Farmers captivated by new style of Fischler cap

IT capped all the chat at the National Ploughing Championships inBallinabrackey yesterday.

Farmers wanted to know how it would fit; was it like what their fathers wore and would it protect them in the difficult climate ahead. Crowds flocked to the Department of Agriculture and Food and other stands to learn more about its style and shape and what it will look like.

All were assured it was designed with great care by Fischler and Co in Brussels and was in keeping with modern trends.