Seamus McAveety Tractor Run

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We are holding the "Seamus McAveety Tractor Run" on September 6th 2026 to raise funds for "Travel2Care" which is a vital service offered by the Irish Cancer Society for those who need help in travelling to appointments.

This page has been set up so that those who knew him around the world can donate, so please share far and wide.

Below is a piece from Seamus's family and what he meant to them.

Words from His Family:
Our Dad was a strong and kind man who was full of heart. He was always willing to help others, never seeking recognition or praise, but quietly offering support whenever it was needed.

He had a great sense of humour and brought warmth and laughter to those around him.
He was never intrusive or overbearing. Instead, he had a gentle way about him and treated people with respect and kindness. Family, friends, neighbours, and anyone who knew him could rely on his generosity and willingness to lend a hand.

He worked many jobs over the years. Whether it was concreting, building, plastering, fencing, or farming, he could turn his hand to anything and was never afraid to roll up his sleeves and get stuck in.

He loved to cook—the bigger the feed the better—and would share it with anyone who called in. You would never leave his house hungry.

He was a generous man, loved the craic, the pints, and had a great big hearty laugh that would light up the room. Over the years on many a  Christmas afternoon, dinners would be dropped off to anyone living on their own and during the summer months, gardens would be mowed without ever being asked. This showed the quiet generosity that defined him.

He loved his grandchildren and would have the bowl full of buttons and Haribo when they called in to see him.There was always something extra if they ate a good beef dinner too!!!

He had a deep love for animals, the land, the bog, and fishing. He appreciated the simple things in life and found happiness in the outdoors. He believed in hard work and took pride in a job well done. If something was worth doing, it was worth doing well.

He was a man’s man in the truest sense of the word—strong, dependable, hardworking, and caring. Above all else, he was a good man whose love, humour, and generosity left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

He is deeply missed and fondly remembered by his family and all whose lives he touched.

"Keep the faith Brother"

My Updates

Tractor Run Success

Wednesday 9th Sep
We are delighted to say that the Tractor Run was a huge success, from vintage tractors to modern tractors and every colour imagineable.  Thank you to everyone who has supported the fundraiser on line and turned up on the day.  

On-line donations to close in the next few days.

Thank you to my Sponsors

€5.42k

Tony Mcgovern

€208.80

Gerard And Elaine

A huge thank you to all our friends and family for the kind donations to such an amazing cause. You are in our hearts and thoughts every day Dad.

€208.80

Dessie And Brenda Corrigan Stabels Bar

€200

James Jack Mcgovern

€156.60

Felix Mcaveety

Missed every day

€156.60

Danny Mcaveety

Caitriona Gráinne and Danny Mcaveety Taught of everyday and a hearty laugh that would fill the room with a smile great cause for a mighty man Keep the faith brother

€115.50

Michael Leydon

€115.50

Ronan Moran

Best of luck to all involved. No doubt it will be a great success for a great cause. RIP Seamus.

€115.50

Robert Mahon

€115.50

John O'leary

In memory of Seamus and of my brother Tom who just lost his battle with cancer at age 56. Horrible disease. God bless from the States.

€115.50

Fearghal Curran

€115.50

Seamus Mcaveety

To a great man who's absence is felt everyday. Thank you to everyone donating in our Dads memory.

€105.25

Martin Leydon

€105.25

Eamon Maguire

€105.25

John Mahon

Best of luck

€105.25

Jane Colgan

In memory of my dear brother 🕊️❤️

€105.25

Barry, Frances Doogan & Boys

€105.25

Kelleher Family, Lannanaria

We all have so many great memories of the fun, hearty laughs and your great kindness Jimmy, a lovely way to keep your memory alive

€105.25

Kieran & Monica Leydon

A great cause for a great man .

€105.25

Shane Burke

Thank you for all the laughs and all the help over the years.A gentle giant and one in a million. There will never be another like you, not a day goes past but I think of you and all the craic we had. Great memories of a great man.

€105.25

Dara Mcbrien

€102.85

Shane, Cathy & Shay Mcgoldrick

€100

Sean & Jenny

€100

Mc Manus Family, The Swan Bar, Swanlinbar

€100

Maj,terry,saoirse,ava &isla

We miss Jimmy every day. A wonderful man with the biggest heart and the most infectious laugh. Xxx

€64.05

Karl And Ciara Rogers Mohill

Great work guys, for a wonderful cause.

€63.81

Mary Fitzgerald

Wishing all those involved in organising this event every success. Worthy tribute to a great family & communty man .

€53.48

Paddy Felie Tom

€53.48

Suzy

Thinking of my dear brother today, thank you all for honouring your Dad ❤️with this wonderful charity and all the people taking apart he was such a kind soul who give a lot to others and is still giving even he’s gone but never forgotten miss you Jimmy Seamus

€53.48

John & Serena

€53.48

Sean & Colleen Mc Aveety

€53.48

Brian Mc Kiernan

€53.48

Alan Hassard

€53.48

Martina And Gene Owens

€53.48

Gaby Owens Tiercahan.

Best of luck to all For a great cause 👍.

€53.48

Paddy And Dympna Mc Govern

€53.48

Richie & Sue Prior

€53.48

Noel And Majella Mcgovern

€53.48

Eoghan Curran

€53.48

Brendy And Mags Albert And Family

A great cause in memory of a mighty man!

€53.48

Susan And Peter Mc Vitty .

€53.48

Mary & Eugene Brady

€53.48

Paul & Rose Mcgovern

€53.48

Norman’s & Vanessa Howden

Norman & Vanessa Howden

€53.48

Aidan Owens Tiercahan

€53.48

Rosaleen Howden

€53.48

Siobhan Gildea

€53.48

Carole Malanaphy

A big gentle giant missed every single day 💙

€53.42

J Lee

€53.42

Kay Mathieson

Beautiful words, your dad sounds amazing ♥️

€53.42

Aemen Sukkar

€53.42

Barry Maguire

€53.42

Lauren Mcgrory

Beautiful idea❤️

€53.42

Kathleen Mcgrory

A true gentleman

€53.42

Michael Morrissey

€53.42

Emma Mcaveety

€53.42

Ciara Mcaveety

€53.42

Joe Mcdonagh

€53.42

Aislinn

Such a gentleman.

€53.42

Jimmy Mccauley

What a lovely eulogy for your Da, and a great way to keep his memory alive my friend! Everyone should live like he did. No idea what a tractor run is though!

€53.42

Padraig O'reilly

What a lovely write up for a great man, hopefully can make it on the day

€53.42

Phil Mcaveety

Great man for the tractor 😎

€53.42

Alan Finlay

€53.42

Michael Moore

Good luck

€53.42

Tony And Anne Malanaphy

Best wishes with this fund raiser, supporting a wonderful cause too, Seamus would be so happy that we all continue to remember him.

€53.42

Chris Mulvey

€53.42

Davin Mcbrien

€53.42

Adrian Fitzpatrick

I hope everyone has a fantastic day at the tractor run. Delighted to support such a great cause. Once the driving is done, enjoy a well-earned beer—but take it easy!

€53.42

Peter Scollan

🙌🙌👍👍

€53.42

Amy Colgan

€53.42

Mary Teresa Mc Kenna

€52.28

Josephine Mc Govern

€50

Peter Prior

€50

Mairead Standring

In loving memory of a great uncle, Mairead x

€50

Yvonne Mcgoldrick

💙

€50

Geraldine Mcweeney

In memory of Séamus RIP and with deep appreciation for the great work of the Irish Cancer Society

€50

Francie & Mary Scallon

Best wishes with the Tractor Run in memory of Jimmy RIP.

€50

Davina & Gavin Mcgoldrick

€50

Mairead Dolan

€50

Tony And Collette Mcgovern

€50

Thomas And Anne Maguire

Thomas and Anne Maguire Townview

€32.78

Ailish

Fab event for such a great character. Fond memories of his big laugh and him often helping Dad 💙

€32.78

Felix &maura Mcgovern

A very good cause

€32.78

Danielle.mckiernan16@gmail.com Mckiernan

€32.32

Sean Fitzgerald

Go n-eirí go geal libh

€32.32

Anonymous

€32.32

Austin

€32.32

Therese Malanaphy

€32.32

Claire Mullen

€32.32

Colin Morrissey

€32.32

Tadhg Kerr

€32.06

Mark Howden

Hope you have a great in memory of your Dad.

€31.60

Connor Lyons

€30

Seoda And Eoin Rigney

€30

Anonymous

€30

Anthony Mchugh

€28.06

Katie Mescall & Family

€28.06

Camilla Mescall

€28.06

Brian Albert

€26.98

Shane O Farrell

€26.98

Richard Mcgrath

Best of luck with the fundraising a very worthy cause

€25

The Mchugh Family, Druminiskill, Macken

€22.80

Louise & Caillin Wrynn

€22.80

Karina Mckiernan

€22.32

Orla & David Walpole

€21.86

Mossy Nolan

€21.86

Anonymous

€21.86

Ailbhe

Lots of happy memories of Jimmy

€21.86

Katie Colgan

❤️❤️

€21.86

Edwin Flavin

Best of luck to the McAveety family tractor run.

€20

M Nolan

Best wishes with the Fundraiser, May Seamus Rest in Peace.

€20

Sheila Mckiernan

€11.24

Gemma Rosario

€11.24

Ian Lowry

€6

Bernie Gaffney. Ballinamore