Youghal Utd U-14 girls secured the Division 2 title and promotion last Friday evening after a tense play-off against Innishvilla at Douglas Hall. Both clubs had finished the campaign on 22 points and had to face each other for the third time this season.

Last April Innishvilla came to Youghal and left with a 4-0 victory. Three weeks ago Youghal reversed their fortune by beating their toughest opponents 2-0. That victory, followed by a 10-0 hammering of Ballinhassig and victories over killinardrish and Richmond meant Youghal entered the play-off on a strong run with 23 goals for and only 1 against.

The final was a carbon copy of the last time the two sides met. A slightly nervous Youghal side were pushed back to the edge of their area for the first ten minutes. Yet, when they had possession, they showed glimpses of what was to come. Rachel Galvin, Holly Twomey, Jess Lawton and Jess Swayne exchanged passes as they probed for an opening. The first real effort of the match fell to Holly Twomey.

A clever turn and neat pass at the edge of the area by Jess Swayne found Holly on the left side. The No. 9 tried to curve the ball on the back foot but her effort swerved up and away from the upright. There were few openings and Innisvilla’s pressure never brought goalkeeper, Aoife Landers into any significant action.

The movement of the Youghal forwards and wingers meant the opposition never quite got to grips when Youghal were on the offensive and Jess Lawton was unfortunate on a number of occasions not to produce more positive results on the right. However, midway through the first half, a fine interception by Sarah Roche inside her own area set the impressive Molly Schofield away on the left. Molly’s inside pass to Nora Walsh was pushed wide right to Jess Lawton. The No. 10 turned outside the defender and from the edge of the area her strike dipped under the bar to break the deadlock.

It was just desserts as Youghal had showed more inclination to pass and create chances. At the break the girls knew they were 35 minutes from glory and were determined to be only the second Youghal girls team to lift a title after Dick Sheehan’s U-16s in 2009. Innishvilla showed  great improvement in the second half. Under enormous pressure for the first 15 minutes, wherein Innishvilla almost leveled when a scrambled shot dribbled past the post, Youghal’s defence of Molly Schofield, Sarah Roche, Katie Manning and Kamilla Piecuck settled down and the efforts of the opposition began to peter out.

Most of the second half was a scrappy affair with Youghal desperate to hold on. With Innishvilla running out of options the towering presence of the outstanding Nora Walsh and Ellen Benaim meant Youghal were again taking control.

They broke Innishvilla hearts and resolve with quarter of an hour to the whistle. After great work by Jess Lawton on the right, her cross was intercepted in the area but the ever lively Jess Swayne pounced on the ball and her right footed half volley nestled in the corner. At 2-0 Youghal were in control and once again returned to the passing game that has served them so well this season.

There were further half chances for Rachel Galvin, Jess Lawton, Nora Walsh and Holly Twomey but another goal would have made unjust reading for an excellent Innishvilla side. There was much relief and joy at the final whistle and the girls celebrated with abandon after a long, tough season. The most satisfying aspect of winning this title for Youghal is the manner in which they achieved it.

All season they have worked hard and tried to play the game the right way and most importantly they had fun doing it. Everyone who took part this season can feel proud of this achievement and it marks another landmark for girls’ soccer in Youghal: two titles in two years. The girls and their Manager would like to thank all the parents who made long journeys in all weathers to support the team this year.

The squad collect their medals at a special awards night at the Rochestown Park Hotel this Tuesday.

The Kilmacow to Cork fundraising charity cyclists took a brief stop in Youghal last Saturday afternoon. They had left Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny  earlier that day and travelled to Dungarvan, then Youghal and on their way to Midleton and then Cork City on the fun cycle for the DEBRA Ireland charity. The DEBRA Ireland charity is a very worthy cause and very much appreciate your support in helping us to raise funds for this charity.
Photo: Michael Hussey Youghalonline.com EMAIL: news@youghalonline.com

DEBRA Ireland is the national charity established in1988 to provide patient support services and to drive research into treatments and cures for those living with the genetic skin condition, epidermolysis bullosa (EB).  This is a very distressing and painful condition which causes the skin layers and internal body linings to blister and wound at the slightest touch.

Broadly, there are three types of EB, referred to as EB simplex, junctional EB and dystrophic EB. Fundraising and donations are vital so that DEBRA Ireland can fund services for patients and families including an EB Nurse Liaison Service, support to the EB clinics, an EB Support Worker to provide information and advice, equipment and respite holidays.

DEBRA Ireland also funds specific research programmes in Ireland, the UK and the USA into wound healing, skin cancer in EB patients and gene therapy, in the hope of finding effective treatments and ultimately a cure for EB.

Cumann Lúthchleas Gael EOCHAILL

24th May Under 10 Hurling Blitz

Eochaill, Lisgoold, Russell Rovers, St. Catherine 7.15pm Top Field

24th May Junior Camogie Challenge

Eochaill v Ballymartle Top Field 7.15pm

25th May Under 14 Hurling Challenge

Eochaill v Cois Bride Copperalley 7.30pm

26th May Under 14 Hurling League

Eochaill v Cobh Top Field @ 7pm

Friday May 28th Inter Hurling League

Eochaill v Courcey Rovers @ 7.30 pm Copperalley

29th May Under 14 F Munster Feile

Venue Mayfield @ 12.30pm

Féile Peil na nÓg na Mumhan – Peil fé 14 — Baile na mBocht

Satharn 29ú  Bealtaine 2010 – Beidh Eochaill ag glacadh páirte i ngrúpa le:

Baile na mBocht, Ladhair agus Tairbeart (Ciarraí), Paráid ag a 10 ar maidin.

Cluichí  ag tosnú ar a 12.30 Cluichí Ceannais ar a 5.30 pm.  Beidh Féile Náisiúnta Peil na nÓg i gCorcaigh i 2011

The event organisers and fundraising committee of the benefit night made cheque presentations to the two worthy charities last night (Thurs 20th May). A total of €3,775 was raised at the benefit night held at the Youghal Rugby Club. €2,500 was donated to Marymount and €1,275 donated to Brú Columbanus.
Photo: Michael Hussey Youghalonline.com EMAIL: news@youghalonline.com

The committee would like to thank the following for making it happen on the night – The Grip and The Recession Band for offering their talents free on the night, Youghal Rugby Club for the use of their facilities and the staff for taking care of us and Susan McNamara of dmdesign.ie for the design & printing of the posters and tickets.

To the many sponsors who kindly donated spot prizes for the draw and finally to Michael Hussey from www.Youghalonline.com for the advertising and publishing of Photo/Reports etc. and also to Youghal News . We would also like to thank Anne-Maria O’Connor from Brú Columbanus and Regina Donnelly and Antoinette O’Sullivan from Marymount Hospice for their charitable work.

It was a massive success with a big turnout on the night. The bands rocked the place and everyone enjoyed a good night out. Of course it was all about the charities and much needed funds was raised on the night. Again thanks to everyone who donated in any way to make it such a success.

Anne-Maria O’Connor representing the charity said “Brú Columbanus would like to thank the very hard working organising commitee, Michelle and Anthony Horgan, Mary Landers, Donna Carey, Trish Fleming, Siobhan O’Regan and Rachel O’Connell for the fundraiser which took place in aid of Brú Columbanus & Marymount Hospice. The amount that was raised was fantastic! I would also like to thank all those who gave so generously”

Brú Columbanus provides accommodation to the relatives of seriously ill patients in Cork Hospitals and the Hospice. We are an independent charity and rely totally on donations and fundraising initiatives to cover the running costs of the house. Since we opened in October 2005 we have accommodated in excess of 2300 families. website address is www.brucolumbanus.com

Friends of St. Patrick’s Hospital & Marymount Hospice

Chairperson Regina Donnelly, speaking on behalf of the Friends of St. Patrick’s Hospital Marymount Hospice thanked Michelle Horgan and all those involved in the initiative. “Michelle and her committee raised monies for two charities, of which both sums were phenomenal, it was no mean feat to raise €2,500.00 for Marymount Hospice”.  “Credit is due also to all those who took part in the nights entertainment. We here at Marymount rely on donations from the public to maintain the care we give the patients and their families. It is a privilage for us to care for”.

The Friends of St. Patrick’s Hospital & Marymount Hospice, known as “The Friends” are a voluntary group, founded in 1984, who raise funds to enhance the hospital and to benefit the patients. They organise fundraising events themselves and co-ordinate the fundraising events of others in aid of the hospital / hospice. They are affiliated to the Irish Hospice Foundation. They meet in the hospital on the second Monday of each month at 7.30p.m.

The Friends have organised a wide variety of events over the years, such as Concerts, Race Nights, Open Gardens and Art exhibitions, but their major annual events are “Sunflower Days”, “LUAL (Light up a light)” and “Irelands Biggest Coffee Morning”.

Apart from their ongoing support of the hospital & hospice, The Friends are currently fundraising to build a 44-bed purpose-built hospice and a 75-bed hospital for the care of older people. The cost associated with this project will be in the region of €75 million, €12 million of which needs to be raised locally over the next four years.

Website: St. Patrick’s Marymount Hospice

The fourth annual Emer Casey Memorial 10K will take place on Sunday, May 23rd in Youghal, Co. Cork at 1.30pm.

Sunday May 23rd will see runners and walkers from the local region, Ireland and abroad partake in the fourth annual Emer Casey Memorial 10k. Muscle-toned, loose-limbed competitive athletes will mix with leisurely strollers and generate once again the unique ambience of this upbeat event.
By Christy Parker | Photo: Michael Hussey Youghalonline.com EMAIL: news@youghalonline.com

Some 12 hours earlier, an equivalent occasion will have unfolded 12,000 miles away in Melbourne, where participants will have shared the route with former Olympic silver medalist Sonia O’Sullivan. The Australian city is hosting its second Emer Casey memorial and is already considered a major event in the Victoria event and athletic calendar. Proceeds from the Australian fundraiser are designated for Melbourne’s world-renowned Peter MacCallum Cancer research centre.

In both locations, top performances will be recognised with perpetual trophies but the accent will focus primarily on fun. Each will reward participants with spot prizes, goody bags, t-shirts and one can’t rule out a bit of a laugh in the refreshment and shower arenas either if the truth be known!

The Youghal run will commence at 1.30pm from Pobalscoil na Trionoide over the established round course via the New Line, Strand and town centre. Participants are encouraged to register online for prime convenience @ www.emercaseyfoundation.com) but if need be can alternatively register at Pobalscoil either on the day from 11 am or from 3-5pm on the previous Saturday.

Details of the Melbourne event, from Monash University, Clayton Campus, are available online also, for anyone fancying a volcanic ash challenge as an extra bit of fun!

EMER CASEY FOUNDATION AT FOREFRONT OF OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH

By Christy Parker

The Emer Casey Foundation was established after ovarian/uterine cancer claimed the vibrant life of Emer in 1996. At 28, she was the youngest of five girls born to Brendan and Juliette Casey. Now internationally recognised as a major contributor to cancer research, the foundation finances studies aimed at providing early detection of the disease.

There are approximately 334 new cases of ovarian/uterine cancer diagnosed in Ireland every year, with an average fatality rate of two-thirds. It is the leading cause of death from gynaecological malignancy in the western world, yet Ireland still has no national risk assessment or genetic screening programme in place. It has been labelled ‘the silent killer’ as the vague symptoms often mean that by the time the cancer is diagnosed, the tumour has spread beyond the ovaries

Emer’s family, friends and work colleagues have transformed tragedy into a campaign to save others from the deadly affliction. Their cause is channeled through the Emer Casey Foundation, which the family, along with Emer’s former employers, Dublin-based solicitors Matheson Ormbsy Prentice, founded. Their commitment raised over €450,00 in four years and is inspired by the knowledge that a woman’s chances of surviving ovarian cancer increase from 15% to 80% with early diagnosis.

The foundation funds three PhD fellows to conduct research at the Dublin-based DISCOVARY consortium, which is comprised of several experts across various areas of cancer research. The fellowship focus on (a) protein signatures in early and recurrent ovarian cancer and (b) developing novel chemotherapy suitable for ovarian cancer patients.

Individual projects are linked through an ‘information pipeline’ to investigators at Dublin, Cork and Galway universities, as well as Dublin City University and TCD. The consortium also liaises with world-leading professors in America’s George Mason University Centre for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine and with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of California.

The DISCOVARY consortium’s research and reputation is thriving and last year, together with Dublin’s Dept of Histopathology (the microscopic examination of tissue relevant to the manifestations of disease), they acquired Ireland’s first high tech SOLID System Sequencing machine. Procuring this leading tool in the technology of genomic analysis positioned DISCOVARY as one of the world’s leading oncology research groups.

Battling ‘the silent killer’

In an Irish Times report some weeks ago, Prof John O’Leary, Director of Pathology at the Coombe and chairman of Pathology at Trinity College, explained that the Emer Casey fellowships are striving “to identify novel serum markers to detect early ovarian cancer and are also developing novel therapeutics for patients who no longer respond to chemotherapy.”

One student, ‘is investigating the effect of low oxygen in patients with ovarian cancer and its impact on the development of chemo-resistant cancer.’ A second ‘is investigating a unique signature protein which has been discovered in women with early and late ovarian cancer’ amidst hopes of developing a blood test to be used in early detection. A third student ‘is looking at markers in ovarian cancer cells which appear to drive chemo-resistance and to reduce significantly overall survival and disease-free survival.’

The report further referred to Dr Sam Coulter-Smith, Master of the Rotunda Hospital and a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist. Dr. Coulter-Smith said ‘risk assessment services and genetic screening should be available to all women in a high-risk category.’ He too cited the dearth of formal ovarian cancer screening services in Ireland, which denies women at risk of developing the disease, the chance of avoidance or cure.

Breast and ovarian cancer are strongly linked, according to Dr. Coulter-Smith, who runs a risk assessment service for women with a strong family history of both cancers. He believes that women carrying one of the genetic mutations that cause ovarian cancer have, depending on the type of mutation, between a 20% and 80% per cent chance of developing the disease.’

The doctor says there is now a greater awareness that this ‘faulty gene’ can be inherited, with a consequential increase in the numbers seeking genetic screening. He is quoted as saying that ‘removing the ovaries, while they are still healthy reduces the risk to about 1%. However a major downside is that if a close relation developed the disease in their 50s or 60s, one would need to have one’s ovaries removed in their 40’s and go straight into menopause.’

Dr. Coulter-Smith further concludes that, ‘unfortunately the two presently known primary genetic mutations linked to ovarian cancer -BRCA-1 and BRCA-2- only account for about 25 per cent of mutations that cause genetic ovarian and breast cancer. So even with screening, only 25 per cent of faulty genes are identified.’ He advises people with two or more close relations who have had breast or ovarian cancer, to seek advice their GP’ advice as to whether they need to be referred to an ovarian screening service. Meanwhile a Sunday trip around Youghal or Melbourne on May 23rd can help to make that consultation less daunting for many.

Emer Casey Memorial 10k Run/Walk Youghal 2010

The fourth annual Emer Casey Memorial 10K will take place on Sunday, May 23rd in Youghal, Co. Cork at 1.30pm.
Race Details

The start line is at the Water Tower at the top of Cork Hill (beside Pobailscoil na Trionoide) and finishes at the front strand. There is ample parking space at the school. Buses will be available to transfer runners and walkers back to the school where showers and refreshments will be available.
Race Numbers

Race numbers will be available for collection at Pobalscoil Na Trionoide on Saturday May 22nd from 3-5pm or on Sunday May 23rd from 11am. We would recommend that you try to register on-line if possible as queues on race day can be quite long. Please note however that the on-line registration facility will terminate on Thursday, May 20th at 5pm.
Prizes

Perpetual Trophies will be awarded to the first male and first female athletes. There are numerous spot prizes up for grabs to the value of €500 not to mention a free goody bag and t-shirt to all finishers. Please ensure to include your name on the back of your race number to make sure you are in with a chance to win a prize!
Directions

Travelling from Waterford stay on the by pass and take the first exit for Youghal. Travelling from Cork take the second exit for Youghal.

Congratulations to the “Just Shuffle Team” from PobailScoil na Troinoide

Just Shuffle were the eventual winners of the Battle of the Broadcasters held recently on CRY 104fm. The team consisting of Dawn Donovan, Laura Hennessy Patrick Flanagan, James Howes  Aoife Walsh and Ricky Roche hosted an amazing show on C.R.Y. Youghal local radio.

The show was fresh, relevant , listener friendly and got a huge response from the general public. “The team from the very start showed huge dedication and committment and worked very well as a group, they had fantastic on air chemistry and from the beginning they “just got it”; said  Darragh Parker ,Community Development Officer with the Station adding that “I could definetly see one or two of the group having hugely successful careers in broadcasting or in the media if that was a path they chose to go down.”

The group have now been offered a slot on CRY for the summer months and if that is successful maybe a permanent gig could be on the agenda.  “This is a real opportunity for the group now to get fantastic experience under their belt during the summer months and they will get huge exposure to  interviewing technique, editing skills  and of course hosting their own live show” said Darragh  “and I’m really looking forward to continuing to work with the gang”

“The runners up The Fo Sho Show can count themselves very unlucky though” said Darragh.  “Their show on Wednesday the 12th of May was absolutely brilliant  and again it was edgy, funny, relevant and intertwined with some great music , The Fo Sho Show team has as a result also been offered a slot on CRY for the summer months.

“The Fo Sho group got off to a bad start” explains Darragh, “they were hit with withdrawals along the way with the group going from seven to just three, who hosted the live show, on the wednesday”.  It eventually fell to just Darren Foley, Chris Cooney and Carol Keniry to pull it off and that is exactly what they did with the show proving to be extremely popular with both the judges and the general public.

“I hope the Fo Sho Show team keep the momentum going now” added Darragh because as they showed in the run up to the show they have got real abilty and are well capable of  producing excellent shows on a consistent basis if they have the dedication and commitment to it. They were unlucky to lose but Just Shuffles dedication and hard work over the course of the project won through in the end.”

The Cobh Confraternity Brass and Reed band played at Barry’s Lane last Sunday afternoon, bringing nostalgia and fanfare of a bygone era to life for the locals and visitors to the town. The event was recorded by C.R.Y. local radio and will be broadcast this Friday 21st May on the Tommy Collins Show ‘Signpost’ at 6.30pm. Photo: Michael Hussey YoughalOnline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

First Cut! Summer Project 2010 – Make a Film in a Week – June 28 to July 2, 10am to 5pm in Midleton

Please Note: the deadline for applications for a place will be May 28th.

Films made during the week will be shown at the First Cut! Film Festival, provisional dates 25/26 September 2010. Anyone interested should contact us at firstcutfilm@gmail.com asap with information on what you have done to date, your track record in film making and send us anything you have shot,even on mobile phone or been involved in making.

Let us know why you want a place on this project.Any questions call/text or e mail. See cfcfirstcut.blogspot.com for info on content/ photos from 2009.

First Draft Short Story Writing Competition

PLEASE NOTE: deadline for entries is 28 May, 2010, (upto 500 words/2 pages typed max.).
This competition is linked directly to the First Cut! Film Project, in association with Cork Film Centre, funded by Cork County Council Arts Office and South and East Cork Area Development, (SECAD).

You don’t have to be a filmmaker… or even have any ambition of becoming one… but, if you have a short story (up to 500 words – two typed pages, or less) that you’d like to see made into a short film by young filmmakers participating in the FIRST CUT! Summer Film Week, send it in!

The First Draft competition is open to all young people at youth project/secondary school level in the Cork area.
The winning author will be prominently credited on the film which will be made at the First Cut! Summer Project 2010 – Make a Film in a Week, see below for more detail, and shown at the FIRST CUT FILM FESTIVAL in September 2010. The winning story and two runners up will be published on an internet site connected to Cork Film Centre and the FIRST CUT blog site.

All entries to Cork Film Centre, Civic Trust House, 50 Popes Quay, Cork.
E mail: info@corkfilmcentre.com.

The winners will be announced on the CFC website and on the FIRST CUT blog site: cfcfirstcut.blogspot.com on Friday June 7th, and will be notified by e mail.

Last years winners ;

She Was Just A Girl (Robert McCarthy)
Henry and Zooey (Kieran Doyle)

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MARY MC GRATH, FIRST CUT CO ORDINATOR,

South and East Cork Area Development Ltd., SECAD,

Midleton Community Enterprise Centre,

Owenacurra Business Park,

Knockgriffin,

Midleton,

Co. Cork. 0868139019

OR e mail firstcutfilm@gmail.com

cfcfirstcut.blogspot.com

This is a two night only performance and each year has sold out so don’t miss your chance to see ‘Step it Up!’. Tickets are on sale in Cree’s Card Shop, Youghal. €12 adult, €8 child with a special family price of €35 for 2 adults & 2 children.

Strap on your dancing shoes because it’s that time of year again when Chatterbox Dance Studio will perform their summer show ‘Step it Up!’.  Once more we will see talented young people from Youghal and surrounding areas dance to a mixture of old and new songs that is sure to entertain all the family. Chatterbox returns for a fifth year to the stunning  Mall Arts Centre, Youghal on May 24th and 25th.‘Step it Up!’ is a show packed with energy and colour.

Dances in the first half include songs by Pixie Lott, J.L.S, Michael Buble and Cheryl Cole to name a few. Our Second half opens with an outstanding performance by our younger dancers to a song which was brought back to life by the infamous Jedward!! The remainder of the second half is wholly dedicated to the legend that was Michael Jackson.

The cast of Chatterbox students is 100 strong and they have been rehearsing hard over the past few months to ensure a performance that will not disappoint.

‘This year is going to be bigger and more colourful than ever before. The students have been working really hard and are excited about showcasing their amazing talents on stage.’ Ruth Hayes, director. ‘We have lots of surprises in store and have added some great special effects on stage’.