Kilbeacanty tractor run
Kilbeacanty in Co Galway played host to a charity tractor run and family-friendly day out last weekend.
The event was organised to support mental health awareness in the local community.
More than 200 tractors took part in the charity run. \ Hany Marzouk
The Kilbeacanty charity tractor run. \ Hany MarzoukThe Kilbeacanty charity tractor run. \ Hany MarzoukTim, Tadhg and Baidi Treeston at the Kilbeacanty tractor run. \ Hany Marzouk Tim, Tadhg and Baidi Treeston at the Kilbeacanty tractor run. \ Hany Marzouk
Tara McCarthy at the Kilbeacanty tractor run. \ Hany Marzouk
Tara McCarthy at the Kilbeacanty tractor run. \ Hany Marzouk
Joe Slatery from Derrybrien taking part in the Kilbeacanty tractor run. \ Hany Marzouk Joe Slatery from Derrybrien taking part in the Kilbeacanty tractor run. \ Hany Marzouk
Saibh Carey and Eva Gaughan at the Kilbeacanty tractor run. \ Hany Marzouk Saibh Carey and Eva Gaughan at the Kilbeacanty tractor run. \ Hany Marzouk
William Drohan in Rathgormack, Co Waterford
William Drohan on his farm in Curraheen, Rathgormack, Co Waterford. \ Philip DoyleWilliam Drohan on his farm in Curraheen, Rathgormack, Co Waterford. \ Philip DoyleWilliam Drohan on his farm in Curraheen, Rathgormack, Co Waterford. \ Philip DoyleSheep feed on William's farm. \ Philip DoyleThe dairy herd on William's farm. \ Philip DoyleWilliam Drohan is a cattle and sheep farmer in Curraheen, Rathgormack, Co Waterford.
His family are behind the Comeragh Mountain Lamb range, which now has a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. The lamb comes from the Scotch Blackface breed which William and family rear on the Comeragh Mountains in Co Waterford.
William has been supplementing feed due to the bad weather conditions and is in the midst of lambing. \ Philip Doyle
Michael and Esther Stapleton in Ballinasloe, Co Galway
Michael and Esther Stapleton on their farm at Clontuskert, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. \ Claire-Jeanne NashMichael and Esther Stapleton on their farm at Clontuskert, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. \ Claire-Jeanne NashConstruction work taking place on Michael and Esther's farm. \ Claire-Jeanne NashCattle on Michael and Esther's farm. \ Claire-Jeanne NashCattle on Michael and Esther's farm. \ Claire-Jeanne NashMichael and Esther Stapleton are beef farmers at Clontuskert, Ballinasloe, Co Galway.
The farm is experiencing a late and hard winter. They are running at least one month behind schedule in comparison with other years.
They have yet to put their 90 head cattle out in the fields and are currently building more storage in preparation for hard winters in the future. \ Claire-Jeanne Nash
Dublin to Mayo tractor run
The Dublin to Mayo tractor run taking off from the Phoenix Park. \ Philip DoyleThe Dublin to Mayo tractor run taking off from the Phoenix Park. \ Philip DoyleThe Dublin to Mayo tractor run taking off from the Phoenix Park. \ Philip DoyleThe Dublin to Mayo tractor run taking off from the Phoenix Park. \ Philip DoyleThe Dublin to Mayo tractor run taking off from the Phoenix Park. \ Philip DoyleOn Good Friday morning, a convoy of tractors set off from the Phoenix Park in Dublin on their way to Mayo as part of a fundraiser for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin and Castlebar Special Care Unit.
Eighteen tractors in total took part in the run, which lasted for two days. \ Philip Doyle
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Kilbeacanty tractor run
Kilbeacanty in Co Galway played host to a charity tractor run and family-friendly day out last weekend.
The event was organised to support mental health awareness in the local community.
More than 200 tractors took part in the charity run. \ Hany Marzouk
The Kilbeacanty charity tractor run. \ Hany MarzoukThe Kilbeacanty charity tractor run. \ Hany MarzoukTim, Tadhg and Baidi Treeston at the Kilbeacanty tractor run. \ Hany Marzouk Tim, Tadhg and Baidi Treeston at the Kilbeacanty tractor run. \ Hany Marzouk
Tara McCarthy at the Kilbeacanty tractor run. \ Hany Marzouk Tara McCarthy at the Kilbeacanty tractor run. \ Hany Marzouk
Joe Slatery from Derrybrien taking part in the Kilbeacanty tractor run. \ Hany Marzouk Joe Slatery from Derrybrien taking part in the Kilbeacanty tractor run. \ Hany Marzouk
Saibh Carey and Eva Gaughan at the Kilbeacanty tractor run. \ Hany Marzouk Saibh Carey and Eva Gaughan at the Kilbeacanty tractor run. \ Hany Marzouk
William Drohan in Rathgormack, Co Waterford
William Drohan on his farm in Curraheen, Rathgormack, Co Waterford. \ Philip DoyleWilliam Drohan on his farm in Curraheen, Rathgormack, Co Waterford. \ Philip DoyleWilliam Drohan on his farm in Curraheen, Rathgormack, Co Waterford. \ Philip DoyleSheep feed on William's farm. \ Philip DoyleThe dairy herd on William's farm. \ Philip DoyleWilliam Drohan is a cattle and sheep farmer in Curraheen, Rathgormack, Co Waterford.
His family are behind the Comeragh Mountain Lamb range, which now has a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. The lamb comes from the Scotch Blackface breed which William and family rear on the Comeragh Mountains in Co Waterford.
William has been supplementing feed due to the bad weather conditions and is in the midst of lambing. \ Philip Doyle
Michael and Esther Stapleton in Ballinasloe, Co Galway
Michael and Esther Stapleton on their farm at Clontuskert, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. \ Claire-Jeanne NashMichael and Esther Stapleton on their farm at Clontuskert, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. \ Claire-Jeanne NashConstruction work taking place on Michael and Esther's farm. \ Claire-Jeanne NashCattle on Michael and Esther's farm. \ Claire-Jeanne NashCattle on Michael and Esther's farm. \ Claire-Jeanne NashMichael and Esther Stapleton are beef farmers at Clontuskert, Ballinasloe, Co Galway.
The farm is experiencing a late and hard winter. They are running at least one month behind schedule in comparison with other years.
They have yet to put their 90 head cattle out in the fields and are currently building more storage in preparation for hard winters in the future. \ Claire-Jeanne Nash
Dublin to Mayo tractor run
The Dublin to Mayo tractor run taking off from the Phoenix Park. \ Philip DoyleThe Dublin to Mayo tractor run taking off from the Phoenix Park. \ Philip DoyleThe Dublin to Mayo tractor run taking off from the Phoenix Park. \ Philip DoyleThe Dublin to Mayo tractor run taking off from the Phoenix Park. \ Philip DoyleThe Dublin to Mayo tractor run taking off from the Phoenix Park. \ Philip DoyleOn Good Friday morning, a convoy of tractors set off from the Phoenix Park in Dublin on their way to Mayo as part of a fundraiser for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin and Castlebar Special Care Unit.
Eighteen tractors in total took part in the run, which lasted for two days. \ Philip Doyle
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