Tractor run for Embrace charity to remember Thomas Dunne

Departs Sally Gardens on Sunday

A tractor run in memory of Thomas Dunne takes place this Sunday, taking in The Grange, Slane, Tullyallen, Collon, departing from The Sally Gardens pub car park, Slane - Rathkenny. Meeting and registration time is from 12pm and leaving time is from 1pm.

Thomas, of Kellystown, Slane, died in a tragic accident on 16th May last and was a fun loving brother, son, and friend, to many across the north east. He had a great passion for farming, tractors and car meets and attended many tractor runs himself.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions the earlier planned tractor run had to be postponed, but is now finally going ahead.

With main sponsors, M Kiely Agri of Slane and Meath Farm Machinery, all money donations and tractor registrations will be donated to the Embrace Farm charity which provide amazing services for families who have lost loved ones through farming accidents.

There will also be a raffle with many great prizes and refreshments. Tractor registration is €20 and any donations will be appreciated.

This event is hosted by Thomas's brother Kevin, and all of his close friends who will greet participants on the day.

The run will leave the Sally Gardens, turning left at Slane Castle, left at Slane traffic Lights, right at Balrenny cross, left in Tullyallen at Drogheda Road to Collon, left in Collon, pass Thomas's Home house in Kellystown, left at Balrenny cross, finish at the Sally Gardens pub.

Spectating locations are at Slane Village (street west side of lights); Slane Village Hill toward the school; Tullyallen shop and main street; Collon main street; Grangegeeth Inn pub car park; Sally Gardens Pub car park and shop. There will be refreshments for all and meet everyone for a chat on the day.

There is also a Gofundme page set up which will be shared on social media for anyone who would like to donate to Embrace Farm.