Oldest Corpus Christi Procession in Ireland this Sunday 14th June 2009

The oldest Corpus Christi Procession in Ireland will take place in Youghal tomorrow (Sun.14th June 2009 at 12.oo noon) The procession started way back in 1898 and has continued ever since. Report/Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

Fr. Patrick Winkle carries the monstrance with the Consecrated Host for the adoration of the people through the streets of Youghal flanked by Canopy Bearers, Canon Tom Browne P.P., Fr. Bernard Cotter S.M.A. and members of the 34th Reserve Defence Force at North Main St. Youghal - May 2008

The Eucharist Procession will begin directly after 12.oo Mass in The College Gardens. Fr. Patrick Winkle will then carry The Monstrance flanked by canopy bearers from Emmet Place down Church St. on to North Main St.- Watsons Corner- Dolphin’s Sq.- Catherine St.- Grattan St- Market Sq. -The Mall- Strand St. turn at the Grotto on to Pierce Sq.- Friar St.- South Main St.- North Main St. turn up DeValera St. -Emmet Place where Benediction will then be celebrated back in the College Gardens. The Procession will be broadcast live by local radio CRY on 104fm and on the internet www.youghalradio.com. YoughalOnline.com will also cover the event. If you have photos of this years Procession and would like them posted on this site please send them in as soon as possible  after the procession to news@youghalonline.com