The run will begin at Dublin Port on Good Friday and travel to Longford before finishing in Kilkelly, Co. Mayo, on Easter Saturday evening.

According to the organiser Tom Lavelle, “A few of us got together last year and decided to try and raise some money for families we know who have less fortunate children”.

Promoting the run at Johnston Farm Equipment

With 20 tractors starting off last year in Dublin, a further 70 tractors rowed in along the route, raising a massive €96,000 for charity.

They also raffled off a vintage Massy Ferguson, which gathered a lot of support.

The two lucky charities last year were Crumlin Hospital and the Special Care Unit in Castlebar.

Build on success

This year, the tractor run will be finishing in Kilkelly, kick-starting a weekend of festivities.

They have a great line-up of performers such as country and western artistes Richie Remo, the Kilkennys and Robert Mizzell.

They will also will be raffling off a Massey Ferguson 135 on the night.

All proceeds raised go towards the Special Care Baby Units in Castlebar and in Mullingar and also to the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire.

The sponsors include Communicare Healthcare and the Grassmen.

To get involved in the tractor run or enter the draw for the Massey Ferguson 135, contact Tom Lavelle on 087-426 7070.

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