The New Year’s Day Saddlers Inn Tractor and Truck Drive has raised €7,913.10
The National Breast Cancer Research Institute Ireland and Western Alzheimers will both receive 3,956.55 each.
Funds have already been given to the charities involved.
The organisers would like to thank a number of people: “First and foremost to our drivers and participants, thank you for coming and taking part in our drive, without your support we wouldn’t have a drive. Thank you for your safe driving along the route, your patience and your co-operation”.
“Thank you to John Keville for leading our tractors and to Andy Finn for leading the lorries. Thank you to our stewards for being with us on the day, for ensuring the safety of our participants and managing the traffic at the various junctions, your support and help is very much appreciated”.
“Thank you to all our bucket collectors for braving the cold weather and for doing a fantastic job on the day.
Thank you to those who helped with the tea / coffee and refreshments, an important part of any drive… It was lovely to have a chat and catch up with so many of you as we enjoyed the tea before and after the drive”.
“Thank you to John Harrington for his drone footage, to Aaron Conlon for his go-pro footage and to you all who have sent us videos and photos.”.
“It was fantastic to see so many spectators and supporters along the route, we hope you all enjoyed the spectacle of our drive and thank you for your contributions”.
“We will do it all again next year but for now a sincere Thank You for helping us make this happen… It was a fantastic days work in raising so much money for our two chosen charities”.
