Youghal “I Believe” Christmas festival programme 2009

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Christmas festival fun starts with the annual Christmas lights switch on.
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Carrie Broderick and daughter Catherine with Clodagh Mahon and her daughter Sarah enjoying the annual Christmas Lights switch on

Carrie Broderick and daughter Catherine with Clodagh Mahon and her daughter Sarah enjoying the annual Christmas Lights switch on

Free entertainment for all the family Youghal is gearing up to put smiles on faces all over East Cork with its upcoming 3rd annual “I Believe….”Christmas Festival. Running from Saturday 28th November throughout the festive season, this highly successful annual event is packed full of activities ensuring that the build up to Christmas is a relaxed, happy and safe environment for locals and visitors alike.

Youghal Pipe Band at the Christmas lights switch on

Youghal Pipe Band at the Christmas lights switch on

Initiated by Youghal Chamber of Tourism and Commerce to promote shopping locally, the “I Believe…” Festival promises to build on the great momentum gained during the traditional tourist season of the summer months, when Youghal was given the status
of “family fun destination”

Youghal's own Tilly McCarthy with Pipers Michael McCarthy and Mandy Smiddy

Youghal's own Tilly McCarthy with Piper's Michael McCarthy and Mandy Smiddy

Events at the Switch On included -  Youghal comes alive with street entertainment, Barty’s Music Show, Face-painting and Balloon art, Youghal Choral Society perform Christmas Carols, Tones of the famous Youghal Pipe Band and Christmas Lights turned on!

President of Youghal Chamber Eddie Irwin joins in the celebrations at Youghal Tourist office with Mary Cooper, Roberta Taroni from Italy, Beatriz Rebollo from Spain, Carrie Broderick and Clodagh Mahon

President of Youghal Chamber Eddie Irwin joins in the celebrations at Youghal Tourist office with Mary Cooper, Roberta Taroni from Italy, Beatriz Rebollo from Spain, Carrie Broderick and Clodagh Mahon

Beatriz Rebollo from Spain, Roberta Taroni from Italy, Mary Cooper, Carrie Broderick and Clodagh mahon celebrate the Christmas lights switch on at Youghal Tourist Office

Beatriz Rebollo from Spain, Roberta Taroni from Italy, Mary Cooper, Carrie Broderick and Clodagh Mahon celebrate the Christmas lights switch on at Youghal Tourist Office

Captain Kebs drops in for a mineral with Tom Danagher

Captain Kebs drops in for a mineral with Tom Danagher



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