Category: Cullen

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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.

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.

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Presentation to Irish Kidney Association happening next Friday Evening at 6.30pm in Cullen

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.

 

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.

 

Daniel (Dan) Dennehy Lisnaboy, Cullen, Cork

The death has occurred of Daniel (Dan) Dennehy Lisnaboy, Cullen, Cork

 

On 19th April, 2025, unexpectedly, in the presence of his loving family.

Beloved husband of the late Noreen Dennehy.

Much loved father of Collette Ryan (Mourneabbey), Martin and the late Eileen, son-in-law Damien, daughter-in-law Diane and cherished grandchildren Anna, Patrick, Katie, Shauna, Darragh and Jamie. Sadly missed by his loving sisters and brothers, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, kind neighbours, relatives and his wide circle of friends.

May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Cullen on Monday, 21st April, 2025, from 6pm-8pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025. Burial afterwards at the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass will be live-streamed on http://www.mycondolences.ie

Messages of sympathy can be left on this link.

The Late Dan Dennehy

It was with deep sadness that we learnt of the passing of Dan Dennehy, a true stalwart of Cullen GAA Club. A former player, Chairman, and long-serving Duhallow GAA delegate, Dan’s unwavering dedication to our club and community spanned decades. His leadership and vision were instrumental in the development of many of our key facilities, leaving a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.
Dan remained actively involved in club affairs right up to his passing, a testament to his deep love for Cullen GAA and the GAA community at large. His loss is deeply felt by all who had the privilege of working alongside him, and by everyone who values the spirit of community, commitment, and volunteerism that he so passionately embodied.
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to Dan’s family, friends, and all who mourn his passing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
With thanks,
Karen Hickey (Chairperson), Marie Morley (Secretary), Denis Hickey (Treasurer) & Brid Walsh (PRO)

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.🚗🚗👌👌

 

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.

Christmas Season Greetings from all at Cork Music Station

From Everyone at Cork Music Station we wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful healthy New Year. We would like to thank all our DJ’s who give their time throughout the year to bring all our listeners the best of music and entertainment. We would also like to thank the artists and promoters who send us the material during the year. Also to you all the listeners who have made our station so popular all over the globe,to All of You Enjoy the Festive Season.

Listen Online http://www.corkmusicstation.com

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Support Cullen and District Special Needs Association

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 📸📸

Carmel Cronin – Acknowledgement and First Anniversary

Carmel Cronin, Cullen Village, Mallow, Co. Cork

25th September 2023

First Anniversary & Acknowledgment

 

As we lovingly remember Carmel on her First Anniversary, we, her family, wish to express our sincere gratitude for the overwhelming kindness and support we received during our time of deep sorrow. We are profoundly thankful for the many mass cards, beautiful floral tributes, and the touching condolence messages shared on R.I.P.ie. We are especially grateful to those who travelled long distances to be with us and to everyone who assisted in the days and weeks leading up to her passing, as well as all who attended her funeral.

Great Turnout for Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Car Run in aid of Cullen and District Special Needs Association

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 Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Vintage/Classic Car Run on Tomorrow Saturday September 21st in Aubane from 12 Noon

The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Lady Members are Running a Vintage/Classic Car Run on tomorrow Saturday September 21st starting at 2pm from Aubane Community Centre Eircode (P51 EP49), Sign on for the Event will be from 12 noon and the beneficiary will be Cullen and District Special Needs Association who do great work in the Locality while the Route for the Event will take in a Scenic Format that will make it’s way to the Finish at the Farm Grenagh where you can avail of Refreshments along with Musical Entertainment provided by Vy Ha and Mahilet O’Leary in Aubane before the start of the Event while Sheila Fitzgerald will provide some Musical Entertainment in Grenagh where you will have the opportunity also to see the exhibits in the Farm.
The Groups Lady Members Mairead Ita and Breeda would love to have on the day All the Ladies out there who own any Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc come out and join us for the spin (and we wont forget the Gentlemen as well of course also)for further information you can Contact 
Breeda 086 0893405, Ita 087 9865217 or Mairead 086 1054921.
Check out the YouTube link below where The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Ladies talk to Willie Fitzgerald of Cork Music Station on his Thursday Evening slot to give an outline of what to expect on the Car Run they are running tomorrow from Aubane.

Cullen Pipe Band Competing in the Final of the Grade 4A World Pipe Band Contest

Cullen Pipe Band competing in the final of the Grade 4A world pipe band contest held in Glasgow on August 17th. Over 200 bands competed on the day and the band brough home the Vancoover Ladies Trophy finishing 6th out of 29 bands in their group.

 

Preview to Cullen and District Special Needs Vintage Afternoon happening on next Sunday July 14th

Willie Fitzgerald of Cork Music Station interviews Dan O`Riordan Ballydaly on what will be happening in Cullen for the 24th Annual Vintage Afternoon in Aid of Cullen and District Special Needs happening on next Sunday July 14th in the link below. 

 

Cullen Pipe Band won ‘Best Pipe Corps’ in Grade 4A at the All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships

Cullen Pipe Band won ‘Best Pipe Corps’ in Grade 4A at the All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships on Saturday July 6th.
The competition was held in Newbridge House, Donabate, Co. Dublin.
There were a total of nine bands competing in the grade.
The band finished in 3rd place, winning the Martin Dempsey Trophy.
Anyone interested in joining the band should contact 087 234 7651.