Magical Drumlish Grey Run to add to Longford's Christmas efforts

The Grey Run hosted a Vintage Christmas Tractor Run to coincide with the Drumlish Christmas lights on Sunday, December 7.
This event, which is adding to the community spirit by raising the funds for the Christmas lights committee for 2026 via money given for the registration.

Tractors had to be 30-years-old or older in order to participate in this fun, festive run.

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Patricia McKenna chatted about the run, about how it had been planned for an hour, leaving Drumlish at around 4pm, and heading around the vicinity, into Killoe, Enybegs and back around that way. They were then to return to the old schoolhouse, where Santa would be, who was to lead the tractor run back into Drumlish for when the lights were to be put on.

Afterwards, those who had participated in the event were offered complimentary tea and sandwiches in the much-loved Mill Bar, for good discussion, Christmas merriment and the perfect celebration.

“It’s just that it’s good to support your local communities and that’s what we’re doing. We’re happy to do it. It’s always good to keep it local and support those around you, for those that need it most.”

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With all the support given by the Grey Run to give back to Drumlish, Patricia wanted to pass on her thanks to Owen, who owns the Mill Bar, for letting them use the venue.

The Grey Run can be seen via: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-grey-run- 61551604975019/