Category: Cullen Pipe Band

Fantastic support for the Blackwater Valley Vintage Vintage Car Run in aid of The Irish Kidney Association held in Cullen on Easter Monday

As the Dust settles on what was the second Event of 2025 for Blackwater Valley Vintage Group held over in Cullen on Easter Monday last we just want to say a huge Thank You to Everybody from both near and far who came to Support the Event and for your amazing Generosity,there was close on 130 Vehicles signed up for the Run which was just fantastic,we are very grateful to each and everyone of you for taking the time out to come and show your support on the day.

For Blackwater Valley Vintage it was an honour and a privilege to be asked by the Fleming Family to host the Event and all we can say is that the Flemings are an absolute pleasure to work with.

It was great to be able to help and support such a great organisation in the Irish Kidney Association and the great work they do and that is what this excercise was all about and the proceeds from the Event will be of great benefit to the people who are looked after by such a fantastic Organisation.

Willie Fitzgerald headed the operation of the Car Run and Willie would like to acknowledge all the help given on both the lead up to the Event and on the day itself,Willie would also like to thank Cullen Community Centre for the use of such a fantastic facility to base the Event out of and for the hardworking catering crew who looked after us so well with top class food and hospitality which they very kindly sponsored and supplied free of charge,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 Anthony and Steve 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 Sheila Fitzgerald and John Tarrant and The Corkman and to the Crew at Discover Duhallow Magazine 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 Vy Ha and Mahilet O’Leary for there lovely Harp Playing in Cullen before the start of the Event,also thanks to Cullen Pipe Band for there presence before the start and to Sheila Fitzgerald for giving us great Entertainment at the Finish in Kanturk Golf Club,also a big shout out must go to all the Sponsors of Spot Prizes for the Event,we are very grateful for your Support and Generosity.

Overall the Weather behaved itself and we hope you all had a great day out and we look forward to having your Company again very soon.

 

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.

 

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.

Fantastic Turnout for The Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run in Aid of Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service last Saturday Evening

The Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run was held last Saturday Evening over in Cullen and despite the Weather being a big Challenge with Thunder and Lightning and Torrential Rain prevailing before the start of the Event there was a very impressive 95 Cars signed on for
the Event which was again in Aid of BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service,the starting point was the Cullen Community Centre where the Bumbleance Ambulance was also on display,the Cars left Cullen just after 6pm and made there way on a Scenic Route up to Knocknagree and then on to Ballydesmond, Sugan Road,Cordal and on to Castleisland before heading out the Abbeyfeale Road and then turning left and heading up into some spectacular views of the Countryside that brought the Cars down into the Finish at O`Riadas Bar and Restuarant near Ballymacelligott, the weather was not as favourable on this occasion but the views on this part of the Run never disappoint even on a bad Weather day and once we reached the finish this was followed by Refreshments and Musical Entertainment supplied by Bernie Heaney Barry O Halloran Sheila Heery and Tim Joe O’Riordan.
At the Finish of the Event the Bumbleance Ambulance was again on display at O Riadas Bar Ballymacelligott and a viewing of this very impressive Vehicle gives a person an idea of the great Work and Service this voluntary group carry out for seriously ill Children.
There was an open draw made before the start of the Run in Cullen for a Perpetual Trophy and this was won by Ian O’Connor in his Subaru Legacy.
Millstreet Vintage Club and Event Organiser Willie Fitzgerald would like to thank everyone who came along to the Event, your support was tremendous and much appreciated,a big shout out must go out to the People that helped out on Saturday Evening in very Challenging Weather Conditions which helped make the Event a massive success, to all the Marshalls, Bike Marshalls, Registration/Sign On, Route Layout/Arrowing Crew, the hardworking Catering Crew in Cullen etc many many thanks for all your help, also thanks must go out to Cullen Pipe Band, An Garda Siochana,Cullen Community Centre, Sheila Fitzgerald of The Corkman Mike Sheehan Old Road Productions,O`Riadas for great Food and Hospitality, Photographers and Media People, thanks also to The Pub Carriganima for the Amplification System and finally many thanks to all the people that donated Spot Prizes for the Raffle namely Kealy Coaches Cullen,The Pub Carriganima,Super Valu Millstreet, Murphys Gala Banteer Kanturk, Duggans Recovery, Liam O`Connor Garage, Dan Barry Crash Repairs Bernard and Mary Crowley,Luke/Mairead Hurley and Family,Dan and Mary O’Riordan,Eileen and John Lucey Recovery Boherbue,Sheila Heery,
O Riadas Bar and Restaurant,Bernie Heaney, and Sibly Group.

For anybody that may have not been at the Event on Saturday Evening last but would like to make a Contribution to Bumbleance you can still do so on a Go Funde Me Page organised by Corkmusicstation and Willie Fitzgerald,this Go Fund Me Fundraiser Page will remain Live until the end of June and can be found on the Link Below.

https://gofund.me/1304c460

We hope you Enjoyed the Event and we look forward to seeing you all again very soon.

Photos by Daniel Lane, Sammy Murphy Seán Radley and Ray Corkery. 

 

The General Public are very Welcome to the Millstreet Vintage Club Bumbleance Summer Car Run happening on Saturday Evening June 17th over in Cullen

The Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run which is taking place on this coming Saturday Evening June 17th over in Cullen,the General Public are very Welcome to come along to Cullen Community Centre and have a look at some Cool Vehicles that are promised to be on display.

Preparations are well advanced for the Run which will be in Aid of Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service and it will be an opportunity for People to see the Bumbleance Ambulance as well which will be on display at the start of the Event over in Cullen Community Centre,the Event is open to All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans Trucks etc, the Run will Start Out in Cullen Community Centre(Eircode P51 YY06) with Sign On from 4.30pm and Take Off at 6pm Sharp,the Cullen Pipe Band will lead the Run away from the start in Cullen and it will take in a Scenic Route with views of Mushera Mountain,Clara Mountain,The Paps,Mangerton and Carrantuohill especially if the Weather will be good,the second part of the Run will on a clear Evening give the possibility of seeing up into as far as Limerick and Clare so a very Scenic Route is promised,the Run will End up at O’Riadas Bar Ballymacelligot just outside Castleisland where there will be Free Food and Music Supplied by the very Popular Bernie Heaney along with Barry O Halloran and Sheila Heery, 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 Childrens Ambulance Service,for Details Contact Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874,Ita Fitzgerald on 087 9865217 or Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406.

If you wish to make a Contribution Online there is a Go Fund Me Page Co-ordinated by Cork Music Station now open for Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service at the Link below

https://gofund.me/1304c460

 

 

 

Great Turnout for Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run last Saturday Evening

After a 3 year Break due to Covid 19 Restrictions the Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run made a welcome return back to the MVC Calendar last Saturday Evening, the Event which was again in Aid of Bumbleance Children’s Ambulance Service made its Comeback in fine style with over 90 Cars taking part, the starting point was the Cullen
Community Centre where the Bumbleance Ambulance was also on display, the Cars left Cullen just after 6pm and made there way on a Scenic Route up to Knocknagree, then on to the outskirts of Ballydesmond, Quarry Cross, Kilsarcon, and on to Castleisland before heading out the Abbeyfeale Road and then turning left and heading up into some spectacular views of the Countryside that brought the Cars down into the Finish at O`Riadas Bar and Restuarant near Ballymacelligott, the weather was favourable for the occasion which added to the atmosphere of the Event and this was followed by Refreshments and Musical Entertainment supplied by the Michelle Murphy Band, Danny Tobin and Heart to Heart at the Finish, again the Bumbleance Ambulance was on display at O’Riadas and a viewing of this very impressive Vehicle gives a person an idea of the great Work and Service this Voluntary Group carry out for seriously ill Children.

There was an open draw made before the start of the Run in Cullen for a Perpetual Trophy and this was won by Anthony Murray in his Toyota Starlet.

Millstreet Vintage Club and Event Organiser Willie Fitzgerald would like to thank Everyone who came along to the Event, your Support was tremendous and much appreciated, a big shout out must go out to the People that helped out on Saturday Evening which made the Event a massive success, to all the Marshalls, Bike Marshalls, Registration/Sign On, Route Layout/Arrowing Crew, the hardworking Catering Crew in Cullen etc many many thanks for all your help, also thanks must go out to Cullen Pipe Band, An Garda Siochana, Cullen Community Centre, O`Riadas for great Food and Hospitality, Photographers and Media People, thanks also to Sean Radley for the Amplification System and finally many thanks to all the people that donated Spot Prizes for the Raffle namely, Moriarty’s Centra Farranfore, Kealy Coaches Cullen, The Pub Carriganima, Super Valu Millstreet, Murphys Gala Banteer Kanturk, Duggans Recovery, Liam O`Connor Garage, and Dan Barry Crash Repairs.

We hope you Enjoyed the Event and we look forward to seeing you all again very soon.
Photos by Tom Corbett, Ross O’ Mahony, Ray Corkery and Richard Norton.

For anybody that may have not been at the Event on Saturday Evening last but would like to make a Contribution to Bumbleance you can still do so on a Go Funde Me Page organised by Corkmusicstation and Willie Fitzgerald, this Go Fund Me Fundraiser Page will remain Live until the end of June and can be found on the Link Below.

 

https://gofund.me/f9c5351a

Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run happening on Saturday Evening June 18 in Aid of Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service

Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run is taking place on Saturday Evening June 18th, the Run will be in Aid of Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service and is open to All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans Trucks etc, the Run will Start Out in Cullen Community Centre(Eircode P51 YY06) with Sign On from 4.30pm and Take Off at 6pm Sharp, the Cullen Pipe Band will lead the Event away from the start in Cullen and it will take in a Scenic Route with views of Mushera Mountain, Clara Mountain,The Paps, Mangerton and Carrantuohill especially if the Weather will be good,the second part of the Run will on a clear Evening give the possibility of seeing up into as far as Limerick and Clare so a very Scenic Route is promised,the Run will End up at O’Riadas Bar Ballymacelligot just outside Castleisland where there will be Free Food and Music Supplied by the very Popular Michelle Murphy Band,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 Childrens Ambulance Service, for Details Contact Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874,Ita Fitzgerald on 087 9865217 or Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406.

Great Turnout for Tractor Run in Cullen Yesterday

The first Event of 2022 to be hosted by Millstreet Vintage Club took place last Sunday February 27th over in Cullen to help raise Funds for Cullen National School,the Club wish to thank everyone for the fantastic support received at the Event with an impressive 102 Tractors taking to the Road just after 12.30pm with the Run leaving Cullen and taking in some great Countryside views in the Duhallow Region along its route before returning back to Cullen over an hour later,the Weather was kind as well for the occasion and on both leaving and on return to Cullen Village there were some most welcome Refreshments laid on by the Cullen School Parents and Friends at the National School in Cullen,Event Clerk of the Course Dan O’Riordan would like to thank Karen O’Sullivan and School Principal Eileen O’Mahony and all the Hardworking Crew from Cullen National School for there hard work help and support prior to the Event and on the day which made the occasion such a great success, also thanks to all the Marshals for keeping the Event Run smoothly on the Road and in helping to co-ordinate Parking etc,also many thanks to Mick Duggan and his Co-Pilot Willie Fitzgerald for leading the Tractors out on the Road and keeping the Run progress so smoothly,to the Hardworking Crew at Sign on and to the Media and Photographers for covering the Event thanks very much for your help and to Cullen Pipe Band for providing Entertainment before the start of the Event and again many thanks from all at Cullen National School and Millstreet Vintage Club for the great turn out and Support from the Public on the day,it is very much appreciated.

 

 

Millstreet Vintage Club Presentation to Cullen Pipe Band next Friday Night July19th

A Presentation following the Recent Tractor Run organised by Millstreet Vintage Club will be made to Cullen Pipe Band on next Friday Night July 19th at 8.30 PM in the Cullen GAA Grounds. Everybody Welcome.

 

Timmy Visiting from NY

Delighted to welcome past member Timmy O’Sullivan Lyreaoune Cullen/Staten Island, and brother to Geoffrey O’Sullivan (also an ex-member) to the hall in Cullen last evening. Timmy popped into see us as he is home from NY on holidays. Pictured here under the drum played during his time with the band.  Band members were treated to a tune on the tin whistle from Timmy (make sure the sound is turned on – bottom right of the video)

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Cullen Pipe Band play at the Rod Stewart Concert

Cullen Pipe Band had the pleasure of performing on the main stage at the sold out concert of famous rock star Rod Stewart, last Saturday, May 23rd, at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Band members pictured above are Jack O’Sullivan, Collette O’Connor, Caitlin, Geraldine and Con Houlihan.  The video below is from the Cullen Pipe Band facebook page.

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Millstreet Vintage Club Tractor Run on next Sunday May 12th in aid of Cullen Pipe Band,

Millstreet Vintage Club Tractor Run on next Sunday May 12th,Nice Scenic Route,Sign on at Cullen GAA Grounds from 11am,Take off at 12 Noon,Run finishing in Millstreet,€20 per Tractor,Proceeds in aid of Cullen Pipe Band,
All Vintage and Modern Tractors very Welcome,
For details Contact John O’Riordan on 086 3731842 or Finbarr Hurley on 087 1134460.

(NOTE NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED ON RUN WITHOUT SAFETY BELTS)

 

Cullen Pipe Band playing at the Marconi Centenary in Ballybunion

Cullen Pipe Band playing at the Marconi Centenary in Ballybunion March 19, 2019 Joined in the recording by Princess Elettra and her son Prince Guglielmo Giovanelli Marconi. On the 19th of March 1919, the first Est to West Trans-Atlantic voice transmission was made from the Marconi Radio Station in Ballybunion, Ireland to a receiving station in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Canada, using the call sign YXQ.

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