Kildoon Truck and Tractor Run raises funds for Barretstown
Joosh Gill, Rebecca Ruby and Brereton, Chloe Nonan and Andrew O Halloran
A FANTASTIC day of community spirit and fundraising took place on Sunday 25 October as the Kildoon Truck and Tractor Run took place at Martin’s Pub, Kildoon, in association with Barretstown charity and Nurney GAA.
Each year, the fundraiser donates to a worthwhile charity, and this year the pick was Barretstown.
The well-known Kildare non-profit charity provides free activity camps and programmes for sick children and their families.
The annual event saw a wonderful array of tractors and trucks come together, attracting a great turnout of supporters.
Registration began at 12.30pm, ahead of the event kicking off at 2pm, with attendees thankfully treated to a crisp autumn day and a great atmosphere.
Following the run, everyone gathered at Martin’s pub for a much-anticipated auction, which featured a long list of fantastic items generously donated by local businesses.
A wide variety of lots were up for grabs, with a particular focus on farming essentials, including hay bales and animal feed, as well as coal, turf and oil.
There were also a number of vouchers for local businesses, as well as exciting prizes such as tickets to the 2027 Punchestown Races.
The generosity of local businesses and the support of those who attended helped make the day a great success, highlighting the strong community spirit in Kildoon and the surrounding areas.
