Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Vintage Car Run for BUMBLEance happening on next Saturday June 14th

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.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/9w4kt-cork-music-station-supports-bumbleance/cl/s?lang=en_US&ts=1749144337&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&attribution_id=sl%3A59c80402-58e5-4380-b35d-ad1e598c70e2

For more Details Contact Declan Ryan on 087 2201557.

 

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Summer Evening Car Run for BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service happening on Saturday Evening June 14th,

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.

Fantastic support for the Blackwater Valley Vintage Vintage Car Run in aid of The Irish Kidney Association held in Cullen on Easter Monday

As the Dust settles on what was the second Event of 2025 for Blackwater Valley Vintage Group held over in Cullen on Easter Monday last we just want to say a huge Thank You to Everybody from both near and far who came to Support the Event and for your amazing Generosity,there was close on 130 Vehicles signed up for the Run which was just fantastic,we are very grateful to each and everyone of you for taking the time out to come and show your support on the day.

For Blackwater Valley Vintage it was an honour and a privilege to be asked by the Fleming Family to host the Event and all we can say is that the Flemings are an absolute pleasure to work with.

It was great to be able to help and support such a great organisation in the Irish Kidney Association and the great work they do and that is what this excercise was all about and the proceeds from the Event will be of great benefit to the people who are looked after by such a fantastic Organisation.

Willie Fitzgerald headed the operation of the Car Run and Willie would like to acknowledge all the help given on both the lead up to the Event and on the day itself,Willie would also like to thank Cullen Community Centre for the use of such a fantastic facility to base the Event out of and for the hardworking catering crew who looked after us so well with top class food and hospitality which they very kindly sponsored and supplied free of charge,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 Anthony and Steve 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 Sheila Fitzgerald and John Tarrant and The Corkman and to the Crew at Discover Duhallow Magazine 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 Vy Ha and Mahilet O’Leary for there lovely Harp Playing in Cullen before the start of the Event,also thanks to Cullen Pipe Band for there presence before the start and to Sheila Fitzgerald for giving us great Entertainment at the Finish in Kanturk Golf Club,also a big shout out must go to all the Sponsors of Spot Prizes for the Event,we are very grateful for your Support and Generosity.

Overall the Weather behaved itself and we hope you all had a great day out and we look forward to having your Company again very soon.

 

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Vintage Car Run in aid of Irish Kidney Association happening this Bank Holiday Monday

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.🚗🚗👌👌

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

This is a Vintage and Classic Tractor and Car Run.

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

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

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Upcoming Events being held by Blackwater Valley Vintage Group

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group are hosting 5 Vintage Events for the coming year ahead with the first Event of the Year for the Group kicking off on Sunday March 30th with a Vintage Tractor Run for Pre-1995 Models.

Registration for the Event will be based out of Aubane Community Centre Eircode P51 EP49 with Sign On from 10.30am and Take Off at 12.30pm Refreshments will be Served at Registration, Entry Fee by Donation,for more Details Call Jack Sheehan on 083-3736016.

The Groups second Event of the Year is happening on Easter Monday April 21st with The Group running a Vintage /Classic Car Run for the Irish Kidney Association.

All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc very Welcome to take part, Registration will take place at Cullen Community Centre Eircode (P51 YY06) from 10.30am with Take Off at 12 Noon, a Scenic Route of over 80km is on offer with the Event finishing at Bob’s on the Green Kanturk for Refreshments and Musical Entertainment,
for more Details Call Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874.

Keep a look out on our Instagram and Facebook Social Media Feeds and Local Media for further information on upcoming Events.

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group 2025 Events Schedule

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group 2025 Schedule of Events

Sunday March 30th :
Vintage Tractor Run for Pre-1995 Models Only, based out of Aubane Community Centre Eircode P51 EP49 for Details,
Contact Jack Sheehan 083-3736016.

Easter Monday April 21st :
Vintage and Classic Car Run in aid of the Irish Kidney Association based out of Cullen
Community Centre, Eircode P51 YY06 for Details, Contact Willie Fitzgerald 087-2229874.

Saturday 14th June :
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Summer Evening Car Run from Cullen Community Centre, Eircode P51 YY06, in aid of Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service,for Details, Contact Declan Ryan 087-2201557.

Sunday July 27th :
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group, Vintage Only Run (Pre 1995) for Tractors and Light Comercials,based out of Aubane Community Centre P51 EP49.
for Details, Contact Dan Barry 087-2680011.

Sunday 17th August :
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Vintage Tractor & Car Run from Aubane Community Centre, P51 EP49,for Details, Contact Bernard Crowley 087 7924406.

Since the formation of the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group in July we would like to thank everyone who supported us and for your support on our first 2 Events, and also to the many people who sent us best wishes on this new venture,it is very much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2025.

 

Dromtariffe Vintage Club Vintage Car Run due to take place on tomorrow Sunday has been postponed due to the Bad Weather

NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE POOR WEATHER PREDICTED

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.

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Presentation to Alzheimer Society of Ireland on Friday September 6th

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.

 

Superb Turnout for the Inaugural Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Car and Tractor Run held in Aubane on Sunday

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.

Newly formed Blackwater Valley Vintage Group first Event happening in Aubane Tomorrow

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 

 

Thanks from Dromtariffe Vintage Club

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.

First Event happening on tomorrow Sunday April 21st for the newly formed Dromtariffe Vintage Club

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.

Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run happening Tommorrow Sunday March 26th in Aid of Tubrid Holy Well

It’s all Systems Go for The Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run which is happening Tommorrow Sunday March 26th,

Millstreet Vintage Club are delighted to be holding the Event this year in aid of Tubrid Holy Well in Millstreet,proceedings will be based out of the Bridge Bar Millstreet Eircode (P51 H978) with Sign on taking place there from 10.30am and Take Off at 12 Noon with the Event being led away by Millstreet Pipe Band 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. 

The General Public are encouraged and most welcome to come along for a look on the day with a nice display of Classic Vehicles promised to be in attendance,for more details Call Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406,or Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874.

A launch for the Event took place a while back and there was an interesting video made at the Launch outlining a history of Tubrid Holy and what it’s all about and also giving details of what we can expect in the Car Run itself,a link to the video can be found below 

 

 

Video Captured by Ita and Willie Fitzgerald and the Photos by Danny Lane.

Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn Car Run in Aid of Alzheimers Society Ireland happening next Sunday Sept 4th

The Countdown is on now with just a few days left to go now to the the Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn Car Run which is happening on next Sunday September 4th,the Event is In Aid of Alzheimers Society of Ireland with Sign On at The Bridge Bar Millstreet Eircode (P51 H978) from 10.30am and Take Off at 12.30pm,Lovely Scenic Route Starting in Millstreet with a Break in Rockchapel and Finishing at O’Riadas Bar Ballymacelligot for Refreshments.
All Vintage,Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc very Welcome on the Day
Details Contact Luke Hurley on 086

EVERYBODY IS VERY WELCOME TO COME ALONG TO THE BRIDGE BAR NEXT SUNDAY FROM 10.30 MORNING TO SEE THE CARS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL.

Great Turnout for the Johnny Hickey Car Run last Sunday despite the Weather

Millstreet Vintage Club would like to thank everyone who came along to the Clubs second Johnny Hickey Memorial Spring Car Run held on Sunday last, on what was a mixed day at times weather wise an impressive line up of 60 fabulous cars still made the journey to Millstreet to take part in the Event. Many thanks to each and everyone for making the Trip. The Cars left Millstreet just after 12 noon and were again like last year led out by the Millstreet Pipe Band with whom Johnny Hickey was a member of for many years. After the Cars left the town they made their way up Tullig heading out the Rylane Road and then on to Ballinagree and then turning left off the Ballinagree Macroom Road to progress on to Hanover Hall and on to the Macroom-Rusheen Road before it joined the Coachford to Dripsey Road with the Event then making its way on to a Tea/Coffee Stop at Griffins Garden Centre. From there the Run continued its way back to Dripsey where it turned off and headed on to Cloghroe and from here the Run made it’s way to Donoughmore, New Tipperary, and then on to Bweeng, before turning on to the Road to Grenagh to make it’s way to the finish at The Farm in Grenagh, where a very Welcome meal was enjoyed at the end of a most enjoyable Run.

Millstreet Vintage Club would like to thank all the People that helped out which helped make the Event a great success:- to all the Marshalls, Arrowing Crew, Registration/Sign On, Route Layout etc many many thanks for all your help. Also, we wish to thank Millstreet Pipe Band, An Garda Síochána, Wallis Arms Hotel, Griffins Garden Centre, The Farm Grenagh, Photographers and Media People, and finally many thanks to the Hickey Family again for there support and for donating the Johnny Hickey Memorial Cup to Millstreet Vintage Club, and Congratulations to the second winner of this most beautiful Cup Denis O’Riordan for Best Car in his Toyota Cressida, a most worthy winner. We look forward to seeing you all again for the 2021 Johnny Hickey Memorial Spring Car Run.

We thank Matthew Twomey, Ger Healy, Cian Power, Pat Sullivan and Danny Lane for the Photos.

 

Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run on Tomorrow Sunday March 8th

The Annual Johnny Hickey Memorial Spring Car Run organised by Millstreet Vintage Club which will take place on tomorrow Sunday March 8th. Sign on for the Run is from 10.30am at the Wallis Arms Hotel. The Run will be led away from the Hotel at 12 noon by the Millstreet Pipe Band and will make it’s way across a lovely Scenic Route as it travels along to its first stop at Griffins Garden Centre in Dripsey, where we will have a break for Coffee. From there we continue through some lovely countyside as we make our way to the finish at The Farm in Grenagh where we will then adjourn for dinner after a busy day on the Road. All Vintage/Classic Cars, Bikes, Vehicles are very welcome to join the Run. The Johnny Hickey Memorial Cup will also be up for grabs for Best Car on the day. For more details Call Bernard on 087 7924406, or Willie on 087 2229874.