The Ferguson 20/32 Challenge 2018 event began in Kilknenny on the weekend of 28 July. The departure event attracted a huge crowd as locals and officials wished the farmer well from Kilkenny castle.
The Mayor of Kilkenny, Cllr Peter Cleere and European Transplant Games medallist Emma O’Sullivan from Ballyragget as well as a large contingent of supporters gathered at the historic castle in Kilkenny City at 12pm to mark the start of journey.
On the day, they all wished Paul Palmer from Ballyouskill well, as he started his 1,500km sole voyage covering the 32 counties on his vintage 1955 Ferguson 20 tractor to raise awareness for organ donation.
Pictured with Paul are Bridie Dunne, Pauline McDonald, Emma McDonald, Patricia McDonald, Fiona McDonald and European Transplant Games medallist Emma O'Sullivan. \ Alf Harvey
The Ferguson 20/32 Challenge 2018
Paul was inspired to support the Irish Kidney Association in promoting organ donation by undertaking this self-funded challenge having seen the plight of a relative in organ failure.
He is towing a specially crafted wagon with signs promoting the cause which was made by Paul and some friends and will provide his accommodation for the next month or more.
A large gathering of supporters turned up at Kilkenny Castle on Saturday 28 July to mark the start of the Ferguson 20/32 Challenge 2018.
He even stopped off in Charleville in Cork to attend a friend's wedding on Thursday, 2 August.
Follow Paul’s journey and keep your eye out for his Massey coming through your county.
Pictured are Paul with Mayor of Kilkenny, Cllr Peter 'Chap' Cleere and European Transplant Games medallist Emma O'Sullivan. \ Alf Harvey
The Ferguson 20/32 Challenge 2018 event began in Kilknenny on the weekend of 28 July. The departure event attracted a huge crowd as locals and officials wished the farmer well from Kilkenny castle.
The Mayor of Kilkenny, Cllr Peter Cleere and European Transplant Games medallist Emma O’Sullivan from Ballyragget as well as a large contingent of supporters gathered at the historic castle in Kilkenny City at 12pm to mark the start of journey.
On the day, they all wished Paul Palmer from Ballyouskill well, as he started his 1,500km sole voyage covering the 32 counties on his vintage 1955 Ferguson 20 tractor to raise awareness for organ donation.
Pictured with Paul are Bridie Dunne, Pauline McDonald, Emma McDonald, Patricia McDonald, Fiona McDonald and European Transplant Games medallist Emma O'Sullivan. \ Alf Harvey
The Ferguson 20/32 Challenge 2018
Paul was inspired to support the Irish Kidney Association in promoting organ donation by undertaking this self-funded challenge having seen the plight of a relative in organ failure.
He is towing a specially crafted wagon with signs promoting the cause which was made by Paul and some friends and will provide his accommodation for the next month or more.
A large gathering of supporters turned up at Kilkenny Castle on Saturday 28 July to mark the start of the Ferguson 20/32 Challenge 2018.
He even stopped off in Charleville in Cork to attend a friend's wedding on Thursday, 2 August.
Follow Paul’s journey and keep your eye out for his Massey coming through your county.
Pictured are Paul with Mayor of Kilkenny, Cllr Peter 'Chap' Cleere and European Transplant Games medallist Emma O'Sullivan. \ Alf Harvey
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