Category: Charity & Fundraising

Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run happening next Sunday March 26th in Aid of Tubrid Holy Well

With just under a week to go now to The Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run which is happening next Sunday March 26th Millstreet Vintage Club are delighted to be holding the Event this year in aid of Tubrid Holy Well in Millstreet,proceedings will be based out of the Bridge Bar Millstreet Eircode (P51 H978) with Sign on taking place there from 10.30am and Take Off at 12 Noon with the Event being led away by Millstreet Pipe Band and as usual all Vintage/Classic Cars,Bikes,Vehicles are very Welcome to join the Run,Draw for the Johnny Hickey Memorial Trophy and Spot Prizes to be won on the Day. 

The General Public are encouraged and most welcome to come along for a look on the day with a nice display of Classic Vehicles promised to be in attendance,for more details Call Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406,or Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874.

A launch for the Event took place last week and there was an interesting video recording outlining a history of Tubrid Holy and what it’s all about and also giving details of what we can expect in the Car Run itself,a link to the video can be found below 

 

 

Video Captured by Ita and Willie Fitzgerald and the Photos by Danny Lane.

Cullen and District Special Needs Association

The grand finale of our 36th Annual #WeighIn was on Monday March 13th, when a large number of participants eagerly awaited the announcement of the winners in the different categories.
This year we again invited representatives of the various centres, where our friends are educated and made a financial presentation on your behalf to them i.e. Michael Hegarty CEO. St Josephs Foundation, Charleville, Mary Fogarty – COPE Mallow and Kanturk, COPE Cork. Gillian Kenny, of Kerry Parents and Friends Association represented Tearmann Lodge and Glebe house, Castleisland. They all replied and expressed their sincere gratitude and deepest appreciation for this financial boost. They paid tribute to the generosity of the Association and their many supporters who support the various fundraising projects. Due to Government cut backs in funding, their needs are greater more than ever and voluntary fundraising is hugely important to enable these centres to achieve high standards and services to enhance the lives of people with an intellectual disability.
Michael Moynihan TD., Chairperson of the Disability Matters Committee in Dáil Eireann also spoke and congratulated all participants.
Weight Loss Ladies –
1st Mag Mullane, Rathcoole 21.6 lbs
2nd Marie Fleming, Cullen, 19.6 lbs
3rd Dolores O’Connor, Cullen 18.8 lbs
Weight Loss Gents –
1st James Collins, Millstreet 36.6 lbs
2nd Declan Kelleher, Millstreet 21.6 lbs
3rd Neily Lehane, Kiskeam 17 lbs
Money Collected –
1st Mary O’Mahony, Flintfield, €320.00
2nd Neily Lehane, Kiskeam and Thomas Kelleher, Cullen €250.00
3rd Colette Vaughan, Cullen €200.00
Total Money collected: – €5,500.00, a small number of cards are still outstanding and can be given to any committee member.
Total Weight Loss over the 10 weeks: – 600 lbs.
Trophies were presented to all the above winners.
Raffle Winners – Thomas Kelleher, Cullen, Mary Fleming, Cullen, Neily Lehane, Kiskeam, Anne O’Connor, Boherbue, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Cullen, Anthony Barry, Millstreet.
We had fantastic support with 87 cards being issued, making it a very busy 10 nights for Healthy Body Wealthy Mind with Marie O’ Sullivan who co-ordinated #WeighIn and spoke to each participant individually and discussed a suitable weight loss over the ten weeks. Hannah O’Connor expertly guided an exercise to music class. Their contribution to the success of the Weigh-in is immense.
We are fortunate to have so many professionals who volunteer their services to the cause and we are indebted to the many people who give so generously their time, – Healthy Body Wealthy Mind with Marie O’ Sullivan, our wonderful participants, sponsors and all who contributed in any way to the success of this annual event, also to the Cullen Community Centre, Photographers, Seán Radley, John Tarrant, Phil O’Sullivan, The Corkman, Eily Buckley, C103 Cork.
The occasion is always a very pleasant and sociable one and is invariably enjoyed by everybody. Incidentally the first ever #weighin was held on Jan. 20th 1986 and in that period of time thousands of Euros have been raised through the generous sponsorship of our loyal and dedicated participants. At a time when there is so much media coverage relating to how charitable donations have been used or misused, we are pleased to be able to assure our supporters and sponsors that every cent and Euro sponsored or donated goes directly in to our funds and is presented to reps of the various centres where local children are educated and cared for.
Our sincere thanks for your continued support.
‘Go raibh mile maith agaibh go léir’

 

Millstreet Vintage Club Presentation following recent Cars and Coffee Event in Rathmore

A Presentation was made by Millstreet Vintage Club last Wednesday Evening at Donagh Hickeys Centra Shop Rathmore with the Proceeds made following the recent Cars@Coffee Event held in Rathmore,the worthy beneficiary was St Francis Special School Beaufort and the Club presented the School with a Sum of €1,020.35.
Millstreet Vintage Club wish to thank everyone who supported such a worthy Cause in St Francis Special School and was delighted to be able to help out such a well deserving Group.

Photos Courtesy of Sean Radley and Danny Lane.

Launch of Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run last Saturday Evening in Millstreet

The Official Launch for the Millstreet Vintage Club 2023 Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run which is this year in Aid of Tubrid Holy Well in Millstreet took place last Saturday Evening at Tubrid Well in Millstreet and a Video was recorded at the Launch to highlight what Tubrid Holy Well is about with a look at some of its History with Presenter Sean Radley who talks to James O`Sullivan who is Caretaker of the Holy Well Grounds and also Sean talks to Bernard Crowley Millstreet Vintage Club PRO who outlines details of the 2023 Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Rub which is happening on Sunday March 26th.

The Link to the Video Presentation can be found here at https://youtu.be/uoz3cjas4TI 

The Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run  for this year  will be based out of the Bridge Bar Millstreet Eircode (P51 H978) with Sign on from 10.30am and Take Off at 12 Noon,and as usual all Vintage/Classic Cars,Bikes,Vehicles are very Welcome to join the Run,Draw for the Johnny Hickey Memorial Trophy and Spot Prizes to be won on the Day

The General Public are very Welcome to come along for a look on the day with a nice display of Classic Cars promised to be in attendance,for more details Call Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406,or Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874.

Video Captured by Ita and Willie Fitzgerald and the Photos by Danny Lane.

Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run organised by Millstreet Vintage Club happening on Sunday March 26th,in Aid of Tubrid Holy Well

The Annual Johnny Hickey Memorial Spring Car Run organised by Millstreet Vintage Club will take place on Sunday March 26th, this year the Event will be in Aid of the Running Costs of Facilities for Tubrid Holy Well in Millstreet which is a very Worthy Cause.

Johnny was a founding Member and former Chairman of Millstreet Vintage Club and was a highly Respected Person both in the Club and beyond so its a pleasure for Millstreet Vintage Club to be holding the 5th Annual Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run, the Event will be based out of the Bridge Bar Millstreet Eircode (P51 H978) with Sign on from 10.30am and Take Off at 12 Noon,and as usual all Vintage/Classic Cars,Bikes,Vehicles are very Welcome to join the Run,Draw for the Johnny Hickey Memorial Trophy and Spot Prizes to be won on the Day.

For more details Call Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406,or Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874.

 

 

Route Details and Information for Millstreet Vintage Club Charity Tractor for Millstreet Day Care Centre happening on Sunday

Millstreet Vintage Club hosts a Charity Tractor Run this Sunday with proceeds in aid of Millstreet Day Care Centre. Registration is at Millstreet Day Care Centre (Eircode P51 RY10) from 10.30am with take off at 12 noon sharp. A scenic route is promised with the run taking in Clara Road, Dereen, passing Croohigs Cross before diverting right to Knocknallane, Knocknaloman, Hollymount and turning right on returning via Caharbarnagh, Gortavehy, right at Croohigs Cross and a left for a return under Clara Mountain to Millstreet.

Refreshments will be served and promised for participants is a planned nice scenic route. Further details, contact Dan O’Riordan on 087-2452569 or Danny Lane at 087-2213848.

Proceeds from the Tractor Run will assist Millstreet Day Care Centre which provides a diverse range of services and facilities for the betterment of the entire Millstreet community and catchment area. Preparatory work to initiate the project began in the early 1990s under a progressive council headed by Chairman, the late Dr. Michael Feeley and Secretary, the late Christy Fitzgerald.

Operated by the voluntary Millstreet District Housing Group in conjunction with the HSE, the successful project was the culmination of a great deal of detailed planning and hard work. The attention to detail was second to none and the building is now finished to the highest standards.

The centre was officially opened by the then President Mary Robinson in 1994 and over the years, it has provided meals, discussions, nursing and health services to social and recreational outlets much to the satisfaction and enjoyment of patrons.

Words by John Tarrant.

 

The Countdown is on for the Millstreet Vintage Club Charity Tractor Run which is happening on next Sunday February 26th,

The Countdown is on for the Millstreet Vintage Club Charity Tractor Run which is happening on next Sunday February 26th,the Event is in aid of Millstreet Day Care Centre with Registration at the Day Care Centre(Eircode P51 RY10) from 10.30am with Take Off at 12 Noon Sharp. Refreshments will be Served
Nice Scenic Route Planned,the Weather is also looking good for what promises to be a great day out
Your Support would be very Welcome for what is a great Cause in Millstreet Day Care Centre, Everybody very Welcome to come along on the Day.
All Tractors Old and New very Welcome.
Details Contact Dan O’Riordan on 087 2452569.

Millstreet Vintage Club Charity Tractor Run in Aid of Millstreet Day Care Centre happening next Sunday February 26th

Millstreet Vintage Club Charity Tractor Run with Proceeds in Aid of Millstreet Day Care Centre will take place on next Sunday February 26th,

 

ALL TRACTORS OLD AND NEW ARE VERY WELCOME TO TAKE PART IN THE RUN WHICH IS FOR A GREAT CAUSE IN MILLSTREET DAY CARE CENTRE.

Registration at Millstreet Day Care Centre(Eircode P51 RY10) from 10.30am with Take Off at 12 Noon Sharp. Refreshments will be Served
Nice Scenic Route Planned,

Entry Fee €20 Per Tractor 

Your Support would be very Welcome and the General Public are very Welcome to come along on the Day

Details Contact Dan O’Riordan on 087 2452569 or Danny Lane on 087 2213848

 

 

 

Kilimanjaro awaits for Millstreet Woman Eleanor as she climbs for Alzheimer Society of Ireland

MILLSTREET ADVENTURER ELEANOR SET TO TAKE ON KILIMANJERO.
Eleanor Siochrú from Ballydaly is taking on a Mission to Mount Kilimanjero for Charity, Eleanor is a Daughter to Dan and Mary O`Riordan Ballydaly but is now living well beyond the county bounds in Burnham, just outside Dingle Town.
So she’s well accustomed to venturing beyond her comfort zone, and she’ll prove that again later this month, but this time it’ll be a bigger ask than leaving the Rebel County for the Kingdom.
On February 18, she’ll be part of a group climbing Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. She’ll do so to raise funds for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, and with good reason.
“My husband Ronan’s grandmother [Gretta] died about two and a half years ago, and she had suffered with it, so it’s in memory of her, but it’s something that has touched every family and I want this to keep that in mind as well,
Eleanor is by no means a stranger to taking on a great adventure, best proven by her trip to Machu Picchu in South America about five years ago, but most of her training for the upcoming climb has been carried out locally.
“I’m playing football with Dingle, the ladies football club, we started about three or four weeks ago, and I train twice a week with them,” she said. “I also go to a gym in Killorglin and climb Mount Brandon, I try to do it once a week but at least once every two weeks.
“The target, starting off, was to raise €500 for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, but we’ve already gone beyond that, and the more we bring in, the better!” she added.
If you’d like to support Eleanor’s very worthy fundraising effort, you can do so on the dedicated Just Giving Page Below at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/eleanor-siochru.

Millstreet Vintage Club Upcoming Events in February

Millstreet Vintage Club will start there 2023 Season with a Cars and Coffee Event happening on Sunday February 5th at Donagh Hickey Motors and Centra Shop Rathmore Eircode (P51 KP 9C) All Vintage/Classic Vehicles etc are very Welcome to Attend.

For more Details Call Donie Lucey on 086 8545873.

Following this on Sunday February 26th the Club are holding a Charity Tractor Run with Proceeds from this Event going to Millstreet Day Care Centre, Registration for the Run will take place at Millstreet Day Care Centre(Eircode P51 RY10) from 10.30am with Take Off at 12 Noon Sharp,Refreshments will be Served with a nice Scenic Route planned,

For Details Contact Dan O’Riordan on 087 2452569.

 

 

 

Millstreet Vintage Club 2023 list of Events

The Millstreet Vintage Club 2023 Schedule of Events is listed below,plenty Events happening with the Club for the Year ahead with the first one kicking off at Donagh Hickey Motors and Centra Shop Rathmore with a Cars and Coffee Event happening there on Sunday February 5th,we look forward to your Company and Support in 2023.

Aubane Social Club Christmas Schedule

Aubane Social Annual Mushera Mountain Climb this year on Christmas Morning December 25th is in Aid of Féileacáin.

The Climb commences at 10.30am, your Support would be Welcome.

Féileacáin is a not for profit organisation that provides support to anyone affected by the death of a baby during or after pregnancy.

Bucket Collection on the Morning of Climb

There is an account now open as well Donations can be given to Noreen Kelleher or Kathleen Kelleher or any Aubane Social Club Committee member.

Kids Tractor & Go Cart Run

At Aubane Community Centre
Tuesday 27 December
12-1.30 pm

Admission Free

Under 12s Only

Weather permitting

Further Details from Sean Dineen 0857847879 or John Twomey 0872844630

Around the Fireside at Aubane Community Centre on Thursday 29 December at 8.30 pm. A night of music stories and songs.

Happy Christmas and New Year from all at Aubane Social Club and Thank You for your Support over the past Year.

 

 

Christmas Morning Mushera Mountain Climb 2022

Aubane Social Annual Mountain Climb this year on Christmas Morning December 25th is in Aid of Féileacáin.

The Climb commences at 10.30am, your Support would be Welcome.

Féileacáin is a not for profit organisation that provides support to anyone affected by the death of a baby during or after pregnancy.

Bucket Collection on the Morning of Climb.

The Millstreet Hamper Packers

The Millstreet Hamper Packers
Wishes to thank you all in North Cork for your recent great response to our annual appeal for the homeless in Cork.
 A special thanks to Educare childcare Boherbue, and the children of Millstreet  Presentation primary School.
We, once again were overwhelmed with the response. Approximately 25 hamper bags were filled with goodies, hat , socks, gloves and toiletries.
On Thursday night most of the hamper bags have already been delivered to our friends on the street. And again this year extra items went to Edel house and St Vincents hostel. And they appreciate our visit each year.
A better Christmas for everyone involved in giving and receiving.
Happy Christmas
Margaret Crean and the Hamper Packers

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Successful Coffee Morning in Aid of Marymount Hospice

A very successful coffee morning in aid of Marymount Hospice was held last weekend in Kilcorney.
A total of €1475 was raised on the day.  We would like to pay thanks to the sponsors of our raffle for their generous support and to all those who donated to this very worthy cause.  Your support is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks Pauline and Michelle.

Ted Kelleher Fundraiser for The Daffodil Night Nurse service Update

Just an up-date regarding our fundraiser on November 19th in the Abbey Hotel.
The family of Ted Kelleher want to thank everyone for their generosity and support.
We don’t have a final count just yet, as money is still coming in. But we can say that to-date we have over €10,000 to go directly to the Night Nurse

Very Successful Millstreet Vintage Club AGM held on Wed Night December 7th last

Millstreet Vintage Club held a very successful AGM at The Parish Centre in Millstreet on Wednesday Night Dec 7th last, the Meeting had a strong Attendance and at the Meeting Dan O`Riordan Club Secretary outlined and recapped on a very successful and busy year for the Club in 2022 and also the Challenges that the Club faced during the 2020/2021 period caused by the emergence of the Covid 19 Pandemic which virtually brought the Club to a complete standstill, but from the latter end of 2021 onwards the Club re-emerged stronger than ever with many great events being held over the past year including highly successful Car Runs, Tractor Runs, Cars/Chat/Coffee Mornings etc taking place and as a result the Club raised over €19,599.56 along the way during the year as well for some very worthy Charities and Organisations including Alzheimhers Society Ireland, Bumbleance for Children, CART Rural Transport Carriganima, Irish Red Cross, Cullen National School Mallow Day Care Centre and Millstreet Museum and Website.
Myra Sheehan Club Treasurer gave a detailed Financial Report for the year gone and also for the 2 previous years affected by the Covid19 Pandemic while Club Chairman Dan Barry in his address thanked all Club Members, Fellow Committee Members and anyone else who helped and supported the Club during the Course of the past year.
Following this a New Committee for the Club was Elected as Follows:
Jack Sheehan-President
Jerry O`Riordan-Vice President
Sean Radley-Vice President
Dan Barry-Chairman
Luke Hurley/Donie Lucey-Vice Chairman
Dan O`Riordan-Secretary
Tim Lucey-Assistant Secretary
Myra Sheehan-Treasurer
Tom Mulcahy-Assistant Treasurer
Bernard Crowley-PRO
Willie Fitzgerald/Daniel Lane-Safety Officer
John O’Riordan-Equipment Officer
Ita Fitzgerald/Myra Sheehan-Club Membership Officer
Donie Lucey-Youth Officer
Millstreet Vintage Club are again planning on having a Busy year in 2023 with many of the Events held during the past year being planned again and also plans for a couple of new Events to be brought on board as well, details on Events to take place during 2023 will follow shortly.
The Club is always open and welcome to New Members and if you want to find out more about joining the Club give Dan Barry a Call on 087 2680011 or Dan O`Riordan on 087 2452569 or you can contact any Club Member and please do check us out on Instagram
 we are also on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MillstreetV  and you can check us out on our Facebook Page as well at https://www.facebook.com/Millstreet-Vintage-Club-1235187116516958/ or send an email to <email>
Bernard Crowley
Club PRO.

Cork’s Hamper Packers Christmas Appeal 2022 Last Call

That time of year again, lets share the spirit of Christmas.

Cork’s Hamper Packers Christmas Appeal 2022

Individual Food Hamper parcels are made up for the homeless at Christmas.

If you’d like to donate items for these parcels, the following would be a great help:

Essential foods :

Small jars of Coffee /Tea Small jars of jam/marmalade
Cereal bars/chocolate/sweets Small packs of rice/Cup-a-Soup/   Pot-noodles
Biscuits/crackers Easy to open Tins of: fruit, fish, meat, stews, chicken, etc.

Hygiene items suitable for Men:   toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, combs, shower gels, face-cloths, baby-wipes.

Small items of clothing:  socks, hats, scarfs & gloves. Cigarettes

DROP-OFF POINTS until Monday 12th December

Educare Centre,  Boherbue – Alaine

O’ Regan’s Mill Millstreet – Hannah

Collection in Millstreet Car Park as follows

Friday 9th Dec 1.30 to 3.30 pm  (Carnegie hall side)

Saturday 10th Dec 11.00 to 12.00PM.

and

Derrinagree Church Car park on

Saturday 10th Dec  at 13h00

This year items will be packed locally into Christmas Hampers and taken to Cork on Thursday 15th  December to be delivered out to the homeless.

Any extras will be given out to the needy, such as Edel house and St Vincent’s at this time.

Thank you once again for supporting this yearly event.

Margaret Crean 087 2212864 (local person)

 

AIB Bank – Cheque Presentations

 

AIB’s Carmel Hickey presents the impressive cheque to Marie O’Sullivan, Coordinator, Millstreet Day Centre. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Donie Lucey representing Community Air Ambulance accepts the equally appreciated cheque from AIB’s Carmel Hickey at the Millstreet AIB Branch.

Millstreet Primary Schools’ Parents’ Association – Annual Church Gate collection.

This weekend the Parents Association are back with our annual Millstreet  Church Gate Collection and would kindly appreciate any support you can give.

We are endeavouring to raise further funds for both Millstreet Primary Schools and will be collecting outside 6.15pm Mass this Saturday, and 11.30am Mass on Sunday.

For those in our community who won’t be about this weekend but would also like to contribute, we have set up an iDonate account which we will keep open for a couple of weeks. Here is the link….Many thanks MPSPA

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

Cork’s Hamper Packers Christmas Appeal 2022

 

That time of year again, lets share the spirit of Christmas.

Cork’s Hamper Packers Christmas Appeal 2022

Individual Food Hamper parcels are made up for the homeless at Christmas.

If you’d like to donate items for these parcels, the following would be a great help:

Essential foods :

Small jars of Coffee /Tea Small jars of jam/marmalade
Cereal bars/chocolate/sweets Small packs of rice/Cup-a-Soup/   Pot-noodles
Biscuits/crackers Easy to open Tins of: fruit, fish, meat, stews, chicken, etc.

Hygiene items suitable for Men:   toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, combs, shower gels, face-cloths, baby-wipes.

Small items of clothing:  socks, hats, scarfs & gloves. Cigarettes

DROP-OFF POINTS until Monday 12th December

Educare Centre,  Boherbue – Alaine

O’ Regan’s Mill Millstreet – Hannah

Collection in Millstreet Car Park as follows

Friday 9th Dec 1.30 to 3.30 pm  (Carnegie hall side)

Saturday 10th Dec 11.00 to 12.00PM.

and

Derrinagree Church Car park on

Saturday 10th Dec 1.30 to 2.30pm

This year items will be packed locally into Christmas Hampers and taken to Cork on Thursday 15th  December to be delivered out to the homeless.

Any extras will be given out to the needy, such as Edel house and St Vincent’s at this time.

Thank you once again for supporting this yearly event.

Margaret Crean 087 2212864 (local person)

Presentation of Proceeds to CART Carriganima from Recent Charity Tractor Run

Last Night Friday November 18th at The Pub in Carriganima saw Millstreet Vintage Club make a Presentation to CART Carriganima a sum Total of €2336 which was the proceeds from the Clubs Charity Tractor Run that was ran on Oct 16th last to go towards the running of the CART Area Rural Bus Service based out of Carriganima,the amount of Money raised from the Event is a vital ingredient in keeping this important Service up and Running and will help in some way to keep the wheels in motion for a Service that is available to both the Community of Carriganima and a Wider Area beyond for Transport to Events like weekly Shopping Trips to Macroom and other Social Activities /Trips as required,
Millstreet Vintage Club Member Danny Lane who headed up the Running of the Charity Tractor Run paid Tribute on the Night to Everyone who made this Event the success that it was and wished CART the very best for the Future.
Millstreet Vintage Club are once again delighted to be associated with such a worthy Cause and the Club wish to thank CART Carriganima and all Associated with them
for there help along the way and we look forward to working with this great Group again in 2023
Many Thanks to Matthew Twomey for the Photos.

 

Halloween Fancy Dress Party in Bush Bar Millstreet next Saturday Night Oct 29th

Halloween Fancy Dress Party in The Bush Bar Millstreet Saturday Night Oct 29th in Aid of Aubane Community Fund

Why not drop by and support the Aubane Community Centre Renovations Fund. Raffle on the Night …Spot Prizes for the Fancy Dress Costume.