Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
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Banteer Macra & Kilcorney Community.
NED TARRANT MEMORIAL
TRACTOR RUN.
Supporting Cancer Connect transport to Cork Hospitals.
SUNDAY 12TH APRIL 2026
Registration From 12.00am at KILCORNEY HALL.
€20 Per Tractor.
Run Departs at 1.00pm.
Followed by Live Music & BBQ at HEALYS BAR.
Everybody very Welcome.
With just a few days left now to go to the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Vintage/Classic Car Run happening on Easter Monday April 6th here are a few details on the Event.
–Location for Registration/Start is Aubane Community Centre Eircode (P51 EP49)
from 10.30am Leaving at 12 Noon.
–All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc etc are very Welcome.
–Complimentary Tea/Coffee Scones/Cakes etc
to be enjoyed at Sign On.
–Nice Starters Prize for all Entrants.
–Free Draw for all Entrants with plenty Spot Prizes to be won and Blackwater Valley Vintage Group wish to thank Everybody who have donated Prizes for the Event.
–La Vita Ice Cream Van will be in attendance at the start in Aubane.
–There will be Easter Eggs/Treats for the Kids.
–Mallow Search and Rescue will be bringing some of there Equipment to the start of the Event in Aubane and there Volunteers will be on hand to tell you more about what they do.
–A really nice route of almost 50km of good tarmac surface in the North Cork countryside has been layed on for this Run which finishes back in Mallow at The Arches Bar and Restuaran
—There will be Music by Sheila Fitzgerald in the Arches at the Finish.
–If you wish you can have a Meal to finish off the day at the finish in the Arches, details of Menu etc will be available at Registration.
–Entry for the Event is by Donation.
–If you don’t have a Vintage Classic Vehicle you are still very welcome to come along and see some nice Vehicles on the day and see what great work Mallow Search and Rescue do and you can join us for a cuppa and a chat as well.
—Everyone is very Welcome on the Day👌👌
—For more details you can call Breeda on 086 0893405, Ita on 087 9865217 or Mairead on 086 1054921.
—Ita Fitzgerald one of the Lady Organisers of the Run gives more details on the Event in the YouTube Link below
Aubane Social Club Easter Egg Hunt.
Location: Aubane Community Centre Eircode (P51 EP49)
€5 per child
There will be a Bouncing Castle and a Raffle on the day.
This coming Easter Saturday April 4th from 10 am to 1:30pm.
All Welcome!
Happy Easter from Aubane Social Club.
The first Event of the Year for Blackwater Valley Vintage Group will kick off on next Sunday March 29th with a Vintage Tractor Run for Pre-1996 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,Tea/Coffee Scones etc will be Served at Registration.
The Run will make its way over a scenic Route on to the finish in Healy`s Pub Kilcorney where we will finish off with more Food and Refreshments with Buger Sauages plus Salad etc available at €10 which can be redeemed by a Voucher purchased at Sign On,for more Details Call Jack Sheehan on 083-3736016.
Check out the You Tube link below where Willie Fitzgerald of Cork Music Station is in conversation with Organiser Jack Sheehan and Bernard Crowley of Blackwater Valley Vintage Group who are giving details about Sunday’s Event
As this is our first Event for 2026 like last year we will be using the Event for to cover our expenses like insurance etc for the year ahead and also from last years Event we donated to a couple of local Groups recently in the Millstreet Area namely the Knit and Natter Group who make cosey blankets clothes etc to benefit people who dont be well and are in Hospital care, while we also donated to Millstreet Museum and our local website millstreet.ie who do great work in promoting any happenings and events in the locality, again the plan is to help out a couple of more local groups/charities etc from our upcoming Tractor Run like we did in 2025,so your support on the day would be most welcome.🚜🚜🚜🚜
The Carriganima St Patricks Day Parade is happening on next Sunday March 15th,Kick Off for the Parade is 3pm, Millstreet Pipe Band will lead the way followed by Music in the Pub By The Left Hand Drive Band 4pm to 6pm with the Fantastic UP IN SMOKE on stage between 7pm and 9pm, as usual all Local Groups Clubs Schools etc are very welcome to join us for a bit of Fun,we are also doing a smaller Parade for the Kids starting from the Church and we encourage all of our Younger Generation to bring along there Toy Car Bike Go Kart etc and join in on the Fun too, for Details give Sean a Ring on 087 2600640, looking forward to seeing ye all on the Day.
⏰ 🔜 The countdown is on to a fundraising night for CART Carriganima 🚌💨
🎶🎸🤠 A night of song and dance at the The Pub Carriganima on Saturday Night, March 7th 🎶🎸🤠
Check out the YouTube Link below where Tim Joe O’Riordan of the CART Committee talks to Willie Fitzgerald of Cork Music Station where he outlines what is in store this Saturday Night in Carriganima.
🎶 Music will be by Tim Joe and Ann with Guests Peter Lane, Sheila Fitzgerald,Sheila Heery plus Conor Brosnan, Peader O’ Donovan, Barry O’ Halloran, Eoghan Kelleher and Others 🎶
🏅🎟️ there will also be some fabulous spot prizes to be won on the night 🎟️🏅
🕰️ Music from 9.30pm sharp 🕰️
🕺🏻Your support would be very Welcome on the Night 💃🏻
🙏 Please like and share and spread the word 🙏
Looking forward to seeing you all there 🎶🎸🤠
At last a Couple of Fine Days to bring a touch of Spring in the Air.
See the Video below.
Peter Lane and Blackwater Sound will be providing some Music Song and Dance at Aubane Community Centre P51 EP49 from 3pm-5.30 pm on tomorrow Sunday February 22nd.
Refreshments on the day and Raffle.
Admission €10.
All proceeds to Aubane Community Centre.
Everybody very Welcome.
See you all there.
Aubane Social Club Weekly Dance Events Schedule for the coming Months at Aubane Community Centre. Eircode P51 EP49
Aubane Community Centre
Set Dancing every Monday Night at 9 pm.Live Music 🎵🎶
Fit Dance with Olena every Tuesday night from.7.30 -8.30 pm.
Dancing with Dan every Thursday night from. 8.00 pm.- 10.00 pm learn to jive, waltz etc.
There is something for Everybody when it comes to Dancing in Aubane Community Centre and Everybody is very Welcome 😁
The death has occurred of Canon David Herlihy, Killabraher, Dromina, Co. Cork / Newtownshandrum, Co. Cork.
The death has occurred of Canon David Herlihy, Freemount, Co. Cork and formerly of Killabraher, Dromina, Co. Cork.
On the 26th of January 2026, peacefully after a short illness in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Mallow General Hospital.
Predeceased by his loving parents John and Ellen, his brothers Noel, Michael and his niece Joanne.
Canon David will be deeply missed by his brothers, John, Patrick, Kevin, Joseph and Donal, sisters Mary (Falvey) and Noreen (Sheedy), his beloved nephews and nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, Bishop William Crean, the priests of the Diocese of Cloyne and elsewhere, his many relatives and a large circle of friends.
Canon David gave generously of his life in service to God and to the communities he served, offering support, guidance and friendship to the people he served in the parishes of Mallow, Carriganima, Banteer, Kilcorney, Macroom, Cloyne, Meelin, Newmarket and Youghal. He held each parish close to his heart and was grateful for the faith, friendship and welcome he received throughout his priesthood.
May Canon David Rest in Peace.
Canon David will repose in O’Malley’s Funeral Home, Newline, Charleville (P56T184) on this Thursday evening January 29th from 5pm to 8pm followed by removal to St. Joseph’s Church, Newtownshandrum, Co. Cork. Requiem Mass on Friday at 1pm (Canon David’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed and can be viewing BY CLICKING HERE) followed by burial in Newtownshandrum New Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Milford Care Centre.
Messages of comfort and condolences may be expressed on the condolence link below or post to John O’ Malley & Sons, Funeral Directors, Newline, Charleville, Co. Cork.
As we remember Timothy(Tim) Twomey Brookpark,Kilcorney who died on January 12th 2025 on his First Anniversary.
We his family wish to thank everyone who sympathised and supported us over the past year. We thank those who attended the funeral, sent us mass cards, left condolences and called to our homes. We want to thank the emergency personnel for their help. We thank his great neighbours and friends who gave us great help and support during our difficult time.
Sincere thanks to Davy and all the staff at Tarrant’s Funeral Directors for all their help and professionalism. We thank Fr. Bennett who celebrated the mass, to Jerry Doody and Hanah Mary Tarrant who provided the wonderful music for the mass. We also want to express thanks for the use of Kilcorney Community Centre for after the funeral and to Food Capers Mallow for providing the refreshments there.
As it’s impossible to thank everyone individually, please take this acknowledgement as an expression of our thanks.
The holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.
Final Reminder Notice from Aubane Community Alert Group that if you would like to Renew /Join up for the 2025/2026 Text Alert Service that the closing date for Applications is next Friday Nov 21st.
Renewal Fee is €10.
As has been the Case in the past number of years the Group won’t be calling to Homes for renewal of Membership for 2025/2026 so instead you can put the €10 fee into an Envelope with your Name and Mobile Phone Number on it and place in the Post Box next to Noreen Kelleher’s House at Aubane Cross.
Any Queries Contact
Bernard Crowley (087) 7924406 or any Member of the Aubane Community Alert Committee.
The final event of 2025 for Dromtarriffe Vintage Club is fast approaching.
The Club are holding a tractor run on this Sunday, 5th October, in aid of Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland.
There will also be a raffle held on the day.
Refreshments will be available before setting out on a scenic route. Gathering at Dromtarriffe GAA Grounds from 11 a.m. with the run beginning at 1 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming you all to our final run of 2025 in aid of a great charity based in Little Island, Co. Cork.
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Maurice (Mossie) Cotter
Glenleigh, Kilcorney
Acknowledgement & First Anniversary
14th October 2024
As we lovingly remember Mossie on his First Anniversary, his wife Mary, daughters Frances, Kay, Maria, Trish & extended family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all who supported us in our loss.
We will be forever grateful to our kind neighbours, first responder, paramedics and staff of CUH for the kindness, care and attention shown to Mossie.
We sincerely thank all our relatives , neighbours & friends who shared our grief, visited our home, brought refreshments, attended the rosary, the removal & queued for a lengthy time in huge numbers, attended the funeral mass, burial, those who travelled long distances, phoned us in support, sent mass cards,letters, texts and online condolences. It gave us great comfort to know Mossie was thought of so fondly.
A special thank you to Fr. James McSweeney & V Rev Paul Bennett PP for the beautiful mass, Sacristan Margaret Browne, Siobhan Forde for her amazing voice and music, Eucharistic Ministers & all who participated in the funeral mass , those who prepared the grave, Kilcorney Development Association for providing the hall & Food Capets for providing the refreshments after the funeral.
We are especially grateful to Davy , Cora, Declan & all at Tarrant’s Undertakers for their guidance, respect, professionalism and compassion during those difficult days.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude & appreciation. The holy sacrifice of the mass has been offered for your intentions.
Mossie’s First Anniversary mass will be celebrated at 10 am on Sunday 12th October in St. Nicholas’ Church , Kilcorney.
Notice here from Aubane Social Club to inform People that Dancing with Dan is back in Aubane Community Centre P51 EP49 from Thursday October 2nd and every Thursday after that from 8-10 pm.
Everybody Welcome.
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group made a Presentation to the Crew at Aubane Community Centre last Wednesday Evening at the Centre with a Cheque for €2,691.20 following the Groups recent Vintage Car and Vintage Tractor Run held on Sunday August 17th
Event Organisers Bernard Crowley and Jack Sheehan were on hand to present the proceeds of the Event to the Chairman of Aubane Social Club John F. Kelleher and Committee who were delighted to get such support with John thanking the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group and the people who supported and contributed to the Event held back in August,John said the money will be put to good use for the upkeep and maintenance of the Community Centre which is a vital and integral part of the Aubane Community.
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group are delighted to be associated with Aubane Social Club and since the Group was formed back in July 2024 they have been made very welcome in Aubane where they have been able use a top class facility in Aubane Community Centre which is ideal to hold there Events,Jack Sheehan and Bernard Crowley also paid tribute to the People in the locality who help out in the Running of there Events out of Aubane and to the Landowners in the locality for allowing us use there land for Parking when needed,they concluded by saying that they looked forward to working with the people of Aubane and Aubane Community Centre again in 2026.
Photos by Seán Radley.
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group would like to thank Everybody who made the trip to Aubane on Sunday last for our Vintage Car and Tractor Run in aid of Aubane Community Centre.
Bernard Crowley and Jack Sheehan headed the Car and Tractor Runs and they wish to acknowledge the help they got in the lead up to the Event and on the day itself,to the Catering Crew in Aubane all we can say is that they looked after us so well with top class food and hospitality which they very kindly sponsored and supplied free of charge and also giving us the use of a top class venue in Aubane Community Centre,to the People of Aubane who helped on the day and made us so welcome and also allowed us the use of there properties for parking as well we thank you very much,to Sheila Fitzgerald
who provided fantastic music at the Finish we thank you for your help and support,to An Garda Siochana we thank you for your assistance in keeping the Event progress smoothly and safely on the Road and to our Bike Marshall Anthony and all the Marshalls out on the Route we could not have done this without your help,to the hardworking Sign on Crew who kept the paperwork all in order thanks for your help,a big thanks as well to John Tarrant and The Corkman for there coverage and support and to all the Photographers and Video people who came out on the day we thank you for your attendance and publicity of the days proceedings,to all our Sponsors of Spot Prizes for our Draw thanks for your support.
Finally to the 109 entries from people who brought either a Tractor or Car to Aubane from both near and far we are very grateful for your support for the Event we look forward to seeing you all again very soon.
Photos Courtesy of Ross O Mahony and Ray Corkery of Rnc Rally-Pics📸📸
All Roads lead to Aubane tomorrow for the Blackwater Valley Vintage Car Run and Pre-1995 Vintage Tractor Run happening on this Sunday August 17th on what will be the Groups Final Event for 2025 which is in aid of the upkeep and maintenance of Aubane Community Centre.
The Aubane Community Centre Crew look after us very well as a Group and on next Sunday for our Vintage Tractor/ Car Run and in appreciation for us supporting them on our Event they will be giving complimentary Tea/Scones etc at Sign On and on Return to the Centre for the Finish of the Event there will be a Complimentary Cold Plate for all Entrants as well and also we have Sheila Fitzgerald giving us Musical Entertainment at the Finish,there will also be Spot Prizes and a free Draw on the Day also.
Registration is from 10.30am with Take Off at 12.30pm at Aubane Community Centre with the Event finishing back in Aubane Community Centre Eircode P51 EP49.
Entry for the Event is by Donation.
All Vintage Cars,Tractors,Vans,Bikes etc are very welcome with a nice Scenic Route promised for both Tractors and Cars.
Your Support would be very Welcome and much appreciated.
For further information Call Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406 for Cars or Jack Sheehan on 083 3736016 for Tractors.
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15th Anniversary
San Francisco, California
Born Brookpark, Kilcorney, Co. Cork
In loving memory of Margaret who died in San Francisco on July 9, 2010.
Your gentle face and loving smile, with sadness we recall,
you had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all.
Deep in our hearts, your memory is kept,
To love, to cherish and never forget.
Always Remembered by Dermot & Jerry
Aubane Social Club are inviting all Past Club Officers/Members overs the years as well as members of the Public to our 50th Anniversary Celebrations taking place on June 21st /22nd.
Check out our Poster below for Details.
The death has occurred of Timothy (Teddy) Leader,Glenleigh, Kilcorney, Cork
On April 28th 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his family at Araglen House Nursing Home.
Pre-deceased by his wife Margaret; son, baby Timothy; brother JohnJoe; sisters Sr. Pauline (Kitty), Bridie and Mary.
Deeply regretted by his daughters Kathleen, Frances (Ring), Breeda, Liz (Buckley), Pauline (Buckley); son Mark; their partners Tim, Donie, Kevin, Noel, Ann Marie (Cooper); grandchildren Megan, Emily, Abby, Edward, Jack, Gerry, Peggy, Timothy, Kathryn; nephews; nieces; sister-in-law Mary O’Connor; brother-in-law Bernard Corkery; extended family, neighbours and friends.
May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, West End, Millstreet, P51 XF86 from 6pm to 8pm on Wednesday 30th April. Reception into St. Nicholas’ Church, Kilcorney, P51 FW65 on Thursday May 1st for requiem mass at 11.30am, followed by burial in Drishane Cemetery.
Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link.
Aubane Social Club Easter Egg Hunt is happening on this coming Easter Saturday
Location: Aubane Community Centre Eircode (P51 EP49)
€5 per child
There will be a Bouncing Castle and a Raffle on the day.
Saturday April 19th from 10 am to 1:30pm.
All Welcome!
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group would like to thank everyone for there generous support at our Vintage Tractor Run held last Sunday in Aubane, €1452.94 was the Final Total from the Event, this funding will be used to finance our Running Costs for the year ahead.
When we set up the Group in July 2024 the start up costs and insurance cover back then was covered by our 10 Group Members for the 2024 period,with this it was decided going forward to do our first Event of this year primarily to fund our Insurance cover for 2025, along with other expenses,we thank each and everyone of you for your generous support which puts us in a good footing for the year ahead.
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group will also make a donation to a Charity of its choice which will be announced in due course,and we look forward to seeing you all at our Events for 2025.
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group had a super turnout last Sunday over in Aubane with great support by each and every one of you who turned out for what was a great day out,we had close on 50 fantastic Vintage Tractors partake in our First Event for 2025 and special mention must go to the Crew in Aubane who looked after us so well as with fantastic hospitality and a great Venue as always,we would also like to thank Super Valu in Millstreet who sponsored the food for the Event and a big shout out as well to all our Sponsors who gave spot prizes for our Draw and to all the Crew at Healys Bar Kilcorney who looked after us so well, to all the Marshalls that took time out to help us along the Route today and to everyone that helped out a big thanks to each and everyone of you, its much appreciated and finally to the Photographers and Videoograpers and Media People who covered the Event we thank you for your support and for making the Trip to our Event last Sunday,we look forward to seeing you all again very soon 👍👍👌👌🚗🚗🚜🚜
Photos by Jim McSweeney Justin Roberts and Bernard Crowley.
Tomorrow Sunday is the day as we head to Aubane for our first Event of year for Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Vintage with our Tractor Run for PRE 1995 Models,the Weather looks promising 🌞🌞🌞🙏🙏 with Sign On at Aubane Community Centre Eircode (P51 EP49) where Refreshments will be available from 10.30am with Take Off at 12.30pm,a nice Scenic 18 Km Route is promised with the Event finishing at Healys Bar Kilcorney for Food and Refreshments.
Registration is by Donation.
Everybody very Welcome.
PLEASE NOTE WE WONT BE HAVING MUSIC AT THE FINISH IN HEALYS BAR AS ORIGINALLY PLANNED AS A MARK OF RESPECT TO OUR GREAT FRIEND AND SUPPORTER MARY DUGGAN WHO WENT TO HER ETERNAL REST LAST WEDNESDAY,RIP🙏🙏
For More Details Call Jack Sheehan on 083-3736016.
