The annual Camross Tractor and Truck Run took place back in October with €13,000 raised for a charity and a local organisation.
€12,000 was presented to Laois-Offaly Families for Autism recently and Patsy Ryan accepted a cheque for €1,000 on behalf of Camross Parish.
Organisers say that without the facilities in the village, ‘our charity truck and tractor run could not go ahead every year’.
A spokesperson said: “We would like to thank everyone that sponsored our event, Midland Tyre Services, Mchale plant sales, Setanta Renault Trucks, Kelly Machine Spares, Laois Hire, Kuddz Kidz, David Cuddy AKA Making Big Bank, Laois sawmills and Coolrain sawmills.
“We would like to thank Pauline and Sean in Bergins The Camross Inn for their continued support.
“Thanks to Paddy Tynan for the use of his field for parking year after year.
“Thanks to Mary Anne, Padjoe and Teresa for the lovely BBQ on the Saturday evening.
“Also a big thanks to each and every one of you that turned up on Saturday and Sunday and registered vehicles.
“To those of you who bought tickets, made donations and supported the cause thank you.
“A big thanks to all that helped in the the hall, with the parking of trucks and tractors on both days and the marshalls at all the junctions along the way.
“Big thanks to Johnny Fitzgerald for bringing up his collection of vintage toys and last but by no means least to Breda and Catherine from LOFFA.
“Ye were such a great help on both days selling tickets, supplying goody bags for the children and helping out with everything. Your commitment to the cause is heart warming and outstanding.
“We learned so much about what ye do over that weekend and we know that the money raised will help so many families.
“We hope we haven’t forgotten anyone but thanks so much, roll on 2024.”
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