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
The newly formed Blackwater Valley Vintage Group are holding there first ever Event on Sunday August 18th,Lukes Vintage/Classic Car Run and Vintage Tractor Run for PRE 1994 TRACTORS will see the Groups very First Event 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.
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.
On behalf of Dromtariffe Vintage Club Bob and Mollie Keane would like to say thank you to everyone for there support on last Saturday Evening July 13th for our BBQ Vintage Car Run,we would like to thank Noel C Duggan and Family for the use of their car park,to Connie of the Bush Bar for the use of his premises for the sign on and for having Tea/Coffee before setting out,thanks also to Coleman’s Millstreet for their contribution,a shout out as well to John Tarrant,Tom Corbett and Sean Radley for taking photos,also many thanks to Seanie Kelleher for Bike Marshalling, to John and Rob for directing the Cars into Duggans Car Park,to Humphrey O’Riordan and his wife for Marshalling,also we want to thank Anthony for doing the Sign on,thanks also to Hanah Lee O’Connor and Bernard Crowley for there promotion of the Event on the Millstreet Website,to an Garda Siochana for looking after Traffic Management,to Nadd Pub for looking after all of us superbly and on behalf of Bob and Mollie a big thank you to John P Kelleher for all his help and the work he did with us in preparing for the event,it was a pleasure to work with him and have him by our sides throughout the preparations and on the evening itself,thank you all once again from Bob and Mollie Keane.
The time is fast approaching to the Dromtarriffe Vintage Club Vintage Run happening on this coming Saturday Evening 13th July
Sign on will be at the Bush Bar Millstreet from 5pm with take off at 6.30 pm.
Clerk of the Course for the Event Bob Keane has a lovely scenic Route planned which will finish at Nadd pub with a BBQ and Refreshments,for more information why not contact Bob Keane on 087 7803024 or any Club Member.
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.
With just a day to go now to the Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run which is taking place on Saturday Evening June 22nd the Event is once again in Aid of BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance and is open to All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans Trucks etc,
Since the first Summer Car Run held for Bumbleance back in 2019 a total of €14.203.13 has been collected which is a fantastic amount of money raised especially when you take into consideration that Covid 19 stopped many Events from happening and fundraising for Charitable Organisations was hit hard as a result, so hopefully we can add to this amount of money in Cullen next Saturday Evening where your support will be most welcome for a fantastic cause.
The Bumbleance Service does wonderful work and is a Totally Voluntary Organisation.
Bumbleance ensures that the journey of a sick child is as safe and comfortable as possible,
Bumbleance Trips and Services cover the following
Pre and Post-surgical appointments
Inter hospital transfers
Respite and Hospice Trips
Scheduled Trips
Chemo Cab
Transplants and critical care
Angel Trips
The Run will Start Out in Cullen Community Centre (Eircode P51 YY06) with Sign On from 4.30pm and Take Off at 6pm Sharp and it will take in a Scenic Route with the Run ending up at O’Riadas Bar and Restaurant Ballymacelligott just outside Castleisland where there will be Free Food and Music,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 Children’s Ambulance Service or if you wish you can make a donation on the IDonate link below organised by Cork Music Station.
https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/WilliamFitzgerald
For Details Contact Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874,Ita Fitzgerald on 087 9865217 or Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406.
A Great Day was had last Sunday at the Millstreet Vintage Club Cars @ Coffee Event in the lovely Grounds of Drishane Castle in Millstreet,the Event which was headed by Donie Lucey and Team attracted around 400 Cars of all Descriptions with something there for everyone to enjoy,there was a great attendance from the General Public as well as Vintage Vehicle Enthusiasts and Car Enthusiasts from Cork Car Scene who travelled from near and far and the Weather behaved very well for the Event with the beneficiary from the Proceedings being Critical Blackwater CFR Group which is a very Worthy Cause.
Donie Lucey would like to thank everyone for there generous support on the day and wishes to thank the Duggan Family for the use of such a fantastic and attractive venue and location which undoubtedly added to the fantastic atmosphere that was to be had at the Event,also Donie would like to thank all the Club Members who helped out today and without there hard work and support the Event would not have been the success that it was,your support was very much appreciated.
Photos Courtesy of Daniel Lane and Sammy Murphy of SJM Rallying
Report by Bernard Crowley Club PRO.
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.
As we start into the Month of May the next 2 months will be a busy period for Millstreet Vintage Club with the next Event for the Club being a Classic Vehicle & Coffee event over at Mallow GAA Complex Eircode (P51 XV58) happening on Bank Holiday Monday May 6th between 11am and 3pm,this Event is in aid of Mallow Day Care Centre and is sponsored by Mallow Credit Union,for more details on this Event you can give
Sid a call on 087 2534318.
Membership for Millstreet Vintage Club is €20 for the Year and New Members are always very Welcome to join, if you wish to become a Member of the Club you can give
Club Membership Officers Sheila Lane a Call on 086 8723033 or Danny Lane on 087 2213848 for Details.
A massive thank you to all who supported our very first car and tractor run for Dromtarriffe Vintage Club held last Sunday,we are also very grateful to An Garda Siochana plus our Bike Marshalls who both controlled Traffic on the day and to Dromagh National School who looked after Catering,we had a great day out.
We will be holding more events in the future so watch out for Details.
Thanks again to all for supporting us.
The newly formed Dromtarriffe Vintage Club inaugural Event is being held over in Dromtarriffe Hall on this coming Sunday April 21st. The Club are holding both a Vintage Car and Tractor Run on Sunday and the Weather looks like it will be good for the recently formed Clubs first ever Event.
Registration starting at 11am in Dromtarriffe Hall. Run will take off at 1pm Sharp. Registration is by Donation.
Everybody very Welcome.
In the region of almost 130 Cars turned out last Sunday for what was a fantastic attendance for the Millstreet Vintage Club Car Run in Aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group, the Run was held in favourable Weather conditions and organiser Aidan O’Sullivan expressed his delight at the huge support for the Event and would like to thank everyone who came to the event from both near and far,he also wishes to thank all the Hardworking Marshals Bike Marshals,Sign On and Registration Crew,and to everyone who helped out in anyway,also a big thanks to all the sponsors who were John A O’Sullivan Car Dismantlers,Donal Dennehy Dry Lining Firies, Relihans Car Dismantlers,and Breakers,Agri Auto Parts and The Wallis Arms for there support and for providing a great Sign On and Registration Venue, also Aidan would like to thank An Garda Siochana for there help and thanks to Neilie O’Connor and Dermot Moriarty for providing great music and entertainment prior to the start,and to Danny Healy Rae we thank you for your attendance in Millstreet for the event and to the Glen Eagle Hotel for providing a great Finishing Point for the Event and to all the Media and Phographers who covered the event we thank you for your support and to all the business people who had buckets on there Counters for the last week to help support the Event and for now we look forward to seeing you all again very soon.
We thank Tom Corbett of TMC Photography Cork and Danny Lane for the Photos.
Millstreet Vintage Club Vintage Car Run in Aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group Health Link Transport Service, is happening on this coming Sunday April 14th, the Event will be based out of its starting point at The Wallis Arms in Millstreet and will take a Scenic Route along the Cork Kerry Border and move onto the finish at The Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney.
Kerry Cancer Support Group charity was founded in 2007 and the Groups Mission is no one should face their cancer journey alone, Kerry Cancer Support Group is devoted to maintaining a warm, welcoming environment while ensuring that service users have immediate access to our free programmes and resources. Our professional staff strive to help people affected by cancer in a way that is as supportive and helpful as possible to achieve the highest quality of life.Kerry Cancer Support Group is a community-based, volunteer-driven, community-supported organisation.
The Car Run for the Group being organised by Millstreet Vintage Club on Sunday April 14th is open to All Vintage/Classic Cars, Bikes,Vans, etc,Sign on is at the Wallis Arms Hotel from 10.30am and the Run departs at 12.15pm.
There will be Music in the Square Millstreet Sunday Morning by Neilie OConnor & Dermot Moriarty
(Weather permitting) otherwise it will be indoors in the Wallis Arms.
You can also make a donation to the cause on he link below. https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/MillstreetVintageClub?fbclid=IwAR1xpSLimrapZohtPCvZrSiCreDAFMkmt__ak7shGxBB14QQCDZi5irtU-w
For more information on the Event you can contact Aidan O’Sullivan on 087 1369472.
Millstreet Vintage Club made a Presentation on Friday Evening last to St Johns Holy Well Committee at Aubane Community Centre following the Club’s recent Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run which was in Aid of the Well,an Impressive final Total Amount of €1,425.70 was collected and the Club would like to thank everyone who supported the Event for their Generosity, John Twomey Chairman of the Holy Well Committee thanked Millstreet Vintage Club for there support and said the money raised will be put to great use in the upkeep and maintenance of what is an iconic and beautiful place of worship and peace.
We thank Sean Radley and Danny Lane for the Photos on the Night.
Report by Bernard Crowley Club PRO.
A Presentation was
made on Wednesday Evening April 3rd last to Millstreet pitch and putt Club by Millsteeet Vintage Club following the recent Charity Tractor Run that the Club ran for the Pitch and Putt Club on Sunday 25th February last, €750 was the proceeds from the Tractor Run and Barry Frazer and Members of Millstreet Pitch and Putt Club
thanked everyone at Millstreet Vintage Club for organising the Event, Barry said that the Funds made on the Event will be put to great use in the purchase of equipment to enhance the quality of the Pitch and Putt Greens and make improvements to what is already a very important facility serving the Town of Millstreet and the Neighbouring Locality around it and said the Pitch and Putt Club were delighted that the money made from the Event will cover there costs for buying the maintenance equipment for the maintenance of the Clubs Greens.
Below are some Photographs from the Presentation on the Night and we thank Danny Lane and Sean Radley for these Images.
The Annual Johnny Hickey Memorial Spring Car Run organised by Millstreet Vintage Club will take place on today Sunday March 10th, this year the Event will be in Aid of the Running Costs of Facilities for St Johns Holy Well in Mushera near Millstreet which is a very Worthy Cause.
There is an opportunity to see some Cool Vehicles before they set out after 12 Noon today in Millstreet so why not come along to the Noel C Duggan Yard for a look.
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 6th 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.
Millstreet Vintage Club held a Tractor Run last Sunday in aid of the Millstreet Pitch and Putt Club,the Event was based out of the Canon O`Donovan Centre in Millstreet and both Dan O`Riordan and Danny Lane laid on a very Scenic Route to the West of the Town but unfortunately on the day the poor Weather conditions that prevailed didn’t show off the wonderful scenery that was to be found along the Route, but despite the weather the Event was enjoyed by the Participants and organiser Dan O`Riordan would like to thank everyone that took part and gave there support and says thanks to all the Marshals who stood out in awful weather to keep the Event running smoothly,as well as that also Dan would like to thank Mick Duggan and Ita Fitzgerald for keeping the Event on track and the road clear for the Tractors along the route and also to the Crew at sign on for all there help and to the Media and Photographers for there support and finally to all the crew at the Canon O`Donovan Centre for looking after everyone so well and for the use of there facility last Sunday, we hope you had a great day out and we look forward to your company again very soon.
Photos Courtesy of Danny Lane and Sean Radley
Millstreet Vintage Club Charity Tractor Run with Proceeds in Aid of Millstreet Pitch and Putt Club will take place on next Sunday February 25th,
ALL TRACTORS OLD AND NEW ARE VERY WELCOME TO TAKE PART IN THE RUN.
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
Details Contact Dan O’Riordan on 087 2452569 or Danny Lane on 087 2213848.
Below is a Link in which Willie Fitzgerald of Cork Music Station interviews the Crew involved in the Millstreet Vintage Club Tractor Run for Millstreet Pitch and Putt Club happening next Sunday,this interview was broadcasted on Thursday Feb 23rd 2024.
The Dust has now settled on what was a great Event last Sunday in Rathmore with the running of Millstreet Vintage Clubs first Event for 2024 in our Cars and Coffee gathering in aid of Hollymount National School and without the help and co-operation of
Donagh Hickey Motors, Centra/ Applegreen Service Station
Rathmore Credit Union & Rathmore AstroTurf for the use of their Car Parks we would not have been able to Run what was a most successful opening Event for 2024,Aidan Dennehy and Millstreet Vintage Club thank you very much for the use of your grounds for Parking and for the Hospitality that was shown as well,with well over 100 Vehicles of all types making the Trip from both near and far and we would like to thank you all for your participation and we hope you Enjoyed it and to the General Public that came out to support and have a look we thank you very much and hope you had a good day out,to all the Helpers doing Parking/Traffic Management and looking after Entries and Sign On we thank each and everyone of you for your help,to the Media for covering the Event and to all the Photographers who attended on the day thank you very much for your support,it is all very much appreciated,until next time thanks again from Aidan Dennehy.
Pictures by Sammy Murphy and Daniel Lane.
The upcoming Millstreet Vintage Club Cars and Coffee Event is almost upon us and it is all kicking off today Sunday February 11th at Donagh Hickey Motors and Centra Shop Rathmore Eircode (P51 KP 9C) the Event is in aid of Hollymount National School and All Vintage/Classic Vehicles are very Welcome in what promises to be a great day out,for more Details Call Aidan Dennehy on 086 7772864.
lt’s always a great day out for all the Family.
The Millstreet Vintage Club 2024 Schedule of Events is listed below, there are again 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 11th,we look forward to your Company and Support in 2024.
