Preparations are underway for the annual ‘Light up the Night’ tractor and truck run, which grew from a group of North Kilkenny natives’ desires to highlight suicide awareness, mental health issues, resources and supports. Established in 2016, its next event will take place in just 2 weeks time on New Year’s Eve.
The initial aim of Light up the Night was to highlight suicide awareness and positive mental health going into the New Year and we are delighted to say over the past number of years we have done just that with hundreds of highly illuminated flashing beacons from Tractors & Trucks lighting up various roads throughout North Kilkenny.
Since the run was set up in 2016 we have raised over €60,000, which has been distributed to local mental health and suicide awareness charities.
Unfortunately, nearly every family in Ireland has been touched by mental health issues, and if Light Up The Night helps just one person to speak out and ask for help that is the best outcome that we can ask for.
Details of this year’s Truck & Tractor Run:
Tractor Parking – Holland’s Yard, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny
Truck Parking – Cillín Hill, Kilkenny City
Registration starts from 1pm with departure due to take place from 4pm.
There is no registration fee but all donations are greatly appreciated.”
