there’s one thing we can all agree on — a great flag deserves a great flagpole! 😉🍻

🇮🇪 POLES APART – PREMIUM FLAGPOLES, PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATIONS, NATIONWIDE!

We specialise in the supply, delivery, installation, maintenance and refurbishment of premium fibreglass flagpoles throughout Ireland.

🏢 Commercial Premises
🍺 Pubs, Hotels & Restaurants
🏫 Schools & Colleges
🏟️ Sports Clubs & GAA Grounds
🏛️ Public Buildings & Heritage Sites

📞 Contact Poles Apart for all your flagpole requirements.

🌐 www.poles.ie

💚🤍💛 POLES APART – PROUDLY IRISH, PROUDLY PROFESSIONAL!

18/10/2026

🇮🇪🏢 LOOK WHO’S DELOITTED WITH THEIR NEW FLAG! 🇮🇪🏢

Six Storeys Up, Eight Metres Higher — A New Addition to Dublin 4’s Skyline! 🇮🇪✨

When one of the world’s most recognised professional services firms needs a flagpole installed, there’s only one way to do it — THE POLES APART WAY! 💚🤍💛

📍 Deloitte, 2 Burlington Road, Dublin 4

We are delighted to showcase our latest project at the prestigious Deloitte building on Burlington Road, where Poles Apart supplied and installed a magnificent 8-metre premium hinged-base fibreglass flagpole, proudly positioned on the rooftop of this impressive six-storey office building.

And with a location like this, overlooking the heart of Dublin’s business district, the finished result certainly makes a statement! 🇮🇪

🛠️ PREMIUM QUALITY — AT EVERY HEIGHT!

This installation features our premium fibreglass flagpole, incorporating a hinged-base system designed to facilitate safe and efficient future servicing and maintenance.

At Poles Apart, we understand that rooftop installations demand careful planning, attention to detail and a commitment to safety.

Whether we’re working at ground level or six storeys above the streets of Dublin, our standards remain exactly the same.

🌙 OUT-OF-HOURS SERVICE — COMPLIMENTARY, AS ALWAYS!

We appreciate that businesses such as Deloitte operate in busy professional environments where disruption must be kept to an absolute minimum.

That’s why Poles Apart offers a FREE OUT-OF-HOURS INSTALLATION SERVICE, allowing us to carry out projects outside normal business hours without interfering with the daily activities of staff, clients or visitors.

No disruption. No additional out-of-hours charge. Just exceptional service! ⭐

🏛️ A LITTLE HISTORY ABOUT DELOITTE

The Deloitte story began in 1845, when William Welch Deloitte established his accountancy practice in London.

In 1849, he became the first independent auditor appointed to a public company, the Great Western Railway, helping to establish the foundations of modern independent auditing.

From those modest beginnings more than 180 years ago, Deloitte has grown into one of the world’s largest professional services organisations, with a presence in more than 150 countries and territories.

Today, Deloitte is recognised internationally for its expertise in auditing, taxation, consulting, financial advisory and business transformation.

Here in Ireland, Deloitte has played a significant role in supporting Irish businesses, multinational companies and public sector organisations.

Its recently refurbished premises at 2 Burlington Road, Dublin 4, represent another chapter in the company’s continuing presence in the capital.

And now, thanks to Poles Apart, there’s a splendid new flagpole gracing the rooftop! 🇮🇪

💚🤍💛 POLES APART — RAISING THE STANDARD ACROSS IRELAND!

From schools and sporting clubs to historic landmarks, government buildings and prestigious corporate headquarters, we take enormous pride in every installation.

A sincere thank you to everyone involved in facilitating this project.

After all, when you’re working for a company with a reputation as big as Deloitte’s, the standards have to be sky-high! 😉🇮🇪

📸 Take a look at our photographs of this impressive rooftop installation!

🇮🇪 POLES APART
Premium Fibreglass Flagpoles | Nationwide Installation | Repairs & Maintenance

🌐 www.poles.ie

💚 Premium Quality
🤍 Professional Service
💛 Proudly Serving All of Ireland

09/10/2026

🇮🇪🎓 A NEW FLAGPOLE FOR A COLLEGE THAT MADE IRISH EDUCATIONAL HISTORY! 🚩👏

📍 Ballymakenny College | Drogheda, Co. Louth

Another proud installation completed by Poles Apart, this time at the wonderful Ballymakenny College in Drogheda, Co. Louth!

We were delighted to be entrusted with the supply, delivery and installation of a 7-metre premium hinged-base fibreglass flagpole, providing a striking addition to the college grounds.

🚩 THE INSTALLATION

Our latest project included:

✅ 1 × 7-metre premium fibreglass flagpole.

✅ Our premium hinged-base system, allowing safe and controlled raising and lowering for future maintenance.

✅ Durable, weather-resistant fibreglass construction designed to withstand Ireland’s challenging weather conditions.

✅ A professional installation designed to provide many years of reliable service.

The new flagpole is a wonderful addition to the college, providing a prominent place to display a flag with pride while enhancing the appearance of the school grounds.

🏛️ A COLLEGE WITH A SPECIAL PLACE IN IRISH EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Ballymakenny College may be relatively young compared with some of Ireland’s long-established schools, but its history is particularly significant.

Established in August 2014, Ballymakenny College made history as Ireland’s first Educate Together second-level school to open its doors.

The college was established under the joint patronage of Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) and Educate Together, introducing an innovative model of community education.

When the college first opened, it welcomed approximately 70 students and eight teachers, initially operating from temporary accommodation at Aston Village Educate Together National School.

From those modest beginnings, Ballymakenny College embarked on an exciting journey of growth and development.

The vision was to establish a modern, inclusive and forward-thinking secondary school that would provide young people from Drogheda and the surrounding communities with an outstanding educational experience.

🎓 EDUCATION BUILT ON EQUALITY AND OPPORTUNITY

What makes Ballymakenny College particularly special is its commitment to an educational philosophy based on:

📚 Equality and inclusion.

🤝 Mutual respect and understanding.

🌍 Diversity and active citizenship.

🎨 Creativity, innovation and personal development.

🏐 Sporting, cultural and extracurricular opportunities.

The college welcomes students from all backgrounds, encouraging every young person to develop their talents, pursue their ambitions and become an active member of their community.

Its establishment represented an important milestone in the development of inclusive second-level education in Ireland.

💚 BUILDING A LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

Although the college is just over a decade old, it has already established a proud identity within the Drogheda community.

From its pioneering beginnings in 2014 to its continued development today, Ballymakenny College represents the importance of investing in education and creating opportunities for future generations.

At Poles Apart, we take particular pride in working with schools and colleges throughout Ireland.

Every educational institution has its own story, traditions and achievements, and we’re delighted that our premium flagpoles can become a small part of that history.

👏 A BIG THANK YOU FROM POLES APART!

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the management and staff of Ballymakenny College for choosing Poles Apart for this project.

It was a pleasure to complete this installation, and we wish the entire school community continued success in the years ahead.

A college that helped raise the standard of education in Ireland deserves a flagpole that’s up to the same standard! 🇮🇪👏

🇮🇪 POLES APART
Premium Fibreglass Flagpoles

🚩 Supply | Delivery | Installation | Repairs | Maintenance

🌐 www.poles.ie

📍 Proudly serving schools, colleges, businesses and communities throughout Ireland.

08/10/2026

🚜🇮🇪 PRESERVING THE PAST, RAISING THE STANDARD FOR THE FUTURE! 🚩🏛️

📍 Irish Vintage Engine & Tractor Association (I.V.E.T.A.) – Donaghmore, Co. Laois

Some projects are about much more than installing flagpoles — they’re about becoming a small part of something truly special.

At Poles Apart, we were absolutely delighted to be entrusted with the supply, delivery and installation of three premium hinged-base fibreglass flagpoles at the national headquarters of the Irish Vintage Engine & Tractor Association in the beautiful historic village of Donaghmore, Co. Laois.

And what an extraordinary location this is! 👏

🚩 THE INSTALLATION

Our latest project consisted of:

✅ 1 × 7-metre premium hinged-base fibreglass flagpole.

✅ 2 × 6-metre premium hinged-base fibreglass flagpoles.

✅ Premium hinged-base systems allowing safe, controlled raising and lowering for future maintenance.

✅ High-quality, weather-resistant fibreglass construction, designed for durability and minimal maintenance.

The three flagpoles make a wonderful addition to this historic setting, complementing the magnificent old stone buildings and providing a proud display at the association’s national headquarters.

📸 BEFORE & AFTER – WHAT A TRANSFORMATION!

We’ve included some fantastic before-and-after photographs showing the difference our new flagpoles have made to the surroundings.

It’s always rewarding to see how a carefully positioned set of premium flagpoles can enhance the appearance and character of a property, particularly one with such historical significance.

🏛️ A PROUD HISTORY DATING BACK TO 1979

The Irish Vintage Engine & Tractor Association (I.V.E.T.A.) was established in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, in 1979 by a small group of dedicated enthusiasts determined to preserve Ireland’s agricultural, mechanical and motoring heritage.

What began as a shared passion for vintage tractors, engines and machinery has grown into one of Ireland’s most important heritage organisations, bringing together thousands of enthusiasts from every county in Ireland and beyond.

For more than four decades, I.V.E.T.A. has played an invaluable role in preserving the machinery, engineering skills and agricultural traditions that helped shape modern Ireland.

From vintage tractor rallies and machinery exhibitions to restoration projects and educational events, the association continues to ensure that our mechanical and agricultural history is never forgotten.

🏚️➡️🏛️ BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO DONAGHMORE’S HISTORIC STONE BUILDINGS

But perhaps the most impressive part of our visit was witnessing the extraordinary restoration work being undertaken at the association’s headquarters.

Located beside the River Erkina, the historic Donaghmore Mill and Swallows Quarter complex is a remarkable collection of traditional Irish stone buildings with a fascinating industrial past.

The mill complex dates back to the 19th century, when it played an important role in the local economy through grain milling, malting and agricultural processing.

Over the years, changing industries and declining commercial activity left many of these beautiful buildings neglected and, in some cases, facing an uncertain future.

Thankfully, a dedicated group of vintage enthusiasts recognised their historical importance and set about saving them.

Through years of determination, voluntary effort, fundraising and skilled restoration, the association and local supporters have been painstakingly bringing these magnificent buildings back to life.

🔨 AN EXTRAORDINARY LABOUR OF LOVE

The restoration work includes the careful preservation and refurbishment of traditional stone buildings, historic mill structures, roofs and surrounding grounds.

What makes this undertaking particularly special is the enormous amount of dedication, craftsmanship and voluntary work involved.

These aren’t simply old buildings being repaired.

They’re pieces of Ireland’s industrial and agricultural history being rescued for future generations.

Today, the complex provides a permanent home for I.V.E.T.A., hosting meetings, exhibitions, vintage events and gatherings of enthusiasts from across the country.

And the ambitions don’t end there!

The association is continuing its restoration programme, with a long-term vision of developing a heritage museum where visitors can experience the remarkable machinery, craftsmanship and rural traditions of generations past.

It’s an absolutely inspiring project and a wonderful example of what can be achieved when a community comes together with a shared purpose.

🇮🇪 PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

At Poles Apart, we have enormous admiration for organisations like I.V.E.T.A.

Ireland’s agricultural and industrial heritage is something worth protecting, and the commitment shown by the volunteers and members involved in this project deserves tremendous recognition.

Their work ensures that future generations will have the opportunity to appreciate the machines, buildings and engineering achievements that helped build our country.

👏 A SINCERE THANK YOU

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone at the Irish Vintage Engine & Tractor Association for choosing Poles Apart for this installation.

It was a genuine pleasure to visit Donaghmore, see the extraordinary restoration work firsthand and contribute in our own small way to the continuing development of this wonderful heritage site.

We wish the association every success with its ongoing restoration projects and look forward to seeing these magnificent historic buildings restored to their former glory.

After all, at Poles Apart, we believe that while some things are best left in the past, our heritage should always be held high! 🇮🇪🚜

📸 DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOGRAPHS!

🇮🇪 POLES APART
Premium Fibreglass Flagpoles

🚩 Supply | Installation | Repairs | Maintenance

🌐 www.poles.ie

📍 Proudly serving businesses, heritage organisations, sporting clubs and communities throughout Ireland.