Killarney

By Michelle Crean
<h3>Tomorrow will be a special day of remembrance for Ian O&#8217;Riordan as his family are planning a tractor and car run for his 10th anniversary.</h3>
Ian, from Maughantourig, Gneeveguilla, passed away on January 14, 2013 &#8211; just weeks shy of his 17th birthday.
His heartbroken family organise fundraisers on special dates. Previously they had a fundraiser for his 21st birthday with all proceeds going to South West Counselling.
Now, on his 10th anniversary, they plan to raise funds for Down Syndrome Kerry (DSK).
&#8220;My nephew Ron&aacute;n was born two years ago with Down Syndrome and my niece Emma (15) in America, so this is why we picked this charity,&#8221; Ian&#8217;s mom Eileen O&#8217;Sullivan told the Killarney Advertiser.
Eileen&#8217;s youngest son Liam has a huge interest in tractors&nbsp;and&nbsp;cars and asked if they could raise funds that way.
Now locals are gearing up for a great day. It begins with registration, which is &euro;20, at the Rathmore GAA grounds at 9.30am and starts at 12.30pm. Later in the day there&#8217;ll be plenty of entertainment from &#8216;Up in Smoke&#8217; at the Bridge Bar from 4 to 6pm.
There are many spot prizes up for grabs including an iPhone, a Galaxy smartphone, a signed Connacht jersey, a signed East Kerry jersey and a signed Kerry jersey, as well as hotel and beauty vouchers from businesses in Killarney, Rathmore and Gneeveguilla. &nbsp;

Tractor and car event to remember Ian O'Riordan

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