The Youghal CYMS AGM will take place at the society’s premises, market square, this Sunday 22nd November 2009 at 3pm sharp. All members are requested to attend.
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Youghal CYMS

Founded in 1871, Youghal CYMS is one of the oldest community/sporting organisations in Youghal. The society has had many homes throughout the years (most notably in the old Town Hall, now the Mall House) and is now situated in the historic Market House in the Market Square.

The society boasts four full-size snooker tables, a reading room, a meeting room and a television room, with plans to expand further.

In its early years the CYMS had an all-adult membership, with few facilities. However, through the commitment of members, and with the help and co-operation of the local clergy, a Catholic Young Men’s Society was created to benefit young and old alike.

From 1871 to 1971 the Parish Priest was the President of the society. Canon J. Murphy was the first cleric to hold the office of President, and Canon Dean Sheehan voluntarily vacated the position in 1971. Other notables include Rev. Canon Dwyer and Rev. Dean Thornhill, who both played an integral part in the development of the society.

Mr. William Doolan (late of Pasley’s) was the first lay person elected as President.

The society was established as a non-profit making organisation to provide and create the proper environment and worthwhile amenities for the young men of Youghal. This is as important today as it was then.