A tractor run with a difference, 'Fergy & the Lake,' will involve Ferguson 20s and grey gold 35s taking part in a tractor run around Lough Derg on Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15, in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation.

The national event will showcase the iconic grey Ferguson tractor, a product of Irish ingenuity and engineering that revolutionised the agricultural world, while raising vital funds for the Jack and Jill Foundation.

it is 79 years since the 'little grey Fergie' first emerged from the tractor production line at the Banner Lane factory in Coventry, England.

Over half a million TE-20 tractors were produced there over a decade and they were said to revolutionise farming.

The 'Fergy and the Lake' run is the collective efforts of clubs and organisations from all around the island of Ireland working together to combine a common interest in preserving our agricultural heritage while raising awareness and funds for the services provided by the Jack and Jill Foundation.

In a statement, the organising committee said: "Fergy & The Lake' promises to be a real spectacle and a very rare opportunity to see a tractor run with just grey Fergusons.

"The group involves vintage clubs from across the country, north and south. The Irish Vintage Engine and Tractor Association (IVETA) and Irish Vintage Society (IVS) are supporting the event.".

The run will start and finish at the historic Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna (H53 EK74), travelling anticlockwise around picturesque Lough Derg, passing through the villages of Gorteeny, Whitegate, Mountshannon, Tuamgraney, Ogonnelloe, Killaloe, Portroe, Newtown, Ballycommon, Knight Cross, Puckaun, Ballinderry, Terryglass, Carrigahorig and back to Portumna.

Day one of the run will cover a distance of 68km, crossing the River Shannon from Killaloe to Ballina and finishing in the village of Portroe, Co. Tipperary.

The overnight stop in Portroe is being hosted by the Portroe Vintage Group, with a barbecue and entertainment on the night. Entrants will be provided with secure overnight parking and can avail of a camping area or stay at one of the many local B&B accommodation options in the area.

Day two will be the 42km return journey from Portroe to The Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna where the event will conclude with entertainment and refreshments for all entrants.

The event is limited to 100 tractors, which must be pre-registered, and work is ongoing around the country on refurbishments ahead of the event.

One refurbishment that is gathering particular interest is being completed by Sean Kenny. Progress can be followed on his TikTok account “Seankennyballinasloe”.

Registration for the tractor run can be completed through the 'Fergy and the Lake' website.

Additional details of the run and some of the tractors that will be attending can also be found on the site and through the 'Fergy and the Lake' Facebook page.

A pre-event fundraising display of tractors attending the run will be held at the Kiltulla & District Vintage Show (H65 YX71) on May 4.

"Participation and donations will help ensure the success of this event and that we can help families receive the care and assistance they need," the committee said.