Call me Ishmael…..one of the most famous opening lines in literature will open an exciting new theatrical adaptation of Herman Melville’s MOBY DICK touring Ireland this year, a one man performance by Conor Lovett.
World Premiere in Youghal, Co. Cork, 8pm, Thursday April 2, 2009 The Mall Arts Centre, Town Hall, Youghal.

Conor Lovett, directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett, will perform a new adaptation of MOBY DICK in a Gare St Lazare Players production touring 28 Irish venues in April and May 2009. In a tribute to the great film version by director John Huston the show will have it’s premiere at The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal Co. Cork which served as the location for New Bedford in the 1956 movie MOBY DICK starring Gregory Peck. Considered by many to be the greatest American novel, MOBY DICK follows the exploits of Captain Ahab on his journey of revenge against the great white whale Moby Dick as told by the young adventurer Ishmael who signs up on Ahab’s ship ‘The Pequod’. One of Ireland’s best known touring theatre companies, Gare St Lazare Players are renowned for their Beckett prose productions such as Molloy and First Love. Read more

Members of the Youghal Adult Education Network are delighted to join in the celebrations during the 2009 Cork Lifelong Learning Festival with 2 days packed with free workshops, talks, displays and performances for young and old.  Now in its 6th year the festival has mainly been limited to Cork city – but this year Youghal is taking the initiative to bring the festival to Cork County.

On Tuesday March 31 the focus is on the East Cork Further Education and Youthreach Centre,  with a programme which includes briefing sessions on how adults return to education, as well as hands on workshops in beauty therapy, ceramics, organic gardening and family learning.  While visiting the centre why not visit the information displays and enjoy the art exhibition, or enjoy coffee and scones in the morning prepared by Youthreach students. On Thursday April 2 the festival moves to Cumann na Daoine’s new building on Catherine St.  Call in any time from 10am – 2pm to visit displays of art and craft as well as information stands from UCC, FAS, Pobalscoil na Trionoide and the VEC adult guidance service.  Chat with fellow learners and members of Cumann na Daoine’s many groups, or join in free workshops on paper flower making or cake decorating.  The afternoon Features performances from the Windy Lane puppet theatre.

Kino Korner is a mini film festival which will feature screenings of short films of community interest – many linked to Youghal.   Kino Korner films will be shown in both venues on March 31 and April 2. Read more

Youghal’s Daffodil Day group launched a series of fundraising events centred round Daffodil Day in Youghal on Wednesday March 18th. . Proceedings started with a coffee day -all day- at the Youghal Golf Club. Report Christy Parker/ Photo Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

The Red Store hosted a breakfast/brunch complete with daffodil stalls. Cash, vouchers and other prizes donated by local businesses featured in a raffle and coffee morning, also at the Red Store on Thursday April 2nd, (10am-noon). Additionally, household items such as umbrellas, tea towels, luggage tags will be Read more

Parents and their hyperactive, anarchic, yearning-for-action offspring will be pleased and relieved to know that the Youghal playground at Greencloyne is expected to re-open in early June. The facility has been closed for almost 18 months. Report Christy Parker

Cllr Sammy Revins, who represents Youghal Council on the national urban regeneration programme, Rapid, says funding has finally been received for remedial work on the facility. “We have acquired €120, 000 from Rapid and Read more

DeValera Street Agreement:
The meeting opened with Mayor Olly Casey outlining the agreement reached in the DeValera Street carp parking & allocated spaces saga. The Mayor said agreement had been reached between the Town manager, Town Clerk, DeValera Street residents and himself on the issue. He then unveiled the agreement: Report Christy Parker

1) Fifteen (22-37) of the 37 spaces available will be designated for all     residential permit holders (only) in the town, with no time restraints. Spaces will be signed and coded.

2) Spaces 1-22 will be for general public utility, with a 3-hour parking limit. Spaces will again be signed and coloured.

3) Parking on DeValera Street itself will be removed and the current two-way traffic system will persist, with traffic calming measures incorporated into the design and roll out of the Regenerative Programme for the area. Emergency access will thus be ensured. Read more

The Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Youghal will again be broadcast LIVE at 3pm Irish Time today 17th March 2009. The parade is very colourful so please tune in to www.youghalonline.com today and enjoy the sights and sounds of  this traditional event. You can send in pictures of the Parade to news@youghalonline.com and we will post them in the slideshow of the event shortly after, also please send in photos of the event from anywhere around the world and we will feature them on our site!  Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

Our cameraman Kieran McCarthy and reporter Shane Supple and staff will be situated at the North end of town near the Cyberroom and the Youghal Post Office so if you are passing say hello and wave to The World! HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY to all our viewers at home and abroad and a big thanks to all our supporters and sponsors who contributed to our website. Read more

Congratulations to Eamon Walsh and his son Lee from Woodview Court, Youghal, who correctly answered Jimmy’s nickname ‘Whirlwind’ in the competition for two tickets to see the snooker star Jimmy White play at Youghal CYMS this Sunday night March 15th at 7pm.

Jimmy will be playing the best of the CYMS players both senior and junior in what is going to be a fantastic display of magic on the green baize. Previous snooker legends to grace the landmark CYMS premises at Market Sq. Youghal were World Snooker Champions Ken Doherty, Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry so this is another great achievement by the hardworking committee of the Youghal CYMS in bring world class sporting stars to the town. Further information and tickets (price €20) please phone 0863386321

Cork County Council engineers are to re-inspect a longstanding viewing area overlooking the entrance to Youghal harbour as “a matter of urgency.” The area, at Moll Goggins Corner, was closed off as a precaution following an earlier inspection last October. That report indicated “no immediate danger” of the structure collapsing.

Report: Christy Parker/Photo: Michael Hussey(YoughalOnline.com)

However, since then the situation has “deteriorated dramatically,” according to Youghal and Cork County Councillor Barbara Murray, who brought the decline to the attention of the County Council. The viewing is sited over rocks that lead onto the beach, from where Cllr Murray noticed the increased erosion while walking her dog. “Its quite frightening to view it from that angle and my big fear would be that it would collapse and take some of the footpath and roadway with it,” she said.

Senior Engineer for Roads at Cork County Council, Pat O’Mahoney says engineers should be on site “within a few weeks.” He suspects “surface water from somewhere,” following persistent heavy rain and prolonged frost over the winter caused the deterioration. He says, “I do not believe the Read more

Win 2 free tickets to see Snooker Star Jimmy White playing live at the Youghal CYMS this Sunday 15th March. Jimmy will be playing exhibition matches against the cream of the Youghal CYMS Senior and Junior snooker players starting at 7pm.

The event will be recorded and a DVD of the snooker exhibition will be available of this fantastic show the following week. All you have to do is name Jimmy’s NICKNAME?  E-mail your answer to news@youghalonline.com The competition is free and there are no charges. Either of Jimmy’s two nicknames will be accepted. The winning tickets may be collected at the door on the night so please leave a contact number. The competition closes at 4pm Saturday 14th March ‘09 so get your entries in fast! The winner will be announced at the Youghal CYMS premises, Market Sq, Youghal this Sat. at 5pm. The lucky winner will be posted on this site immediately afterwards.  Best of luck to all the entries!
Jimmy White. Nicknamed the “Whirlwind” (and occasionally the “People’s Champion”), White is a multiple World Snooker Championship finalist. He has been a professional since 1980, the year in which he won the World Amateur title. Read more

Láinseáileadh Seachtain na Gaeilge ar an Luan 2 Márta i Halla an Bhaile. Bhí slua mór ann idir Comhairleoirí,scoláirí,tuistí, muintir an phobail agus lucht tacaíochta na Gaeilge.
Pictiúir: Micheál Ó’hEosa(YoughalOnline.com)

Chuir Méara an Bhaile Oilibhéir Ó Cathasaigh fáilte roimh gach éinne. Láinseáil Seán Ó Brosnacháin, Cathaoirleach Gaelscoil Choráin,Seachtain na Gaeilge, go hoifigiúil.Tá Gaelscoil Choráin 25 bliain ag fás i mbliana.Bhí Liam Ó Dúill ann ar son Cumann Lúthchleas Gael atá ag ceiliúradh 125 bliain ar an saol chomh maith.Táimid an-bhuíoch do sna ceoltóirí Sinéad, Emer, Rickie agus Becci. Read more