The Oldest Corpus Christi Procession in Ireland took place in Youghal on Sunday (6th June 2010) The procession started way back in 1898 and has continued ever since.
Report/Photo: Michael Hussey-YoughalOnline.com Email:news@youghalonline.com

Youghalonline.com made this 5 min slideshow of the 2010 Youghal Corpus Christi Procession featuring the music of the Youghal Parish Choir, click on the centre to play and turn on the volume!.

The Eucharist Procession began directly after 12.00 Mass in the College Gardens, Emmet Place. The Blessed Sacrament was carefully placed in the monstrance and elevated so that all adorers can see it. Fr. Michael Murphy carried the monstrance with the consecrated Host  through the streets of the town for the adoration of the people, flanked by Canopy Bearers, Canon Tom Browne PP, Fr. Bernard Cotter SMA and Fr. Patrick Winkle.

The procession route left Emmet Place down Church St. on to North Main St.- Watsons Corner- Dolphin’s Sq.- Catherine St.- Grattan St- Market Sq. -The Mall- Strand St. turn at the Grotto on to Pearse Sq.- Friar St.- South Main St.- North Main St. turn up DeValera St. -Emmet Place and back to the College Gardens for Benediction.

You can also see the 2009 Corpus Christi Procession in Youghal by clicking on the centre of  the video below – be sure to turn on the volume!

The Procession was broadcast live by Youghal local radio C.R.Y. on 104fm and on the internet www.youghalradio.com.