Laois primary school set to host Christmas fundraising tractor run
Clonenagh National School event in Slieve Bloom village of Coolrain
The beautiful Slieve Bloom village of Coolrain is the home of a much loved Christmas tractor run which returns this year.
Clonenagh National School, Mountrath has announced the return of their Annual Tractor Run on Thursday, December 28.
The fundraising event has proven to be a great day out for all the family and promises the usual excitement with the Tractor Run taking place alongside the 6km Fun Run/Walk, all-day long free refreshments, music and a monster auction.
The day starts with the 6km Family Fun Run/Walk around the beautiful countryside near Coolrain village. This is a great way to work off the excesses of Christmas. All ages are welcome to join the Run/Walk. Registration will take place at 11am in Hogan’s Pub, Coolrain (€10 for adults, €5 for secondary school students, free for primary school students), with the runners and walkers setting off at 11.30am.
Next up will be the Annual Tractor Run which is a sight to behold as the tractors and vintage cars work their way through the village and along the route. Registration for the Tractor Run takes place at 1pm in Hogan’s Pub and the tractors and cars will set off at 2pm.
The now-famous tractor run stew will be served to the drivers after the run in Hogan’s pub, and all drivers will receive a memento to remember the day.
The event will finish with the Monster Auction in Hogan’s Pub at 8.30pm with many impressive lots being auctioned on the night. Resident Auctioneer, Joe Shirley, is often the highlight of the night and ensures that everyone enjoys the night.
The annual fundraiser is a very enjoyable day for all ages so come along and join us for some exercise, some tractors and lots of fun! For any queries, contact Joe on 087-2664012.