One of Laois’s most heartfelt and talked-about events is back this May – and it’s about far more than just tractors.
Rev for Trev, now in its fourth year, is returning to Mountrath Mart on Sunday, May 11, with a powerful mission: to bring people together, start conversations around mental health, and raise funds for life-saving support services.
Registration is from 12pm with kids tractor run at 1.30pm followed by Rev for Trev kicking off at 2.30pm.
The event was created in honour of Trevor Wallace, a young farmer from Mountrath who sadly passed away in 2021.
Known for his fencing business, Wallace Fencing, and his passion for crop sowing and rural life, Trevor left behind a legacy of hard work, generosity, and friendship.
His sudden passing was a shock to many – but his family and friends have turned grief into action by founding Rev for Trev.
What started as a local tribute has become a growing movement, attracting support from farming families, businesses, and young people across the midlands and beyond.
The annual tractor run brings together agriculture, community, and charity in a uniquely powerful way.
Each year, Rev for Trev chooses mental health charities to support. This year’s chosen charities are Teac Tom; Jigsaw; Mountrath Tidy Towns and Mountrath Men’s Shed.
Teac Tom, based in Kilkenny, was founded by Angela Hayes following the tragic loss of her son to suicide. The foundation offers free, no-wait counselling, suicide intervention services, and ongoing support for families. Their mission is simple: no one should have to face grief or mental illness alone.
Jigsaw, a national charity with a hub in Laois, focuses on the mental wellbeing of young people aged 12 to 25. Their work includes one-to-one support sessions, youth workshops, and mental health advocacy.
Led locally by Deirdre Little, Jigsaw is playing a key role in helping young people build resilience, access early help, and feel heard in today’s challenging world.
Alongside the tractor run itself, the day will include a community stalls, guest speakers, and a BBQ for all attendees — turning what could be a sombre day into a celebration of community, hope, and connection.
“There isn’t a family that hasn’t been touched by mental health struggles,” said one of the event organisers.
“Farming can be an isolating way of life — but Rev for Trev proves that nobody has to go through tough times alone. There’s a whole community behind you.”
Rev for Trev is not just a fundraiser — it’s a movement to open up the conversation, remind people that help is out there, and to celebrate the life of a young man who meant so much to so many.
The organisers are welcoming all support: whether you’re a tractor enthusiast, a sponsor, a passer-by, or someone affected by mental health challenges — everyone is invited to take part and help make a difference.
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