By Michelle Crean

A day in memory of Ian O'Riordan was a huge success as €9,800 was raised in his name.

Kayla O'Connell Sinead Murphy Paddy O'Keeffe Eileen O'Riordan Donal Murphy John Murphy and other participants pictured at the tractor and car run in memory of Ian O'Riordan in Rathmore on Saturday. Photo: Seamus Healy

Rob Donnelly Phelim Foley Clodagh O'Donoghue Jacqueline Jayden and Logan Reen at the tractor and car run in Rathmore on Saturday. Photo: Seamus Healy

Michael Imelda and Fia Cronin pictured at the tractor and car run in Rathmore on Saturday in memory of Ian O'Riordan. Photo: Seamus Healy

Micheal Foley on his new Holland in Rathmore on Saturday in memory of Ian O'Riordan. Photo: Seamus Healy

Ruairi Micheal and Conor O'Donoghue at the tractor and car run on Saturday in memory of Ian O'Riordan. Photo: Seamus Healy

Eileen O'Riordan with family and friends who organised the tractor and car run in Rathmore on Saturday in memory of Ian O'Riordan. Photo: Seamus Healy

Liam Eileen and Melissa O'Riordan who organised the event in Rathmore on Saturday in memory of their beloved Ian O'Riordan. Photo: Seamus Healy

Christopher Murphy Denis Fitzpatrick and James O'Regan at the tractor and car run in memory of Ian O'Riordan on Saturday in Rathmore. Photo: Seamus Healy

99 tractors, 97 cars and 10 trucks from all over Kerry and as far away as Kilnamartyra near Macroom made their way to Rathmore on Saturday for the event in aid of Down Syndrome Kerry (DSK).

Ian, from Maughantourig, Gneeveguilla, sadly passed away on January 14, 2013 aged just 16-years-old.

His family organised the tractor and car run for his 10th anniversary.

Registration began at the Rathmore GAA grounds in the morning and the vehicles departed at 12.30pm. Later in the day it was time to let their hair down with entertainment from 'Up in Smoke' at the Bridge Bar.

Ian's mom Eileen O'Riordan said that she couldn't have done it without the support of the community and beyond.

"It was absolutely fantastic. There were over 200 vehicles there."

She added that it was "heartwarming" that her children's friends, neighbours and the community gave "amazing" support.

"It was countywide support for the fundraiser. The Kerry jersey was won in Listowel which shows that tickets were sold as far as there," she said. "All Ian's classmates were there. There were stories all day and glasses clinging in his memory. It was emotional but enjoyable. Thanks to Rathmore GAA for the fantastic facilities and stewarding and every steward in Gneeveguilla. I couldn't have done it without the two GAA clubs and the Bridge Bar. Thanks also to everyone dug so deep."