Freemount Macra Tractor Run

The Freemount Macra Fundraising Tractor run took place again this year on the 15th January 2023 at Lismire GAA Hall with a present figure of over €5,500 raised for the Laura Lynn Foundation. The Gofundme page will remain open until the end of this week for anyone who would like to support. Freemount Macra’s club members would like to sincerely thank each person who supported our fundraiser in any way, it was overwhelming to see the support in such force in the form of partaking in the run, monetary donations, raffle donations and sponsorship of refreshments for the day and, of course, use of the fantastic facility at Lismire hall.

The tractor run exceeded expectations of club members. Tractors began to descend on Lismire from 11.30am, with close to 120 tractors taking part on the day. People from around the North Cork area and beyond converged to the village of Lismire and travelled on tractors through the areas of Lismire, Newmarket, Kanturk, Kilbrin, and Johnsbridge. Many people came out to support along the roads and at the hall, with dry weather and the appearance of the sun the club couldn’t have wished for a more suitable day. Freemount Macras members were delighted to have Facecook food van, Intscoffee van, Clonroosk Events childrens entertainment and Yamis photography present on the day. It created an electric atmosphere for all ages! Afterwards there was refreshments and a raffle with some amazing prizes in the Lismire GAA Hall. It was fantastic to see smiles on so many faces after the day and the club hope to see the same faces and more next year!

The chosen charity as mentioned was LauraLynn, Ireland’s only Children’s Hospice providing palliative and hospice care and support for children with life-limiting conditions and their families from all across Ireland.

LauraLynn, provides a range of services including, symptom management for children, music and play therapy, psychological support, family and sibling camps, short breaks, crisis care and end-of-life care. LauraLynn receives €1.5m core statutory funding per year which equates to approximately 33% of overall running costs for the hospice. LauraLynn relies primarily on fundraised income to fund its hospice services.

Freemount Macra Club is 60 years old this year. We are holding an anniversary party in March. The club has over 80 members, it’s a great opportunity to make friends, socialise and take part in events, sports, performing arts, public speaking, and agriculture. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook “Freemount Macra” for more information and contact Niamh on 0894305508 if you are interested in joining our great club.

Please support our fundraiser here is the go fund me link: https://gofund.me/be364fb8