By Michelle Crean

Tomorrow will be a special day of remembrance for Ian O'Riordan as his family are planning a tractor and car run for his 10th anniversary.

Ian, from Maughantourig, Gneeveguilla, passed away on January 14, 2013 - 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).

"My nephew Ronán was born two years ago with Down Syndrome and my niece Emma (15) in America, so this is why we picked this charity," Ian's mom Eileen O'Sullivan told the Killarney Advertiser.

Eileen's youngest son Liam has a huge interest in tractors and 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 €20, at the Rathmore GAA grounds at 9.30am and starts at 12.30pm. Later in the day there'll be plenty of entertainment from 'Up in Smoke' 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.