Tag: Vintage Tractor Run

Many Thanks from Blackwater Valley Vintage Group

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 

 

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Vintage Tractor Run happening on next Sunday March 29th in Aubane

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.🚜🚜🚜🚜

 

Dromtarriffe Vintage Club Tractor Run happening tomorrow Sunday October 5th

The final event of 2025 for Dromtarriffe Vintage Club is fast approaching.

The Club are holding a tractor run on this Sunday, 5th October, in aid of Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland.

There will also be a raffle held on the day.

Refreshments will be available before setting out on a scenic route. Gathering at Dromtarriffe GAA Grounds from 11 a.m. with the run beginning at 1 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming you all to our final run of 2025 in aid of a great charity based in Little Island, Co. Cork.

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Great Turnout for Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Tractor Run in Aubane last Sunday

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group had a super turnout last Sunday over in Aubane with great support by each and every one of you who turned out for what was a great day out,we had close on 50 fantastic Vintage Tractors partake in our First Event for 2025 and special mention must go to the Crew in Aubane who looked after us so well as with fantastic hospitality and a great Venue as always,we would also like to thank Super Valu in Millstreet who sponsored the food for the Event and a big shout out as well to all our Sponsors who gave spot prizes for our Draw and to all the Crew at Healys Bar Kilcorney who looked after us so well, to all the Marshalls that took time out to help us along the Route today and to everyone that helped out a big thanks to each and everyone of you, its much appreciated 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 last Sunday,we look forward to seeing you all again very soon 👍👍👌👌🚗🚗🚜🚜

Photos by Jim McSweeney  Justin Roberts and Bernard Crowley.

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Vintage Tractor Run happening in Aubane Tomorrorow Sunday

Tomorrow Sunday is the day as we head to Aubane for our first Event of year for Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Vintage with our Tractor Run for PRE 1995 Models,the Weather looks promising 🌞🌞🌞🙏🙏 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.

Registration is by Donation.

Everybody very Welcome.

PLEASE NOTE WE WONT BE HAVING MUSIC AT THE FINISH IN HEALYS BAR AS ORIGINALLY PLANNED AS A MARK OF RESPECT TO OUR GREAT FRIEND AND SUPPORTER MARY DUGGAN WHO WENT TO HER ETERNAL REST LAST WEDNESDAY,RIP🙏🙏

For More Details Call Jack Sheehan on 083-3736016.

 

Vintage Tractor Run happening next Sunday March 30th to kick off Blackwater Valley Vintage Group 2025 Campaign of Vintage Events

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.

Registration is by Donation.
Everybody very Welcome.
For More Details Call Jack Sheehan on 083-3736016.
Please check out our Facebook and Instagram Feeds for details of our Event Schedule for 2025 or call 087 7924406 for further information.

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.

 

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 

 

Cheque Presentation to Millstreet Community Hospital

Coordinator of the recent Tractor Run in aid of Millstreet Community Hospital, Dan Barry presents a very impressive cheque to Clinical Nurse Manager Maureen Murphy and Nurse Noreen Fitzgerald – representing St. Joseph’s Millstreet Community Hospital.  Also present is Chairman of Millstreet Vintage Club, Donie Lucey and Residents.  Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Strong Turnout for the Millstreet Vintage Club Vintage Tractor Run in aid of Millstreet Community Hospital

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.

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.