Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group would like to inform you that due unforseen circumstances we have to re-schedule the handing over of the Cheque to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland due to take place on this Friday Night September 6th in Aubane Community Centre,we will instead do the Presentation on the following Friday Night September 13th at 8.15pm in Aubane Community Centre,we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Everyone very Welcome to Attend.
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group will make a Presentation to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland with the Proceeds from the recent Car and Tractor Run at Aubane Community Centre on next Friday Evening September 6th at 8.15pm, Everybody is very Welcome to Attend.
Photos Courtesy of Sammy Murphy and Ray Corkery.
As the Dust settles on what was a fantastic Debut Event for Blackwater Valley Vintage Group on Sunday August 18th out of Aubane Community Centre which was all for a great cause in The Alzheimer Society of Ireland we would like to thank everyone who made our first Event a very memorable one,Luke Hurley and Jack Sheehan headed the Car and Tractor Runs yesterday 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,also to Super Valu Millstreet who sponsored the Scones thank you for the generosity and support,The Pub Carriganima was a great ending point for the Run and we thank them for having us as well as the Yanks Chipper keeping us well fed and to Tim Joe and Ann and Barry O’Halloran and the Cullen Crew 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 fantastic Bike Marshalls 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,also a big shout out to everyone who donated spot prizes for the draw and finally to the 111 entries from people who brough either a Tractor or Car yesterday from both from near and far we are very grateful for your support on our very First Event and we look forward to seeing you all again very soon.
Photos Courtesy of Richard Norton and Rnc Rally-Pics.
All roads lead to Aubane tomorrow Sunday August 18th for the inaugural Vintage Event being held by the newly formed Blackwater Valley Vintage Group,the first Event being ran by the Group is Lukes Vintage/Classic Car Run and Vintage Tractor Run (PRE 1994 TRACTORS ONLY ARE ALLOWED) the Groups first Event will be based out of Aubane Community Centre Eircode (P51 EP49) with Sign On from 10am and Take Off at 12.30pm from where the Run will make it’s way to the Finish at The Pub Carriganima for some Free Entertainment with Tim Joe and Ann,Barry O’Halloran and Sheila Heery,Registration for Run is by Donation while the Beneficiary from the Event will be The Alzheimer Society of Ireland for more Details Call Luke Hurley on 086 8805437.
There is a Preview to the Inaugural Blackwater Valley Vintage Run happening on Sunday in the YouTube link below
We are absolutely delighted to announce that The Glen Theatre Drama Group’s production of John B. Keane’s play, “The Rain at the End of the Summer”, held at the Glen Theatre last Sunday night (11th) was a resounding success.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of The Glen Theatre Drama Group, all proceeds from tickets sales were donated to Rathcoole NS Parents of Children with Additional Needs Support Group. Director Tadgh O’Keeffe kindly presented Colette O’Keeffe & Maria Buckley with a cheque for €1000.00.
These funds will be dedicated to purchasing essential equipment and resources for all pupils, but in particular the neurodivergent children with additional needs attending Rathcoole National School.
Thank you to everyone who attended the night or donated. Your kindness makes a huge contribution to the lives of these pupils.
The Glen Theatre Drama Group are bringing this magnificent play to The Everyman Theatre on Thursday 15th August and The Civic Theatre, Dublin on Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th August.
Philip Lenihan commands the stage as patriarch Joss O’Brien whose moral attitude conflicts with his ambitious son, Jamesy, played by Tadhg Curtin, while daughter and soon to be nun Eillie, played by Sinead Guiney tries to keep the peace. With our own extremely talented vice principal Maureen O’Brien as feisty housekeeper Kate and past pupils Olivia Lehane and Diarmuid Cronin as the newly engaged couple, Penny & Toddy, and Anna Lehane as stagehand, this show is a must see!
Rathcoole NS Parents of Children with Additional Needs
Cast and Director
Cheque presentation
Katie O Keeffe is a transition student in Millstreet community school and fundraising for Hope Foundation, any help would be appreciated
Saoirse Kiely is a transition year student in Millstreet Community School and is fundraising for the Hope Foundation.
Millstreet Vintage Club Van & Jeep Road Run for Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes including Light Commercials is taking place on tomorrow Sunday 21st July,the Event is in aid of St. Joseph’s Foundation.
Event will take off from at K&L Deliveries Millstreet P51 X683,Sign on from 10:30am Start at 12:15pm.
Your Support would be most Welcome.
Any queries contact Martin Lucey on 087 7668572 after 6pm.
A pleasant get together in Millstreet Parish Centre availed of the opportunity for Millstreet Vintage Club to present €10,368.73 to Kerry Cancer Support Group, the proceeds raised from a successful Car Run.
The Kerry Cancer Support Group was founded in 2000, the Group’s mission is no one should face their cancer journey alone, the Support Group is devoted to maintaining a warm, welcoming environment
while ensuring that service users have immediate access to their free programmes and resources.
Breeda Dyland, CEO Kerry Connect expressed thanks to Millstreet Vintage Club for helping their cause.
“We receive no state funding, we are a small charity who undertake a big job, solely dependent on subscriptions and fundraisers to keep us on the road. It all started with a small bus 14 years ago, now we have three full time buses on the road”, said Breeda.
“Once we started, 75% of those diagnosed from the Region have utilized the bus. During 2023, we transported 4,500 people to appointments, translating that to car journeys, that would clog up roads and importantly, it eases the burden for patients”.
“The Millstreet Vintage Run created an awareness of our existence, the service is free to users, cracking Cancer together every day is our service, that allows people get to their treatment in a positive frame of mind”, said Breeda.
Co-ordinator Aidan O’Sullivan expressed delight at the huge support for the Millstreet event on supporting a valuable service where so many people utilize the bus service.
“We want to thank everyone who came to the event from both near and far to support the Millstreet club, a big thank you goes to all the hardworking marshals, bike marshals, sign on and registration crew, Gardaí, businesses for providing a bucket facility and to everyone who helped out in any way”, said Aidan.
Weigh to Go Knocknagree LGFA
Guess the weight of the tractor, trailer & players combined in kg
Guess the weight correctly or nearest weight wins .
If more than 1 person has the correct weight , names will be put into a hat and 1 winner drawn .
https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/KnocknagreeLGFA.
Thank you to our sponsors for the fantastic prizes
The overall prize includes
1 night in the Killarney Avenue Hotel for 2 adults and 2 children 
A family pass for 2 adults and 3 children for Kennedy’s Pet Farm 
A 50 euro voucher for the Kerry Way Bar & Restaurant in Glenflesk 
A 50 euro voucher for the Heights Hotel in Killarney
An hours bowling in Bowling Buddies in Tralee. 
This competition closes on Sat Oct 12th
We also have been kindly given
2 tickets for Jurassic Live in the INEC Arena in Killarney for Thurs Aug 22nd. These will be drawn prior to the show as a stand alone prize for people who have entered up to that point . 
There will be other stand alone prizes, keep an eye on our social media 
To enter simply click the link to our idonate page to guess and donate 
Please make sure to put your name when guessing
Kennedys Pet Farm Heights Hotel Killarney Bowling Buddies Gleneagle INEC Arena @KillarneyAvenue @KerryWay
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.
Sunday 7th July Urban Bulldogs Against Kids Abuse are hosting a fundraiser in Tara Garden, Donoughmore.
Parking available for Motorcyclists, cars and busses, family, friends and everyone in the community and beyond. We will have great prizes for a raffle on the day.
Light refreshments and place to sit. These gardens are breath taking and one of the top attractions in IRELAND.
Admission is by donation and 100% of money raised on the day will go directly to helping a child live a better a life.
Please ask any of our members on the day if you’d like to know more about what we do. UBAKA is a WORLDWIDE motorcycle organisation and we are the Irish chapter set up a year ago now.
We raise funds through Quiz nights, car boot sales and other events like this one.
We would greatly appreciate your support and guarantee a lovely day in return, for you and Your family, friends or even on your own.
It’s set in a beautiful part of the country side. C’mon, we’d love to see you.
Post code : P32 A308
IT’S ALL FOR THE KIDS.
The Millstreet Vintage Club Circuit of lreland Rally Stages REVISITED is approaching fast with the Event being in aid of Blackwater Critical CFR and is happening on next Sunday July 7th.
Those wishing to take part can Sign on from 9:30am with the Run Starting at 11:30am SHARP from Dromtariffe Community Centre on the N72 Mallow killarney Road Eircode (P51 KC52)
This year we revisit 3 Old Circuit of Ireland Stages,
Stage 1 – DOIRE NA GROI
Stage 2 – CUILINN UI CAOIBH,
Stage 3 – BREANNAGH RIVER OR (KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE SUGAIN ROAD)
The Finish will be in Ballydesmond and its all In Aid of CRITICAL Blackwater Community First Responders Group .
Rally Plate ENTRY Fee is €20.
To be guaranteed an entry Text GOING and your name to 086 8545873
For more information contact Donie Lucey on 086 8545873.
Volunteers needed in Killarney 6th July:
The Irish Cancer Society are looking for some volunteers to help stewarding for the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle which we are a beneficiary of this year!
You will be with experienced stewards for your timeslot. We need people at a couple of different times and locations, if you would like to be involved in this iconic charity event contact me on 087 998 0547!
The Millstreet Vintage Club Cars & Coffee plus Tractors and Tea Event at the Castle is almost upon us and it’s all happening on this Sunday June 9th in the Beautiful Grounds of Drishane Castle Millstreet from 10.30am to 2pm,the Event is in aid of Critical Blackwater CFR Group.
The General Public are most welcome to the Event down in the beautiful grounds of Drishane on what has the makings of a great day out.
The Cork Car Scene Group along with the Red Bull Minis will be in attendance at the Event which will add to the spectacle,the Event is open to the General Public and as usual all Vintage/Classic Cars,Tractors,Bikes,Vans etc are very Welcome to attend, for more Details Call Donie Lucey on 086 8545873.
Members of Dromtariffe Vintage Club went for a drive out for Darkness Into Light/Pieta House 2024 on Saturday Morning May 11th and following there trip out they presented a cheque last Thursday Evening for €670 to Munster Fire & Safety who are the co-ordinators in Millstreet with the Charity.
Dromtariffe Vintage Club would like to thank Everyone who took part in the drive and to everyone who contributed to such a great Cause.
Photos Courtesy of Tom Corbett TMC Photos.
The first ever Vintage only Tractor Run ran by Millstreet Vintage Club got a great Turnout of 40 Pre 1994 Tractors with a great variety of models taking to the Road on a Scenic Route on Sunday last just after 1pm,the beneficiary of the Event was Millstreet Community Hospital and the Tractors did a drive through the Hospital Grounds at the beginning of the Route with the Hospital Residents sitting out to view the Tractors as they took on a 36km Route in favourable weather conditions.
The Vintage only concept was met with very favourable feedback from everyone who took part in the event and it’s hoped that this type of event can be built up and improved on for the future going forward.
Event Organiser Dan Barry would like to thank the Canon O’Donovan Centre Millstreet for providing the sign on venue and parking along with looking after everyone with Refreshments before they took to the Road and also wishes to thank all the Sign On Crew and the Marshals for keeping the Event running smoothly, also Dan would like to thank the Media and Photographers for there promotion of the Event and finally the John Barry Perpetual Trophy Winner was Tom Linehan in his Ford 4000.
We Thank Daniel Lane for the Photos.
Report by
Bernard Crowley
Club PRO.
The General Public are very Welcome to view the Vintage Tractors before the Run today Sunday which is being ran by Millstreet Vintage Club and organised by Dan Barry .
The Tractors can be viewed at the Canon O’Donovan Centre from 11am right up to when they hit the road at 1pm,the beneficiary from this Event is Millstreet Community Hospital, and the Run will be exclusively open to VINTAGE TRACTORS only and the Criteria required for to take part will be that your Tractor will have to be 1994 or Older to participate,this is the first time the Club will be running a Tractor Run for Vintage Tractors only and is an interesting concept and hopefully one that catches on for future Events.
Entry Fee is €20.
For more details give Dan Barry a Call on 087-2680011 and he will be happy to answer any queries you may have.
Join us for the upcoming Darkness Into Light 2024 on Saturday 11th of May at 4:45 am (tomorrow morning).
You can still sign up and donate online or turn up on the day and donate to the collection box here in Munster Fire & Safety Shop on Main Street or in one of the locations through the town.
We have a number of t-shirts available for anyone who wants to pop in for one in advance of the walk. Limited availability so they will be handed on first come first served basis.
For further details see the Munster Fire & Safety page.
Hi All,
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