By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy
Almost 300 trucks, tractors and motorbikes, vintage and modern, brought seasonal joy and excitement to Enniscorthy tonight (Saturday) as the Light Up the Night Road Run rolled into town having set out from Oylegate village.
The assembly was in Oylegate where the Christmas Lights were officially switched on before the colourful convoy were dispatched along the N11 with The Promenade beside the River Slaney at Enniscorthy as the collection point.
It was a scene of flashing lights, symbols of Santa and reindeers, and a reminder that Christmas is with us all once again. It was very well organised and apart from some inconvenience to traffic through the town, patience and tolerance and goodwill prevailed at all times and An Garda Siochána were on duty to ensure public safety.
This is an annual event organised by Oylegate Vintage Club, supported from groups from several parts of the county, and is a fundraiser for Pieta. The organisers were overwhelmed by the financial support, but also encouraged by the huge crowds, mostly families with young children, who braved cold to wrap up and enjoy the spectacle.
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