All systems go for the 27th Annual Laois Vintage Road Run
Popular fundraiser for Laois Hospice gets underway today
The 27th Annual Sponsored Vintage Road Run gets underway this morning, Saturday, August 17 all in aid of Laois Hospice.
The event kicks off from Treacy's Bar and Restaurant, The Heath with old time cars and tractors assembling from 9.30am with pull off at 11am.
Since their inception in 1996, Laois Vintage has raised and donated €1,063,919.00 to Laois Hospice.
This year's Car Run will involve visiting a private museum at Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, where a display of beautifully restored vehicles awaits.
The Tractor Run will take a shorter route, travelling through Portarlington, Killenard, Emo and other areas. There will be an official stop-off at the Railway Bar Portarlington for light refreshments.
All vehicles will return to Treacy’s, between 3.30 p.m. and 4.00 p.m., where complimentary meals, hosted by the Treacy family, will be served, and Commemorative plaques distributed to each participant.
The evening will see live music from 4pm by Abbyfolk followed by music from Billy Dillard.
Celebrating 27 years of Vintage Road Runs for Laois Hospice. Photo by Michael Scully