Coordinated by Luke Hurley and the dedicated Members of Millstreet Vintage Club the very special Car Run in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland was an outstanding success. Here we share just three of many more images recording the superb event this Sunday, 3rd Sept. 2023 setting out from Millstreet. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
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The General Public are Welcome to attend the Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn Car Run for Alzheimer Society of Ireland happening on Tomorrow Sunday September 3rd
The General Public are very Welcome to come along to the Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn Car Run Event which is happening tomorrow Sunday September 3rd and is in aid of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland,Sign On is at The Bridge Bar Millstreet Eircode (P51 H978) from 10.30am with Take Off at 12.30pm.
A lovely Scenic Route is planned for this starting in Millstreet with a break in Gouganne Barra and finishing at The Pub Carriganima for Refreshments and Live Entertainment.
All Vintage,Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc very Welcome on the Day
For more Details Contact Luke Hurley on 086 8805437 or Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406.
Your Support on the day would be very Welcome
Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn Car Run happening on Sunday September 3rd in aid of Alzheimer Society of Ireland
With just under 3 weeks left to go to the Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn Car Run happening on Sunday September 3rd plans are well advanced in putting the final touches to the event which is again in Aid of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Sign On is at The Bridge Bar Millstreet Eircode (P51 H978) from 10.30am with Take Off at 12.30pm,Lovely Scenic Route Starting in Millstreet with a Break in Gouganne Barra and Finishing at The Pub Carriganima for Refreshments and Live Entertainment.
All Vintage,Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc very Welcome on the Day.
For more Details Contact Luke Hurley on 086 8805437 or Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406.
Millstreet Vintage Club make a Presentation to Millstreet Day Care Centre
A Presentation was
made on Friday Evening July 28th to Millstreet Day Care Centre by Millsteeet Vintage Club following the recent Cars and Coffee Event that the Club ran for the Centre back in May in Drishane,an impressive €2,272 was the final proceeds from the Coffee Morning and both Marie O’Sullivan of Millstreet Day Care Centre and Chairman of the Day Care Centre Derry Morley
thanked everyone at Millstreet Vintage Club for organising a resoundingly successful
and most entertaining Event,they both went on to say the Funds made on the Event will be put to great use in further development to make improvements to what is already a top class facility serving the Town of Millstreet and the Neighbouring Locality around it.
Below are some Photographs from the Presentation and we thank Danny Lane for these Images.
BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service say a Big Thank You for your Support
Below is a lovely Letter and Card from BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service Group to Event Organiser Willie Fitzgerald of the recent joint venture between Millstreet Vintage Club and Corkmusicstation in the running of the Summer Car Run back in June,BUMBLEance thanked everyone for the great support received which is much appreciated by the Group and both Millstreet Vintage Club and Corkmusicstation are delighted to be associated with such a worthy Cause and look forward to working with them again next year.
Great Turnout for the first ever Millstreet Vintage Club Charity Van Run in Aid of St Joseph’s Foundation
Millstreet Vintage Club and Event Organiser Martin Lucey would like to thank Everyone that took part in the Jeep and Van Run held last Sunday in aid of St. Joseph’s Foundation, there was a great Turnout of 90 Vehicles which took part and they left the Green Glens Complex in Millstreet just after 12 noon and then made there way to Dromtariffe,Newmarket and then heading on to Ballydesmond, Knocknagree, Rathmore and back to the finish in Millstreet.
Martin Lucey and Millstreet Vintage Club were delighted with the support and thanked Everyone for making the Trip to the Event both from near and far and a big thanks must go out to the Marshals and An Garda Siochana who kept the Event flowing so smoothly,also thanks to all the people helping out at Event Sign On,Documentation etc,to the Media and Photographers who covered the event both on the day and in the lead up,also many thanks to the Duggan Family for the use of a great Venue in Green Glens,to our Sponsors of Prizes on the day who were Millstreet/Macroom Motor Factors, John Guerin Crash Repairs and ImoB Auto thanks for your support and a shout out as well must go to Susan Nolan for taking the time out to say a few words before the Run departed from Millstreet and thanks as well to the Collins Teachers for bringing along the Bus and to FaceCook for looking after the catering and to anybody else who helped out in anyway thanks a lot,without the help and support the Event would not have been the success that it was,we hope everybody enjoyed the Run and look forward to seeing you all again very soon.
Photos Courtesy of Daniel Lane and Bernard Crowley.
Millstreet Vintage Club Van and Jeep Run in aid of St Joseph’s Foundation happening on next Sunday July 23rd
Millstreet Vintage Club are running a brand new Event on next Sunday July 23rd,the Event which is a Van and Jeep Run is being ran by Martin Lucey and considerable interest has already being shown on what is shaping up to be a great day out,the Run is in Aid of St. Joseph’s Foundation and is open to All Vans and Jeeps up to 3.5 Tonne including Light Commercials,
there are prizes up for grabs for most unusual livery,best lighting and accessories on a vehicle and for best vintage livery,these are sponsored by Millstreet Motor Factors,John Guerin Crash Repairs/Tyre Services and ImoB Auto,the Event will start from Green Glens Station Road with Sign On there from 10.30 am with Take Off at 12.15,for more Details Call Martin Lucey on 087 7668572. [read more …] “Millstreet Vintage Club Van and Jeep Run in aid of St Joseph’s Foundation happening on next Sunday July 23rd”
Outstanding support for recent Millstreet Vintage Club Bumbleance Summer Car Run
A Presentation was made last Night to Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service following the recent Bumbleance Car Run organised by Millstreet Vintage Club and headed by Willie Fitzgerald,the Fundraising Event was a Giant Effort between Cork Music Station and Millstreet Vintage Club,an Impressive Total of €5,006.70 was the Final Amount collected following the Car Run and the CMS Go Fund Me Page Donation Campaign and BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service Volunteer Richard Walsh was on hand to accept this fantastic amount of Money from Willie Fitzgerald and Crew last Night at a Presentation held at Murphys Gala Shop on the Mallow/Killarney Rd, Richard was absolutely delighted with the Presentation to Bumbleance which does incredible work for very ill Children and said the Donation would be be very beneficial in continuing to keep this Vital Service on the Road,Willie Fitzgerald thanked everyone that supported the Cause and helped in anyway at all to make the Fundraiser the success that it was, Club Members and Friends along with some Vintage and Classic Cars were on hand to add there support at the Presentation to what is a very Worthy Cause,big thanks to Daniel Lane Breeda Piggott and Bernard Crowley for the Photos.
Go Fund Me Page for Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service coming to a close at the End of June
Cork Music Station in conjunction with Millstreet Vintage Club are back again in 2023 to raise much needed funds for Bumbleance the Children’s Charity Ambulance Service,a summer car run was held on Saturday 17th June 2023 last for the cause and also there is a Go Fund Me Page open until the end of June 2023 for anybody that might still wish to contribute,there is just 1 day left now if you wish to make a Contribution
We send a very special thank you for your support so far this year and also in the years past and you have a final chance on the Go Fund Me Page here https://gofund.me/1304c460 before it closes tomorrow night.
Thanks again for the continued Support.
Fantastic Turnout for The Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run in Aid of Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service last Saturday Evening
The Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run was held last Saturday Evening over in Cullen and despite the Weather being a big Challenge with Thunder and Lightning and Torrential Rain prevailing before the start of the Event there was a very impressive 95 Cars signed on for
the Event which was again 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 on 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 was not as favourable on this occasion but the views on this part of the Run never disappoint even on a bad Weather day and once we reached the finish this was followed by Refreshments and Musical Entertainment supplied by Bernie Heaney Barry O Halloran Sheila Heery and Tim Joe O’Riordan.
At the Finish of the Event the Bumbleance Ambulance 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 Perpetual Trophy and this was won by Ian O’Connor in his Subaru Legacy.
Millstreet Vintage Club and Event Organiser Willie Fitzgerald 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 in very Challenging Weather Conditions which helped make the Event a massive 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 Cullen Pipe Band, An Garda Siochana,Cullen Community Centre, Sheila Fitzgerald of The Corkman Mike Sheehan Old Road Productions,O`Riadas for great Food and Hospitality, Photographers and Media People, thanks also to The Pub Carriganima for the Amplification System and finally many thanks to all the people that donated Spot Prizes for the Raffle namely Kealy Coaches Cullen,The Pub Carriganima,Super Valu Millstreet, Murphys Gala Banteer Kanturk, Duggans Recovery, Liam O`Connor Garage, Dan Barry Crash Repairs Bernard and Mary Crowley,Luke/Mairead Hurley and Family,Dan and Mary O’Riordan,Eileen and John Lucey Recovery Boherbue,Sheila Heery,
O Riadas Bar and Restaurant,Bernie Heaney, and Sibly Group.
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 Funde 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.
We hope you Enjoyed the Event and we look forward to seeing you all again very soon.
Photos by Daniel Lane, Sammy Murphy Seán Radley and Ray Corkery.
The General Public are very Welcome to the Millstreet Vintage Club Bumbleance Summer Car Run happening on Saturday Evening June 17th over in Cullen
The Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run which is taking place on this coming Saturday Evening June 17th over in Cullen,the General Public are very Welcome to come along to Cullen Community Centre and have a look at some Cool Vehicles that are promised to be on display.
Preparations are well advanced for the Run which will be in Aid of Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service and it will be an opportunity for People to see the Bumbleance Ambulance as well which will be on display at the start of the Event over in Cullen Community Centre,the Event is open to All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans Trucks etc, the Run will Start Out in Cullen Community Centre(Eircode P51 YY06) with Sign On from 4.30pm and Take Off at 6pm Sharp,the Cullen Pipe Band will lead the Run away from the start in Cullen and it will take in a Scenic Route with views of Mushera Mountain,Clara Mountain,The Paps,Mangerton and Carrantuohill especially if the Weather will be good,the second part of the Run will on a clear Evening give the possibility of seeing up into as far as Limerick and Clare so a very Scenic Route is promised,the Run will End up at O’Riadas Bar Ballymacelligot just outside Castleisland where there will be Free Food and Music Supplied by the very Popular Bernie Heaney along with Barry O Halloran and Sheila Heery, 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 Childrens Ambulance Service,for Details Contact Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874,Ita Fitzgerald on 087 9865217 or Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406.
If you wish to make a Contribution Online there is a Go Fund Me Page Co-ordinated by Cork Music Station now open for Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service at the Link below
Millstreet Vintage Club makes Presentation to Mercy Hospital Foundation following recent John Barry Memorial Tractor Run
Millstreet Vintage Club made a Presentation to the Mercy Hospital Foundation on Thursday Evening last with the Proceeds from the recent Inaugural John Barry Memorial Tractor Run, an Impressive final Total Amount of €4,000 was collected from the Event.
Louise O’Brien of the Mercy Hospital Foundation was on hand to accept the Cheque from Event Organiser Dan Barry along with his Family and Members of Millstreet Vintage Club and Linda was delighted with the response and generosity from the Vintage Enthusiasts and General Public who supported the Event and said the money made will go to looking after the Elderly Care Department in the Mercy Hospital Cork.
Millstreet Vintage Club Chairman and Event Organiser Dan Barry was delighted with the way the Event went and thanked everyone who helped and supported in anyway to make the very first John Barry Memorial Tractor Run a great success and in doing so helping a great Cause in the Mercy Hospital Foundation which is a Charity very close to the Hearts of the Barry Family.
We thank both Daniel Lane and Seán Radley for the Photos. 📸📸
Millstreet Vintage Club Bumbleance Summer Car Run happening on Saturday Evening June 17th
With just over 2 weeks left to go to the Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run which is taking place on Saturday Evening June 17th the Event is once again in Aid of Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service and is open to All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans Trucks etc,
Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance 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 Ballymacelligot just outside Castleisland where there will be Free Food and Music Supplied by Bernie Heaney, Barry O’Halloran and Sheila Heery, 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 Childrens Ambulance Service,for Details Contact Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874,Ita Fitzgerald on 087 9865217 or Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406.
Drishane Vintage Event on Sunday Hugely Enjoyed by Many Visitors
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Millstreet Vintage Club Cars & Coffee Event
Short video of yesterday’s Millstreet Vintage Club Cars and Coffee Event held in the Grounds of Drishane Castle in Millstreet.
Magnificent Turnout for Millstreet Vintage Club Cars & Coffee Event at Drishane Castle
A Great Day was had today at the Millstreet Vintage Club Cars @ Coffee Event held in the lovely Grounds of Drishane Castle in Millstreet,the Event which was headed by Donie Lucey and Team attracted close on 200 Cars of all Descriptions with something there for everyone to enjoy,there was a great attendance from the General Public as well as Car Enthusiasts who travelled from near and far and the Weather behaved very well for the Event with the beneficiary from the Proceedings being Millstreet Day Centre 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.
Photos Courtesy of SJM Photos(Sammy Murphy) and Danny Lane.
The General Public very Welcome at Millstreet Vintage Club Cars and Coffee Event happening in Drishane Castle Grounds this Sunday May 21st
With just 1 day left to go now to the Millstreet Vintage Club Cars & Coffee Event at the Castle happening Tomorrow Sunday May 21st in Drishane Castle Millstreet the General Public are very much encouraged and welcome to attend and enjoy the beautiful Grounds of Drishane and at the same time see some Cool Vehicles as well,proceedings kick off from 10.30am to 2pm.
It Promises to be a great Day Out for All the Family.
All Vintage Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc,are very welcome to attend,for more Details Call Donie Lucey on 086 8545873.
Fantastic Turnout for the Millstreet Vintage Club John Barry Memorial Tractor Run held last Sunday
Millstreet Vintage Club held the Inaugural John Barry Memorial Tractor Run on Sunday May 7th last in Millstreet in aid of the Mercy Hospital Foundation, John Barry was a founding Member of Millstreet Vintage Club and was a very enthusiastic collector of Vintage Equipment and Memorobelia and it was fitting that the Run was based and started from John`s Home in Lackabawn,the Barry Historical Museum located in Lackabawn was also opened to the General Public on the day and John`s Son Dan Barry who organised the Event would like to to thank Everyone for the fantastic support received at the Event with an impressive 85 Tractors taking to the Road just after 12.30pm from Lackabawn outside Millstreet.
The Route for the Event took in some great Countryside Views as it made its way past Kilcorney Creamery where John worked for many years and then on to Kilcorney itself before heading on over the Brandy Road and from there the Tractors went on to the Rylane/Millstreet Road and then made there way on to Ballinagree where we were made very Welcome by our Friends and Neighbouring Club Ballinagree Vintage where the Tractors stopped for a Break,from there the Run made its way on to Mushera down past St Johns Well and then on to the Kerrymans Table and Aubane and from here made its way to Darbys Cross and back on to the finish in Millstreet,the Weather was a mixed bag on the day but was dry for the most part and Clerk of the Course Dan Barry would like to thank all the Marshals for keeping the Event Run so smoothly on the Road and in helping to co-ordinate Parking etc, also many thanks to Mick Duggan and his Co-Pilot Willie Fitzgerald along with Bike Marshalls Seanie Kelleher, Noel Kelleher and Anthony Kelleher for leading the Tractors out on the Road and keeping the Run progress so smoothly, to the Arrowong Crew for there help on marking the Route and to all the Crew at Sign On and to the Catering Crew in Lackabawn thanks for all your help,to the Media and Photographers for covering the Event thank you for the Publicity, also a big shout out to Connie Dennehy for looking after us so well in Ballinagree,and to Denis Lane for providing the use of his Public Address System, Dan would also like to acknowledge the help he got from Relatives Neighbours Friends etc which helped in a very big way to make the Event the success that it was.
Denis McSweeney in his Ford Super Dexta won the John Barry Memorial Trophy and Millstreet Vintage Club want to thank Everyone for the great Turn Out and Support from the Public,it is very much appreciated.
Many Thanks to Danny Lane and Sean Radley for the Pictures.
Millstreet Vintage Club Cars and Coffee Event at Drishane Castle happening on Sunday May 21st
Millstreet Vintage Club are holding a Cars & Coffee at the Castle happening on Sunday May 21st in Drishane Castle Millstreet Eircode (P51 X768) from 10.30am to 2pm,All Vintage Classic Cars Bikes Vans Trucks etc,the General Public are very welcome to attend and it will be a great opportunity to see some Cool Vehicles and the lovely Grounds of Drishane Castle as well,for Details Call Donie Lucey on 086 8545873.
The Barry Historical Museum in Lackabawn will be opened to the Public on Tommorrow Sunday for the John Barry Memorial Tractor Run in aid of The Mercy Hospital Foundation
The inaugural Millstreet Vintage Club John Barry Memorial Tractor Run is happening Tommorrow Sunday May 7th, both the General Public and Vintage lovers alike are very welcome to attend the Event and visit the Barry Museum in Lackabawn in Millstreet which will be Open to the Public on the day.
The Museum is full of some lovely displays of Vintage Gems and allows a person to go back in time and rekindle what life was like in years gone by.
The late John was a founding member of Millstreet Vintage Club and there was hardly a vintage event held in the South West Region that John wasn’t present, his enthusiasm so evident for so many wonderful machines and contraptions
that helped John develop an indoor and outdoor museum at his home in Lackabawn that told the story of life in bygone days featuring rural life and farming in county.
So why not pop by to Lackabawn Tommorrow to take a look at some nice Vintage Tractors and Machinery with something for Everyone on display and at the same time supporting a great Cause too with Proceeds from the Event going to The Mercy Hospital Foundation.
A nice Scenic Route has been the planned with Sign On from 10.30am with Take Off at 12 Noon from the Barry Historical Museum Lackabawn Millstreet Eircode (P51 EY91)
All Vintage Classic and Modern Tractors very Welcome, Entry Fee €20
Further details on the event can be obtained from Dan Barry on 087-2680011.
Millstreet Vintage Club Inaugural John Barry Memorial Tractor Run happening on Sunday May 7th.
With just over a week to go now to the inaugural Millstreet Vintage Club John Barry Memorial Tractor Run on Sunday May 7th both the General Public and Vintage lovers alike are very welcome to attend the Event and visit the Barry Museum in Lackabawn in Millstreet which will be Open to the Public on the day.
The Museum is full of some lovely displays of Vintage Gems and allows a person to go back in time and rekindle what life was like in years gone by.
The late John was a founding member of Millstreet Vintage Club and there was hardly a vintage event held in the South West Region that John wasn’t present, his enthusiasm so evident for so many wonderful machines and contraptions
that helped John develop an indoor and outdoor museum at his home in Lackabawn that told the story of life in bygone days featuring rural life and farming in county.
Proceeds from the Event are in aid of The Mercy Hospital Foundation.
A nice Scenic Route has been the planned with Sign On from 10.30am with Take Off at 12 Noon from the Barry Historical Museum Lackabawn Millstreet Eircode (P51 EY91)
All Vintage Classic and Modern Tractors very Welcome, Entry Fee €20
Further details on the event can be obtained from Dan Barry on 087-2680011.
Millstreet Vintage Club makes Presentation to Millstreet Day Care Centre
A Presentation was
made on Tuesday Evening April 25th last to Millstreet Day Care Centre by Millsteeet Vintage Club following the Charity Tractor Run that the Club ran for the Centre back on Sunday 26th February last,an astounding €1,918.40 was the proceeds from the Tractor Run and both Marie O’Sullivan of Millstreet Day Care Centre and Chairman of the Day Care Centre Derry Morley
thanked everyone at Millstreet Vintage Club for organising a resoundingly successful
and most entertaining Event,they both went on to say Funds made on the Event will be put to great use in further development to make improvements to what is already a top class facility serving the Town of Millstreet and the Neighbouring Locality around it.
The Presentation on the Night of the Proceeds from the Event was made by Millstreet Vintage Club President Jack Sheehan.
Below are some Photographs from the Presentation on the Night and we thank Danny Lane for these Images.
Presentation to Millstreet Day Care Centre following Recent Tractor Run happening on this coming Tuesday Evening April 25th
Presentation to Millstreet Day Care Centre will be made by Millstreet Vintage Club
following the Club’s recent Tractor Run for the Centre,the Presentation will take place on this coming Tuesday Evening April 25th at 8.30pm at Millstreet Day Care Centre, Everybody very Welcome to Attend.
Fantastic Turnout for the Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run in Aid of Tubrid Holy Well last Sunday
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 Tubrid Holy Well.
95 Cars came along for the Drive and thanks to each and everyone for making the Trip to Millstreet in sometimes very changeable weather conditions,we would like to thank all the People that helped out on Sunday last which helped make the Event a massive 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, Garveys Super Valu Castleisland for looking after us on our Halfway Pitstop,to our Photographers and Media People for great Promotion,special thanks to Sean Murphy of the Pub Carriganima for the Amplification System, and thanks also Sinead Corkery for your help today and to all our Sponsors for Spot Prizes who were as follows,Colemans Millstreet,Tony O’Brien Master Butchers,The Pub Carriganima,Tim Lucey Car Sales,Dan Barry Crash Repairs,Willie and Ita Fitzgerald, Danny and Sheila Lane,and Bernard and Mary Crowley thanks very much and finally many thanks to the Hickey Family and Ann for there support and for donating the Johnny Hickey Memorial Cup to Millstreet Vintage Club and Congratulations to John O’Leary in his Honda Prelude who was the winner of this most beautiful Cup Today,we hope you all Enjoyed the day and we look forward to seeing you all again very soon.
Photos Courtesy of Danny Lane,Sammy Murphy,Ita Fitzgerald, Blarney Vintage Club and Ray Corkery
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 Presentation following recent Cars and Coffee Event in Rathmore
A Presentation was made by Millstreet Vintage Club last Wednesday Evening at Donagh Hickeys Centra Shop Rathmore with the Proceeds made following the recent Cars@Coffee Event held in Rathmore,the worthy beneficiary was St Francis Special School Beaufort and the Club presented the School with a Sum of €1,020.35.
Millstreet Vintage Club wish to thank everyone who supported such a worthy Cause in St Francis Special School and was delighted to be able to help out such a well deserving Group.
Photos Courtesy of Sean Radley and Danny Lane.
Launch of Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run last Saturday Evening in Millstreet
The Official Launch for the Millstreet Vintage Club 2023 Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run which is this year in Aid of Tubrid Holy Well in Millstreet took place last Saturday Evening at Tubrid Well in Millstreet and a Video was recorded at the Launch to highlight what Tubrid Holy Well is about with a look at some of its History with Presenter Sean Radley who talks to James O`Sullivan who is Caretaker of the Holy Well Grounds and also Sean talks to Bernard Crowley Millstreet Vintage Club PRO who outlines details of the 2023 Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Rub which is happening on Sunday March 26th.
The Link to the Video Presentation can be found here at https://youtu.be/uoz3cjas4TI
The Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run for this year 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
The General Public are very Welcome to come along for a look on the day with a nice display of Classic Cars promised to be in attendance,for more details Call Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406,or Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874.
Video Captured by Ita and Willie Fitzgerald and the Photos by Danny Lane.
Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run organised by Millstreet Vintage Club happening on Sunday March 26th,in Aid of Tubrid Holy Well
The Annual Johnny Hickey Memorial Spring Car Run organised by Millstreet Vintage Club will take place on Sunday March 26th, this year the Event will be in Aid of the Running Costs of Facilities for Tubrid Holy Well in Millstreet which is a very Worthy Cause.
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 5th 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.
Great Turnout for Millstreet Vintage Club Charity Tractor Run in Aid of Millstreet Day Care Centre on Sunday
Millstreet Vintage Club held a most successful Tractor Run on Sunday February 26 last in Millstreet in aid of Millstreet Day Care (Canon O’Donovan Centre),the Club wish to thank everyone for the fantastic support received at the Event with an impressive 70 Tractors taking to the Road just after 12.30pm with the Run leaving Millstreet and taking in some great Countryside Views in the Duhallow Region before crossing over the Border into the Kingdom of Kerry as it transversed close to Rathmore before looping back on a similar but slightly different Route to return back to Millstreet over an hour and a half later,the Weather was kind as well for the occasion and Clerks of the Course Dan O’Riordan and Danny Lane wish to thank all the Marshals for keeping the Event Run smoothly on the Road and in helping to co-ordinate Parking etc,also many thanks to Mick Duggan and his Co-Pilot Willie Fitzgerald along with Bike Marshalls Seanie Kelleher and Anthony Kelleher for leading the Tractors out on the Road and keeping the Run progress so smoothly,to the Hardworking Crew at Sign On and to the Media and Photographers for covering the Event also many thanks to All the Crew at the Millstreet Day Centre for providing the Venue and Great Hospitality at Sign On,also thanks to An Garda Siochana and Cork County Council for there help,the Club would like to Thank our Sponsors who provided Spot Prizes for the Draw,the Prizes were Sponsored by Colemans Millstreet,Tim Lucey Car Sales,Dan Barry Crash Repairs,Dan and Mary O’Riordan,Danny Lane,John Cooper Tractors and Millstreet Motor Factors and finally Millstreet Vintage Club want to thank Everyone for the great Turn Out and Support received from the Public on the day,it is very much appreciated.
Photos Courtesy of Danny Lane.
Route Details and Information for Millstreet Vintage Club Charity Tractor for Millstreet Day Care Centre happening on Sunday
Millstreet Vintage Club hosts a Charity Tractor Run this Sunday with proceeds in aid of Millstreet Day Care Centre. Registration is at Millstreet Day Care Centre (Eircode P51 RY10) from 10.30am with take off at 12 noon sharp. A scenic route is promised with the run taking in Clara Road, Dereen, passing Croohigs Cross before diverting right to Knocknallane, Knocknaloman, Hollymount and turning right on returning via Caharbarnagh, Gortavehy, right at Croohigs Cross and a left for a return under Clara Mountain to Millstreet.
Refreshments will be served and promised for participants is a planned nice scenic route. Further details, contact Dan O’Riordan on 087-2452569 or Danny Lane at 087-2213848.
Proceeds from the Tractor Run will assist Millstreet Day Care Centre which provides a diverse range of services and facilities for the betterment of the entire Millstreet community and catchment area. Preparatory work to initiate the project began in the early 1990s under a progressive council headed by Chairman, the late Dr. Michael Feeley and Secretary, the late Christy Fitzgerald.
Operated by the voluntary Millstreet District Housing Group in conjunction with the HSE, the successful project was the culmination of a great deal of detailed planning and hard work. The attention to detail was second to none and the building is now finished to the highest standards.
The centre was officially opened by the then President Mary Robinson in 1994 and over the years, it has provided meals, discussions, nursing and health services to social and recreational outlets much to the satisfaction and enjoyment of patrons.
Words by John Tarrant.
