Upcoming Events being held by Blackwater Valley Vintage Group

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group are hosting 5 Vintage Events for the coming year ahead with the first Event of the Year for the Group kicking off on Sunday March 30th with a Vintage Tractor Run for Pre-1995 Models.

Registration for the Event will be based out of Aubane Community Centre Eircode P51 EP49 with Sign On from 10.30am and Take Off at 12.30pm Refreshments will be Served at Registration, Entry Fee by Donation,for more Details Call Jack Sheehan on 083-3736016.

The Groups second Event of the Year is happening on Easter Monday April 21st with The Group running a Vintage /Classic Car Run for the Irish Kidney Association.

All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc very Welcome to take part, Registration will take place at Cullen Community Centre Eircode (P51 YY06) from 10.30am with Take Off at 12 Noon, a Scenic Route of over 80km is on offer with the Event finishing at Bob’s on the Green Kanturk for Refreshments and Musical Entertainment,
for more Details Call Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874.

Keep a look out on our Instagram and Facebook Social Media Feeds and Local Media for further information on upcoming Events.

Christmas Season Greetings from all at Cork Music Station

From Everyone at Cork Music Station we wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful healthy New Year. We would like to thank all our DJ’s who give their time throughout the year to bring all our listeners the best of music and entertainment. We would also like to thank the artists and promoters who send us the material during the year. Also to you all the listeners who have made our station so popular all over the globe,to All of You Enjoy the Festive Season.

Listen Online http://www.corkmusicstation.com

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Support Cullen and District Special Needs Association

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group had the pleasure of handing over a Cheque for €1123.90 to Cullen and District Special Needs Association following the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Ladies Car Run held back on September 21st last,we were delighted to be associated with such a great Group who do absolutely fantastic work in the North Cork Region,the Cheque Presentation took place on Saturday Afternoon December 7th at Cullen Community Centre where Cullen and District Special Needs Association held there Annual Christmas Party in what was a most welcoming and enjoyable occasion we thank our Group Member Sean Radley for the Photos 📸📸

Carmel Cronin – Acknowledgement and First Anniversary

Carmel Cronin, Cullen Village, Mallow, Co. Cork

25th September 2023

First Anniversary & Acknowledgment

 

As we lovingly remember Carmel on her First Anniversary, we, her family, wish to express our sincere gratitude for the overwhelming kindness and support we received during our time of deep sorrow. We are profoundly thankful for the many mass cards, beautiful floral tributes, and the touching condolence messages shared on R.I.P.ie. We are especially grateful to those who travelled long distances to be with us and to everyone who assisted in the days and weeks leading up to her passing, as well as all who attended her funeral.

Great Turnout for Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Car Run in aid of Cullen and District Special Needs Association

The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Ladies namely Mairead,Ita and Breeda would like to thank Everyone for there support and help on Saturday in the recently formed Vintage Groups second ever Event which was the Car Run organised by the 3 Ladies for Cullen and District Special Needs Association based out of Aubane Community Centre,we had 55 entries on the day and we thank you all for making the Trip,the Weather was perfect and a lovely Route awaited People which passed through places like Moll Carthys Bridge,Mount Hillery,Gortroe,Bweeng before making its way to the Farm in Grenagh where we were so well looked after with Food and Refreshments and Entertainment supplied by Sheila Fitzgerald,also we would like to thank the Outstanding Crew in Aubane who once again looked after everyone so well and provide us with a top class venue as a meeting point,to Vy Ha and Mahilet O’Leary for there lovely Harp Playing in Aubane,thank you very much,also we want to thank the dedicated Bike Marshalls,Marshalls on the Roadside,Sign On Crew,Arrowing Crew and An Garda Siochana for keeping the Event flowing so well,a big shout out as well to the Media and Photographers who promoted the Event on the day and on the Run up to it and to the People who gave Spot Prizes we thank you for your support.

We look forward to our next Event and your Company very soon.
Thanks from Mairead,Ita and Breeda.

Photos Courtesy of Sean Radley and Bernard Crowley.

 

The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Vintage/Classic Car Run on Tomorrow Saturday September 21st in Aubane from 12 Noon

The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Lady Members are Running a Vintage/Classic Car Run on tomorrow Saturday September 21st starting at 2pm from Aubane Community Centre Eircode (P51 EP49), Sign on for the Event will be from 12 noon and the beneficiary will be Cullen and District Special Needs Association who do great work in the Locality while the Route for the Event will take in a Scenic Format that will make it’s way to the Finish at the Farm Grenagh where you can avail of Refreshments along with Musical Entertainment provided by Vy Ha and Mahilet O’Leary in Aubane before the start of the Event while Sheila Fitzgerald will provide some Musical Entertainment in Grenagh where you will have the opportunity also to see the exhibits in the Farm.
The Groups Lady Members Mairead Ita and Breeda would love to have on the day All the Ladies out there who own any Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc come out and join us for the spin (and we wont forget the Gentlemen as well of course also)for further information you can Contact 
Breeda 086 0893405, Ita 087 9865217 or Mairead 086 1054921.
Check out the YouTube link below where The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Ladies talk to Willie Fitzgerald of Cork Music Station on his Thursday Evening slot to give an outline of what to expect on the Car Run they are running tomorrow from Aubane.

Cullen Pipe Band Competing in the Final of the Grade 4A World Pipe Band Contest

Cullen Pipe Band competing in the final of the Grade 4A world pipe band contest held in Glasgow on August 17th. Over 200 bands competed on the day and the band brough home the Vancoover Ladies Trophy finishing 6th out of 29 bands in their group.

 

Preview to Cullen and District Special Needs Vintage Afternoon happening on next Sunday July 14th

Willie Fitzgerald of Cork Music Station interviews Dan O`Riordan Ballydaly on what will be happening in Cullen for the 24th Annual Vintage Afternoon in Aid of Cullen and District Special Needs happening on next Sunday July 14th in the link below. 

 

Cullen Pipe Band won ‘Best Pipe Corps’ in Grade 4A at the All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships

Cullen Pipe Band won ‘Best Pipe Corps’ in Grade 4A at the All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships on Saturday July 6th.
The competition was held in Newbridge House, Donabate, Co. Dublin.
There were a total of nine bands competing in the grade.
The band finished in 3rd place, winning the Martin Dempsey Trophy.
Anyone interested in joining the band should contact 087 234 7651.

Millstreet Vintage Club Bumbleance Summer Car Run happening on this coming Saturday Evening June 22nd

With just a day to go now to the Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run which is taking place on Saturday Evening June 22nd the Event is once again in Aid of BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance and is open to All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans Trucks etc,

Since the first Summer Car Run held for Bumbleance back in 2019 a total of €14.203.13 has been collected which is a fantastic amount of money raised especially when you take into consideration that Covid 19 stopped many Events from happening and fundraising for Charitable Organisations was hit hard as a result, so hopefully we can add to this amount of money in Cullen next Saturday Evening where your support will be most welcome for a fantastic cause.

The Bumbleance Service does wonderful work and is a Totally Voluntary Organisation.

Bumbleance ensures that the journey of a sick child is as safe and comfortable as possible,

Bumbleance Trips and Services cover the following

Pre and Post-surgical appointments
Inter hospital transfers
Respite and Hospice Trips
Scheduled Trips
Chemo Cab
Transplants and critical care
Angel Trips

The Run will Start Out in Cullen Community Centre (Eircode P51 YY06) with Sign On from 4.30pm and Take Off at 6pm Sharp and it will take in a Scenic Route with the Run ending up at O’Riadas Bar and Restaurant Ballymacelligott just outside Castleisland where there will be Free Food and Music,also on the Evening there will be a Draw with some nice Prizes to be Won.

Entry for the Run will be by Donation and its all for a great Cause in BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service or if you wish you can make a donation on the IDonate link below organised by Cork Music Station.

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/WilliamFitzgerald

For Details Contact Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874,Ita Fitzgerald on 087 9865217 or Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406.

Cork Music Station Mourns the Passing of DJ Supreme Maureen Henry

Ita and Willie Fitzgerald & all at Cork Music Station are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dearest friend and outstanding DJ, Maureen Henry who will be sadly missed.
As a mark of respect to Maureen, we will only have the auto DJ running on Cork Music Station until Friday March 15th.

May Maureen Rest In Peace.

Pet Cat possibly missing from its Home in the Cullen or surrounding Area

A lovely Black and White Cat pictured below has strayed into a Home in the Cullen area,the Cat is very tame and friendly and could be missing from its Family Home,if anyone is missing a lovely Black and White Cat give Dan a Ring on 087 7806466.

 

Give Blood this Christmas

The blood transfusion service are in Cullen on Sunday the 3rd of December from 12pm until 3:30pm. This is their first time trying it out on a Sunday and it’s also their first time in Cullen Community Centre as far as I know. They have asked me to try and circulate it to all the groups in Cullen.  From a community centre point of view it would be great if it was successful as they are hoping to bring people from a 10 mile radius.

Millstreet Vintage Club Presentation to St Josephs Foundation

Millstreet Vintage Club made a Presentation on Wednesday Evening October 4th last to St. Joseph’s Foundation CEO Michael Hegarty of a Cheque for €4,736 following the Clubs Van Run held back in July,the Cheque was presented by Event Organiser Martin Lucey along with his Wife Nollaig and Son Colin to a delighted Michael who thanked Millstreet Vintage Club and Everyone who was involved in the running of the Van Run,Michael said the money raised will be used to very good effect in the day to day work that St Josephs Foundation do in the North Cork Region and as well making improvements for future development which is vital to give a top class service to the Region.

As ever we thank Danny Lane for the Photos.

BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service say a Big Thank You for your Support

Below is a lovely Letter and Card from BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service Group to Event Organiser Willie Fitzgerald of the recent joint venture between Millstreet Vintage Club and Corkmusicstation in the running of the Summer Car Run back in June,BUMBLEance thanked everyone for the great support received which is much appreciated by the Group and both Millstreet Vintage Club and Corkmusicstation are delighted to be associated with such a worthy Cause and look forward to working with them again next year.