Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
Ned Tarrant Memorial Tractor Run going ahead in Kilcorney Today.
Banteer Macra & Kilcorney Community.
NED TARRANT MEMORIAL
TRACTOR RUN.
Supporting Cancer Connect transport to Cork Hospitals.
THIS SUNDAY 12TH APRIL 2026
Registration From 12.00am at KILCORNEY HALL.
€20 Per Tractor.
Run Departs at 1.00pm.
Followed by Live Music & BBQ at HEALYS BAR.
Everybody very Welcome.
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 are running a couple of Events over the next few weeks.
The first Event of the Year for Blackwater Valley Vintage Group will kick off on 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 and the Run wil finish at Healys Pub Kilcorney,Refreshments will be Served at Registration, Entry Fee by Donation,for more Details Call Jack Sheehan on 083-3736016.
Our second Event for 2026 is a Vintage/Classic Car Run on Easter Monday April 6th again based out of Aubane Community Centre Eircode (P51 EP49).
Sign on for the Event will be from 10.30am with Take Off at 12 noon in Aubane where Entry will be by Donation and Refeshments will be served and the beneficiary from the Event will be Mallow Search and Rescue Group with a nice Scenic Route promised that will make it’s way to the Finish at the Arches Pub in Mallow where you can have Dinner to Finish the day.
The Event is open to all Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc.
For further information you can Contact Breeda 086 0893405, Ita 087 9865217 or Mairead 086 1054921.
Everyone very Welcome🚗🚗🏍🏍🚜🚜🚜🏁🏁👌👌
Check out our Social Media Channels and our SMS Text notifications for more details when they are posted.
🚜 Dromtarriffe Vintage Club say Thank You for your Support 🚜
What a day we had for the tractor run in aid of Marymount University Hospice, held on on Sunday March 1st in memory of Jerry O’Leary.
Even with the weather against us, the turnout and support was unreal, and we’re delighted to say we raised a total of €3,020 for Marymount 🎉
A big thanks to everyone who came out, took part, donated, or gave a hand in any way at all — it wouldn’t happen without ye.
Special thanks as well to K&L Deliveries, Millstreet for the use of their yard, and to Dromtariffe GAA Club for having us at the finish — we really appreciate it.
Also a special thanks to An Garda Síochána for the assitance at junctions along our route, its always greatly appreciated.
It was a lovely way to remember our dear friend Jerry and support a great cause.
Thanks again to ye all 🏁🚜🚜💨💨💨🎉🎉🎉
🚜 Save the Date 🚜
Just a quick note to mark the diary for the first Event of the Year being held by Dromtarriffe Vintage Club which is a Tractor run in aid of Marymount Hospice, in memory of Jerry O’Leary, which is taking place on Sunday 1st March.
Registration is by Donation at K & L Deliveries Mount Leader Industrial Estate Millstreet Eircode (P51 X683) from 11am followed by the Run starting at 1pm.
All support 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.
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group made a Presentation to Millstreet Mens Shed last Wednesday Evening August 20th at there Premises on the Macroom Road with a Cheque for €1,110 following the Groups recent Light Comercials/Van and Vintage Tractor Run held on July 27th.
Event Organiser Dan Barry was on hand to present the proceeds of the Event to Liam O’Flynn and the Mens Shed Crew who were delighted to get such support with Liam thanking the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group and the people who supported and contributed to the Event held on July 27th last and Liam gave an outline of the great work the Mens Shed Group does in the locality.
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group are delighted to be associated and be able help the Men’s Shed Group whose work creates places of belonging, participation,mutual respect,companionship and community for there Members.
Photos by Seán Radley and Bernard Crowley.
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 📷📷📹📹
The date is set for the next event being hosted by Dromtarriffe Vintage Club which is a Vintage Car Run in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Association which will take place on tomorrow Sunday 13th July.
The Club welcome all Vintage & Classic Cars to the Event which will be based out of Dromtariffe G.A.A. Grounds.
Registration is by Donation from 11am and the run departs at 1pm.
Looking forward to seeing you all again.
🏁🚗🚗💨💨
Today is the day for the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Summer Evening Car Run for BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service which is taking place on this Saturday Evening June 14th, Declan Ryan is heading this Event and Declan and all the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Team welcome you to Cullen Community Centre Eircode (P51 YY06) where Sign on will be from 4.30pm with Take Off at 6pm.
Refreshments will be served at Registration with a great Starters Prize and Spot Prizes to be Won.
All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc are very Welcome to join us.
So why not head over to Cullen Community Centre later and help support a great cause and come along for a spin as well to our destination which is O’Riadas Bar Ballymacelligot where we will have Free Food and Music with the Entertainment on the Night being supplied by Tim Joe and Anne O’Riordan,Sheila Fitzgerald, Barry O’Halloran and Sheila Heery plus there will be more Spot Prizes to be Won as well on the Night,we would love to have your Company.
For people that may not be able to go to the Car Run but might still like to contribute to Bumbleance you can do so on the go fund me page set up by Cork Music Station who are once again running a fundraiser for Bumbleance, the link for the Go Fund Page can be found below.
For more Details Contact Declan Ryan on 087 2201557.
There is just under a week left to go now to the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Summer Evening Car Run for BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service which is taking place next Saturday Evening June 14th, Declan Ryan is heading this Event and Declan and all the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Team welcome you to Cullen Community Centre Eircode (P51 YY06) where Sign on will be from 4.30pm with Take Off at 6pm.
Refreshments will be served at Registration with a great Starters Prize and Spot Prizes to be Won.
All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc are very Welcome to join us.
So why not head over to Cullen Community Centre on Saturday Evening June 14th and help support a great cause and come along for a spin as well to our destination which is O’Riadas Bar Ballymacelligot where we will have Free Food and Music plus more Spot Prizes to be Won on the Night,we would love to have your Company.
For people that may not be able to go to the Car Run but might still like to contribute to Bumbleance you can do so on the go fund me page set up by Cork Music Station who are once again running a fundraiser for Bumbleance, the link for the Go Fund Page can be found below.
For more Details Contact Declan Ryan on 087 2201557.
The time is getting closer to the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Summer Evening Car Run for BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service which is taking place on Saturday Evening June 14th, Declan Ryan is heading this Event and Declan and all the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Team welcome you to Cullen Vommunity Centre Eircode (P51 YY06) where Sign on will be from 4.30pm with Take off at 6pm,there will be Refreshments available at the Start with a nice starters Prize and some great Spot Prizes to be Won as well and at the Finish in O’Riadas Bar and Restaurant in Ballymacelligot there will be Free Food and Live Music to finish the Evening off.
To give an idea why we are running the Event for such a worthy Cause we take a brief look below at the work Bumbleance do and the service they provide and what this means to Families that use this great Facility.
Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service does wonderful work and is Totally Voluntary.
Bumbleance ensures that the journey of a sick child is as safe and comfortable as possible,
Bumbleance Trips and Services cover the following listed below.
Pre and Post-surgical appointments
Inter hospital transfers
Respite and Hospice Trips
Scheduled Trips
Chemo Cab
Transplants and critical care
Angel Trips
So why not head over to Cullen Community Centre on Saturday Evening June 14th and help support a great cause and come along for a spin as well to our destination which is O’Riadas Bar Ballymacelligot where we would love to have your Company.
For Details Contact Declan Ryan on 087 2201557.
On Friday Evening May 16th Blackwater Valley Vintage Group and the Fleming Family made a joint Presentation to the Irish Kidney Association over in Cullen Community Centre,the Final sum of €8,778.10 was the proceeds from the Groups Vintage Car Run held on Easter Monday along with the support received by Brian Fleming and his Family for the Event.
Event Organiser Willie Fitzgerald and Members of the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group along with Brian Fleming and his Family
were on hand to make the Presentation and the Irish Kidney Association Representatives thanked everyone that supported the Event and said the financial support gained from the Event will be of great benefit to the Groups Work.
As a group Blackwater Valley Vintage Group along with Brian and the Fleming Family would like to thank Everyone for there fantastic support and wonderful generosity which brought about such a fantastic amount of money from the Event and we were all delighted to be associated and be able to help out such a great Organisation in the Irish Kidney Association.
For the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group it was an honour and a privilege to be asked by Brian Fleming and the Fleming Family to organise and host the Event and help out such a great cause,all we can say is that the Flemings as well as the Irish Kidney Association were an absolute pleasure to work with and we are very grateful for there help which along with the support of the Public made this Event such a success.
Photos by Sean Radley and Bernard Crowley.
It was with great pleasure that Dromtariffe Vintage Club presented the donations made from there recent events in aid of Marymount University Hospice and Dromagh School Parents’ Association. We raised a total of €3,486.35 for Marymount University Hospice and €1,006.85 for Dromagh School Parents’ Association.
Once again, thank you all for your outstanding support in both of these events. We look forward to welcoming you all again to our next event on Sunday 13th July which will be in aid of Irish Wheelchair Association.🏁🚜🚗💨💨
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group will make a Presentation to The Irish Kidney Association with the Proceeds from our
recent Car Run at Cullen Community Centre on Friday Evening May 16th at 6.30pm,
Everybody very Welcome to Attend.
Tomorrow Bank Holiday Monday April 21st the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Crew welcome you to our second Event of the Year for the Group which is a Vintage Car Run in aid of a great Cause in the Irish Kidney Association,as always all Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc are very Welcome to join us 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.🚗🚗👌👌
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.🚗🚗👌👌
The Proceeds of the Christmas Day Mountain Climb will be presented this Friday 28 February at 8 pm at Aubane Community Centre P51 EP49.
All very welcome to attend.
There was a great gathering for Dromtariffe Vintage Club’s Christmas Breakfast Meet last Sunday Morning at the Kerryway Restaurant, Thank you to everyone who came along.
The Club recently presented €1,115 to Dromtarriffe G.A.A. Club in aid of their new pitch development project from there Tractor Run held on November 3rd last,thank you to all who supported this event.
Finally from Dromtariffe Vintage Club have a very Happy Christmas and New Year,See you all in 2025.
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 📸📸
Dromtariffe Vintage Club will be holding a Charity Vintage and Classic Car Run in aid of Dromagh School Parents’ Assocation on next Sunday 20th October 2024.
Registration by Donation from 10am at Dromtariffe G.A.A. Complex, P51 YY26, with the Run departing at 12pm.
All Vintage/Classic Cars very Welcome.
Dromtariffe Vintage Club will be holding a Charity Vintage and Classic Car Run in aid of Dromagh School Parents’ Assocation on Sunday 20th October 2024.
Registration by Donation from 10am at Dromtariffe G.A.A. Complex, P51 YY26, with the Run departing at 12pm.
All Vintage/Classic Cars very Welcome.
Dromtariffe Vintage Club will be holding a Charity Vintage and Classic Car Run in aid of Dromagh School Parents’ Assocation on Sunday 20th October 2024.
Registration by Donation from 10am at Dromtariffe G.A.A. Complex, P51 YY26, with the Run departing at 12pm.
All Vintage/Classic Cars very Welcome.
The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Ladies namely Mairead,Ita and Breeda would like to thank Everyone for there support and help on Saturday in the recently formed Vintage Groups second ever Event which was the Car Run organised by the 3 Ladies for Cullen and District Special Needs Association based out of Aubane Community Centre,we had 55 entries on the day and we thank you all for making the Trip,the Weather was perfect and a lovely Route awaited People which passed through places like Moll Carthys Bridge,Mount Hillery,Gortroe,Bweeng before making its way to the Farm in Grenagh where we were so well looked after with Food and Refreshments and Entertainment supplied by Sheila Fitzgerald,also we would like to thank the Outstanding Crew in Aubane who once again looked after everyone so well and provide us with a top class venue as a meeting point,to Vy Ha and Mahilet O’Leary for there lovely Harp Playing in Aubane,thank you very much,also we want to thank the dedicated Bike Marshalls,Marshalls on the Roadside,Sign On Crew,Arrowing Crew and An Garda Siochana for keeping the Event flowing so well,a big shout out as well to the Media and Photographers who promoted the Event on the day and on the Run up to it and to the People who gave Spot Prizes we thank you for your support.
We look forward to our next Event and your Company very soon.
Thanks from Mairead,Ita and Breeda.
Photos Courtesy of Sean Radley and Bernard Crowley.
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.
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.
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.
