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This Saturday 21st August 2010 brings a very special gig to Youghal. Manhattan Meets The Emerald Isle a double bill featuring New York City’s Harrison Roach & Ireland’s Nicole Maguire Live at The Gate, Youghal at 10:30pm Read more
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The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Youghal will be broadcast LIVE on video from 3pm (GMT) today 17th March 2010. The parade is very colourful so please log on to www.youghalonline.com today and enjoy the sights and sounds of this traditional event. You can send in pictures of the parade to news@youghalonline.com and we will feature them on our site!
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If you have friends and relations abroad why not let them know that they can view this event on www.youghalonline.com website from 3:00pm to 4:00pm (GMT) Our camera crew and reporter Shane Supple and staff will be situated at the North end of town near “The Cyberoom” and the Youghal Post Office so if you are passing say hello and wave to The World! HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY to all our viewers at home and abroad and a big thanks to all our supporters and sponsors who contribute to our website. Have a fun and enjoyable day.
The late Michael (Mick) McCarthy speaks a brief history of the Youghal Pipe Band, one of the longest existing pipebands in Ireland founded in 1914 by Danny (Duis) McCarthy.
Youghal Pipe Band
This interview was recorded in 1996 and features past members Moss Walsh & John O Brien and current members Leanne Murphy & Pearl McCarthy being interviewed by Read more
Joe Gleeson surrounded by Tess, Sis, Marion, Grace, Liam, Ger & Maria
A large group of family and friends gathered recently to celebrate Joe Gleeson’s 90th birthday at Farrell’s Bar, Summerfield, Youghal. All sides and generations of Joe’s family were represented and a great atmosphere prevailed for the day. Joe from the Pilmore area was said to have been frequenting Farrell’s bar for the past 70 years but when asked about this Joe simply replied “What 70 more like 80″
Congratulations Joe, heres to many more…
Photos & Story: Michael O Connell Email: news@youghalonline.com
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On Tue the 22nd Sept in the Ally Bar, Cloyne, Thomas Cahill from TC Valeting launched the new fundraising seven aside hurling tournament for the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Report: Shane Supple | Photo: Maurice Supple
Present at the launch were many players from the different clubs in Cork, in his opening speech Thomas Cahill of TC Valeting and Cloyne GAA explained how the event was going to raise much needed funds for the Guide Dogs for the Blind who are based in Model Farm Road, Cork. Each club is invited to enter a team of 10, seven players and three subs. The cost of entering a team is only €100 per team. Each team will be in a group of five teams graded similar to each other, which means that each team will get to play at least four games. If they win out their own section then they continue on to the next stage.
The games will be played throughout Nov & Dec with a final date fixed for around the 17th Dec. The final will be a big match with a guest commentator in for the game and all the ceremony of final day with bands leading players onto the field. There will be a presentation of a cup and medals for the finalists and the over all winners will receive from O Neills a complete team kit of jerseys. The runners up will receive hurleys for the club and so on down the line.
To keep matters in hand the referees will officiate all games and ref’s like Diarmuid Kirwin fresh from his recent stint as All Ireland referee and Cathal MacAlister who also refereed at all Ireland level have both amongst others offered their services to this very worthy cause. Several Clubs in the area have also offered use of their pitches under lights to allow for midweek games and evening games for the months of Nov and Dec. There will also be a safety officer at every game to ensure all is well.
The Irish guide dogs for the blind have recently spent in excess of 4.5 million euro to refurbish and add to their existing premises and all funds raised from this event will go directly to The Irish Guide Dogs. They offer a variety of services, with courses designed to develop both new and existing skills, to provide a holistic programme of instruction which prioritises independence and mobility by motivating and supporting participants to achieve their personal goals.
They receive approximately 85% of their income through donations and fundraising by a network of almost 100 voluntary fundraising branches around the country. It will cost over €5.2 million to run the organisation in 2009. It costs over €38,000 to breed, train and support a guide dog partnership. They breed most of their would-be Guide Dogs, and have a very successful Dog Supply and Breeding programme.
The Breeding Programme was established in 1984. In the early days there were two brood bitches and outside stud dogs were sourced. Since 2000 the programme has developed and grown to produce quality dogs for training as Guide Dogs and Assistance Dogs. There are currently 30 brood bitches and 7 stud dogs and they produce around 140 puppies a year. From these puppies the trainers will identify which will go forward as an Assistance Dog or Guide Dog
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To book a place in the tournament for your team and help this very worthy cause you can contact your club secretary who will have all the information and entry forms or you can contact Thomas Cahill direct by email at tcvaleting@eircom.net or ring him on 087-2073049.
Youghal Medieval Festival Re-Scheduled for Sunday 30th August 2009
The country’s largest free Medieval Festival has been re-scheduled to take place on Sunday 30th August 2009 in Greepark Youghal. Originally due to take place on Sunday 23rd August, severe weather warnings forced organisers to postpone the event. Events are planned to coincide with The Irish Walled Towns Network celebrations of National Heritage Week. Photos: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com
Medieval Warriors forward march to the re-scheduled family fun day this Sunday August 30th beginning at 12 noon
“We made a decision to postpone once we received the severe weather warnings for the weekend, so we’ve rescheduled the event for this Sunday 30th August,” said Catherine Desmond of the organising committee. “The ‘Medieval Quarter’ will still feature archery displays, medieval re-enactments, medieval cookery displays and we have more kid’s entertainment than ever before. This is a free event and we are confident of producing the biggest and best festival to date”, Catherine commented.
This year the event will take place at a new location in the town in Greenpark which will be transformed into a ‘Medieval Village’. Youghal’s Municipal Heritage Committee – the organisers behind the event, expect in excess of 6,000 visitors to visit the holiday town providing a much appreciated boost to the local economy.
Celebrations will kick off at 12.00pm in the ‘Medieval Quarter’ and will feature ‘Norman Knights’ and Vikings undertake afull weaponry and fighting display. Medieval cookery displays as well as fully choreographed combative scenes will also be a feature and will demand full audience interaction.
Medieval damsels will dance this year at the new venue - Green Park opposite The Walter Raleigh Hotel
The ‘Kids Kingdom’ is always a guaranteed favourite and this year the highlight promises to be ‘Mumbo Jumbo’s’ Circus Workshop. Kids of all ages can learn how to stilt-walk or ride a unicycle! With one of the largest bouncing castles in all of Cork on the day, face-painters, balloon modelling, puppet shows, colouring competitions, fancy dress competitions and everyone’s favourite Prince August Toy Soldier Factory smiles on faces are guaranteed throughout the day.
Visitors will once again have a chance to savour the delights of the extensive range of stalls on ‘Maid Marion’s Food & Craft Fair, – hosted by top quality traders and producers from throughout Cork City and County. The ‘band stand’ at Greenpark will play host to a live music and dance spectacle throughout the day with performances by local bands and artists with Community Radio Youghal on hand to only add to the atmosphere!
Youghal Medieval Fun Day this Sunday August 30th 2009
Youghal Medieval Fun Day takes place in Greenpark, Youghal, on Sunday 30th August 2009 from 12.00pm – 6.00pm. For further details contact: Youghal’s Municipal Heritage Committee on: 024 – 20530, email: youghalheritage@mail.com or log onto www.youghal.ie
RedTV.ie presents: The Grip – The Reunion Gig
It’s been over 18 years since these local musicians have performed together. Back in the early 90′s The Grip were a hugely popular band with a unique style, covering popular classics while making them their own.
A lot of sweat and convincing brings them back together for this one off event!
The line up is as follows:
Jason Byrne – Keyboards/Vocals
Paul McCarthy – Lead Guitar/Vocals
Brendan Clohessy – Bass Guitar
Kieran McCarthy – Drums
& guest vocalist John Davis aka Johnny Blue
Venue: Youghal Rugby Football Club Pavilion
Date: Saturday, August 22nd 2009
Time: 10:30pm till late
Admission: €7
Please support local live music!
Excitement is beginning to mount as the countdown begins to the country’s largest Free Medieval Festival in Greenpark, Youghal on Sunday 23rd August 2009. Events are planned to coincide with The Irish Walled Towns Network celebrations of National Heritage Week.
Kirby Betts from Australia with her head in the stocks gets a drenching from medieval ladies Stacey O'Leary, Orla McCarthy, Monica Kirwan and Alysha Hoare watched by David Kirwan and Mark Whyte.
‘This event is all about bringing Heritage to Life. Once again this is a free event, and we have worked at producing what we believe will be the biggest and best festival to date, said Catherine Desmond of the organising committee. “The Medieval Quarter” will feature archery displays, medieval re-enactments, medieval cookery displays, and we Read more
The Youghal Triathlon 2009 took place last Saturday 18th July. Youghal’s Triathlon is aimed at all levels, from elite competitors to ‘first time’ entrants. Starting at the Front Strand Youghal with a 750m swim followed by 19km on bike and finishing with a 6.5km run back at the start/finish line on the strand. Read more
On Saturday 4th July in Youghal the wedding of Jim & Gráinne Cronin was celebrated amongst family & friends from far and near. A great day was had by all in brilliant sunshine at The Red Store garden with barbecue and music filling the air. Jim & Gráinne would like to thank all their guests for making it such a special day. Photos & Report: Tommy Kennedy
Jim & Gráinne Cronin
Slideshow video & photographs of the day can be viewed by clicking here
