Category: Vintage Motor Club

Millstreet Vintage Club AGM Report 2023

Millstreet Vintage Club held a very successful AGM at The Parish Centre in Millstreet on Wednesday Night Dec 6th last, the Meeting had a strong Attendance and at the Meeting Dan O`Riordan Club Secretary outlined and recapped on what was the most successful and busiest year to date for the Club in 2023,over the past year a staggering €26,840.60 was raised by the Club for various Charitable Organisations with many great events being held including highly successful Car Runs, Tractor Runs,Cars/Chat/Coffee Mornings etc taking place with these Events benefitting Charitable Organisations like Alzheimhers Society Ireland, Bumbleance for Children, CART Rural Transport Carriganima, Millstreet Day Care Centre, St Josephs Foundation and St Francis Special School Beaufort.
Myra Sheehan Club Treasurer gave a detailed Financial Report for the year gone while outgoing 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.

On the Night also we had 2 very interesting Guest Speakers in Club Vice President Sean Radley and Seargent Paul Lynch who both gave very interesting and informative Speeches.

Following this a New Committee for the Club was Elected as Follows:

Jack Sheehan-President
Jerry O`Riordan-Vice President
Sean Radley-Vice President
Donie Lucey-Chairman
Ita Fitzgerald/Luke Hurley-Vice Chairman
Dan O`Riordan-Secretary
Tim Lucey-Assistant Secretary
Myra Sheehan-Treasurer
Tom Mulcahy-Assistant Treasurer
Bernard Crowley-PRO
Sammy Murphy-Assistant PRO
Willie Fitzgerald/Daniel Lane-Safety Officers
John O’Riordan-Equipment Officer
Shelia Lane/Daniel Lane-Club Membership Officers
Jimmy Murphy-Youth Officer

Millstreet Vintage Club are again planning on having a Busy year in 2024 with many of the Events held during the past year being planned again with details on Events to take place during 2024 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 Donie Lucey a Call on 086 8545873 or Dan O`Riordan on 087 2452569 or you can contact any Club Member and please do check us out on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/vintagemillstreet/
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>

Report by

Bernard Crowley Club PRO 

 

 

Millstreet Vintage Club AGM happening on next Wednesday December 6th 2023, Everybody Very Welcome to Attend

Millstreet Vintage Club Annual AGM will take place on next Wednesday December 6th 2023 in the Parish Centre Millstreet at 8.15pm sharp.All Club Members and anyone out there interested in Vintage/Classic Cars and Tractors are asked to attend,New Members are always very welcome to join the Club.

 

Millstreet Vintage Club Presentation to CART Carriganima following Recent Charity Tractor Run

Last Night Friday November 3rd at The Pub in Carriganima saw Millstreet Vintage Club make a Presentation to Cart Carriganima a sum Total of €2272.50 which was the proceeds from the Clubs Charity Tractor Run that was ran on Oct 15th 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 2024.

Photos Courtesy of Danny Lane.

Great Turnout for CART Carriganima Tractor Run last Sunday

Millstreet Vintage Club and CART Carriganima wish to thank Everyone for the Fantastic Support last Sunday for there Tractor Run,the Weather was very kind for this years Event with Dry Crisp Autumnal conditions greeting the 95 Tractors that took to the Road and conveyed through what was a lovely Scenic Route which wound its way back to the finish at The Pub in Carriganima where some Refreshments were very much welcomed by everyone.Event Clerk of the Course Danny Lane would like to thank all the Hardworking Marshals and Bike Marshals for keeping the Event Run so smoothly and in Co-ordinating Parking and Traffic Flow in the Village, also 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 Crew at Sign On many thanks again for a great job,to Christy Ring Tractor Garage thanks again for the continued support to Sean Matt and Crew at The Pub in Carriganima for the Catering and Hospitality as always top class, and also thanks very much to the Walsh Family for providing extra Parking facilities and to all the people that donated Spot Prizes for the Raffle your support was very much appreciated, to the Media and Photographers for covering the Event thanks very much for your help and again many thanks from CART Carriganima and Millstreet Vintage Club for the great turn out and support and generosity from the Public on the day,it is very much welcomed.

Photos Courtesy of SJM Rallying (Sammy Murphy), Danny Lane and Dan McCarthy

All systems go for CART Carriganima Tractor Run happening on next Sunday Oct 15th

Millstreet Vintage Club
Charity Tractor Run is taking place on next Sunday Oct 15th in Aid of Cart Carriganima Rural Bus Service, Your Support would be Welcome for a Very Worthy Cause, All Tractors both Old and New Welcome.

Below is a preview to the CART Tractor Run Sunday happening in Carriganima on Oct 15th 2023 in the You Tube link where CMS DJ Willie Fitzgerald is in Conversation with Organisers Danny Lane and Dan O`Riordan along with Millstreet Vintage Club PRO Bernard Crowley.

Sign on is at The Pub Carriganima from 11am,Take Off 12 Noon Sharp
For Further Details
Call Danny Lane on 087 2213848 or Dan O’Riordan on 087 2452569.

Just 2 days left to the Millstreet Vintage Club Model Show which will take place on next Sunday October 8th

With just 2 days left to go to the Millstreet Vintage Club Model Show there is a lot of interest by Exhibitors and the General Public on the Event happening next Sunday,there will also be a Lego Exhibition and Play Area  and in the Pictures below is a Timber Display that will be in Millstreet on Sunday

The Model Show which returns after a 4 year Break will again be located at the K and L Warehouse Mountleader Millstreet,Eircode (P51 X683)

Entry Fee is
€10 for Adults
€15 for Family
Children FREE

Doors Open 10.30am
Loads of Displays to see and always a great Day Out for all the Family

For more Details Contact Donie Lucey on 086 8545873.

Millstreet Vintage Club Presentation to St Josephs Foundation

Millstreet Vintage Club made a Presentation on Wednesday Evening October 4th last to St. Joseph’s Foundation CEO Michael Hegarty of a Cheque for €4,736 following the Clubs Van Run held back in July,the Cheque was presented by Event Organiser Martin Lucey along with his Wife Nollaig and Son Colin to a delighted Michael who thanked Millstreet Vintage Club and Everyone who was involved in the running of the Van Run,Michael said the money raised will be used to very good effect in the day to day work that St Josephs Foundation do in the North Cork Region and as well making improvements for future development which is vital to give a top class service to the Region.

As ever we thank Danny Lane for the Photos.

Presentation made to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland by Millstreet Vintage Club last Friday Night

A Presentation was made last Friday Evening at The Bridge Bar Millstreet by Millstreet Vintage Club to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland where the Groups Representatives from St Marys Day Care Centre Mallow accepted a Cheque for €4,367.75 following the Recent Autumn Car Run, Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn Car Run Organiser Luke Hurley and Members of the Vintage Club were on hand to make the Presentation and The Alzheimers Society of Ireland Representatives thanked everyone that supported the Event back in September 3rd last and said the financial support gained from the Autumn Run will be of great benefit to the Groups Work.

Many Thanks to Danny Lane for the Photos.

Millstreet Vintage Club Model Show happening on Sunday October 8th

Sunday October 8th
Millstreet Vintage Club Model Show 2023
Venue K and L Warehouse Mountleader Industrial Estate Millstreet,Eircode (P51 X683)
Doors Open 10.30am
Loads of Displays to see and always a great Day Out for all the Family

For more Details Contact Donie Lucey on 086 8545873.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The General Public are Welcome to attend the Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn Car Run for Alzheimer Society of Ireland happening on Tomorrow Sunday September 3rd

The General Public are very Welcome to come along to the Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn Car Run Event which is happening tomorrow Sunday September 3rd and is in aid of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland,Sign On is at The Bridge Bar Millstreet Eircode (P51 H978) from 10.30am with Take Off at 12.30pm. 

A lovely Scenic Route is planned for this starting in Millstreet with a break in Gouganne Barra and finishing at The Pub Carriganima for Refreshments and Live Entertainment.

All Vintage,Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc very Welcome on the Day
For more Details Contact Luke Hurley on 086 8805437 or Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406.

Your Support on the day would be very Welcome 

 

 

 

Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn Car Run happening on Sunday September 3rd in aid of Alzheimer Society of Ireland

With just under 3 weeks left to go to the Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn Car Run happening on Sunday September 3rd plans are well advanced in putting the final touches to the event which is again in Aid of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Sign On is at The Bridge Bar Millstreet Eircode (P51 H978) from 10.30am with Take Off at 12.30pm,Lovely Scenic Route Starting in Millstreet with a Break in Gouganne Barra and Finishing at The Pub Carriganima for Refreshments and Live Entertainment.

All Vintage,Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc very Welcome on the Day.

For more Details Contact Luke Hurley on 086 8805437 or Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406.

 

 

Millstreet Vintage Club make a Presentation to Millstreet Day Care Centre

A Presentation was
made on Friday Evening July 28th to Millstreet Day Care Centre by Millsteeet Vintage Club following the recent Cars and Coffee Event that the Club ran for the Centre back in May in Drishane,an impressive €2,272 was the final proceeds from the Coffee Morning and both Marie O’Sullivan of Millstreet Day Care Centre and Chairman of the Day Care Centre Derry Morley
thanked everyone at Millstreet Vintage Club for organising a resoundingly successful
and most entertaining Event,they both went on to say the Funds made on the Event will be put to great use in further development to make improvements to what is already a top class facility serving the Town of Millstreet and the Neighbouring Locality around it.

Below are some Photographs from the Presentation and we thank Danny Lane for these Images.

 

 

BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service say a Big Thank You for your Support

Below is a lovely Letter and Card from BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service Group to Event Organiser Willie Fitzgerald of the recent joint venture between Millstreet Vintage Club and Corkmusicstation in the running of the Summer Car Run back in June,BUMBLEance thanked everyone for the great support received which is much appreciated by the Group and both Millstreet Vintage Club and Corkmusicstation are delighted to be associated with such a worthy Cause and look forward to working with them again next year. 

Great Turnout for the first ever Millstreet Vintage Club Charity Van Run in Aid of St Joseph’s Foundation

Millstreet Vintage Club and Event Organiser Martin Lucey would like to thank Everyone that took part in the Jeep and Van Run held last Sunday in aid of St. Joseph’s Foundation, there was a great Turnout of 90 Vehicles which took part and they left the Green Glens Complex in Millstreet just after 12 noon and then made there way to Dromtariffe,Newmarket and then heading on to Ballydesmond, Knocknagree, Rathmore and back to the finish in Millstreet.
Martin Lucey and Millstreet Vintage Club were delighted with the support and thanked Everyone for making the Trip to the Event both from near and far and a big thanks must go out to the Marshals and An Garda Siochana who kept the Event flowing so smoothly,also thanks to all the people helping out at Event Sign On,Documentation etc,to the Media and Photographers who covered the event both on the day and in the lead up,also many thanks to the Duggan Family for the use of a great Venue in Green Glens,to our Sponsors of Prizes on the day who were Millstreet/Macroom Motor Factors, John Guerin Crash Repairs and ImoB Auto thanks for your support and a shout out as well must go to Susan Nolan for taking the time out to say a few words before the Run departed from Millstreet and thanks as well to the Collins Teachers for bringing along the Bus and to FaceCook for looking after the catering and to anybody else who helped out in anyway thanks a lot,without the help and support the Event would not have been the success that it was,we hope everybody enjoyed the Run and look forward to seeing you all again very soon.

Photos Courtesy of Daniel Lane and Bernard Crowley.

 

Millstreet Vintage Club Van and Jeep Run in aid of St Joseph’s Foundation happening on next Sunday July 23rd

Millstreet Vintage Club are running a brand new Event on next Sunday July 23rd,the Event which is a Van and Jeep Run is being ran by Martin Lucey and  considerable interest has already being shown on what is shaping up to be a great day out,the Run is in Aid of St. Joseph’s Foundation and is open to All Vans and Jeeps up to 3.5 Tonne including Light Commercials,
there are prizes up for grabs for most unusual livery,best lighting and accessories on a vehicle and for best vintage livery,these are sponsored by Millstreet Motor Factors,John Guerin Crash Repairs/Tyre Services and ImoB Auto,the Event will start from Green Glens Station Road with Sign On there from 10.30 am with Take Off at 12.15,for more Details Call Martin Lucey on 087 7668572. [read more …] “Millstreet Vintage Club Van and Jeep Run in aid of St Joseph’s Foundation happening on next Sunday July 23rd”

Outstanding support for recent Millstreet Vintage Club Bumbleance Summer Car Run

A Presentation was made last Night to Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service following the recent Bumbleance Car Run organised by Millstreet Vintage Club and headed by Willie Fitzgerald,the Fundraising Event was a Giant Effort between Cork Music Station and Millstreet Vintage Club,an Impressive Total of €5,006.70 was the Final Amount collected following the Car Run and the CMS Go Fund Me Page Donation Campaign and BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service Volunteer Richard Walsh was on hand to accept this fantastic amount of Money from Willie Fitzgerald and Crew last Night at a Presentation held at Murphys Gala Shop on the Mallow/Killarney Rd, Richard was absolutely delighted with the Presentation to Bumbleance which does incredible work for very ill Children and said the Donation would be be very beneficial in continuing to keep this Vital Service on the Road,Willie Fitzgerald thanked everyone that supported the Cause and helped in anyway at all to make the Fundraiser the success that it was, Club Members and Friends along with some Vintage and Classic Cars were on hand to add there support at the Presentation to what is a very Worthy Cause,big thanks to Daniel Lane Breeda Piggott and Bernard Crowley for the Photos.

Millstreet Vintage Club Circuit of Ireland Stages Revisited 2023 happening Today Sunday July 2nd

So Today is the day and we are nearly at the Startline of the Millstreet Vintage Club Circuit of Ireland Stages Revisited 2023 happening today Sunday July 2nd,hopefully the Weather behaves now, Clerk of the Course Donie Lucey has organised 5 great Stages in a Compact Route of 64
miles with the Event Start and
Sign on at Dromtariffe Hall on the Killarney/Mallow Road Eircode (P51 KC52) from 10.30am with Take Off at 12 Noon.
Cars will tackle Stages in Mushera, Mullaghanish and Fuhiry and will then head for a Pitstop and Service to Ireland’s Highest Pub ‘Top of Coom’ Pub and Restuarant where you can dine with an Optional
Rally Menu or just enjoy any Refreshments you need,and from there the Event will then go on to the Gortnagane Stage followed by the last Stage in Caharbarnagh with the end of that Stage bringing the Event to a Finish just outside Millstreet Town.
Each Participant will receive the Traditional Bumper Plate to mark the Running of the Event and a Souvenir for your Home.
For Further Details Contact Donie Lucey on 086 8545873.

 

 

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

 

 

 

Millstreet Vintage Club makes Presentation to Mercy Hospital Foundation following recent John Barry Memorial Tractor Run

Millstreet Vintage Club made a Presentation to the Mercy Hospital Foundation on Thursday Evening last with the Proceeds from the recent Inaugural John Barry Memorial Tractor Run, an Impressive final Total Amount of €4,000 was collected from the Event.
Louise O’Brien of the Mercy Hospital Foundation was on hand to accept the Cheque from Event Organiser Dan Barry along with his Family and Members of Millstreet Vintage Club and Linda was delighted with the response and generosity from the Vintage Enthusiasts and General Public who supported the Event and said the money made will go to looking after the Elderly Care Department in the Mercy Hospital Cork.
Millstreet Vintage Club Chairman and Event Organiser Dan Barry was delighted with the way the Event went and thanked everyone who helped and supported in anyway to make the very first John Barry Memorial Tractor Run a great success and in doing so helping a great Cause in the Mercy Hospital Foundation which is a Charity very close to the Hearts of the Barry Family.

We thank both Daniel Lane and Seán Radley for the Photos. 📸📸

 

 

Millstreet Vintage Club Bumbleance Summer Car Run happening on Saturday Evening June 17th

With just over 2 weeks left to go to the Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run which is taking place on Saturday Evening June 17th the Event is once again in Aid of Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service and is open to All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans Trucks etc,

Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance 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 Ballymacelligot just outside Castleisland where there will be Free Food and Music Supplied by Bernie Heaney, 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Magnificent Turnout for Millstreet Vintage Club Cars & Coffee Event at Drishane Castle

A Great Day was had today at the Millstreet Vintage Club Cars @ Coffee Event held in the lovely Grounds of Drishane Castle in Millstreet,the Event which was headed by Donie Lucey and Team attracted close on 200 Cars of all Descriptions with something there for everyone to enjoy,there was a great attendance from the General Public as well as Car Enthusiasts who travelled from near and far and the Weather behaved very well for the Event with the beneficiary from the Proceedings being Millstreet Day Centre 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.

 

Photos Courtesy of SJM Photos(Sammy Murphy) and Danny Lane.

 

 

 

The General Public very Welcome at Millstreet Vintage Club Cars and Coffee Event happening in Drishane Castle Grounds this Sunday May 21st

With just 1 day left to go now to the Millstreet Vintage Club Cars & Coffee Event at the Castle happening Tomorrow Sunday May 21st in Drishane Castle Millstreet the General Public are very much encouraged and welcome to attend and enjoy the beautiful Grounds of Drishane and at the same time see some Cool Vehicles as well,proceedings kick off from 10.30am to 2pm.

It Promises to be a great Day Out for All the Family.

All Vintage Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc,are very welcome to attend,for more Details Call Donie Lucey on 086 8545873.

 

 

Fantastic Turnout for the Millstreet Vintage Club John Barry Memorial Tractor Run held last Sunday

Millstreet Vintage Club held the Inaugural John Barry Memorial Tractor Run on Sunday May 7th last in Millstreet in aid of the Mercy Hospital Foundation, John Barry was a founding Member of Millstreet Vintage Club and was a very enthusiastic collector of Vintage Equipment and Memorobelia and it was fitting that the Run was based and started from John`s Home in Lackabawn,the Barry Historical Museum located in Lackabawn was also opened to the General Public on the day and John`s Son Dan Barry who organised the Event would like to to thank Everyone for the fantastic support received at the Event with an impressive 85 Tractors taking to the Road just after 12.30pm from Lackabawn outside Millstreet.

The Route for the Event took in some great Countryside Views as it made its way past Kilcorney Creamery where John worked for many years and then on to Kilcorney itself before heading on over the Brandy Road and from there the Tractors went on to the Rylane/Millstreet Road and then made there way on to Ballinagree where we were made very Welcome by our Friends and Neighbouring Club Ballinagree Vintage where the Tractors stopped for a Break,from there the Run made its way on to Mushera down past St Johns Well and then on to the Kerrymans Table and Aubane and from here made its way to Darbys Cross and back on to the finish in Millstreet,the Weather was a mixed bag on the day but was dry for the most part and Clerk of the Course Dan Barry would like to thank all the Marshals for keeping the Event Run so smoothly on the Road and in helping to co-ordinate Parking etc, also many thanks to Mick Duggan and his Co-Pilot Willie Fitzgerald along with Bike Marshalls Seanie Kelleher, Noel Kelleher and Anthony Kelleher for leading the Tractors out on the Road and keeping the Run progress so smoothly, to the Arrowong Crew for there help on marking the Route and to all the Crew at Sign On and to the Catering Crew in Lackabawn thanks for all your help,to the Media and Photographers for covering the Event thank you for the Publicity, also a big shout out to Connie Dennehy for looking after us so well in Ballinagree,and to Denis Lane for providing the use of his Public Address System, Dan would also like to acknowledge the help he got from Relatives Neighbours Friends etc which helped in a very big way to make the Event the success that it was.

Denis McSweeney in his Ford Super Dexta won the John Barry Memorial Trophy and Millstreet Vintage Club want to thank Everyone for the great Turn Out and Support from the Public,it is very much appreciated.

 

Many Thanks to Danny Lane and Sean Radley for the Pictures.

 

Millstreet Vintage Club Cars and Coffee Event at Drishane Castle happening on Sunday May 21st

Millstreet Vintage Club are holding a Cars & Coffee at the Castle happening on Sunday May 21st in Drishane Castle Millstreet Eircode (P51 X768) from 10.30am to 2pm,All Vintage Classic Cars Bikes Vans Trucks etc,the General Public are very welcome to attend and it will be a great opportunity to see some Cool Vehicles and the lovely Grounds of Drishane Castle as well,for Details Call Donie Lucey on 086 8545873.

 

The Barry Historical Museum in Lackabawn will be opened to the Public on Tommorrow Sunday for the John Barry Memorial Tractor Run in aid of The Mercy Hospital Foundation

The inaugural Millstreet Vintage Club John Barry Memorial Tractor Run is happening Tommorrow Sunday May 7th, both the General Public and Vintage lovers alike are very welcome to attend the Event and visit the Barry Museum in Lackabawn in Millstreet which will be Open to the Public on the day.

The Museum is full of some lovely displays of Vintage Gems and allows a person to go back in time and rekindle what life was like in years gone by.

The late John was a founding member of Millstreet Vintage Club and there was hardly a vintage event held in the South West Region that John wasn’t present, his enthusiasm so evident for so many wonderful machines and contraptions
that helped John develop an indoor and outdoor museum at his home in Lackabawn that told the story of life in bygone days featuring rural life and farming in county.

So why not pop by to Lackabawn Tommorrow  to take a look at some nice Vintage Tractors and Machinery with something for Everyone on display and at the same time supporting a great Cause too with Proceeds from the Event going to The Mercy Hospital Foundation.

A nice Scenic Route has been the planned with Sign On from 10.30am with Take Off at 12 Noon from the Barry Historical Museum Lackabawn Millstreet  Eircode (P51 EY91)

All Vintage Classic and Modern Tractors very Welcome, Entry Fee €20

Further details on the event can be obtained from Dan Barry on 087-2680011.

 

 

 

 

Millstreet Vintage Club Inaugural John Barry Memorial Tractor Run happening on Sunday May 7th.

With just over a week to go now to the inaugural Millstreet Vintage Club John Barry Memorial Tractor Run on Sunday May 7th both the General Public and Vintage lovers alike are very welcome to attend the Event and visit the Barry Museum in Lackabawn in Millstreet which will be Open to the Public on the day.

The Museum is full of some lovely displays of Vintage Gems and allows a person to go back in time and rekindle what life was like in years gone by.

The late John was a founding member of Millstreet Vintage Club and there was hardly a vintage event held in the South West Region that John wasn’t present, his enthusiasm so evident for so many wonderful machines and contraptions
that helped John develop an indoor and outdoor museum at his home in Lackabawn that told the story of life in bygone days featuring rural life and farming in county.

Proceeds from the Event are in aid of The Mercy Hospital Foundation.

A nice Scenic Route has been the planned with Sign On from 10.30am with Take Off at 12 Noon from the Barry Historical Museum Lackabawn Millstreet  Eircode (P51 EY91)

All Vintage Classic and Modern Tractors very Welcome, Entry Fee €20

Further details on the event can be obtained from Dan Barry on 087-2680011.

Millstreet Vintage Club makes Presentation to Millstreet Day Care Centre

A Presentation was
made on Tuesday Evening April 25th last to Millstreet Day Care Centre by Millsteeet Vintage Club following the Charity Tractor Run that the Club ran for the Centre back on Sunday 26th February last,an astounding €1,918.40 was the proceeds from the Tractor Run and both Marie O’Sullivan of Millstreet Day Care Centre and Chairman of the Day Care Centre Derry Morley
thanked everyone at Millstreet Vintage Club for organising a resoundingly successful
and most entertaining Event,they both went on to say Funds made on the Event will be put to great use in further development to make improvements to what is already a top class facility serving the Town of Millstreet and the Neighbouring Locality around it.

The Presentation on the Night of the Proceeds from the Event was made by Millstreet Vintage Club President Jack Sheehan.

Below are some Photographs from the Presentation on the Night and we thank Danny Lane for these Images.

Presentation to Millstreet Day Care Centre following Recent Tractor Run happening on this coming Tuesday Evening April 25th

Presentation to Millstreet Day Care Centre will be made by Millstreet Vintage Club 
following the Club’s recent Tractor Run for the Centre,the Presentation will take place on this coming Tuesday Evening April 25th at 8.30pm at Millstreet Day Care Centre, Everybody very Welcome to Attend.

 

Fantastic Turnout for the Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run in Aid of Tubrid Holy Well last Sunday

Millstreet Vintage Club would like to thank everyone who came along to the Johnny Hickey Memorial Spring Car Run last Sunday in Millstreet which was in Aid of Tubrid Holy Well.

95 Cars came along for the Drive and thanks to each and everyone for making the Trip to Millstreet in sometimes very changeable weather conditions,we would like to thank all the People that helped out on Sunday last which helped make the Event a massive success,to all the Marshalls,Bike Marshalls,Registration/Sign On,Route Layout/Arrowing Crew etc many many thanks for all your help,also we wish to thank Millstreet Pipe Band, An Garda Siochana, Humphrey Healy and Caroline of the The Bridge Bar Millstreet for looking after us all so well,to Noel C Duggans for providing a Top Class Car Park Facility, Garveys Super Valu Castleisland for looking after us on our Halfway Pitstop,to our Photographers and Media People for great Promotion,special thanks to Sean Murphy of the Pub Carriganima for the Amplification System, and thanks also Sinead Corkery for your help today and to all our Sponsors for Spot Prizes who were as follows,Colemans Millstreet,Tony O’Brien Master Butchers,The Pub Carriganima,Tim Lucey Car Sales,Dan Barry Crash Repairs,Willie and Ita Fitzgerald, Danny and Sheila Lane,and Bernard and Mary Crowley thanks very much and finally many thanks to the Hickey Family and Ann for there support and for donating the Johnny Hickey Memorial Cup to Millstreet Vintage Club and Congratulations to John O’Leary in his Honda Prelude who was the winner of this most beautiful Cup Today,we hope you all Enjoyed the day and we look forward to seeing you all again very soon.

Photos Courtesy of Danny Lane,Sammy Murphy,Ita Fitzgerald, Blarney Vintage Club and Ray Corkery