Archive for July, 2008

Kathleen & May Return Visit To Youghal

Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
The Kathleen & May is now berthed in Youghal Harbour and is open for the public to board and view this beautiful ship. The schooner will depart today at 6pm Friday 1st August.

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The 108 year old sailing [...]


Youghal Triathlon 2008

Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

The athletes race to the water at the start of the annual Triathlon on Youghal beach

Over 300 competitors took part in the 8th Annual Youghal Triathlon held on Claycastle Beach. Starting at the Front Strand Youghal with a 750m swim followed by 19km on bike and finishing with a 6.5km run back [...]


Youghal Chatterbox Summer Camp

Youghal Chatterbox Performers

The Chatterbox 3rd annual Summer camp took place at the Youghal community centre.
Pictured are Ruth Hayes, Dance Tutor and Teresa Cudlip, Drama Tutor with the Chatterbox kids who received their certificate of completion in


Sign O’ The Times

By Kay Donnelly

On a recent visit to Spanish Point Beach, which does not hold a candle to YOUGHAL I saw this notice. They have passed these bylaws to protect the little bit of beach they have and the lifeguards are authorised to issue fines. Recently a visitor to Redbarn strand told me he


Lavan Wants Council Seat

By Christy Parker | Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

Ken Lavan
Ken Lavan has been added to the Fine Gael ticket to contest Youghal’s local election next year. The auctioneer and Care Trust representative was selected at a recent branch meeting and will campaign alongside two incumbent party colleagues, Town and County Councillor Barbara Murray and Michael [...]


Youghal Art Group

By Marina O’Loughlin (Youghal Art Group) | Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

The Youghal Art Group

The Youghal Art Group started in 1995, so this is our 14th annual exhibition. The first exhibition was held in the Courthouse and was at that venue for many years until it was closed down for refurbishment. Since [...]


Lismore’s Dole Queue Goes Mobile

By Christy Parker

The economy may be losing its drive but staff at Lismore’s Social Welfare office certainly did their best to restore it. The two female employees were unable to access the building due to a faulty door lock on arriving for work. Showing the spirit of innovation that once made this country the envy [...]


Youghal RNLI

Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Retiring RNLI Chairman visits Youghal Lifeboat Station

Sir Jock and Lady Slater, Terence Johnson Deputy Chairman RNLI, Martyn Smith new Divisional Inspector for Ireland and Anna Classon, National Fundraising and Communications Manager RNLI and members of the Youghal RNLI

The Youghal RNLI crew and members were delighted to welcome Sir Jock Slater, Chairman, RNLI [...]


Youghal Citizens Information Centre

Youghal Citizens Information delegates at the North and East Cork Citizens Information AGM Sitting; Mary McCarthy, Marina O’Loughlin and Sheila Coveney
Standing; David Hickey, Helen Mullane, Mary Lynch, Joseph Calleja and Eileen Meade

The AGM of the North and East Cork Citizens’ Information Service was held at The Holy Family Church Hall. The Citizens’ Information Board [...]


Sensazione Fairground Visit To Youghal

Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Sensazione the theatrical fairground- Catherine St. Youghal

The Sensazione tour of Ireland brought the magical ‘Time Circus’ to Youghal recently. The fairground that runs off your energy. A high-octane carnival that’s a cross between a night at the circus and the thrill of the funfair.
Once through the gateway the audience, transported to a [...]