Tullogher/Rosbercon Vintage Club donates incredible sum to 16 charities and causes

Tullogher/Rosbercon Vintage Club has announced that a total of €18,330 has been distributed to 16 charities, community organisations and causes in 2026, including a donation of €10,000 to Oak Ward at University Hospital Waterford (UHW).

Established 18 years ago, the club has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the largest and most successful vintage clubs in the South-East. This achievement is a testament to the dedication of its members and the tremendous support received from the local community over the years.

With this year's donations, the club has now contributed €161,000 to charitable organisations, schools and worthy causes since its foundation.

The club held its 18th annual tractor run in September in aid of Oak Ward at University Hospital Waterford (UHW). The event proved to be the most successful tractor run in the club's history, attracting a huge turnout of vintage tractors and vintage cars.

The convoy departed from Rosbercon Parish Centre at 1pm. and travelled to Kennedy Homestead in Dunganstown, arriving at approximately 2pm. Patrick Grennan and his family generously provided refreshments and tours of the homestead, adding greatly to the enjoyment of the day and supporting the fundraising effort.

The organisers were fortunate to enjoy excellent weather, which helped make the event a memorable occasion for everyone involved. The convoy returned to Rosbercon Parish Centre at 4pm, where a hot meal awaited club members and their families. The club was delighted with the turnout, the support shown by the community and the amount raised for such a worthy cause.

The €10,000 raised for Oak Ward at UHW formed part of the club's total charitable donations of €18,330 for 2026. The funds were formally presented on Friday at Paddy Ryan's Bar in Listerlin.

The donations were as follows:

Oak Ward, University Hospital Waterford (UHW) – €10,000

Laura Lynn Fund – €1,230

Rosbercon Parish Hall – €1,000

Tullogher /Rosbercon parish Church’s – €500

Alzheimer's Ireland – €500

Listerlin Tidy Towns – €500

Glenmore Tidy Towns – €500

Shambough National School – €500

New Ross Meals on Wheels – €500

Rosbercon Church Fund – €500

Comogie Juvenile Club – €500

T/R G.A.A. Juvenile Club – €500

New Ross Pipe Band – €500

St Joseph's Athletic Club – €500

St Vincent de Paul, Rosbercon – €300

Jamesy Murphy River Book – €300.

These donations reflect the club's ongoing commitment to supporting local communities, voluntary groups, schools and important charitable causes.

The tractor run also provided an opportunity to continue the club's membership drive. With the assistance of staff from Meals on Wheels, the club welcomed several new members, further strengthening its position as one of the largest and most successful vintage clubs in the south-east.

The club is always grateful to those who give their time, energy and enthusiasm to its activities, ensuring that the annual tractor run and other fundraising initiatives continue to thrive.

Club chairman PJ Murphy expressed his sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed so generously throughout the year. He gave special recognition to club members who worked tirelessly to collect sponsorship through their fundraising cards, noting that their efforts made a significant contribution to the overall amount raised.

The chairman also thanked the sponsors, supporters, volunteers, participating tractor and vintage car owners, and everyone who helped make the annual run such a success. The generosity shown by the local community has enabled the club to continue its charitable work year after year, making a real difference to many organisations and people in need.

After 18 years of fundraising and €161,000 donated to charitable organisations, schools and worthy causes, Tullogher/Rosbercon Vintage Club remains a shining example of community spirit, generosity and dedication. The club looks forward to continuing this tradition in the years ahead and would like to thank everyone who has supported its efforts along the way.