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Truckers Lead The Way In Fermanagh

TRUCK CONVOY 2007

For a few hours on Sunday 22 July , the peace and tranquility of the Fermanagh lakelands was interrupted by noisy diesel articulated lorries, all 700 of them, roaring their engines and blasting on their horns. 

But, this wasn't a few over eager truckers out to make some overtime at the weekend. No, this was the 7^th annual Marie Curie Truck Convoy, which is now a popular and integral part of the Irvinestown 'Lady of the Lake Festival', which made its way around the towns and villages of Fermanagh to mark the final day of this year's 'Lady of the Lake' festival. Each year this event has been organised for us by Hugo Duncan from BBC radio , George Gordon from GS Gordon and sons and Joe Mahon from Mahons Hotel. This year Modern Tyre Service helped to sponsor the event, enabling more money to go directly to the charity.

An unbelievable 700 vehicles, including tippers, big-rigs, bull nosed Scanias and every other conceivable version and variant of truck took part in this year's truck convoy, which left Irvinestown to begin its circuitous journey around the county.

The route took in Lisnarick, Kesh, Belleek, Enniskillen and Ballinamallard before returning to Irvinestown. Huge crowds turned out in Irvinestown, and along the route, to watch as the convoy went by, and there was plenty to see for, at its longest point, the convoy stretched for 18 miles.  

Sheena Havlin Community Fundraising Manager explained that this year was not an official world record attempt, although as the World Record for a truck convoy stands at 416, the Irvinestown truck convoy has grown over the years to become a real world record breaker. Work has already started on next years event and going for an official world record.

To date, around £65,000 has been raised by the convoy, with all proceeds going to Marie Curie . A CD has also been produced and can be bought from any Modern Tyre Service depot phone 0870 60 72537 for your nearest or from the Marie Curie office in Omagh 02882 249888.