Little Angels Tractor Run to raise funds
The second annual Little Angels Tractor and Truck Run will start out from Terryglass village on Sunday, December 1st.
The event is held in memory of Andrea, the daughter of Denise Cahalan and Andrew Hogan who was stillborn.
This year's event is extra special for Denise and Andrew and their family members as it falls on the birthday of little Andrea.
Denise said she and Andrew aimed to hold the tractor and truck run every year in memory of their baby.
Said Denise: "Andrea will always be the reason that we will host this event every year. It is our way of keeping her memory alive since she is not here with us.
"We are holding the run around her birthday time each year to show that she will never be forgotten."
Funds raised from this year's run will go to the Share A Dream Foundation and Laura Lynn, which provides Ireland's only children's hospice.
Denise says she and Andrew are delighted with the support they receive. "We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our sponsors and supporters. We very much appreciate what they do for us."
Following the end of the tractor and truck run, food will be served in Terryglass and an auction will be held. These events will coincide with the official turning on of the Christmas lights in the village.
The popular group, Tradstone, will entertain the crowds after the run.
Another attraction in the village will be the Christmas Tractor Lights display hosted by Murt Toohey and his team, which proved so popular at the inaugural event last year.
Safety on the farm for young children will also be featured as Agri Kids will be there on the day promoting their message in a fun way.
Special guest will be the country music star Clodagh Lawlor who will be mingling among the crowds.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Registration for the run starts at 11am and the event itself gets underway at 12.30 pm sharp.
Entry for a tractor is €20 and lorries, €30. For further details contact Denise, 086-0639781 or Andrew, 089-4081649. Remember you can also track the progress of the event on Facebook and Instagram.