Category: Vintage Motor Club

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Launch of Car Run for Irish Kidney Association happening on Easter Monday April 21st

The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Crew recently held an Event Launch and Photo Shoot opportunity to officially Launch the Groups second Event of the Year which is a Vintage Car Run in aid of a great Cause in the Irish Kidney Association which takes place on next Easter Monday April 21st.

The Launch which took place with a fantastic backdrop of the Blackwater being the centre piece of the Photo Shoot which was photographed by our own Seán Radley had some of the Group Members and there Vintage Cars on Display along with the beautiful Blue Mark 2 Ford Escort which was brought along to the Launch by Marie Fleming from Cullen, the Fleming Family are great supporters and advocates of the Irish Kidney Association and Blackwater Valley Vintage are delighted to be associated with such a wonderful Charity and Family.

All Vintage Cars Bikes Vans etc are very Welcome to join us on Easter Monday and we look forward to your Company with Registration which is by Donation taking place from 10.30am in Cullen Community Centre Eircode (P51 YY06) where Refreshments will be available with Take Off at 12 Noon,with a Scenic 80 km Route which will finish off at Bob’s on the Green in Kanturk Golf Club with more Refreshments and Musical Entertainment to end the day there will also be a Draw on the day with some great Prizes to be Won, so why not give Willie Fitzgerald a call on 087 2229874 or contact anyone of the Group Members for further details.🚗🚗👌👌

 

Thank you from MVC

Millstreet Vintage Club held their first Eircode Challenge on Sunday 13th April which was a successful and promising event.

Donie Lucey clerk of the course and Millstreet Vintage Club would like to thank Noreen of Cafe Aroma for her hospitality & use of premises for event headquarters, SuperValu for their parking facilities, all photographers for their coverage of the event , Marshalls, sign on crew, everyone that donated money to Brain Tumour Ireland and supported the raffle. We would also like to thank the Daly Family, relatives & friends who provided the fabulous hampers for the raffle and the winners of those prizes are:
Leza O’ Rourke, Maura Kelleher Daly, John P McAuliffe, Dan O Riordan and Danny Lane.
An appreciation of Thanks to Karen O Sullivan on behalf of Brain Tumour Ireland from ‘wear a hat day’ for supplying the overall winners awards, Millstreet Motor factors for their kind sponsorship and lastly but for sure most importantly to everyone that came on the day and participated, it was fantastic to see that people enjoyed the day while also finding their answers along the route while making it a fun experience for everyone to get involved. Thank you for supporting.
Winners of the event were Tom O’ Sullivan & Louise Duggan.
All ladies team- Sophie & Emma Healy
Junior participant- Keith Grant
Funny photo- Kevin O’Mahony
Congratulations to winners that won prizes and Well Done to EVERYONE that took part in today’s event. Ye all did super work.

Next MVC event is a tractor run on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May with details coming shortly
A selection of photos from the day.

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Millstreet Vintage Club upcoming event

Sunday 13th of April, Eircode Challenge and Mystery Tour hosted by Millstreet Vintage Club. Starting in Cafe Aroma, Millstreet (P51 V3HH). Start time between 10:30am & 12noon

Entry fee is €20 with proceeds going to Brain Tumour Ireland.

Everyone is welcome with any year or model of car. It is not a race, A fun & enjoyable day with prizes for different categories to be won.

Raffle tickets will be on sale at the event and prizes include fabulous hampers.

This is the first time a Vintage Club has undertaken this challenge and we are looking forward to the day so why not join in on the fun and participate in the event for a beneficiary charity.

Each car must have a driver and a passenger to calculate the route Eircode by Eircode so a smartphone is essential with access to WhatsApp & Google maps.

Any questions/ information needed don’t hesitate to contact Donie Lucey on 086 8545873

Looking forward to seeing ye there

 

Dromtariffe Vintage Club Car Run happening on next Sunday April 13th. 

Dromtariffe Vintage Club Car Run is happening on next Sunday April 13th. 

The Club are hosting a Car Run in aid of Dromagh School Parents’ Association.

Registration is from 11am at Dromtariffe G.A.A Grounds, Rathcoole, P51 YY26 and departing at 1pm.

This Car Run is open to Vintage, Classic and Modern Cars so all can get involved.The Car Run will follow a scenic route finishing in The Farm Grenagh.

Looking forward to seeing you all there. 🏁🚗🚗💨💨

Great Turnout for Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Tractor Run in Aubane last Sunday

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.

Millstreet Vintage Club Eircode Challenge and Mystery Tour

Millstreet Vintage Club Eircode Challenge and Mystery Tour

is on Sunday 13th April 2025.

Entry fee is €20 with proceeds going to Brain Tumour Ireland.

Each car must have a driver and a passenger to calculate the route Eircode by Eircode and find answers to short questions while sending back answers via What’s App so a smartphone will be essential.

All models and years of cars are very welcome.

It is not a race, it will be a fun & enjoyable day out while finding the answers along the route.

Normal road speed and all road signs must be obeyed.

Start time between 10:30am & 12noon in Cafe Aroma Millstreet (P51 V3HH).

This is the first time a Vintage Club has undertaken this challenge and we are looking forward to it.

Text Donie Lucey on 086 8545873 with your name & number if you are attending the event to avoid delays on the day.

Any other information needed contact Donie

Looking forward to seeing ye there 🚗🚗

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Vintage Tractor Run happening in Aubane Tomorrorow Sunday

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.

 

Vintage Tractor Run happening next Sunday March 30th to kick off Blackwater Valley Vintage Group 2025 Campaign of Vintage Events

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group will kick off there 2025 Campaign of Vintage Events starting out with a Vintage Tractor Run on next Sunday March 30th,the group which was formed in July of 2024 plan on holding five events for the coming year and the Group are looking forward to meeting you in the year ahead. 

The Vintage Tractor Run happening next Sunday is for PRE 1995 Models 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 with Music and Song by Peter Lane.

Registration is by Donation.
Everybody very Welcome.
For More Details Call Jack Sheehan on 083-3736016.
Please check out our Facebook and Instagram Feeds for details of our Event Schedule for 2025 or call 087 7924406 for further information.

Great turnout and support for recent Dromtarriffe Vintage Club Car and Tractor Run in aid of Marymount Hospice

Dromtarriffe Vintage Club would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along in support of the Clubs Tractor and Car run held on Sunday March 2nd in aid of Marymount University Hospice.

Thanks to your magnificent support we have been able to raise a total of €3,486.35 Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who came along in support of our Tractor and Car run on the 2nd March in aid of Marymount University Hospice.

Thank you also to our sponsors once again namely Rochestown Park Hotel, M & J Kelleher Ltd – MJK Oils, Annmarie O’Riordan AOR Music, O’Keeffe M.H., O’Keeffe’s Supervalu Millstreet, Coleman’s Centra Millstreet & Humphrey’s Racing.

 

Thank you from Millstreet Vintage Club Car Run

Millstreet Vintage Club held the annual Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run on Sunday 9th March with proceeds going to the local SVP-St Vincent De Paul. Kevin Noonan Clerk of the course & Millstreet Vintage Club would like to thank everyone who came and showed their support on the day. It was a fantastic turnout. Kevin would like to thank Connie Hickey & staff at The Bush Bar for their hospitality in the morning, Noel C Duggans for their use of parking facilities, St Vincent De Paul volunteer’s for attending & giving a hand, Bike Marshall, photographers & Videographer’s, all Marshalls for their help on the day, sign on crew, Guards for their help with traffic management, pipe band for attending & SuperValu Boherbue for their parking facility. Huge thanks to D&F tyres and servicing, Dennehy Motorsport & Twomeys Butchers for their sponsorship. Well Done to the winners that won the prizes. Big Well Done to Luke Crowley on winning the Johnny Hickey Memorial Cup. Report by Michelle Lane PRO of MVC
Next MVC event is Eircode Challenge which is on Sunday 13th April
Here are a selection of photos from the day with much more on our Facebook page

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Dromtariffe Vintage Club Tractor and Car Run happening next Sunday March 2nd in aid of Marymount Hospice

Dromtariffe Vintage Club are holding there first run for 2025  on next Sunday 2nd March and this Event will be in aid of Marymount University Hospice.

This is a Vintage and Classic Tractor and Car Run.

There will be a Raffle also in aid of Marymount Hospice held on the day with some fantastic prizes up for grabs.

Gathering from 11am at Dromtariffe G.A.A Complex, Rathcoole, P51 YY26 and departing at 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

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Thank You from Tractor Run Sun 23rd Feb

Sunday 23rd February started off Millstreet Vintage Club events for 2025 which was a Tractor Run. We were delighted to welcome everyone. It may have been raining but that didn’t stop Millstreet Vintage Club & tractor drivers stepping out and raising money for Irish Guide Dogs.
Thanks to everyone that came out today with their tractors and showed their support. It was very much appreciated.
Danny Lane Clerk of the course & Millstreet Vintage Club would like to thank the following people;
 Humphrey Healy & staff of The Bridge bar for their hospitality and refreshments served on the morning of the run, Noel C Duggans Hardware for the use of their fantastic parking facility, Aidan Dennehy for escorting the route ahead of tractors & helping with signage, Sign on crew for their excellent work, An Garda an Siochána for their presence on the day, to all marshals for their professionalism at junctions, everyone that donated money to the charity, Tim,Tom & Jira of Irish Guide Dogs for the blind for attending & showing their gratitude before the event & on the day of the tractor run, all tractor drivers for showing support, and lastly all photographers & videographers for their coverage of the event, Thanks everyone.

Report- Michelle Lane PRO
Next event is Car Run on Sunday 9th March more details coming very soon so keep an eye on our social media’s for more details.

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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.

A Message of Thanks for your Support and Christmas Greetings from Blackwater Valley Vintage Group

In July 2024 a Group of Friends and Vintage Enthusiasts took on the challenge of setting up a new Vintage Group in the North Cork Region,this Group comprising of 10 People brought with them to the table different skill sets and ideas along with many years experience between them being involved in Vintage Events which when combined brought about the formation of Blackwater Valley Vintage Group.

What followed was a busy 3 week period in which the newly formed Group got together a plan to organise an Event which took place on Sunday August 18th,the Vintage Car and Tractor Run which was held in aid of the Alzheimers Society of Ireland was ran out of Aubane Community Centre just outside Millstreet and had a great Turnout of over 100 Entries on the day, it was an outstanding sucess on the Groups debut.

Just over a month later the Groups Lady Members went on to organise a Vintage Car Run which was held on Saturday September 21st again out of Aubane Community Centre with the beneficiary being Cullen and District Special Needs Association with again a great Turnout.

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group plan a number of Events in 2025 starting with a Vintage Tractor Run on Sunday March 30th and the newly formed Group would like to thank everyone who came along to support us on our first 2 Events and to everyone who sent us best wishes on our new venture and if you want anymore information do check out our Facebook and Instagram Social Media Feeds or give us a Call on 087 7924406.

Finally from all the Team at Blackwater Valley Vintage Group we would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2025.

 

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 📸📸

Record year in MVC

As we come to the end of our 2024 events for Millstreet Vintage Club, We were delighted to help the different charities: Hollymount School, Millstreet Pitch & Putt, St John’s Well, Kerry Cancer Support Group, Mallow Day Care Centre, Millstreet Community Hospital, Critical, Bumbleance, St Joseph’s Foundation, Cancer Connect, Millstreet Tidy Towns, C.A.R.T which comes to a total of €50,707.32 which was donated over the year.

Millstreet Vintage Club would like to thank everyone that helped and supported the events. Well Done all. See ye in 2025.

Millstreet Vintage Club Cheque Presentation to Millstreet Tidy Towns from the Model Show held in October 2024.

Dromtariffe Vintage Club Tractor Run happening on this Sunday November 3rd

Dromtariffe Vintage Club are holding a Charity Tractor run in aid of Dromtariffe G.A.A. 4G Pitch Development on Sunday 3rd November 2024. Registration by donation from 11am at Dromtariffe G.A.A. Complex, P51 YY26, Rathcoole with the Run departing at 1pm.🏁🚜💨💨💨

Everybody Welcome.

 

Millstreet Vintage Club Cheque Presentation

Millstreet Vintage Club made a cheque presentation to Cancer Connect with a total of €2387 from our recent Cars & Coffee which was held on Sunday 1st September in Greens Glens, Millstreet & was a very successful event. Cancer Connect is a very important organisation and is needed everyday so we were delighted to raise this amount for them.

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Dromtariffe Vintage Club Charity Tractor Run in aid of Dromtariffe G.A.A. 4G Pitch Development happening on next Sunday 3rd November

Dromtariffe Vintage Club will be holding a Charity Tractor Run in aid of Dromtariffe G.A.A. 4G Pitch Development on next Sunday 3rd November 2024. Registration by Donation from 11am at Dromtariffe G.A.A. Complex, P51 YY26, with the Run departing at 1pm.

 

Your Support would be very Welcome.

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