The Carrick-on-Suir Vintage Club Tractor Run in aid of a young boy undergoing cancer treatment attracted a massive turnout of about 200 tractors, motorbikes, vintage and classic cars. Dobber Vintage Club hosted the fundraising event on Sunday, April 26 to support Mike McSherry, a pupil at Ballyneale National School diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour last October, and his family. While the huge fleet of vehicles was gathering at Ballyneale GAA Field, hurling teams from Ballyneale and Grangemockler National Schools played a match on the pitch. The run departed around 12.30pm and during the hour long run the convoy travelled to Ballydine, Ballypatrick, Kilcash, and Grangemockler before finishing at Lisadobber Pub. Dobber Vintage Club treasurer Pa Tobin described the turnout as “just unbelievable” and they were blessed with great weather. The run was followed by a large auction and raffle while local men Owen Dunphy and Gerry Kirby also raised money for the cause by getting their heads and beards shaved. Mr Tobin said the total amount raised isn't yet known as money is still coming into the organisers. He thanked all who took part in the run, the businesses and people who donated to the auction and raffle and all who supported the cause. READ NEXT: Carrick-on-Suir hair salon owner wins Munster Colourist of the Year award
PICTURES: Huge turnout of tractors, bikes and cars for Dobber Vintage Club Tractor Run
The event in aid of young Mike McSherry, who is undergoing cancer treatment, started at Ballyneale GAA Field and finished at Lisadobber Pub
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Catherine Kennedy, Elaine Kennedy and Kim Coleman with (seated) Breda Kennedy and Alice Ryan at the Dobber Vintage Club Tractor Run
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Eamon Donovan, Ballyporeen with his 1965 Ford Anglia all ready for the Dobber Vintage Club Tractor Run
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Gerry Kirby and Owen Dunphy, Ballyneale who had their heads and beards shaved off at Lisadobber Pub as part of the Dobber Vintage Club Tractor Run fundraising campaign for Mike McSherry. They are pictured with Margaret Hanrahan who shaved them.
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Niamh and Pat Parle supporting the Dobber Vintage Club Tractor Run in aid of Mike McSherry
