A teacher from County Galway has completed a unique Malin Head to Mizen Head tractor run to raise funds for Gaza.
Pat Murphy set off from Malin Head 15 days ago, in his wonderfully restored red and yellow 1962 David Brown tractor.
With a top speed of 24 km/h, the near 3,000 kilometre journey was going to take some proper patience and dedication.
Pat’s GoFundMe campaign to support the Concern charity’s Gaza appeal began with a €5,000 goal.
After his amazing exploits, his goal was more than tripled by the time he reached Mizen Head on Thursday – with the amount raised now standing at over €16,700.
“We did it!! Malin to Mizen vintage tractor drive of 2800 km completed for Concern and the people of Gaza,” Pat posted on social media upon his arrival.”
“I am delighted it all worked out. A crowd of about 30 people greeted my arrival in Mizen. Huge thanks to Richard Barry and James french for organising the Mizen head visit today. There is still time to donate. It’s all going to Gaza. Huge thanks to all who have donated already.”
You can donate to his amazing cause here: https://gofund.me/bb8d4574