Vehicle run in honour of little Mollie Plunkett

Target goal of €5,000 in online donations has been surpassed

Little Mollie Plunkett, diagnosed with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (ONH), will today lead a monster vehicle run in her honour, that will also raise much needed funds for the National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI) to help other visually impaired children and adults around Ireland.

Already the target goal of €5,000 in online donations has been surpassed, with that tally expected to be added to substantially by the end of today.

The Mollie Plunkett Run takes place this Sunday, March 27, and starts from St Brigid’s Church near where the Plunkett’s live in Laragh, travelling through Cavan Town, Cootehill and Canningstown before returning back to the home parish.

Registration is €20 per vehicle - all tractors, vintage cars and bikes, and lorries welcome - and refreshments will be served on the day, with a raffle also planned.

When asked if Mollie is excited about the event, mum Fiona simply laughs. “Where do you want me to start with her? Mollie is 21 months now and she absolutely rules the roost. She’s the boss! She’ll be there alright, front and centre, right up the front next to her daddy. She’s a real daddy’s girl.”

The Mollie Plunkett Run takes place this Sunday, March 27, and starts from St Brigid’s Church near where the Plunkett’s live in Laragh, travelling through Cavan Town, Cootehill and Canningstown before returning back to the home parish.

Registration is €20 per vehicle - all tractors, vintage cars and bikes, and lorries welcome - and refreshments will be served on the day, with a raffle also planned.

When asked if Mollie is excited about the event, mum Fiona simply laughs. “Where do you want me to start with her? Mollie is 21 months now and she absolutely rules the roost. She’s the boss! She’ll be there alright, front and centre, right up the front next to her daddy. She’s a real daddy’s girl.”

Anyone interested in donating to the cause can click HERE.