Summer Sunshine shines favourably for The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Summer Evening Car Run

The Summer Weather came out in force for The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Summer Car Run held on last Saturday Evening where 75 Cars signed on for
the Event which was in Aid of BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service,the starting point was the Cullen Community Centre where the Bumbleance Ambulance was also on display.

The Cars left Cullen just after 6pm and made there way on a Scenic Route up to Knocknagree and then on to Ballydesmond, Sugan Road,Cordal and over to Castleisland before heading out the Abbeyfeale Road and then turning left and heading up into some spectacular views of the Countryside that brought the Cars down into the Finish at O`Riadas Bar and Restuarant near Ballymacelligott, the weather played its part being most favourable for the occasion where the views on the Countryside travelled never dissappoint particularly on a fine Summer Evening and once we reached the finish this was followed by Refreshments and Musical Entertainment supplied by Sheila Conor Brosnan Barry O Halloran Sheila Heery and Tim Joe and Anne O’Riordan.

At the Finish of the Event the BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service Vehicle was again on display at O Riadas Bar Ballymacelligott and a viewing of this very impressive Vehicle gives a person an idea of the great Work and Service this voluntary group carry out for seriously ill Children.

There was an open draw made before the start of the Run in Cullen for a Shield sponsored by Cork Music Station and this was won by Ray Corkery in his Toyota Corolla.

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group and Event Organiser Declan Ryan would like to thank everyone who came along to the Event, your support was tremendous and much appreciated,a big shout out must go out to the People that helped out on Saturday Evening
which helped make the Event a great success, to all the Marshalls, Bike Marshalls, Registration/Sign On, Route Layout/Arrowing Crew, the hardworking Catering Crew in Cullen etc many many thanks for all your help, also thanks must go out to An Garda Siochana,Cullen Community Centre, Sheila Fitzgerald of The Corkman, John Tarrant of the Corkman, Discover Duhallow Magazine O`Riadas for great Food and Hospitality, Photographers and Media People, also many thanks to all the people that donated great Spot Prizes for our Raffles and we congratulate all the winners of Spot Prizes on the Evening, and we hope everybody enjoyed the Music Song and Dance at the Finish in O’Riadas.

For anybody that may have not been at the Event on Saturday Evening last but would like to make a Contribution to Bumbleance you can still do so on a Go Fund Me Page organised by Corkmusicstation and Willie Fitzgerald,this Go Fund Me Fundraiser Page will remain Live until the end of June and can be found on the Link Below.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/9w4kt-cork-music-station-supports-bumbleance?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&lang=en_US&attribution_id=sl%3A93ea0575-bfc9-45da-98b0-90d9a9907462

Photos Courtesy of Sidney Flynn and Backroad TV.

 

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

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.

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 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.

Aubane Social Club 50th Anniversary Celebrations Invitation to Past Club Officers/Members

Aubane Social Club are inviting all Past Club Officers/Members overs the years as well as members of the Public to our 50th Anniversary Celebrations taking place on June 21st /22nd.

Check out our Poster below for Details.

 

A Big Thank You from Blackwater Valley Vintage Group

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.

Rosary taking place every Thursday Evening for Month of May from next Thursday May 1st at Aubane Grotto

Rosary will be recited at Aubane Grotto every Thursday starting next Thursday May 1st at 8 pm.

Everybody very Welcome to Attend.

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.🚗🚗👌👌

 

Aubane Social Club Easter Egg Hunt is happening on this coming Easter Saturday 

Aubane Social Club Easter Egg Hunt is happening on this coming Easter Saturday 

Location: Aubane Community Centre  Eircode (P51 EP49)

€5 per child

There will be a Bouncing Castle and a Raffle on the day.

Saturday April 19th from 10 am to 1:30pm.

All Welcome!

 

 

Easter Egg Hunt happening in Aubane on Easter Saturday April 19th

Just under 2 weeks left to go to the Aubane Social Club Easter Egg Hunt.

Location: Aubane Community Centre  Eircode (P51 EP49)

€5 per child

There will be a Bouncing Castle and a Raffle on the day.

Saturday April 19th from 10 am to 1:30pm.

All Welcome!

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 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.

Millstreet Recycling Centre Closed today Monday March 24th

Following Notice listed below is taken from the Cork County Council Facebook Page.

Please be advised that due to operational reasons Millstreet Civic Amenity Site will be closed on Monday 24th March.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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.

TR Dallas appearing at The Pub Carriganima on Saturday Night March 22nd

Once again the Legendary TR Dallas is making a welcome Return to the Pub in Carriganima on this coming Saturday Night March 22nd,we look forward to a great Night Out with this Singing Legend so do keep next Saturday Night March 22nd marked up in your Diary, should be a good One.

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.

 

Millstreet Pipe Band will be appearing at The Carriganima St Patricks Day Parade next Sunday March 16th

The Miilstreet Pipe Band are appearing at The Carriganima St Patricks Day Parade happening on next Sunday March 16th, Grand Marshal for the Parade will be Fr James Greene and there will be a Special Guest making an Announcement of a forthcoming Event happening later in the year also.
Kick Off for the Parade is 3pm followed by Music in the Pub with the Diamond Sisters from 4pm to 6pm,as usual all Local Groups Clubs Schools etc are very Welcome to join us and bring there Floats along no matter how big,small,old or new for a bit of Fun, we are also doing a smaller Parade for the Kids starting from the Church and we encourage all of our Younger Generation to bring along there Toy Car Bike Go Kart etc and join in on the Fun as well, for Details give Sean a Ring on 087 2600640, looking forward to seeing you all on the Day.

 

 

St Patricks Day Parade happening in Carriganima on Sunday March 16th at 3pm

The Carriganima St Patricks Day Parade is happening on Sunday March 16th.

Kick Off for the Parade is 3pm followed by Music in the Pub By the Diamond Sisters from 4pm to 6pm,as usual all Local Groups Clubs Schools etc are very Welcome to join us for a bit of Fun,we are also doing a smaller Parade for the Kids starting from the Church and we encourage all of our Younger Generation to bring along there Toy Car Bike Go Kart etc and join in on the Fun too.

For Details give Sean a Ring on 087 2600640,looking forward to seeing you all on the Day.

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.

🏁🚗🚜💨💨

Christmas Climb Presentation next Friday Evening February 28th in Aubane Community Centre at 8pm

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.

Fundraising Night for CART Carriganima Rural Bus Service happening at The Pub Carriganima on next Saturday Night March 1st

⏰ 🔜 The countdown is on to a fundraising night for CART Carriganima 🚌💨

🎶🎸🤠 A night of song and dance at the The Pub Carriganima on next Saturday Night, March 1st 🎶🎸🤠

🎶 Music by Tim Joe and Ann with Guests Peter Lane, Sheila Fitzgerald,Sheila Heery, Rosie Adair Peggy Lynch, Peader O’ Donovan, Barry O’ Halloran, Eoghan Kelleher and Others 🎶

🏅🎟️ there will also be some fabulous spot prizes to be won on the night 🎟️🏅

🕰️ Music from 9.30pm sharp 🕰️

🕺🏻Your support would be very Welcome on the Night 💃🏻

Looking forward to seeing you all there 🎶🎸🤠

Fundraising Night for CART Carriganima Rural Bus Service happening at The Pub Carriganima on Saturday Night March 1st

⏰ 🔜 The countdown is on to a fundraising night for CART Carriganima 🚌💨

🎶🎸🤠 A night of song and dance at the The Pub Carriganima on Saturday Night, March 1st 🎶🎸🤠

🎶 Music by Tim Joe and Ann with Guests Peter Lane, Sheila Fitzgerald,Sheila Heery, Rosie Adair Peggy Lynch, Peader O’ Donovan, Barry O’ Halloran, Eoghan Kelleher and Others 🎶

🏅🎟️ there will also be some fabulous spot prizes to be won on the night 🎟️🏅

🕰️ Music from 9.30pm sharp 🕰️

🕺🏻Your support would be very Welcome on the Night 💃🏻

Looking forward to seeing you all there 🎶🎸🤠

Musical in Rathmore

Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra Rathmore is delighted to announce that we will be hosting our musical production entitled, “Belle” – A tale as old as time, where love breaks the spell and beauty lies within.
Our forthcoming show will be staged
 at 7.30pm nightly on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th of February 2025
 live from our School Hall in Rathmore.

Effie Neill Gig in Carriganima for this Saturday Night postponed due to unforeseen circumstances

Unfortunately no Effie Neill for the Pub in Carriganima Tonight see Message from Effie
below.

Due to unforeseen circumstances Tonight’s Gig in “The Pub” Cariginima is rescheduled to another date . Date will be announced soon.

Sorry for any inconvenience. Effie x