Hugo Duncan and Marie Curie Nurse of the Year Imelda Mc Gucken are getting behind the wheel for this, the eight year of the Convoy of Fermanagh.
This hugely popular event is now the closing event of Irvinestown 'Lady of the Lake Festival' and will again raise much needed funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care, in this their 60th year.
The trucks will set off at 2.30pm on Sunday 20th July, and leading the convoy will be Hugo Duncan, driving a Scania truck owned by event organiser George Gordon from GS Gordon and Sons, Lisburn Co Down.
The Bawnacre Centre car park and facilities will be available to drivers, to park up from Friday evening onwards and avail of all the music, craic and hospitality on offer.
The highlight is the driver's BBQ and dance on Saturday evening where music is provided by Hugo Duncan and his band, which will take place in a marquee again this year.
Talking about this year's event Hugo Duncan said "I would appeal to all those very generous drivers out there to sign up now and give themselves plenty of time to get sponsored to take part. Also for companies who have never taken part before to send vehicles along.
"Last year almost 700 trucks took part in the convoy raising in the region of £70,000. This unofficially beat the world record for a convoy of 416 trucks. This year we want to beat our own record and raise event more money for Marie Curie in their diamond year."
Modern Tyre Service has teamed up with Marie Curie to help sponsor the event. Speaking about the announcement Stephen Shaw, Group Sales and Marketing Manager for Modern Tyre Service said "We had such a great time being involved with this event last year that we were delighted to be invited to lend our support again. The amount raised last year was tremendous, and we will be doing all we can to help increase it this year."
To register to take part and get your sponsor forms please contact
Sheena Havlin at Marie Curie Cancer Care on 028 8224 9888, or email sheena.havlin@mariecurie.org.uk" sheena.havlin@mariecurie.org.uk alternatively registration packs can be collected from any Modern Tyre Service Depot, Mahon's Hotel Irvinestown or GS Gordon and Sons Lisburn.
