Category: Beyond Millstreet

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 

 

Carriganima Goes Country with Declan Nerney appearing at The Pub Carriganima on this Sunday July 28th

Carriganima goes Country with the return of Declan Nerney & His Band who are back at the Pub in Carriganima for the 3rd time on tomorrow Sunday July 28th,to add to the occasion we will also have Effie Neill and the Legend that is TR Dallas appearing as well,it will be an Evening not to be missed with the kick off at 6pm,Tickets are €15 and you can get more information by calling Sean on 087 2600640.

Aubane Presentation to Denis O’Sullivan

There was a very special night in Aubane on Friday Night last July 19th for Denis O Sullivan marking his retirement after 41 years driving the School Bus in the Locality.

We wish the very best to Denis on his Retirement.

 

Millstreet Vintage Club Van and Jeep Run happening this Sunday July 21st

Millstreet Vintage Club Van & Jeep Road Run for Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes including Light Commercials is taking place on tomorrow Sunday 21st July,the Event is in aid of St. Joseph’s Foundation.

Event will take off from at K&L Deliveries Millstreet P51 X683,Sign on from 10:30am Start at 12:15pm.

Your Support would be most Welcome.

Any queries contact Martin Lucey on 087 7668572 after 6pm.

Weigh to Go Knocknagree LGFA

Weigh to Go Knocknagree LGFA

Guess the weight of the tractor, trailer & players combined in kg

Guess the weight correctly or nearest weight wins .
If more than 1 person has the correct weight , names will be put into a hat and 1 winner drawn .
https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/KnocknagreeLGFA.
Thank you to our sponsors for the fantastic prizes
The overall prize includes

1 night in the Killarney Avenue Hotel for 2 adults and 2 children 🏨

A family pass for 2 adults and 3 children for Kennedy’s Pet Farm 🐐

A 50 euro voucher for the Kerry Way Bar & Restaurant in Glenflesk 🍲

A 50 euro voucher for the Heights Hotel in Killarney 🏨

An hours bowling in Bowling Buddies in Tralee. 🎳

This competition closes on Sat Oct 12th

We also have been kindly given
2 tickets for Jurassic Live in the INEC Arena in Killarney for Thurs Aug 22nd. These will be drawn prior to the show as a stand alone prize for people who have entered up to that point . 🥳

There will be other stand alone prizes, keep an eye on our social media 👀👀👀

To enter simply click the link to our idonate page to guess and donate 🙌🏼

‼️Please make sure to put your name when guessing‼️
Kennedys Pet Farm Heights Hotel Killarney Bowling Buddies Gleneagle INEC Arena @KillarneyAvenue @KerryWay

TR Dallas appearing at The Pub Carriganima this Sunday Evening July 14th

We welcome Back the Mighty TR Dallas to the Pub in Carriganima this Sunday Evening July 14th between 7 and 9pm,Everybody very Welcome.

Millstreet Vintage Club 2024 Circuit of Ireland Stages Revisited happening next Sunday July 7th

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.

 

Aubane Social Club Family Fun Day happening Today Sunday 23rd June

Aubane Social Club Family Fun Day will take place Today from 2-5 pm At Aubane Community Centre.

Always a great Family Day Out

Bouncing Castle, Music and BBQ and lots more.

Admission €5 person and Family €15.00.

All welcome!!

Millstreet Vintage Club Bumbleance Summer Car Run happening on this coming Saturday Evening June 22nd

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.

Upcoming Gigs that are happening in the Pub Carriganima

Some upcoming Gigs at The Pub in Carriganima for the month of June.

Next Saturday Night June 15th the Glor Tire Finalist Effie Neill is appearing with us in Carriganima from 9.30pm.

while on Saturday Evening June 29th we welcome back Gina and the Champions along with the fantastic Willie Burke who will get the Show on the Road before Gina takes to the stage on our Outdoor Gig Area.

We look forward to seeing you all for some great Musical Entertainment over the next couple of weeks.

 

Millstreet Vintage Club Cars and Coffee Event a great Success in Drishane last Sunday

A Great Day was had last Sunday at the Millstreet Vintage Club Cars @ Coffee Event in the lovely Grounds of Drishane Castle in Millstreet,the Event which was headed by Donie Lucey and Team attracted around 400 Cars of all Descriptions with something there for everyone to enjoy,there was a great attendance from the General Public as well as Vintage Vehicle Enthusiasts and Car Enthusiasts from Cork Car Scene who travelled from near and far and the Weather behaved very well for the Event with the beneficiary from the Proceedings being Critical Blackwater CFR Group which is a very Worthy Cause.
Donie Lucey would like to thank everyone for there generous support on the day and wishes to thank the Duggan Family for the use of such a fantastic and attractive venue and location which undoubtedly added to the fantastic atmosphere that was to be had at the Event,also Donie would like to thank all the Club Members who helped out today and without there hard work and support the Event would not have been the success that it was,your support was very much appreciated.

Photos Courtesy of Daniel Lane and Sammy Murphy of SJM Rallying

Report by Bernard Crowley Club PRO.

 

Country Music Promoter Vincent Murray joins Cork Music Station

Country Music Promoter Vincent Murray is joining Cork Music Station with a new weekly slot on a Sunday Evening with it starting this Sunday between 8pm and 10pm,Vincent who is originally from Mayo but now resides in Ashford Co.Limerick is well known in the Country Music Scene as a promoter of Gigs in many Venues including the former Ashford Tavern and Duhallow Lodge Hotel,the Edel Quin Hall in Kanturk, the Vienna Woods Hotel and the Woodlands Hotel in Adare amongst others,Vincent has Millstreet links in the form of being married to Betty O`Riordan who hails from Ballydaly.

Vincent Murray brings a lot of Musical experience to Cork Music Station and we welcome him aboard so why not tune in this Sunday Evening on Cork Music Station from 8pm which can be found on www.corkmusicstation.com

Willie Fitzgerald spoke to Vincent Murray last Thursday Night on his Radio Show and you can hear this interview in the link below

 

Dromtariffe Vintage Club Presentation to Darkness Into Light

Members of Dromtariffe Vintage Club went for a drive out for Darkness Into Light/Pieta House 2024 on Saturday Morning May 11th and following there trip out they presented a cheque last Thursday Evening for €670 to Munster Fire & Safety who are the co-ordinators in Millstreet with the Charity.

Dromtariffe Vintage Club would like to thank Everyone who took part in the drive and to everyone who contributed to such a great Cause.

Photos Courtesy of Tom Corbett TMC Photos.

 

 

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.

The General Public are very Welcome to come along to see the Vintage Tractors at the Millstreet Vintage Club Vintage Tractor Run happening in Millstreet Tomorrow Sunday May12th

The General Public are very Welcome to view the Vintage  Tractors before the Run today Sunday which is being ran by Millstreet Vintage Club and organised by Dan Barry .

The Tractors can be viewed at the Canon O’Donovan Centre from 11am right up to when they hit the road at 1pm,the beneficiary from this Event is Millstreet Community Hospital, and the Run will be exclusively open to VINTAGE TRACTORS only and the Criteria required for to take part will be that your Tractor will have to be 1994 or Older to participate,this is the first time the Club will be running a Tractor Run for Vintage Tractors only and is an interesting concept and hopefully one that catches on for future Events.

Entry Fee is €20.

For more details give Dan Barry a Call on 087-2680011 and he will be happy to answer any queries you may have.

 

 

Millstreet Vintage Club Vintage Car Run in Aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group Health Link Transport Service happening next Sunday April 14th

Millstreet Vintage Club Vintage Car Run in Aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group Health Link Transport Service, is happening on this coming  Sunday April 14th, the Event will be based out of its starting point at The Wallis Arms in Millstreet and will take a Scenic Route along the Cork Kerry Border and move onto the finish at The Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney.

Kerry Cancer Support Group charity was founded in 2007 and the Groups Mission is no one should face their cancer journey alone, Kerry Cancer Support Group is devoted to maintaining a warm, welcoming environment while ensuring that service users have immediate access to our free programmes and resources. Our professional staff strive to help people affected by cancer in a way that is as supportive and helpful as possible to achieve the highest quality of life.Kerry Cancer Support Group is a community-based, volunteer-driven, community-supported organisation.

The Car Run for the Group being organised by Millstreet Vintage Club on Sunday April 14th is open to All Vintage/Classic Cars, Bikes,Vans, etc,Sign on is at the Wallis Arms Hotel from 10.30am and the Run departs at 12.15pm.

There will be Music in the Square Millstreet Sunday Morning by Neilie OConnor & Dermot Moriarty
(Weather permitting) otherwise it will be indoors in the Wallis Arms.

You can also make a donation to the cause on he link below. https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/MillstreetVintageClub?fbclid=IwAR1xpSLimrapZohtPCvZrSiCreDAFMkmt__ak7shGxBB14QQCDZi5irtU-w

For more information on the Event you can contact Aidan O’Sullivan on 087 1369472.

Presentation made to St Johns Holy Well Committee following recent Vintage Car Run

Millstreet Vintage Club made a Presentation on Friday Evening last to St Johns Holy Well Committee at Aubane Community Centre following the Club’s recent Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run which was in Aid of the Well,an Impressive final Total Amount of €1,425.70 was collected and the Club would like to thank everyone who supported the Event for their Generosity, John Twomey Chairman of the Holy Well Committee thanked Millstreet Vintage Club for there support and said the money raised will be put to great use in the upkeep and maintenance of what is an iconic and beautiful place of worship and peace.

We thank Sean Radley and Danny Lane for the Photos on the Night.

Report by Bernard Crowley Club PRO.

Presentation made to Millstreet Pitch and Putt Club following recent Tractor Run

A Presentation was
made on Wednesday Evening April 3rd last to Millstreet pitch and putt Club by Millsteeet Vintage Club following the recent Charity Tractor Run that the Club ran for the Pitch and Putt Club on Sunday 25th February last, €750 was the proceeds from the Tractor Run and Barry Frazer and Members of Millstreet Pitch and Putt Club
thanked everyone at Millstreet Vintage Club for organising the Event, Barry said that the Funds made on the Event will be put to great use in the purchase of equipment to enhance the quality of the Pitch and Putt Greens and make improvements to what is already a very important facility serving the Town of Millstreet and the Neighbouring Locality around it and said the Pitch and Putt Club were delighted that the money made from the Event will cover there costs for buying the maintenance equipment for the maintenance of the Clubs Greens.

Below are some Photographs from the Presentation on the Night and we thank Danny Lane and Sean Radley for these Images.

 

Fantastic Turnout for the Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run in Aid of St Johns Holy Well Mushera last Sunday

Event Organiser Bernard Crowley and Millstreet Vintage Club would like to thank everyone who came along to the Johnny Hickey Memorial Spring Car Run last Sunday in Millstreet which was in Aid of St Johns Holy Well Mushera,over 80 Cars lined up for the Drive and a big thanks to each and everyone of you for making the Trip to Millstreet on Sunday,we would like to thank all the People that helped out which went to make the Event a great success,to all the Marshalls,Bike Marshalls,Registration/Sign On,Route Layout/Arrowing Crew etc many many thanks for all your help,also we wish to thank Millstreet Pipe Band, An Garda Siochana, Humphrey Healy and Caroline of the The Bridge Bar Millstreet for looking after us all so well,to Noel C Duggans for providing a Top Class Car Park Facility, and to all the Crew at Aubane Community Centre for looking after us brilliantly on our Halfway Pitstop and for providing parking,a big shout out must also go out to our Photographers and Media People for there great Promotion,special thanks to Sean Murphy of the Pub Carriganima for the Amplification System, and thanks to all our Sponsors for Spot Prizes who were as follows,Colemans Millstreet,Tony O’Brien Master Butchers,The Pub Carriganima, Mulcahys Pharmacy, Myra Sheehan, Dan Barry Crash Repairs,Willie and Ita Fitzgerald, Luke and Mairead Hurley and Bernard and Mary Crowley thanks for your generosity,and finally many thanks to the Hickey Family for there support and for donating the Johnny Hickey Memorial Cup to Millstreet Vintage Club and Congratulations to Jerry Hynes in his Saab 99 who was the winner of this most beautiful Cup,we hope you all Enjoyed the day and we look forward to seeing you all again very soon.
There is a great selection of Photos below Courtesy of Daniel Lane
Matthew Twomey Seán Radley and Ray Corkery.
Report by Bernard Crowley Club PRO.

Cork Music Station Mourns the Passing of DJ Supreme Maureen Henry

Ita and Willie Fitzgerald & all at Cork Music Station are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dearest friend and outstanding DJ, Maureen Henry who will be sadly missed.
As a mark of respect to Maureen, we will only have the auto DJ running on Cork Music Station until Friday March 15th.

May Maureen Rest In Peace.

Millstreet Vintage Club Presentation made to Hollymount National School following recent Cars@Coffee Event

There was a Presentation made earlier this Evening to Hollymount National School with the Proceeds following the recent the Clubs Cars@Coffee Event that took place at Hickeys Centra Shop Rathmore on February 11th last,a fantastic final figure was handed over to the School which amounted to €1740.60 the School Management said this will be very beneficial going forward to keeping the school updated and will be a big help in the development of the facility and were delighted with the support they got, Event organiser Aidan Dennehy and Millstreet Vintage Club were delighted to be associated with such a great beneficiary in Hollymount National and wished the School the very best of Luck for the future.

Photos Courtesy of Danny Lane.

Report by Bernard Crowley Millstreet Vintage Club PRO.

Millstreet Vintage Club Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run happening today Sunday March 10th in aid of St Johns Well Mushera

The Annual Johnny Hickey Memorial Spring Car Run organised by Millstreet Vintage Club will take place on today Sunday March 10th, this year the Event will be in Aid of the Running Costs of Facilities for St Johns Holy Well in Mushera near Millstreet which is a very Worthy Cause.

There is  an opportunity to see some Cool Vehicles before they set out after 12 Noon today in Millstreet so why not come along to the Noel C Duggan Yard for a look.

Johnny was a founding Member and former Chairman of Millstreet Vintage Club and was a highly Respected Person both in the Club and beyond so its a pleasure for Millstreet Vintage Club to be holding the 6th Annual Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run, the Event will be based out of the Bridge Bar Millstreet Eircode (P51 H978) with Sign on from 10.30am and Take Off at 12 Noon,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, for more details Call Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406,or Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874.

The Promise of Spring happening in Aubane Community Centre on next Friday Night is SOLD OUT – Extra Show now being added for Friday March 29th

SHOW FOR NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT MARCH 8TH IS SOLD OUT

Aubane Community Centre have now added its second Running of The Promise of Spring on Friday Night March 29th at 8pm

It will be a Night of Music, Song, Dance, Romance and Storytelling.

ADMISSION €15 includes Raffle Ticket – FREE ADMISSION FOR U12
PLEASE NOTE TICKETS  FOR THIS SHOW HAVE TO BE PRE BOOKED ON 0857847879.

Proceeds in Aid of Aubane Community Centre.