New Year’s Vintage Run from Portlaoise Plaza a huge success
SOSAD Laois was latest beneficiary of New Year’s Vintage Run
The New Year’s Vintage Run, organised annually by local enthusiasts John Duff and Anthony Dunne, once again proved a resounding success this year at The Portlaoise Plaza. Held on New Year’s Day, the popular event — now in its fourth year — saw a fantastic turnout of vintage cars, tractors, and supporters.
This year’s proceeds were generously donated to SOSAD Laois (Save Our Sons and Daughters – Laois), a vital local charity dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health support.The 2026 run raised an impressive €3,422, bringing the total amount raised across its four editions to €10,005.
Previous beneficiaries have included the Down Syndrome Centre Midlands and Saplings Special School.John and Anthony extended heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the event possible: the dedicated organising team, hardworking volunteers, kind donors of raffle prizes, participating drivers, enthusiastic supporters, and especially Colm Mulrooney and the team at The Portlaoise Plaza for once again kindly hosting the gathering.
SOSAD Laois provides essential, low-cost, confidential counselling and support to individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, depression, bereavement, stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. The charity operates from Shamrock House, Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise, R32 AH51.Anyone seeking help can contact SOSAD Laois on 083 029 1706 or by email at laoisoffice@sosadireland.ie