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🚜🚗 A HUGE THANK YOU FROM BLACKWATER VALLEY VINTAGE GROUP! 🚗🚜
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group would like to extend a massive THANK YOU to everyone who travelled to Aubane on Sunday for our Vintage Car & Tractor Run, held in aid of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
What a fantastic day it was! 🙌
The support we received was absolutely incredible, and we could not have put on such a successful event without the help and support of so many wonderful people.
⭐ AUBANE COMMUNITY CENTRE & CATERING CREW
A huge thank you to the Catering Crew in Aubane, who once again looked after us brilliantly with top-class food, refreshments and hospitality.
We really appreciate everything you did for us, as well as kindly allowing us the use of the fantastic Aubane Community Centre.
To the people of Aubane, thank you for making us feel so welcome and for all your help throughout the day.
A special thank you to Shane O’Donoughue and Michael Buckley, who very kindly allowed us the use of their properties for parking.
🍺🎶 THE PUB, CARRIGANIMA
A big shout-out to Sean Murphy and his crew at The Pub Carriganima for having us as our base for the finish of the event.
A special thank you to Yanks Chipper, who catered for us so well at the finish.
And to Tim Joe & Anne, thank you for the fantastic music at The Pub and for helping to create a brilliant atmosphere to round off the day. 🎶👏
🏍️ MARSHALLS & SIGN-ON CREW
To our Bike Marshall Seanie and all our Marshalls out on the route, we simply could not have run the event without you.
Your help in keeping everything moving safely and smoothly was greatly appreciated.
A big thank you also to our hardworking Sign-On Crew, who kept everything organised and the paperwork in order throughout the day.
📰 MEDIA & PUBLICITY
A sincere thank you to John Tarrant, Sheila Fitzgerald, The Corkman, Discover Duhallow Magazine and Sharon Lane for helping to promote and cover our event.
Thanks also to all our friends, fellow Vintage Clubs and everyone who shared our event on Social Media.
Your support helped spread the word and was greatly appreciated. 👏
📸 To all the photographers and video crews who came along on the day, thank you for capturing the cars, tractors and all the action and helping us to promote the event.
🎁 OUR SPOT PRIZE SPONSORS
A huge thank you to all our Spot Prize Sponsors for their generous support.
Your contribution was greatly appreciated and helped make the day even more special for our entrants.
🚜🚗 140 ENTRIES — WHAT A TURNOUT! 🚗🚜
And finally, the biggest THANK YOU of all goes to the 140 entrants who brought their Cars and Tractors to Aubane from near and far.
This was one of our busiest events since Blackwater Valley Vintage Group got up and running just over two years ago, and we are absolutely delighted with the response.
Your continued support means so much to us, and we hope you enjoyed your day out with us as much as we enjoyed having you there.
❤️ A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND ❤️
We were extremely proud to be able to hold our Vintage Car & Tractor Run in aid of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, supporting the fantastic work they do for individuals, families and communities throughout Ireland.
This is a cause that is very close to the hearts of many people, and we were delighted to be able to use our event to help raise awareness and support for the wonderful work carried out by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
We would like to extend a very special thank you to Lena Cleary from the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, who took the time to come to Aubane yesterday and speak to us about the organisation and the vital work they carry out.
Lena gave us a wonderful insight into the services, support and assistance provided by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, and it was greatly appreciated by everyone involved.
It was particularly important for us to hear first-hand about the difference this fantastic organisation makes to so many people and their families. We are delighted that our event could play a small part in supporting such an important cause.
❤️ THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PLAYED A PART! ❤️
From everyone at Blackwater Valley Vintage Group, we look forward to seeing you all again very soon.
📸 PHOTOS COURTESY OF
Bernard Crowley & Sean Radley
Once again, thank you to every single person who helped make the day such a fantastic success.
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group 🚜🚗❤️















Monday Night Set Dancing has now finished for the summer season at Aubane Community Centre.
Last Monday night was the final dance, so there will be no dancing this Monday night.
Set dancing will return again in September at Aubane Community Centre.
Thanks to everyone who attended and supported the dancing throughout the season. Enjoy the summer!

With just a few days left now to go to the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Vintage/Classic Car Run happening on Easter Monday April 6th here are a few details on the Event.
–Location for Registration/Start is Aubane Community Centre Eircode (P51 EP49)
from 10.30am Leaving at 12 Noon.
–All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc etc are very Welcome.
–Complimentary Tea/Coffee Scones/Cakes etc
to be enjoyed at Sign On.
–Nice Starters Prize for all Entrants.
–Free Draw for all Entrants with plenty Spot Prizes to be won and Blackwater Valley Vintage Group wish to thank Everybody who have donated Prizes for the Event.
–La Vita Ice Cream Van will be in attendance at the start in Aubane.
–There will be Easter Eggs/Treats for the Kids.
–Mallow Search and Rescue will be bringing some of there Equipment to the start of the Event in Aubane and there Volunteers will be on hand to tell you more about what they do.
–A really nice route of almost 50km of good tarmac surface in the North Cork countryside has been layed on for this Run which finishes back in Mallow at The Arches Bar and Restuaran
—There will be Music by Sheila Fitzgerald in the Arches at the Finish.
–If you wish you can have a Meal to finish off the day at the finish in the Arches, details of Menu etc will be available at Registration.
–Entry for the Event is by Donation.
–If you don’t have a Vintage Classic Vehicle you are still very welcome to come along and see some nice Vehicles on the day and see what great work Mallow Search and Rescue do and you can join us for a cuppa and a chat as well.
—Everyone is very Welcome on the Day👌👌
—For more details you can call Breeda on 086 0893405, Ita on 087 9865217 or Mairead on 086 1054921.
—Ita Fitzgerald one of the Lady Organisers of the Run gives more details on the Event in the YouTube Link below








Blackwater Valley Vintage Group had a Great time on Sunday last up in Aubane despite the inclement weather with super support by each and every one of you who turned out for what was a great day out,we had 43 fantastic Vintage Tractors partake in our First Event for 2026 with special mention to the People that braved the elements without a Cab on there Tractor for the Run,and as ever a big shout out must go out to the Crew in Aubane Community Centre who looked after us so well as always with fantastic hospitality and a great Venue.
To all our Sponsors namely John Lucey Vehicle Recovery Boherbue Sean Murphy of the The Pub Carriganima,Rings Garage Carriganima Jack Murphy Agri Contractor Pj Murphy and Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Members who donated spot prizes for our Draw, thanks for your support.
To all the Crew at Healys Bar Kilcorney who looked after us so well with Food and Refreshments when we returned to the finish thank you for your help and support.
We are very much grateful to all the Marshalls that took time out to help us along the Route today in what were very poor weather conditions,the Event would not run without your help and to everyone that helped out in anyway a big thanks to each and everyone of you,its very much appreciated.
The Photographers and Videoograpers and Media People who covered the Event on the run up to it and on the day we very much thank you for your support and for making the Trip to Aubane,as of now we raised €1,664.00 before expenses and this funding will be used to finance our Running Costs for the year ahead.
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group will also once again make a donation to a Charity of its choice from today’s Event which will be announced in due course,and we look forward to seeing you all at our Events for 2026.🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚗🚗🚗🚗
Our next Event is our Car Run for Mallow Search and Rescue which will run out of Aubane on Easter Monday April 6th 🚗🚗🚗
Check out the Video of the day linked below filmed by Bernard Crowley and Pat Sullivan





The first Event of the Year for Blackwater Valley Vintage Group will kick off on next Sunday March 29th with a Vintage Tractor Run for Pre-1996 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,Tea/Coffee Scones etc will be Served at Registration.
The Run will make its way over a scenic Route on to the finish in Healy`s Pub Kilcorney where we will finish off with more Food and Refreshments with Buger Sauages plus Salad etc available at €10 which can be redeemed by a Voucher purchased at Sign On,for more Details Call Jack Sheehan on 083-3736016.
Check out the You Tube link below where Willie Fitzgerald of Cork Music Station is in conversation with Organiser Jack Sheehan and Bernard Crowley of Blackwater Valley Vintage Group who are giving details about Sunday’s Event
As this is our first Event for 2026 like last year we will be using the Event for to cover our expenses like insurance etc for the year ahead and also from last years Event we donated to a couple of local Groups recently in the Millstreet Area namely the Knit and Natter Group who make cosey blankets clothes etc to benefit people who dont be well and are in Hospital care, while we also donated to Millstreet Museum and our local website millstreet.ie who do great work in promoting any happenings and events in the locality, again the plan is to help out a couple of more local groups/charities etc from our upcoming Tractor Run like we did in 2025,so your support on the day would be most welcome.🚜🚜🚜🚜










Peter Lane and Blackwater Sound will be providing some Music Song and Dance at Aubane Community Centre P51 EP49 from 3pm-5.30 pm on tomorrow Sunday February 22nd.
Refreshments on the day and Raffle.
Admission €10.
All proceeds to Aubane Community Centre.
Everybody very Welcome.
See you all there.


Aubane Social Club Weekly Dance Events Schedule for the coming Months at Aubane Community Centre. Eircode P51 EP49
Aubane Community Centre
Set Dancing every Monday Night at 9 pm.Live Music 🎵🎶
Fit Dance with Olena every Tuesday night from.7.30 -8.30 pm.
Dancing with Dan every Thursday night from. 8.00 pm.- 10.00 pm learn to jive, waltz etc.
There is something for Everybody when it comes to Dancing in Aubane Community Centre and Everybody is very Welcome 😁





























The Aubane Social Club would like to wish all their Supporters, Neighbour’s and Friends a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year ⛄🎁
Aubane Set Dancing Party on next Monday 22 December at Aubane Community Centre P51 EP49 at 9 pm Dancing to John Breen
Annual Christmas Day Climb of Mushera tales place on Thursday 25 December at 10.30am from Millstreet Country Park Gate.
Bucket collection on the morning of the climb. All proceeds to the running and Upkeep of Aubane Community Centre. Fund is now Open
Around the Fireside at Aubane Community Centre P51 EP49 – on Sunday 28 December at 8.30 pm.
All very Welcome.



Blackwater Valley Vintage Group made a Presentation to the Crew at Aubane Community Centre last Wednesday Evening at the Centre with a Cheque for €2,691.20 following the Groups recent Vintage Car and Vintage Tractor Run held on Sunday August 17th
Event Organisers Bernard Crowley and Jack Sheehan were on hand to present the proceeds of the Event to the Chairman of Aubane Social Club John F. Kelleher and Committee who were delighted to get such support with John thanking the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group and the people who supported and contributed to the Event held back in August,John said the money will be put to good use for the upkeep and maintenance of the Community Centre which is a vital and integral part of the Aubane Community.
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group are delighted to be associated with Aubane Social Club and since the Group was formed back in July 2024 they have been made very welcome in Aubane where they have been able use a top class facility in Aubane Community Centre which is ideal to hold there Events,Jack Sheehan and Bernard Crowley also paid tribute to the People in the locality who help out in the Running of there Events out of Aubane and to the Landowners in the locality for allowing us use there land for Parking when needed,they concluded by saying that they looked forward to working with the people of Aubane and Aubane Community Centre again in 2026.
Photos by Seán Radley.





The Community of Aubane will pay tribute to the Late Tom Meaney on next Saturday 13 September at 2.00 pm at Aubane Community Centre P51 EP49.
The Afternoon will commence with a Tree planting ceremony at 2.00 pm followed by Mass at 2.30 pm. Guest Speakers on the day will be Mr Dan Joe O Keeffe, Mr Barry Cogan & Mr Sean O Se.
Refreshments will be served on the day.
All very welcome.


Blackwater Valley Vintage Group would like to thank Everybody who made the trip to Aubane on Sunday last for our Vintage Car and Tractor Run in aid of Aubane Community Centre.
Bernard Crowley and Jack Sheehan headed the Car and Tractor Runs 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,to Sheila Fitzgerald
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 Bike Marshall Anthony 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,to all our Sponsors of Spot Prizes for our Draw thanks for your support.
Finally to the 109 entries from people who brought either a Tractor or Car to Aubane from both near and far we are very grateful for your support for the Event we look forward to seeing you all again very soon.
Photos Courtesy of Ross O Mahony and Ray Corkery of Rnc Rally-Pics📸📸



All Roads lead to Aubane tomorrow for the Blackwater Valley Vintage Car Run and Pre-1995 Vintage Tractor Run happening on this Sunday August 17th on what will be the Groups Final Event for 2025 which is in aid of the upkeep and maintenance of Aubane Community Centre.
The Aubane Community Centre Crew look after us very well as a Group and on next Sunday for our Vintage Tractor/ Car Run and in appreciation for us supporting them on our Event they will be giving complimentary Tea/Scones etc at Sign On and on Return to the Centre for the Finish of the Event there will be a Complimentary Cold Plate for all Entrants as well and also we have Sheila Fitzgerald giving us Musical Entertainment at the Finish,there will also be Spot Prizes and a free Draw on the Day also.
Registration is from 10.30am with Take Off at 12.30pm at Aubane Community Centre with the Event finishing back in Aubane Community Centre Eircode P51 EP49.
Entry for the Event is by Donation.
All Vintage Cars,Tractors,Vans,Bikes etc are very welcome with a nice Scenic Route promised for both Tractors and Cars.
Your Support would be very Welcome and much appreciated.
For further information Call Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406 for Cars or Jack Sheehan on 083 3736016 for Tractors.







Blackwater Valley Vintage Group and Organisers Dan Barry and Jack Sheehan would like to thank people for there super support and for taking part for what was a great day out for the Groups Vintage Tractor and Light Comercials Run which was all in aid of the Men’s Shed Millstreet,we had over 50 fantastic Vintage Tractors and Light Comercials take part in a great drive out in favourable weather conditions.
As usual the Crew in Aubane looked after us very well as always with fantastic hospitality and a great Venue,we would also like to thank all our Sponsors who gave spot prizes for our Draw and to all the Crew at The Pub Carriganima and Yanks Chipper who made us feel very welcome at the finish in Carriganima,to Steve our Bike Marshall and all the other Marshalls that took time out to help us along the Route today we thank you all for your help,also the Registration and Sign on Crew who did a great job as always and to everyone that helped out in anyway a big thanks to each and everyone of you, its much appreciated,to Peter Lane who kept us entertained in Carriganima at the finish and a big thank you to An Garda Siochana for there help 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 today, our next Event is a Vintage Tractor Pre 1995 and Vintage Car Run happening on Sunday August 17th which will be in aid of Aubane Community Centre who have been very good to us as a Group since we formed 12 months ago,we look forward to seeing you all again very soon 👍👍👌👌🚗🚗🚜🚜
Pictures Courtesy of Backroad TV and RNC Rally-Pics 📷📷📹📹


Rosary will be recited at Aubane Grotto every Thursday starting next Thursday May 1st at 8 pm.
Everybody very Welcome to Attend.


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.




Due to popular demand, there will be an extra presentation of “Darby O’Gill & The Little People” at Aubane Community Centre on Saturday, February 15th at 7.00pm. (to facilitate our younger members of the audience)
Please note the time of performance.
Booking was essential…..But now Sold Out! We thank John O’Sullivan for the update.

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.









Aubane Social Club Diary for Christmas Period.
Aubane Community Christmas Mass & Party at Aubane Community Centre on Friday 13 December at 8 pm. Live Entertainment. All Welcome.
Aubane Set Dancing Christmas party with music 🎵 by Hugh Kennedy on Monday 23 December at 9.15 pm.
Annual Christmas Day Morning Climb of Mushera on Wednesday 25 December at 10.30 am meeting at Millstreet Country Park Gate. This year the proceeds of the climb are going two charities CRITICAL (Critical Emergency Response) and The Irish Cancer Society Night Nurses. Bucket Collection on the Morning of the Climb.
Christmas Around the fireside a night of stories and Song on Sunday night 29 December at 8 pm.






There is a Kids Movie Night Special Spooky Halloween Screening of HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA being held on Friday October 25th at 6pm in Aubane Community Centre (P51EP4)
€5 per Child
Parent Supervision Required
Parents Room available with free Wifi and Refreshments.
All very Welcome.


Notice here from Aubane Social Club to inform People that Dancing with Dan is back in Aubane Community Centre P51 EP49 from next Thursday October 3rd and every Thursday after that from 8-10 pm.
Everybody Welcome.


Notice here from Aubane Social Club that Set Dancing recommences on Monday 23rd September at 9.15 pm at Aubane Community Centre Eircode(P51 EP49.) with Music by Paul O’Connor.

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group will make a Presentation to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland with the Proceeds from the recent Car/Tractor Run at Aubane Community Centre on Tomorrow Evening Friday September 13th at 8.15pm, Everybody is very Welcome to Attend.







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.







Aubane Social Club are holding a Christmas Kids Movie Night on next Friday December 15th from 6pm to 8pm in Aubane Community Centre (P51 EP49)
Entry €5 per Child/€10 per Family
PARENTAL SUPERVISION ESSENTIAL.



Aubane Community Christmas Mass & Party at Aubane Community Centre on Friday 1 December at 8 pm.
Entertainment on the Night.
All very Welcome.



There are Social Dance Classes starting in Aubane Community Centre from tomorrow Thursday October 5th 7pm to 9pm, Cost is €7.
For more details contact Dan on 087 9891771


DANCING WITH DAN
Line Dancing Lessons at Aubane Community Centre from Wednesday Evening March 29th from 7pm to 9pm
Everybody very Welcome
Admission €7 Per Night.
Enquiries on 087 9891771
