Excitement is beginning to mount as the countdown begins to the country’s largest Free Medieval Festival in Greenpark, Youghal on Sunday 23rd August 2009.  Events are planned to coincide with The Irish Walled Towns Network celebrations of National Heritage Week.

‘This event is all about bringing Heritage to Life.  Once again this is a free event, and we have worked at producing what we believe will be the biggest and best festival to date, said Catherine Desmond of the organising committee.   “The Medieval Quarter” will feature archery displays, medieval re-enactments, medieval cookery displays, and we have more kid’s entertainment than ever before.’

This year the event will take place at a new location in the town in Greenpark which will be transformed into a ‘Medieval Village’.  Youghal’s Municipal Heritage Committee – the organisers behind the event, expect in excess of 6,000 visitors to visit the holiday town providing a much appreciated boost to the local economy.

Celebrations will kick off at 12.00pm in the ‘Medieval Quarter’ and will feature “Norman Knights” and Vikings undertake a full weaponry and fighting display.  Medieval cookery displays as well as fully choreographed combative scenes will also be a feature and will demand full audience interaction!   A wonderful theatrical Shakespearian Theatrical performance will take place on the day, guaranteed to bring passion, colour and excitement to an action-packed day.

The ‘Kids Kingdom’ is always a guaranteed favourite and this year the highlight promises to be ‘Mumbo Jumbo’s’ Circus Workshop.  Kids of all ages can learn how to stilt-walk or ride a unicycle!  With one of the largest bouncing castles in all of Cork on the day, face-painters, balloon modelling, puppet shows, colouring competitions, fancy dress competitions and everyone’s favourite Prince August Toy Soldier Factory smiles on faces are guaranteed throughout the day.  Visitors will once again have a chance to savour the delights of the extensive range of stalls on ‘Maid Marion’s Food & Craft Fair, – hosted by top quality traders and producers from throughout Cork City and County.  The ‘band stand’ at Greenpark will play host to a live music and dance spectacle throughout the day with performances by local bands and artists with Community Radio Youghal on hand to only add to the atmosphere!

Youghal Medieval Fun Day takes place in Greenpark, Youghal, on Saturday 23rd August 2009 from 12.00pm – 6.00pm.  For further details contact: Youghal’s Municipal Heritage Committee on: 024-20530, email: youghalheritage@mail.com or log onto www.youghal.ie

Contact:
Aileen Ahern
Tourism & Marketing Development Officer,
Youghal
Tel:  0861703128/ 024 20530