Chamber Choir “Capella” tonight Wednesday June 30th at St Mary’s Collegiate Church at 8pm

Tonight in our beautiful 13th century church of St Mary’s Collegiate we are delighted to welcome Capella, the senior chamber choir from The Wallace High School from Lisburn, Co. Antrim.  The choir has 30 members, and includes students from ages 14 to 18.

Capella has performed far and wide, from concert tours of Belgium, Paris (Notre Dame, La Madelaine) to the Czech Republic.  There were in Boston and New York last June, where they sang at Old North Church, Boston, MA, St Mary the Virgin, Times’ Square, NY, St John Devine Metropolitan Cathedral, NY and also Central station.

The choristers meet 5 mornings a week before school, one day after school and a couple of evenings per half term in order to deal with the extensive repertoire.

Tonight, Wednesday, June 30th the repertoire will include works by Vivaldi, Stanford, Weelkes, Britten and McGlynn.

Capella is directed by Mr David Falconer, Head of Music and is accompanied by Mr Theo Saunders, Organist and Master of the Choristers at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh.

Tickets on the door at only €5 with all proceeds going to the church.

Don’t miss it !

–
Oona Colin
Facilities Coordinator
The Mall Arts Centre/St. Mary’s Collegiate Church
Tel: 083 360 6507

RNLI honours Irish volunteers at annual awards ceremony at Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Gretta Kelleher from Youghal RNLI was presented with a Silver Badge in recognition for over 25 years volunteering for the RNLI.

The annual RNLI Ireland awards have taken place at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin, with volunteers and supporters being recognised for their role in raising funds and awareness for the charity that saves lives at sea.  The guest of honour was well-known maritime commentator Tom MacSweeney, who was also presented with a RNLI supporter award.

Tom MacSweeney was honoured for his support of the RNLI over a long and distinguished career in media.  For years he has spoken with authority on maritime issues as Marine correspondent for RTE.   Lifeboat crew all over Ireland know him personally as he has visited most of the lifeboat stations down through the years to report on rescues and tragedies or many lifeboat milestones and ceremonies.  Tom also gave his time to act as MC or guest speaker for many RNLI functions and events.  His work continues with a number of columns in publications and as a published author.  Tom was accompanied by his wife Kathleen and presented each lifeboat volunteer with their award.

THE 4 OF US UNPLUGGED
SUPPORTED BY LOCAL ACTS CHLOE LEE & KIERAN AHEARN -
LIVE AT THE WALTER RALEIGH HOTEL YOUGHAL
FRIDAY THE 2ND OF JULY
DOORS 8.30
TICKETS €15 AT SCOTTS TREASURE SHOP 137 NORTH MAIN STREET YOUGHAL 024 90333
& THE WALTER RALEIGH HOTEL
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STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL IN CONCERT

Brendan & Declan Murphy of The 4 Of Us will perform the highlights of their 20 year career, along with new material, on their upcoming Irish tour in May .
The Newry-born brothers have a critically-acclaimed back catalogue spanning 20 years and six Top 20 albums, including hits such as Sunlight – voted No 4 in a Today FM poll of Best Ever Irish Singles, and Mary – one of the most played Irish tracks on national and regional radio.
The two-hour shows will be an opportunity to hear their songs in an acoustic setting performed as they were originally written.
Brendan and Declan undertake a 20 date German tour in April alongside Kieran Goss before returning to Ireland to mix the new album, a largely acoustic affair that sets out to capture the quality of their acoustic shows.The album is due for release in Ireland in September 2010

Biog: The 4 Of Us
Formed in Newry in the late 1980s by brothers Brendan, Declan and Paul Murphy, The 4 Of Us appeared out of nowhere with the huge radio hit Mary taken from their debut album Songs For the Tempted in 1989, which helped them sweep the boards at the following year’s Hot Press awards. The slick commercial gloss of Mary belied the fact that it was a grim little snapshot of a deeply flawed relationship. The gimlet-eyed observations of Brendan Murphy’s lyrics demonstrated that this was a band who were always going to do it their own way.

Wary of the transient nature of pop, the band’s follow-up Man Alive in 1992 was a more rock driven album, featuring She Hits Me, a top 30 hit in the UK. The RTE Guide enthused ‘It’s brash, fast, catchy, dangerous and covered in sin, lust and anything else The 4 Of Us can get their hands on’, and it was nominated in Q magazine’s Top 50 Albums of that year.

The band then retreated into the studio where they spent three years working on their next record, only to do what most bands would consider unthinkable. Perfectionists to the core, they looked at the results and decided it just wasn’t good enough, tore up the blueprints and started over again.

At this point The 4 Of Us effectively became Brendan and Declan, as brother Paul left to pursue a more normal existence. Knuckling down to the task at hand, the band saw their perfectionist streak pay off when they emerged with 1999’s Classified Personal, a masterful record peopled by characters who went on blind dates, made a final stab at patching things up, promised not to mess up again and ultimately held it together. It was a record that saw the band emerge from the studio fitter, older and wiser and it raised the bar even higher for them.

In 2003’s Heaven & Earth the focus becomes more universal, with songs that hint at the turmoil that was to accompany 9/11. Sitting alongside the euphoria of U Make Me Feel and the unsteady nerviness of Breakdown or No Guarantees, the massive radio hit Sunlight reminded everyone that the Murphys can write world-class songs.

Again unwilling to simply repeat a formula, the band set to work on the album that would eventually become Fingerprints. Having spent a good deal of the previous three years co-writing with a very varied set of collaborators, Brendan knew that there would never be a better opportunity to deliver a great record, and from the chiming bouzoukis of What’s To Come to the shimmering strings of Flesh and Bone, this album combines the band’s strongest ever material with its most assured performances.

For band news and information check out:
www.the4ofus.com and
www.myspace.com/thefourofus

O EMPEROR (Ticket only)
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SATURDAY THE 7th OF AUGUST  DOORS 8.30
TICKETS €15 @ SCOTTS TREASURE SHOP 137 NORTH MAIN STREET YOUGHAL 024 90333
STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL

The Waterford five-piece spent the last six months of 2009 astounding all and sundry with their unique brand of gorgeously crafted and constructed music.

Following on from their headline appearance on the New Band Stage at Oxegen, they released their first single “PO” which ignited the interest of the media and industry – between October and December the band performed numerous sessions on TV, radio and websites as well as shows and showcases increasing their fan base with each one; by the end of the year O Emperor was band to watch out for.

2010 has seen O Emperor in and out of the studio working on the EP and their debut album due for release in September. Never happier than when performing the band have also graced stages around the country and UK including supporting Ocean Colour Scene and more recently Mumford and Sons. To celebrate the release of “Reverie” O Emperor embark on an extensive Irish tour

“Gentle and delicate songs, guided by intricate urgently-picked guitars, grinding electric lines, expansive piano playing, some electronic tomfoolery, and wonderfully harmonised vocals – there’s a straightforward sincerity to the music of Waterford band O Emperor. Sounding a little like the Beach Boys, The Band, and The Smiths being digested by a cannibalistic Lee Mavers from the La’s, O Emperor haven’t even released an album yet and they’re already better than many decades-old bands I could mention…”

HOT PRESS – JULY 15th 2009

“O Emperor sparkled like the jewels in the crown of the Waterford music scene that they are”

THE IRISH TIMES

“Of all the bands I caught last night here in Dublin at the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival, the real standout was this band from Cork, O Emperor that played early on at Andrews Lane. It was warm and personal and genuine, but still has its best music ahead. Give this one some time and some sunlight and it’s going to grow into something large”

FUTURESOUNDS

“O Emperor seem uncannily older than their years. Boasting slick production along with meticulous arrangements, O Emperor have ticked off the right boxes to create a post-rock classic”

TOTALY DUBLIN

“Nothing short of genius”

HOTPRESS

“Beautifully polished songs, many of which should already be stamped ‘classic-in-waiting’; each seems to come complete with great verses, hummable choruses and gorgeous harmonies. Why can’t all bands be this instantly lovable? O Emperor are already different class”

Youghal Town Council has decided to continue to hold its monthly statutuory meeting within office hours only. The decision to hold the monthly meetings within office hours only was as a result of the “work to rule”, which was implemented by the Trade Union movement as a protest against wages cuts, whereupon officials would only deal with Councillors within office hours only. That was fair enough. The Croke Park Deal has now been implemented and it was fully expected that Youghal Town Council would revert to its original meeting time of 7.30pm.

In essence, Town Council meetings are now only being held at 10am on the Tuesday following the 2nd Monday of every month. I don’t understand this decision. I was assured by the Council Management and all Councillors individually that once the work to rule ended the meeting would revert back to its original time.

I work in the private sector. Because of the economic downturn, I have had to seek work in Limerick. Every working man has to feed his family and I do not have the luxury of being able to take a day off every month to attend a meeting of the Town Council. I would lose my job.

I was elected to serve the people of Youghal and regardless of what certain Councillors think of me, the signal being sent out to the people of Youghal is that if you work in the private sector (and you work normal hours) and you want to be a councillor, then don’t bother putting your name on a ballot paper in Youghal because Youghal Town Council will only meet during the day.

Furthermore, if the public wants to bring a deputation before the Council at its statutory monthly meeting and if, say one person in that deputation can’t get time off work, then their rights as citizens of the town are affected.

Common sense must prevail here. This is not just about me. It is about certain people, who are members of the Town Council, taking actions that lack foresight and will become problematic for ordinary working people.

The Labour Party, before my election in June 2009,  was absent from the Youghal Town Council since 1986. I am fortright in my approach to issues. This sometimes puts me on the wrong side of my colleagues. But isn’t that what characterises Youghal people, the ability to speak one’s mind, no matter what the consequences.

The solution to this problem is easy. Bring the meetings back to a time that suits everyone. This is how it has worked for decades. Don’t freeze me out of the Council because I have to travel to work to feed my family. I can’t risk my job in these troubled times. I want to serve the people of Youghal and allow them l to judge me on my performance. I do not wish to be tried by my fellow councillors.

I ask that the members of Youghal Town Council  reverse their decision so that every citizen will have access to monthly evening meetings and not just those who can take time off during a working day.
–
Cllr. Donie Daly

Ballyglavin
Youghal,
Co. Cork

Tel:- (086) 8103886
Email:- doniedalyyoughal@gmail.com

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Walking along Youghal’s  Main Street, one’s eye is drawn to a most unusual and interesting display in the window of S. Adams Shoe Shop.   The shop front itself is preserved, and is unusual and beautiful.    Marcella Reardon is an artist, born in Cork, who met her husband, Tony Sheehan, in London twenty or so years ago.  Tony, born and reared in Youghal, is well known to many of the locals and, in fact, he and Marcella live in his Grandmother’s house in DeValera Street.
Denise FitzGerald Reports| Pic: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

Marcella told the East Cork Journal that, sitting one day in The Nook Bar, she was taken with a 1920’s Tourist poster which advertised the town of Youghal in those bygone days of yore.  ‘The picture’, she said, ‘is very romantic, the clothes from the 20s reflect relaxation and enjoyment, and it gives a holiday atmosphere image of the town. Thus an idea was formed and, with the permission of Michael Treacy, Marcella borrowed the poster to display in Sammy Adams shop, around which she would make her window art installation.

Marcella’s vision is to improve the streetscape of the town of Youghal by filling with beautiful displays, any empty spaces in shops or premises along the streets.  The displays would represent the seaside town in colourful and positive images which would not only improve the deserted windows, but also draw the attention of holidaymakers and visitors.

This first window art installation includes many items pertaining to the shoe trade which are intended to honour the significance and tradition of the Adams family, and Sam Adams in particular.  An original pair of 1920’s shoes which, Marcella tells the East Cork Journal, she travelled many, many miles to procure, sit comfortably beside objects which were collected locally.  Crab Shells came from Caliso Bay, little Quartz stones were brought in from the Slob Bank pathway, and all the flower prints are from local wild flowers which were picked from the beaches and hedgerows.   Picnics, sunshine, bathing, fun and relaxation are all portrayed on this turquoise surrounded window and bring an atmosphere of good times for all.   Marcella is a Magpie…..she collects from every car boot sale, fetes, summer  open garden days, various stalls, second hand shops and also from her friends who know of her  hoarding of anything old.

Marcella will be known to the people of Youghal for her initiative “The last days, the end of Carpets at Youghal”, which was undertaken in 2007/8 with the help of Derek Speirs, Photographer.     Photographs of the local weavers, tuners, winders and all associated with Youghal Carpets were taken at their place of work just prior to the closure of Youghal Carpets.  The Exhibit is owned by the town of Youghal and hopefully, at some time in the future, will be made available for viewing by the people.

Living in Youghal since 2003, Marcella told the East Cork Journal that she has received great encouragement and co-operation from the people of the town.    Doris, son of Sammy Adams, was very generous in providing the shop window for the display and helped in every way she could, encouraging Marcella at all times.   The initiative is sponsored by Youghal Town Council, Printing is by Barry Lawlor Photography, Poster by kind permission of Michael Treacy, The Nook Bar, postcard photographs were sourced by Tom Fitzgerald (an A to Z of Youghal), and Shoes and Shoemakers heels were courtesy of Pat Looby.   Special thanks also to Eamon O’Brien, Gallery 126 and to Fukoko Ando (fukokoando.com Paris)

Marcella, of course, is encouraged greatly by Tony, who is Director of Triskel Arts Centre and who is very patient with the accumulation of all things old which, Marcella says, are all over the house.  She hopes this is just the start of many more wonderful window exhibitions in Youghal,  and one can be absolutely certain that, in the Sheehan house in DeValera Street there will be no such thing as decluttering!

United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross Welcome Reverend Canon William Patrick Hewitt to the Parish of Youghal
Denise FitzGerald Reports | Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

The magnificent medieval Collegiate Church of Saint Mary the Virgin in Youghal was the beautiful and very appropriate setting for the Institution by the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, The Right Reverend Paul Colton, of The Reverend Canon William Patrick Hewitt as Incumbent of Youghal Union of Church of Ireland Parishes on Tuesday, June 8th last.   On an evening that was blessed with beautiful sunshine and warmth, people came from all over the County of Cork, including a huge contingent from the West Cork area, and gathered in the grounds of the Collegiate Church,  where all were welcomed, before entering to be part of a wonderful ceremony.

Canon Patrick Hewitt is the son of missionary parents.  He was born in Pakistan and grew up there until it was time for him to enter preparatory school in Belfast, after which he  went to a secondary school for the sons of missionaries in London.   Having trained as a teacher, Canon Hewitt met his wife, Lorna, and following four years of teaching he trained for the Ministry at Lincoln Theological college before serving as curate in the Diocese of Carlisle and then as Vicar in two parishes.   Their family of four daughters are  now grown up and settled in various professions and countries.

Back in 1996 Canon Hewitt was delighted to accept the Irish Parish of Fanlobbus based in Dunmanway in West Cork and, as he told the East Cork Journal, he felt he had ‘come home’.  After eleven very happy years there, he and Lorna moved to Bandon in 2007 where his Ministry was large and busy and where they met some wonderful parishioners and friends.

And now, in 2010 Canon Patrick Hewitt and his wife, Lorna, have arrived in Youghal to commence the next part of their lives, and this is the first time they have entered a new Parish without one or more of their daughters.
Canon Patrick Hewitt is a man of the people.  “Coming to a new Parish”, he said, “is a sharp learning curve”, but one which both he and Lorna are looking forward to.   His vision for his new Parish is one of pastoral care, getting to know the people and, most importantly, hearing their stories.  “People”, he said “all have their stories and this is what makes each person who they are.  Getting to know them is by listening to their own unique stories and this, he said, he will be hoping to do over the next months.  Home visits and pastoral care are very important, he continued, and  I am looking forward to talking with the people, one to one,  and finding out their needs and the needs of the parish.”

But Patrick Hewitt also has his own story and on Sunday last he told this story to his new parishioners at a moving service, to normal Sunday morning congregations in Youghal and Castlemartyr.  Asked how a member of clergy in the Church of Ireland is given a new parish, Canon Hewitt explained that a Board of Nomination from the Diocese meet with the Bishop and look for a person appropriate for the particular needs of a Parish.  They then nominate that person to the Bishop.   A nominee does not have to accept a new Parish but in this instance, Canon Hewitt and his wife, Lorna, were absolutely delighted to accept their new Parish, although both were sad to leave their very good friends and neighbours in Bandon and West Cork.
Pomp and Ceremony would not, perhaps, be a correct description for the proceedings on Tuesday night last in Youghal.  But they would be very close.   It was certainly what one would call ’an occasion’ but it was much, much more than that.   It commenced with a three group procession from the back of the church, up the aisle to the magnificent and imposing altar.   First in the procession were the Clerks Choral in their long, black cloaks, followed by the Diocesan Lay Readers dressed in Blue and White and finally by the Diocesan Clergy robed in their vestments.  Bishop Colton, though solemn, was obviously delighted with the proceedings and the procession was one of dignity and joy, which was accompanied by voices raised in glorious songs of praise.
During a Service which lasted approximately an hour, the new Rector of Youghal was handed a key as Bishop Colton said “Patrick, receive this key and let the doors of this place be open to all people”.   A sentiment which goes back to Patrick Hewitt’s vision for his new Ministry – to be open and available to all people”.
Welcome to your new home, Canon Patrick Hewitt and Lorna.  We wish you both every happiness and peace with your new ‘family’ in the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

Ballycotton lifeboat inter-pub karaoke competition

Waves Café and Wine Bar hosted the penultimate heat for June in the Ballycotton lifeboat inter-pub karaoke competition on Friday, 25th last.  Waves’ management worked all day to have their roof top seating area ready for supporters looking to take a break from the competition.  An enjoyable evening was had by all with Lorraine Tattan and Anne Marie Perry proving the winners on the night.

Saturday night, 26 June, it was the turn of Lower Aghada to show what competition means to them.  Rosie’s Bar held the last heat of the month and passing motorists were reminded of the event by the big sign erected across the road.  Sinead Dempsey, who goes angling in Ballycotton every Thursday with Jacko’s Angling Club, sang her heart out and will join Ger and Tina to represent Rosie’s Bar in the Grand Final.

Heats for the month of July will start at Harty’s Bar, Cloyne on Friday 2 July.  This will be the last opportunity for Cloyne participants to qualify for the final.  The following night, Saturday, 3 July, the competition goes to The Goalpost Bar, Shanagarry with just one heat the following weekend at The Long Point, Whitegate, on Friday 9 July.

If June was anything to go by, the event organisers are looking forward to a busy and exciting July.  There are still a total of eight heats left in various locations throughout East Cork and singers are reminded that the prize fund is €1,500.  It is definitely worth throwing your hat into the ring and remember this is helping to raise funds for Ballycotton lifeboat.

Youghal GAA Notes

Well to done to the Camogie Under 12′s Girls who won the County Final in Mahon last Saturday night.  Well done from all at Youghal G.A.A.

Lotto Numbers:  9, 13, 22, 29 No Winner. E200 shared by Tomas O’Connell, Rita Ryall, Lynsay Stewart & Joy Bryan.  Seller’s prize Mary O’Sullivan.  Next Week’s Jackpot €19,710 .  Next draw 28th June.

Fixtures

21st June IFL Eochaill v Glanworth (Win for Youghal)

22nd June Under 10HL Eochaill v Mayfield (Win for Youghal)

23rd June Under 10 FL Eochaill v Blarney  (Win for Blarney)

24th June Under 12HL Eochaill v Watergrasshill

24th June Under 10 Camogie Blitz in Carrigtwhohill

25th June Under 16 Challenge Eochaill v Ring Top Field @ 7.30pm

26th June Under 12 Camogie Blitz @ 10 am in Cappoquin

27th June Under 11 HL Eochaill v Erin’s Owen Top Field @ 11 am

27th June IFC Eochaill v Ballydesmond in Kilshannig @ 7pm

30th June Under 14 HC East Cork Final Eochaill v Castlelyons @ Aghada @ 8pm

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3rd July Intermediate Hurling Challenge Eochaill v Na Piarsaigh TBC

INTERSCHOOL FOOTBALL BLITZ -  We held a blitz last Friday the 18th of June at Club Arás. Three schools participated (Gaelscoil, Bun Scoil and Clonpriest).  There were 195 children in attendance and they were made up of 1st and 2nd class students from all Schools.  A superb display of skill was displayed by all schools pupils and a BIG THANK YOU to our Blitz Co-ordinator Fergal Keenaghan, Aine Martin, all the referees, our under 14′s players, helpers on the day and many thanks to all the Schools for participating and to the teachers, coaches and classroom assistants that ensured the afternoon went off well.  All children went home smiling and received a medal to round off the day.

Youghal G.A.A. Quiz Night – 24th of June @ 8pm.  (Teams of 4 €40). We had a quiz night last Thursday and all funds raised go towards the family fun weekend.  The winners were the “THE DREAM TEAM” and they were made up of Assumpta Parker, Micky Walsh and friends.  Well done!  Thanks to Pat Barry for comparing on the night.

45 Results 22nd June

1st Sheila & Teresa, 2nd & 3rd Divided Chrissie & Noel Sheelagh & Mick, Best of last 5, Peg & Gene, Last Game Maighead & Gene.

45 Results 15th June

1st & 2nd Divided Kathleen & Richie, Mick & Sheelagh, 3rd Gene & Maighead, Best of last 5 Mary & Joane, Last Game Gene & Peggie

45 Results 1st June

1st, 2nd & 34d Divided Angeline, Ann, Kevin & Dermott, Chrissie & Noel, Best of last 5 Mick & Sheelagh, Last Game Kathleen & Assumpta

45 Results 25th May

1st Mary & Kevin, 2nd & 3rd Divided Gene & Peggie, Eamonn & Mossie, Best of last 5, Tadgh & Jerry, Last Game Jim & Syd.

9th July 2010 – Tea, Coffee, Cake & Book Sale Morning At Club Arás (All Proceeds go towards the family fun weekend – which is happening throughout the August Weekend).  Time 10.30 – 1pm Saturday Morning – all welcome.

16th July 2010 – Marching in the Mardi Gras Parade – Family Fun Weekend

Youghal Eochaill Óg will be marching in the parade on Friday night at 7.30 pm.  Please note your Team Managers will be giving out details on this over the next couple of weeks.  We are delighted to be hosting a Football blitz on the 17th of July between 10a.m. and 1pm. as part of this festival.

Family Fun Weekend – August Weekend Friday, Saturday, Sunday – Programmes will be available in a couple of weeks and there will be something for all the family.

VHi GAA Cúl Camp Youghal

This camp will be taking place on the 11th, 12th and 13th August at Club Arás, Youghal. The cost is €55 for the 1st child, €45 for 2nd child and €35 for 3rd & subsequent children.

Meet the President Night 17th of July @ 7.30 pm – Uachtarán Christy Cooney.  Further details to be issued shortly.  All Welcome at Club Arás Youghal and this night should not to be missed!

Shop – If you need anything from the Shop it is open every Saturday from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m

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O2 have done a deal with the GAA, 5% of an 02 customers’ spend each month will be donated to the Youghal Club.  It has no cost implications for you and will not increase your bill.  So we are asking all parents/family members who are 02 customers to simply text CORK YOUGHAL to 50308.  You should receive a confirmation return text.  Thanks for your support.

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Sunday 27th June saw our players in all three grades attempt to
qualify for the Gents National Strokeplay 2010. In the Juniors our
sole representative was Brendan McCaughey who was playing in the event
for the first time. Brendan played solid pitch and putt to return a
score of 112 which was good enough for 5th place and qualification for
Ryston. In the intermediate section Don Sheehan, Ted Kelly and Johan
Brosnan played the tricky Riverside course in Bishopstown. Despite the
efforts of Ted and Don they were unable to post the necessary 106 to
qualify. Johan’s return of 105 saw him safely through. The senior
section was played on our own Claycastle course in extremely testing
conditions. With just 13 places up for grabs the 6 Claycastle players
had their work cut out to qualify. Gary O’ Sullivan 105, Anthony O’
Loughlin 106, Paudie O’ Sullivan 108 and Colin Sheehan 108 all
qualified comfortably. Ed Long and club captain  Martin Keohane on 111
had an anxious wait to see if their score was good enough for
qualification. As the wind picked up it looked like the lads would
both qualify but unfortunately Martin missed out on the back 18s with
Ed taking the last place. The club will be represented at the finals
by 7 players who will take on the cream of the country on the weekend
of 24th/25th July at the Ryston course in Newbridge Co.Kildare. Very
best of luck to all the players, Bring home the big one lads!!
Congratulations to Colin Sheehan who finished in 8th place in the
Gents Munster Strokeplay at the Riverdale course in Neneagh Co.
Tipperary. Colin carded and excellent 98 to make the final 18 and went
on to shoot -4 for the playoff in very tough conditions. In the junior
grade Johan Brosnan struggled to find his best form but still managed
to finish in 16th place overall. Well done lads.
Our Juvenile competitions are back in full swing for the summer months
with games each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 5.00pm, entry €1.50.
Our Juvenile officer Johan Brosnan has put in great toil to get the
juveniles back in action and the we are extremely fortunate to have a
player of Johan’s stature guiding them through the ranks. Results of
last weeks competition- O/A Nett- Killian Cahill, O/A Gross- Adam
Bulman, 1st Nett- Jack Curtin. New members are always welcome and now
is a great time for any juvenile thinking of joining with so many new
members joining in recent weeks. Coaching is available for beginners
from Johan who is Irelands No.43 ranked player. For more info Tel:
0870699492.

All at the club would like to pass on their sincere sympathies to
Paddy and Sonny Mangan on the death of their sister, may she rest in
peace. Lady captain Phil Mangan’s  prize was deferred owing to the
bereavement and will now be played at a later date.
National Matchplay Championship 2010-Larkspur Park, Cashel.
The flagship event of the pitch and putt season was played for over
the June bank holiday weekend. Taking their place in the field of 64
at the National Matchplay at Larkspur Park in Cashel were Claycastles
Anthony O’ Loughlin and Johan Brosnan. In round one Anthony overcame a
young and spirited Anthony Mahoney from the Glenville club in Dublin
by a margin of 3&2. Johan had the tough task of playing Tipperary
Inter-county player John O’ Meara form the Riverdale club in Neneagh.
Johan got off to a flier and was -7 for the first 8 holes and had
established a lead that he would hold on to and record a terrific
victory by a margin of 5&4. In round two Anthony found himself paired
against an inform John Cahill (Fermoy) and was soundly beaten 10&9.
Johan’s reward for his first round triumph was a tie against former
national champion Leo O’ Reilly (Glenville). After a tense match Johan
edged the game by 4&3. We were now in the business end of the
championship with just 16 players remaining. Another Tipp man stood in
Johans way, this time it was current Irish international and second
favourite for the tournament Paul O’ Brien (Templemore). Johan cared
little for his opponents lofty reputation as one of the best match
players in the game and stormed into an early lead of 3up through 11
holes and notable 8 under par! Word was spreading around the course of
a major upset, the gallery flocked to witness the young prodigy from
the seaside and one of the greatest matches of the championship. With
the home crowd willing their man on Johan refused to buckle under the
intense pressure and closed out an historic victory by a margin of
4&3. In the scorching Cashel  heat their were just 8 players remaining
and they were swiftly called for battle again with Johan paired
against Dublin’s top player John Crangle (Loughlinstown). Crangles
pitching was of the highest order and he quickly established a
commanding lead of 3 up. Johans spirit and attitude was praised by
many in earlier rounds and he dug deep again to claw his way back into
contention to go 2 down with 12 holes remaining. However Crangle
continued his fine form and closed out the game by 5&4. Crangle went
on to loose the final to Collins Chris Scannell. Johan represented
himself and his club with great distinction over the weekend, the
manner and spirit in which he played and respected each opponent has
to be praised. In an era where the win at all cost mentality seems to
prevail amongst most sportspeople Johan stood out above the rest by
playing with a smile on his face and a never say die attitude. Johan
was described by many spectators as ‘a breath of fresh air’ and he
truly done the club proud over the weekend, well done Yogi!!
Congratulations to Anthony O’ Loughlin, ColinSheehan and Johan Brosnan
who all qualified from their respective grades for the Gents Munster
Strokeplay which will be played at the Riverdale course in Neneagh in
two weeks time. Best of luck in the finals lads.
Our sponsored fourball season continues each Wednesday and Friday
evening. Its great to see the numbers returning to play in the
fourballs in recent weeks, Last weeks game was kindly sponsored by
Murphy’s Pharmacy with James Howes dominating proceedings! 1st nett-
James Howes/Ed Long,1st gross- James Howes/Ed Long, 2nd nett- James
Howes/Michael Shiels ,drawn prizes- Brendan McCaughey, Michael Ryall
and Lily Bulman. This weeks game was sponsored by Crowleys garage
Greencloyne where some excellent scores were returned. 1st nett-
Brendan Mccaughey/Rita Ryall, 1st gross- Anthony O’ Loughlin/Thomas
Bulman, Mixed nett- Ed Long/Shelia O’ Sullivan.
This Sunday sees the Cork Senior qualifying section for the gents
National Strokeplay take place at Claycastle. The course will be
closed at 3.00pm Saturday to prepare for this event. All the best to
all the Claycastle players taking part in all the grades around the
county..
Well done to Johan Brosnan who continued his recent fine form by
winning the intermediate prize at the Ryston scratch cup in Kildare
with an excellent score of 98 (10 under par).

Bonfire Night is an annual celebration held on the 23rd June (St. John’s Eve). The celebrations take place in towns and villages across the country and centered around the summer solstice.
Report/Photo: Michael Hussey Email: news@youghalonline.com

The custom dates back to pagan times. Bonfire Night was always celebrated in Youghal with bonfires in different parts of the town but these customs and traditions are largely ignored nowadays. The embers of this long tradition have become a burning or more accurately a non-burning issue. The photograph shows everybody enjoying the annual spectacle of the bonfire in the plot Sarsfield Terrace back in 1983.

St John’s Eve (or Oiche Fheile Eoin (Bonfire Night)) is celebrated in many parts of rural Ireland with the lighting of bonfires. This ancient custom has its roots in pre-Christian Irish society when the Celts honored the Goddess Áine, the Celtic equivalent of Venus and Aphrodite. She was the Goddess Queen of Munster and Christianised rituals in her honour (as Naomh Áine) took place until the nineteenth century on Knockainy, (Cnoc Áine – the Hill of Áine) in County Limerick.

During the festival, people would say prayers, asking for God’s blessing upon their crops. They would also take ashes from the fire, and spread them over their land as a blessing for protection for their crops. It was also common to have music, singing, dancing, and games during the festival. The fire was used for destroying small objects of piety (rosary beads, statues, etc.) without disrespecting God. It was also common for people to jump through the flames of the bonfire for good luck.

In Thomas Flanagan’s The Year of the French, the ancient festival of St John’s Eve takes place. The book is set during the Irish rebellion of 1798. Here is an excerpt from The Year of the French:

Soon it would be Saint John’s Eve. Wood for the bonfire had already been piled high upon Steeple HIll, and when the night came there would be bonfires on every hill from there to Downpatrick Head. There would be dancing and games in the open air, and young men would try their bravery leaping through the flames. There would even be young girls leaping through, for it was helpful in the search of a husband to leap through a Saint John’s Eve fire, the fires of midsummer. The sun was at its highest then, and the fires spoke to it, calling it down upon the crops. It was the turning point of the year, and the air was vibrant with spirits. –The Year of the French

Some regions of Ireland follow a custom seemingly inspired by the activity from which this saint takes his title, Baptist (more accurately, Baptizer). They head to the ocean and immerse themselves in its waters. In this, they imitate the original form of baptism practiced by St John, as well as by the early Christians.