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Despite the fact that the importance of the Cork and Queenstown line overshadowed that of its predecessor, a steady service was maintained to Youghal until the close of its passenger station in 1963, with up to five trains running from the city on a daily basis. Research K.McCarthy/M.Hussey (Youghalonline.com) Photos: Courtesy of Cork County Library and the National Library of Ireland
Youghal Excursion Scene 1908
However, it was during the summer months that activity on the Youghal line was at its peak, with several extra trains added to transport thousands of day trippers to the seaside. These excursions are immortalised in the traditional song “Johnny Jump Up”:
Ill tell you a story that happened to me
One day as I went down to Youghal by the sea Read more
The final days of the Cork to Youghal railway came with the emergence of Córas Iompair Éireann (C.I.E.) in 1945, which had absorbed the Great Southern Railway (GSR), which had in turn taken over from the GSWR in 1924. The decision was taken by C.I.E. to close the passenger lines between Cobh and Youghal on 4 February 1963. However, goods traffic continued to work the line until June 1978, while beet was transported by rail at harvest time until 1981. – Research K.McCarthy/M.Hussey (YoughalOnline.com) – Photo: Courtesy Cork County Library
Last Day of Passenger Service on Youghal Line The photo depicts the arrival of the 1pm train from Youghal at the Glanmire Road Station, on the last day of weekday passenger services between Cork and Youghal, 2 Feb 1963. Passengers disembark from the train for the last time and walk along the platform, towards the photographer.
In spite of local dismay, the Sunday summer rail excursions to Youghal were abandoned by C.I.E. in 1982 due to a shortage of rolling stock and the continued expense of maintaining the railway line. The last trains to travel along the Youghal line were Read more
Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley has raised the possibility of the Youghal rail link being reopened during a meeting with An Taoiseach, Brian Cowen TD. Cllr. Linehan Foley raised the subject with the Taoiseach during his recent visit to Midleton. Photo Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley
Speaking about the meeting, Cllr. Linehan Foley said, “The Taoiseach was in Midleton to hear a presentation about the benefits to the town and the region of the new Midleton rail line and how this piece of infrastructure will lead to more investment and economic opportunities for the area. While he was in town I managed to grab a quick meeting with him to discuss the issue of a rail link to Youghal.” “I explained how the people of Youghal have been campaigning for this line for many years. I outlined how it would be of huge benefit to the town and would help create jobs for the area and bring more economic investment to Youghal.”
“The Taoiseach seemed amenable to the idea of a Youghal rail link. He said that extensions were regularly being added to existing rail lines and that a link to Youghal wasn’t something he had any objections to. He indicated he would look into the subject further and that if the economic conditions allowed it was something that the Government may be prepared to support.”
“Obviously I was delighted to hear that directly from the Taoiseach. Everyone used to use the old Youghal rail link travelling to and Read more
Maeve is a local amateur photographer who enjoys taken scenic photographs of Youghal town and surrounding area. Maeve told us that she is a beginner and would like to show her work on YoughalOnline.com so she e-mailed these photos to us at news@youghalonline.com.
Groynes-Youghal Beach
We are delighted to post them on our website for the viewers to enjoy and please see the slideshow of her creative talents. If anyone would like to send in their photos (at home or abroad) please e-mail them to us for consideration and publication to news@youghalonline.com or info@youghalonline.com Read more
The musical Guys and Dolls had a successful run playing nightly to large audiences at the community centre. Excerpts from the show may be seen in the Featured Video box on this website which the YoughalOnline video crew hope you enjoy. The last night is tonight (Friday 15thmay) so be sure to book your tickets at Cree’s Card Shop, North Main St or at the door on the night and support this wonderful amateur theatre troupe. Photo: Kieran McCarthy/Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com) Video: Kieran McCarthy (YoughalOnline.com)
The cast of Guys & Dolls on stage at Youghal Community Centre
The Guys shooting crap on stage at Youghal Community Centre
Guys and Dolls, hailed by the critics as the best musical comedy of all time, is chock full of memorable songs and lively dance routines and features an extremely talented local cast who are sure to win your hearts. Direction is by Finbar Hannon Read more
It was with great interest I see that Brian Cowen has stated ‘ he would have no objection to extending the new Cork/ Midleton Rail Link to Youghal’. Great! Break out the Champagne! Photo Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Donie Daly, Labour candidate for the Youghal local elections, Sean Sherlock TD and Senator Alan Kelly pictured at the start of Donie's election campaign
If you asked Barack Obama or Dustin the Turkey should it be reopened I am sure they would no objection either!
The pertinent question is whether it WILL be opened by this government. The people of Youghal deserve more than a half hearted, throw away election promise. Bertie Ahern gave us enough of those! We want specifics and with that in mind I have written to the Rail Procurement Agency and CEO of Irish Rail to ask for a policy statement and timeframe by which it will be opened… Read more
Speech by Lady Captain Breeda Curtin-This is Julie’s night tonight but firstly I would like to congratulate Edel and Julie for winning the Munster Schools Championship 2009,senior section, in Charleville on 20th March. They came 4th in the National Finals in Edmondstown in April. We have a pennant here tonight which will be put up in the Clubhouse to recognise this achievement. Photo MichaelHussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Larry Cunningham, President; Eileen Farrell, Junior Officer; Julie Coyne receiving a glass memento in recognition of her major achievement from Breeda Curtin, Lady Captain. Pic also includes Margaret Power, Chairman ILGU Southern District; Mary Murphy, Lady Vice-Captain and Jim Coleman, Vice Captain
We would also like to acknowledge the great privilege it is for Youghal Golf Club to have members from our Club selected for the U18 Munster Interprovincial Girls team. This was held in Woodenbridge on 17th April. Edel and Julie did us proud again on this occasion, even though Ulster won, Munster came a very close second. Read more
GAA hero opens Specsavers at Market Green Shopping Centre in Midleton – GAA hero and member of the Cork Senior Football team, Pearse O’Neill, officially opened the new Specsavers store in Market Green Shopping Centre, Midleton, on Saturday 9 May 2009. Photo Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Cork Senior Footballer Pearse O'Neill cuts the tape to officially open the new Specsavers store with directors Deirdre Franklin, Marie Roche and staff of Specsavers Midleton
He was on site to cut the Specsavers green ribbon as well as making himself available to sign merchandise and photos for fans from 2-3pm. Pearse commented: “As a sportsman who has to keep my eye on the ball at all times, I recognise the importance of taking care of your eyesight. Specsavers at Market Green Shopping Centre, Midleton is the perfect place to come for all your eyecare needs, and their expert staff, along with their professional, value-for-money service, are the Read more
Information is wanted on the whereabouts of “Maurice”- The Yellow Man. Maurice would be well known to anybody who travels down the Lower Glanmire road, Cork City.
Maurice is missing- Have you seen Maurice?
He stands by the side of the road outside “DALY INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO”(D.I.S.C. plant hire) where he has stood for the last 20years. “He has been a big part of the company since he joined us over 20 years ago”. He goes out every morning at 8.30am and is brought in every evening at 5.30pm at close of business. Over the years he has had his own few adventures and mishaps, but unfortunately his disappearance yesterday-Thur.30th April- is a bit more serious as his kidnapping (mannequinapping) was caught on cctv & the gardai were alerted to the incident. A few stories about “The Yellow Man”. When Michael Jackson came to town & played Pairc Ui Caoimh, The yellow man was just standing outside DALY INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY doing his duty, when a group of not so nice people took a dislike to him & decided to beat him up & kick him out onto the road. After a small few operations & replacement limbs he was back to work.
He has had his hard hat stolen several times & even had a cork jersey robbed off his back in broad daylight. (We think it was a Kilkenny man who took it) Read more
Guys and Dolls, perhaps the best-loved of all Broadway Musical Comedies, is set in New York, the city that never sleeps. And within it, all human life. From the news seller to the chorus girl, from the gambler to the missionary – all of them caught up in the teeming vitality of the city streets. Photo: Michael Hussey(YoughalOnline.com)
The cast and crew of the musical Guys and Dolls pictured during rehearsals in the Devonshire Arms Hotel
Sergeant Sarah Brown, of the Save a Soul Mission, vainly trying to spread the Word, and make a difference to the sin and depravity of the streets, full of tipsters, gamblers and con men. Adelaide, the showgirl, desperate to leave behind her seemingly glamorous lifestyle for a white picket fence and roses round the door. Read more
