South Longford Motorbike Fun Run event raises nearly €8,000 for new playground

Carol Mulvihill Ballymahon Niftys, Áine O Rourke, Dani Kavanagh, Carla Naltchayan, Claire Delaney all committee members of Ballymahon Playground Action Group, Darren Mulledy Ballymahon Niftys, Michelle Murtagh Playground committee and Mike Egan Ballymahon Niftys. | Longford Leader

placeholder image — Carol Mulvihill Ballymahon Niftys, Áine O Rourke, Dani Kavanagh, Carla Naltchayan, Claire Delaney all committee members of Ballymahon Playground Action Group, Darren Mulledy Ballymahon Niftys, Michelle Murtagh Playground committee and Mike Egan Ballymahon Niftys. | Longford Leader

The Ballymahon Niftys held the Ballymahon Honda 50 & Motorbike Fun Run recently and raised €7,800 for charity.

Ballymahon Niftys recently raised €7,800 during their Ballymahon Honda 50 & Motorbike Fun Run and they decided to donate the proceeds towards a new playground in the South Longford town.

The local group who enjoys their Honda bikes and raising funds for local charities, presented a cheque to Ballymahon Action Group at an event held at Peter Hanley Motors last Monday evening.

Committee member Darren Mulledy said it was a great community event which was supported by their biker friends from all over Ireland.

He stated Ballymahon Niftys would like to thank all businesses who made financial contributions and businesses that donated great prizes for both raffles.

Darren added, “Ballymahon is a great little town and always comes up trumps.

"All the funds raised local will stay local and will help the committee to get Ballymahon their much needed playground.

“I appeal to all elected representatives to help make this a reality.

"The children of Ballymahon and surrounding areas need a safe space to play and to develop.”

Darren said they were grateful to Peter and David Hanley of Peter Hanley Motors for hosting their bike event each year and he said they were delighted to have Fabworx Ltd as the main sponsor this year.

Darren also gave a special word of thanks on behalf of the committee to Tullamore bike shops Terence Healy Motorcycles, Kcmotorcycles Tullamore and Central motorcycles' for donating great raffle prizes.

"To everyone who helped in any way on the day, we really appreciate your help.”