The annual Barney Greene tractor run took place on Sunday 8 January. The action started from the usual point at the Man O’War pub in north Dublin. The weather was not the most favourable on the morning with fog and overcast conditions looming, but it did not deter 92 tractors from all genres made up of vintage, classic, and modern machines.

By the start time of 12pm, the fog had almost lifted and the sun did its best to break through the cloud. The Lord Mayor of Fingal, Darragh Butler, started the run with the main man and chief organiser Barney Greene leading the way on his Fordson Dexta tractor.

This was the 10th successful road run that Barney and his loyal team of helpers have organised. To date, they have raised over €75,000 in aid of St Francis Hospice in Dublin. As usual, there was a trophy for the best-presented classic/vintage tractor on the run and this accolade went to local man Philip Christy. He ran with his immaculate David Brown 885 tractor that was restored during 2016. After the run, an auction and raffle was held in the Man O’War pub with prizes donated by various local businesses.