Machinery and Equipment: €50m loan boost for Grass and Muck 2016

The car parks were full when I arrived at Gurteen College last Thursday for Grass and Muck 2016.

Thu, 19 May, 2016 - 01:00

Jason Webb

The timing of the SBCI/First Citizen Finance €50m loan fund for those seeking to buy or lease machinery was perfect for the event.

This loan finance meant everyones’ pockets felt fuller walkinto into the event. They were like Charlie seeing Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory for the first time!

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