Youghal United V Bray Wanderers
Venue: Ardrath Park
Time: Sun 5th June Kick off 3pm

This is undoubtedly the biggest game in the history of Youghal United football club. Since the draw was made on Mon 9th May the reality of playing an Irish league premier division side in the line of Bray Wanderers at home at Ardrath Park in the 3rd round of the FAI cup , players , management , committee and members have kicked into over drive.

Everything else has been put on hold in preparation for the big day. A lot of work, organising and prepping needs to be done and of course it couldn’t be done without sponsorship. We are getting a great response again from the businesses in the town and as you can appreciate we cannot get to everyone in such a short period of time. However, we are working on a match day program and if anyone out there wants to place an ad to advertise your business or club then please contact Anthony Horgan on 086-6013685 for further details. Youghal United knows only too well how the current economic climate is not good and appreciates any bit of sponsorship that could be given.

The focus is directly on the team and making sure we represent ourselves as best we can and also it’s a great opportunity to show off the club and it’s first class facilities at Ardrath Park. We will be pushing the promotion of the game in all forms of media, print, internet and radio both in town and the county. Youghal United will be hoping for a huge turnout on the day to come up support and cheer on the lads.

THE 4TH YOUGHAL ARTS NETWORK  MIDSUMMER’S GALA BALL will be held in the Ballroom of the Walter Raleigh Hotel on Saturday 18th of June at 9pm. The evening will commence with a musical presentation by Youghal’s own Lar na cruinne , who will play while the guests enjoy a beautiful buffet meal . After the guests are wined and dined , the Fabulous Swingin Blue Cats will take to the stage , to play a selection of jive, jazz and swing dance numbers to get everyone on the floor . This brilliant six piece band had the dance floor  hopping last year and everybody will be looking forward to a repeat performance this year .

At 1am the Band will finish and make way for D.J.Hatz , who will play his selection of Oldies, Classics and chart music , into the early hours . The committee of The Arts Network  look forward to seeing all the usual faces , who have loyally supported the first three Balls and lots of new faces also . All this wonderful entertainment is available for 25 Euro per person , which is great value in these testing times . So dust off the tux’s and ball gowns and join us in what will be a great party night on the 18th. The fun starts at 9pm and finishes late . Tickets are available from usual outlets , Read + Write , Jack o patsy , Gallery 126 , Alan Prim’s , The Walter Raleigh and committee members , Jennifer Kirwan , Donacha O’ Cearuill , Michelle Murphy , Chris Kenifick ,  Barbara Kirwan , Martin Hynes and Jessica Gunn.

 

Click on related video below to see the inaugural Youghal Arts Network Ball back in June 2008

The Munster Matchplay Championships took place last weekend here in Youghal and was a fantastic weekend had by all and a great standard of pitch and putt was shown all through the competition. Weather conditions were tough but players battled through with superb play over the two days. It is the first time in the clubs history that we have held such a prestigious event and a great way also to celebrate the clubs 25th anniversary this year after the clubs foundation in 1986. We thank all who helped out in anyway in the preparation for this championship.

The course was also in top condition and credit must be given to all who made the course look its best over the last few months. There were 32 players competing over the weekend with 16 players in the senior grade, 8 in the intermediate section and also 8 in the junior section. Congratulations to all who played and especially Paudie O’ Sullivan who played very well and made the quarter finals of the championship in the senior grade, who lost out to the eventual winner of the event, John Walsh, who is currently Ireland’s number one ranked player in the game from Collins in Cork. John’s opponent in the final was Ireland’s number two Ray Murphy also from Cork. The two players put on a great performance and a superb final although John came out on top winning the match 8&7.

 

In the intermediate grade young gun Stephen Sheehan carried the hopes of the host club and showed how pitch and putt is played with a fantastic display both Saturday and Sunday and went home as Munster Champion in his respective grade winning his final against Glen O’ Donovan of Collins 6&5. Congratulations to Declan O’Connell from Tralee on winning the Junior title by defeating an impressive Kevin Flynn from Limerick in the final 3&2.
There were raving reviews all through the weekend of the course and the brilliant condition it was in and we are delighted that the Championship went so well and hopefully in the near future we can go a step further and host a national event here in Youghal.

Results:

Senior Winner – John Walsh (Collins)

Intermediate Winner – Stephen Sheehan (Claycastle)

Junior Winner – Declan O’ Connell (Tralee)

COMMUNITY RADIO YOUGHAL’S RADIOTHON in association with Youghal Cancer Support Group was a great success. The Radiothon, which began at 10am on Friday with Jane/Holly, concluded at the end of Nooch Kenefick’s Sunday Morning Show. In between, dozens of volunteers gave of their time to take part in a 50 hour non-stop broadcasting event.

The proceeds from the Radiothon will be split evenly between Youghal Cancer Support Group and Community Radio Youghal. Youghal Cancer Support Group is trying to find a permanent home for a cancer support centre in Youghal that would serve the town and the surrounding areas of East Cork and West Waterford. CRY 104fm is fundraising for its relocation fund.

Speaking at the end of a long 50 hours for him, CRY Community Development Officer, Darragh Parker thanked all of the people who contributed to the Radiothon; those who collected; presented; made tea, answered the phones or who helped in any way. Darragh also paid tribute to CRY’s listeners for their generosity in supporting the fundraising event and to the many sponsors who helped to make it a reality. The total collected should be known in the next couple of days and cheques will be presented in the coming weeks.

 

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50 HOURS ON THE AIR IN YOUGHAL FOR CHARITY – Report Denise FitzGerald

On Friday, May 27th at 10am Community Radio Youghal will embark on a Marathon of sorts as they attempt to broadcast 50 hours of continuous live radio. The Radiothon kicks off on Friday morning from 138 North Main Street Youghal and the CRY team will be broadcasting from the vacant premises and CRY studios for the duration of the 50 hours.

The feat is a joint fundraiser in aid of  The Youghal Cancer Support Group and CRY104fm and all proceeds will be split evenly between the two organisations.

THE YOUGHAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP- is dedicated to opening a drop in centre in Youghal, to offer help and support to all those who are dealing with, or have suffered the trauma of cancer. The Centre will also offer help and support to their friends and family. The group wants to offer this service to everyone in East Cork and West Waterford, providing a range of therapies  and advice. It will cover Clashmore, Ardmore, Dungarvan,Tallow, Cappoquin, Lismore, Youghal, Killeagh, Castlemartyr, Midleton,and all townlands in between. In fact it will be open to people from all over that want to avail of the Centre.

Community Radio Youghal (CRY 104fm) meanwhile are planning to relocate from their existing premises in Cumann na Daoine to Nagle House, South Abbey in order to better serve the community. The new premises will provide better training facilities for Volunteers and Community groups. These facilities will allow greater access to Studio equipment and technical training for volunteers and for those who wish to gain experience in broadcasting and the media.

C.R.Y 104fm Station Manger, Declan Gibbons is looking forward to the station hosting the Radiothon. ‘We hosted an all-night Radiothon last December, to help raise much-needed funds for local boy, Keith Phelan and that was very well supported by station volunteers and by the local community.

This event really will be a marathon though – 50 hours of live radio, all provided by volunteers!

‘We’re delighted to partner with the Youghal Cancer Support Group. They are seeking to provide a vital service in Youghal for people from all over our listenership area, so it makes perfect sense to support them. Volunteers from both organisations will be involved throughout the 50 hours and we hope that people will respond generously and get into the spirit of the Radiothon”, he said.

CRY continues to work closely with the students in Pobail Scoil Na Trionoide and it is fitting that Pobail Scoil students will launch this epic Radio Marathon on the Friday morning.

There will be on street collections during Friday and Saturday and Collection boxes will also be placed in shops throughout Youghal town beforehand so if you want to play a request for yourself or your friends and family throw a Euro in the box and fill out the request form and all proceeds will go to these two worthy causes.

And don’t forget all your favourite CRY presenters will be keeping you entertained throughout Friday and Saturday night, May 27th and 28th.

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Gallery 126 – North Main Street – Youghal.

Gallery 126 will stay open on Thursday evening June 2nd until 8pm. Come along, enjoy the show and maybe a tapas, a beer or both.

Currently on show in Gallery 126 are some outstanding charcoal drawings by Diarmuid Byron O Connor, a London sculptor best known for his “Peter Pan and Tinkerbell” sculpture outside the Great Ormond Street Children’s hospital. For further information about Diarmuid see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diarmuid_Byron_O’Connor.  Also on show are pastel drawings by Eileen Healy. The contrast in style makes for interesting viewing.

 

The Army Band are playing in St. Mary’s Collegiate Church on Sunday evening, June 5th at 7.30pm.The concert is in aid of the Keith Phelan Fund. Tickets, available from Cree’s Card shop and at the door on the night, are €15.

The 4th Midsummer Gala Ball will take place in the Walter Raleigh Hotel on Saturday 18th June at 9pm. Back by popular demand are the Swinging Blue Cats from Kilkenny, followed by D J Hatz,- dancing until 4 in the morning. Tickets cost €25 (includes food, music and all your entertainment on the night) and are available from Gallery 126,- tel no. 086 3862292.