Cork Sports Partnership are running a Code of Ethics Basic Awareness Course in Youghal this Friday the 10th of Feb.
The course will run in the East Cork Further Education & Youthreach Centre (old Colaiste Eoin), on the Golf links road, next to St Raphaels from 1.15pm to 4.30pm

If you are interested in participating in this course, for which you will get a certificate please follow the link below:
http://www.corksports.ie/index.cfm/page/codeofethics2 here you will get further information and a registration form to complete

The cost per participant is €18 which is to be made payable to the Cork Sports Partnership.

Youghal Camogie Awards for 2011 took place last Friday night.  Youghal done well over the past 12 months in competition, both with Imokilly and County sections.U13 girls were runners up in the Imokilly A League and with the U18’s bringing home the U18 Championship County title last November was the highlight of the year.

Various awards were giving out to the Underage, with U8/U10/U12s awarded with Certificates and medals for the Cluster of Go Games Blitz’s, that went on over the east cork area over the summer months. Go Games is a new non-competitive league which caters for the age group from U12 down to players of 6 yrs of age.

U14 – Most Improved Player of the Year went to Eimear Farrell, with U14 – Most Dedicated Player of the Year was awarded to Sophie Monaghan. U16 – Most Improved went to Ellie Budds after having a great year with the U16s and U18 panels. U16 – Dedicated Player of the Year when to Shannen Bulman-Joyce another girl who shone in the U16 & U18 panels in 2011.

A number of the girls made the Cork Panels this year namely: Shona Cunningham for the Cork Intermediates, Leah Broderick – U16 Cork Panel, Emily Roche – U15 Cork Development Panel, Cork Primary Schools – Niamh Roche, Caitriona O Keeffe, Shauna O Connell, and Erin Galvin.

Great night had by all, with plenty of food from the generosity of the parents of the club, who have been great over the year with the support they show for the girls. Well done to all the trainers and mentors who give up a lot of their spare time to help train the teams. Underage training will begin shortly, keep you posted.

Click on image to see the Youghal Camogie Award Recipients for 2011. – Photo Youghal GAA. -

7 February 2012

2011 saw RNLI lifeboats in Ireland launch 980 times to a variety of callouts. 905 people were rescued over the course of the year by volunteer lifeboat crews who spent over 9,826 hours on service at sea.

Howth RNLI lifeboat station in Dublin was the busiest coastal Irish station, launching to 48 requests for help and, bringing 60 people to safety. They were followed by Crosshaven RNLI in Cork who launched 46 times and assisted 43 people. Enniskillen, one of Ireland’s two inland RNLI lifeboat stations which operates bases on both Upper and Lower Lough Erne, launched 52 times and brought 46 people to safety.

The busiest month  for rescues was July with 155 launches followed by August with 124 calls for assistance. February 2011 was the busiest February for Irish launches in the RNLI’s history, as were May and October 2011.

Over a third of the RNLI’s callouts for last year were also carried out in darkness. The statistics show that launches to vessels suffering machinery failure still account for the largest number of callouts (187) followed by vessels reported to be in trouble (78), grounded (74) and capsizing (73).

Commenting on the 2011 statistics RNLI Deputy Divisional Inspector Gareth Morrison said: ‘Our lifeboat volunteers continue to show selfless dedication and commitment to saving lives. Some stations are extremely busy while others have less callouts but spend long hours at sea in awful conditions. There were some outstanding rescues last year including that to Rambler 100, in which Baltimore RNLI recovered 16 crew members off the upturned hull of the racing boat during the Fastnet race. Sadly there were also long searches for missing loved ones.

‘The work of the volunteer lifeboat crews could not be made possible without the generosity of the public who in difficult times continue to support Irish lifeboat crews.   While these figures give an interesting insight into search and rescue by the RNLI on Irish waters they are by no means the full story. As well as working to save lives at sea the RNLI provides other programmes and services for the public including sea safety advice and clinics, education roadshows and visits to lifeboat stations.’

The 2011 figures are being released in the wake of the RNLI Lifejackets for Lifesavers campaign which will see every lifeboat station in Ireland take delivery of new specially designed lifejackets in September. The lifejackets have been commissioned by the RNLI for search and rescue work and have been given the seal of approval from lifeboat volunteers. The cost of providing the lifejackets for all 43 lifeboat stations in Ireland is estimated at €160,000.

Public meeting about household charges

Tuesday 21/02/2012  in The Red Store, Youghal at 7.30pm.

Organised by Paddy Bullman and Heide Schniete.

Same Old Moon, Brideview Drama’s new show, starts this Friday night,
February 10, at Tallow Community Centre, with doors opening at 7.30pm.

Starring Rachel O’Connell and John Baldwin, and directed by Jack
Aherne, the play is written by Geraldine Aron and is all about the
growing up and getting of wisdom of Brenda Barnes – from sweet
beginnings in Galway through to fame and fortune in London, Africa and
beyond.

Featuring a cast of 10 performing many different character roles over
19 scenes, Same Old Moon is a well-loved play that has been popular
around Ireland and the world for many years.

With lighting by Padraig Pollard and sound by Emily Aherne, and set
design by Pat Aherne and Vanessa Hyde, the group has lavished much
attention on making sure the production goes off with a bang.

The play is bittersweet, funny and moving, and has some hilarious
moments, such as the advice for young women moment, provided by a very
stern Mother Superior; anything the two fussbudgets, Brenda’s Mother
and her Aunty Peace have to say; Granny’s scene when she gets ready
for bed; and the arrival of the famous Italian opera singer Enrico
Caruso in the local teashop.

Brideview Drama is pleased to welcome back regulars Helen Aherne,
Damien Pollard, Connor Goulding and Tomás Roche to the stage, and it’s
great to see three new faces under the greasepaint: Edel Murphy of
Lismore, Norma Howard of Castlelyons and Denise O’Brien of Dungarvan.
Everyone’s enjoying the rehearsals very much and is looking forward to
offering a great night’s entertainment.

Tickets are available on the door, or call 0879582314 for bookings.
The show runs Friday and Saturday nights, February 10 and 11, then
again Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 25, with the play beginning
at 8.15pm promptly. As always, there will be free refreshments, and
many thanks must go to our sponsors such as Margaret Organ of
Waterford County Council Arts Office, and everyone who provides great
support and raffle prizes, including Keniry’s Bar and Centra,
Brideview Bar Tallowbridge, Forde’s Spar, Tallow Area Credit Union and
Daybreak Tallow.

If you would like to see pictures of the rehearsals or other Brideview
shows, find our community page on Facebook.

Thur 2nd Feb 2012

Changes to the delivery of ambulance and nursing home services will have a devastating impact on the lives of thousands of families in the east Cork area, according to local Sinn Féin TD Sandra McLellan.

Speaking in the Dáil this week on the HSE’s National Service Plan, Deputy McLellan said:

“Some of the headline issues arising from this plan have been well highlighted. It is clear that the heart will be torn from our public nursing homes. We have already seen the ball start to roll in this regard. In Laois, in Athlone, in Dublin to name but a few. In my own area of east Cork facilities and beds are under threat in Fermoy and Youghal. Youghal Community Hospital is in danger of losing eight beds. The effect of this will be to leave vulnerable elderly people and their families at their wits end. Will there be a place available for my elderly loved one? If not, why not? Home help hours are being cut at the same time, as the state seems to be abandoning their duty of care.”

“Similarly the so-called “reorganisation” of pre-emergency care is causing considerable concern, and quite legitimately. Ambulance response times for 2011 were below target right across the board, yet the HSE somehow expect that by redeploying the same staff over longer periods in less sophisticated vehicles that this system will improve. This is simply unbelievable. Areas are up in arms.  I commend the work of the Save Youghal Ambulance group which has been fighting for the retention of their ambulance service in the face of proposed downgrades. The plan as outlined will cost lives and needs to be resisted.

Photographs and story courtesy of Mike Hackett. Video by Kieran McCarthy and Michael Hussey

On Saturday February 4th 2012 next at 10 am, a Mass will be celebrated in the Youghal Parish Church in rememberance of all the fishermen, sailors and navy men from this East- Cork and West-Waterford area who were lost to the water over the last one-hundred and fifty years.  The list is of ninety-five men who died on tall-ships, trawlers, salmon boats, naval ships and liners, in all parts of the world.  Sadly a great number were never found and have a watery grave.  Some others were buried in far-away lands that vary from Russia to Brazil.
A selection of awarded medals will be on display during the Mass and it is hoped to have uniformed members of the Irish Naval Service, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and the Irish Coastguard in attendance.

Sailors and Seamen of Youghal who lost their lives to the water.

Captain Fleming of Youghal died on the schooner ‘Hertford’ when it shipwrecked on the Wexford coast in 1882. It was owned by local merchants Flemings and the captain was one of the family.

James Butler of Windmill Hill also died on the schooner ‘Hertford’. James was actually a baker by trade and this was his first voyage. Patrick McCarthy and Seaman Bennett, both of Youghal, were also lost in that incident.

Walter William Burke of Hanover Street contracted Yellow Fever on the Tall-Ship ‘Melanope’ in 1894. He died at sea and the vessel brought the body into Rio-De-Janeiro, Brazil, where he is buried.

Miko Loughlin of the Mall died on the schooner William S. Green, shipwrecked on the Devon Coast in 1904. Danny Coakley of North Main Street and Tommy Walsh of Mary Street also died then on the William S. Green.

Jack Smyth of Flemimgs Court, Tallow Street, died on the ‘Annette’ when she went onto the rocks below Youghal Lighthouse in 1905. Captain Kirby of Dungarvan died on the same occasion.

Patrick McCarthy of Mouse Street caught a disease on a brigantine, died, and was buried in Archangel in Russia. He was grandfather of the late Noel Donoghue of Cross Lane.

 

Paddy O’Brien of Ballyvergan was lost overboard from the destroyer ‘Cossack’ at Ayr in Scotland, in 1919. He slipped on a steep gangway and hit his head on the quay-wall.

Captain Patrick O’Brien of Strand Street, died of blood poisoning on the ‘B.I.’ at Runcorn, Merseyside in 1914, at the age of 32.

Martin Bland of Church Street died on ship in 1920 and was buried in Aruba in the Dutch Carribean. He was father of the late George Bland of O’Rahilly Street.

James Duggan of Church Lane, in an attempt to rescue a fellow sailor,

was drowned while the schooner ‘Elizabeth Drew’ was berthed at New Ross in 1933.

William Perrott of Wales was drowned in 1933 while attempting to swim ashore from the ketch ‘Daisy’ while it was moored in Upper Youghal Harbour. There is a memorial to William chiselled into the rock near Youghal Lighthouse and he is buried in Templemichael graveyard.

Tommy Smyth of the Alms Houses was lost overboard at Rouen in france in 1933.

William John Coleman of Quay Lane died aboard ship in 1936 on the way to Australia. He was buried at sea.

Captain Michael Duggan of Church Street was lost on the ‘Nellie Fleming’ which foundered without trace between the Bristol Channel and Youghal in February 1936. Also lost on the same vessel were: Batty Glavin, on the way home to his daughter’s wedding; Eddie Sullivan of Raheen Road on his first voyage as cabin boy; Dan Kenneally of The Mall, father of a large family; and Declan Doyle of Penders Lane, eighteen years of age.

William Ring of 135 North Main Street was lost overboard in Cardiff Docks in 1937. Having managed to hold onto a rope all night, he died the following morning from exposure.

John Doyle from Gallagher Terrace fell overboard while on a voyage to Australia in 1938. He was a brother to Declan Doyle, lost on the ‘Nellie Fleming’ two years earlier.

Connie Troy of Windmill Hill was electrocuted while repairing his fishing boat at Cobh in 1946.

Michael O’Regan of South Cross Road was serving in the Irish Naval Service on the ‘L.E. Cliona’ in 1952. He took ill on board, was brought to hospital but sadly died at just eighteen.

Patrick Sullivan of South Cross Road, was lost overboard at Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1962.

 

Teddy Murphy of Kent Street, was struck down with appendicitis at sea in 1962 on the ship ‘Ordinance’. He died in Dunkirk hospital.

Tom Paul Ring of Sarsfield Terrace and Joey Gaule of Mall Lane died while asleep in their bunks on the ‘Irish Sycamore’ as it lay docked in New Orleans in 1965. Smoke inhalation was the cause of death when a fire started in an empty cabin next door.

Gerry Griffin of Brown Street, was lost overboard from the ‘Mossville’ while berthed at Cork in 1967. It was said that a plank gangway collapsed.

Noel O’Brien of De Valera Street died when he fell overboard from a dredger on the river Thames in 1968.

Joe Higgins of Strand Street fell between vessel and quay at Greenock in Scotland in 1970 and was drowned. The ship was the ‘M.V. St. William’.

 

Timothy J. Harnedy from Inchiquin, Killeagh was drowned in 1982 while swimming at Bondi Beach in Australia. Ted was the ship’s radio officer and was on leave, awaiting a plane home.

James Jessie Collins of Raheen Road, died on the tanker ‘Rathcoyle’ in 1994. Asleep in his bunk, while docked at Ellesmere Port near Chester, he died of a heart attack.

Fishermen who died in River, Harbour and Bay tragedies.

James Hannigan of Wesley Place, drowned when a salmon yawl overturned in Youghal Harbour in 1886. Connie Glavin of Greens Quay was also lost in that disaster.

Two Flaherty brothers and two Mulcahy brothers of Monatrea, were drowned when their salmon boat capsized at Mangans Cove in 1887.

Four men were drowned near the Metal Bridge in 1892 when their salmon yawl turned over. They were Maurice Keogh, Maurice Fleming, William Keating and John White — all were from Ardsallagh. They were using a dipping-lug sail at the time with which it was hard to change tack.

John Hogan of Ardsallagh went for a swim in 1916 at the High Rock near Fleming’s Ferry, between fishing the tides., and it cost him his life. He had his passage booked to America and a tailor named Bride in Youghal was making a suit of clothes for him.

Tommy Smith of Primrose Lane, was drowned in Youghal Harbour in 1923 when his salmon boat captized. With him and also lost were Pats Murray of Monatrea and Tom Aher of Porters Lane. Saved that day was Mike Hannigan, who was Cox of the local lifeboat for years.

Bob Foley of Water treet was drowned when another salmon boat turned over in 1927. Also lost then were Declan Kenure of Windmill Lane and Jim Boland of Water Street.

Then in 1933, yet another salmon yawl capsized on the river. Drowned that day were Johnny Brennan of The Mall and Tommy Truxie Griffin of Mill Road. Rescued were Tommy Muta Heaphy and Mike O’Neill.

Mick O’Brien-Stokes of Sarsfield Terrace died of a heart attack in his boat while fishing down the harbour in 1949.

Paddy Barry of Ceann a Bhotair (Redbarn) received severe head injuries when his boat turned over off the beach at Redbarn in 1954. He died of his injuries in hospital.

Declan Hannon of South Main Street was lost overboard from a fishing boat in Waterford Harbour in 1972.

 

 

Danny Twohig of Blackwater Heights suffered a heart attack while hauling his nets on the river in 1992. He died in the boat.

Lost at War

Richard Ahern of Youghal, died when the ‘H.M.S. Goliah’ was sunk in 1915.

William Patrick Nolan of Brown Street, died in the sinking of ‘H.M.S. Defence’ in 1916.

 

Michael Mulcahy of Ardmore was killed when the ‘H.M.S. Indefatigable’ was sunk in 1916.

Maurice McGrath of the Clock Gate, died on the ‘H.M.S. Davis’ in 1917.

John Hyde of the Ferrypoint, died when the ‘H.M.S. Cornwall’ went down in 1918.

When the ‘H.M.S. Laurentic’ hit a minefield off Malin Head near Derry in 1917, it cost the lives of four Youghal sailors. They were: Patrick Brennan and John Buckley, both of The Mall; William Lynch, Buckley’s Lane; and Jacky O’Brien, Windmill Lane.

William Glavin of Windmill Hill was lost when the minesweeper ‘Mignonette’ was torpedoed off the Cork coast in 1917.

Tommy Stack of South Cross Road, Miley Long of Water Street and Jack Murphy of South Main Street died in 1940 when the aircraft carrier ‘H.M.S. Glorious’ was sunk by battle cruisers in the North Sea.

Brendan Murphy of Market square and William Kirby of The Mall died on the cruiser ‘H.M.S. Gallatea’ when it was torpedoed and sunk off Alexandria in 1941. It sank in ninety seconds.

Two more Youghal men died when the battleship ‘H.M.S. Barham’ was torpedoed and sunk off Alexandria in 1941. They were Jerry Connolly of Cork Hill and Bobby Webster of Sarsfield Terrace. The two men were stokers down below and had little chance of escape following the four torpedo hits.

Tommy Roche of Water Street died when the armed trawler ‘Lincoln City’ was sunk in the North Atlantic in 1941. He is buried on the Faroe Islands.

Jimmy Walsh of Raheen Road lost his life early during the Second World War when his ship, a merchantman, was sunk by a torpedo. It is said that in his house was a picture of a sailor returning home with his bag over his shoulder and his family running to greet him. On the night that Jimmy died at sea, the picture fell off the wall for no apparent reason — the cord had not broken and the nail was still firmly stuck in the wall.

Bill Kelly of Market Square was killed when his vessel, the ‘Swiftpool’ was bombed while moored on the Thames river.

 

Maurice Cooney of Kent Street, on another merchantman, was killed by U boat action in 1941.

 

Tommy Mulcahy of Market Square died on the ‘Kingston Hill’ after it was torpedoed in 1941. He was engaged to be married.

John Ronayne of South Cross Road was in the merchant navy and was lost as a result of U boat action early in the war.

Edward Fowkes of Ashe Street was on the ‘Shakespeare’ during an aircraft attack on the ship. He was killed on deck.

Peter Lynch of Church Street lost his life when ‘S.S. Milos’ was torpedoed and sunk in 1942. His parents later lived in the house which had been the Fever Hospital at Raheen Road.

Alfie Hartnett of Barrys Lane was on the ‘Irish Pine’ when it was sunk by U-608 in the North Atlantic in 1942. The ‘Irish Pine’ was clearly showing neutral markings and was lit up to show the Irish connection. It was a bad decision on the part of the U boat captain.

Connie Glavin of Cork Hill died when his vessel the ‘S.S. Miriam

Thomas’ was run over by an American troop ship in the Irish Sea. There was no survivor from Connie’s ship after that calamity.

Eddie Glavin of Cork Hill, Connie’s brother, died when his ship was torpedoed, just three days out of New Zealand, in 1943.

Michael Lynch of Kent Street fell ill on board his ship ‘S.S. British Renown’ in 1944 and died. He is buried on the Isle of Wight.

Paddy McGrath of Strand Street died when the ‘S.S. Empire Heritage’ was sunk by a mine in 1944. He had earlier survived two sinkings by torpedo in the North Atlantic.

More Youghal Seaman Lost

Captain William O’Brien of The Mall was drowned when he fell overboard at Greens Quay from the ‘Rob Roy’ in 1900. It seems that he had been asleep in his bunk for awhile before he awoke to find the ship ranging (beginning to tug) at her ropes due to a build-up of sea swell. A storm was imminent! William got up to adjust the fenders of the vessel, ensuring that it would not damage itself against the quay wall. Tragically, in the process, he fell overboard and was drowned.

Another Captain, William Jones of Friar Street, was lost from the ‘S.S.’ Athena’ as the vessel navigated the Majellan Straits in Southern Argentina. It happened in 1904, ten years before the opening of the Panama Canal. At that time, the only way from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic for large ships was around Cape Horn, or via the nearby Majellan Straits for smaller ones.

 

When the ‘Hiland Mar’ went onto the rocks at Ardo Head near Ardmore in 1894, it cost the lives of two Youghal sailors. They were named as seamen Bennet and Fenton and both were from the Windmill Hill area. The ‘Hiland Mar’ was carrying steel for an extension to the Youghal Brickworks on that ill-fated voyage. The skipper — Captain Nagle of The Mall — escaped by climbing the cliffs to reach the nearby house of the Terry family.

 

In the second half of the last century, two disasters in Ardmore cost the lives of four of their salmon fishermen. On both occasions, the boats overturned. Lost to the sea in 1982 were: Liam Lincoln and Tom Morrissey of Ardmore.

Then in 1995 cousins Paul Dunne and Edmond Fitzgerald also died in similar circumstances when they were drowned while salmon fishing at Ardmore.

The total number listed here ( and this may not be complete ) is ninety-four.

God grant peace to all their souls.

David McSavage – He’s Alive Inside! – Youghal is in for a treat!

On Saturday 25th February 2012, one of Ireland’s most popular comedians and street entertainers is coming to the Mall Arts Centre Youghal – David McSavage. Most well-known from his hilarious RTE show ‘Savage Eye’, his cutting commentary and performances cover all aspects of life and nothing is safe from his truth induced interpretations. From The Barman (Mick The Bull) to Father Finnegan to former President Mary Robinson and Pat…….Kenny, audiences relate to each character from the many aspects of Irish life.

A regular guest on TV and radio shows in Ireland for many years, McSavage has also appeared at all the major comedy festivals including the Edinburgh Festival and internationally in Australia, Germany and Scandinavia. He is well known for his street shows in Dublin’s Temple Bar.

In 2009, he devised, wrote and starred in the six part TV series The Savage Eye on RTÉ. The show which has been critically acclaimed, was nominated for an IFTA award for Best Entertainment Series. The third series and a Christmas special, is currently being filmed and will be released by RTÉ 2 shortly in 2012.

David McSavage is mischievous to the last and revels in creating tension. His aim is to make you feel uncomfortable with his comedy cutting close to the bone! He quarantees belly aching laughter and this really is a night not to be missed!

With recent sell out performances in the Opera House and Vicar Street, this is a real treat for the community of Youghal. The show takes place on Saturday 25th February 2012 in the Mall Arts Centre. Doors open at 7.30pm and show starts at 8pm.

Tickets are selling at the hugely competitive rate of 16 euro for adults and 14 euro concessions (students / unemployed). Reserve your ticket by contacting 083-3606507 or 024-81823; alternatively you can email your reservation to themallartscentre@gmail.com. Tickets can also be purchased from the Yew Wood booking office (the Coach House, Entreprise Centre, Emmet Place, Youghal) and Youghal Tourist Office.

Events in the Mall Arts Centre are part of the Youghal Socio Economic Development Group.

McSavage is a comedic force… a riotous evening and a thoroughly entertaining show -entertainment.ie

One of Ireland’s funniest comedians – The Irish Mirror

He makes me jealous sometimes because he kind of goes to areas that, in a sense, I am forbidden from going to. He (David McSavage) says an awful lot of things that I would love to say and can’t. He takes an awful lot of risks. – Mario Rosenstock

“A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC” – to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, the Ailbrin Society presents a musical evening with John Kennedy. John is well known to the many listeners of CRY and we look forward to an entertaining and informative evening. It will be held on Wednesday, 15th February at 8.30 pm in the Red Store, North Main Street, Youghal. Members free; non-members 5E. New members always welcome.

John Kennedy from Community Radio Youghal presented a wonderful evening of music and nostalgia entitled ” The sound of greatness” celebrating the World famous Irish tenor Count John McCormack at The Walter Raleigh Hotel as special guest of The Youghal Ailbrin Society.

People often ask what is Ailbrin? It is a small society that hosts a series of talks on a variety of subjects, from September to April on the third Wednesday of the month. The name Ailbrin is the oldest known Irish name for Youghal and means wooded rock.

The talks cover a wide range of subjects from local history, current affairs, travel, art, music, architecture to deep sea diving. Many of the most popular talks with the public have been given by local speakers.

The society was founded in 1966 by Noel Mc Namara a local solicitor, as a discussion group. Michael Murray acted as Chairperson in its early years. Members met once a month in the Devonshire Arms Hotel and as the speakers were friends and the room was free there was no fee.

After some years the Society expanded, speakers were brought in from outside to broaden our horizons. All this activity involved more expenses, fees for speakers, room rental and inevitably insurance. It also required a hard working and dedicated committee, most of whom have given several years and much of their time to keeping the show on the road. What we now need are more members interested in helping the present committee. At a meeting on Monday September 17th, a discussion was held on whether or not to continue with the society’s activities, the present committee has agreed to stay on until April of next year.

Eochaill Og Notes – Report: Tony Farrell

 Eochail Og Awards Night 2012:  Eochaill Og in conjunction with the Ladies Football Club, held their awards night on the 22nd January last where winning teams from 2011 received their medals from one of the top Hurlers in the country Micheal Fennelly and Cork Ladies Football captain Amy O’Shea. On the night there was a great turnout of up to 350 club members and parents to honour the younger members of the club.
Guests on the night included Canon Brown, Ger Motherway, Christy Cooney, Micheal Fennelly, Amy O’Shea and Orla Farmer. MC for the night was Mick Sheehan who interviewed the guests and some of the players.

Both clubs would like to congratulate all the players and team mentors for their success in 2011 and wish them all the success possible for the coming season.

Eochaill Og would also like to congratulate all the players concerned for their awards received on the night on representing the club at both Imokilly and Cork underage level. We would hope that this level of representation of the club by the players continues and hopefully grows in 2012.

Both Clubs would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to everyone in the club for their help in another successful night for Eochaill Og & YLFC and hope that our Juvenile members and families enjoyed their night.

Underage Managers for 2012 are as follows:

Minor Hurling Manager:  Fergal Keenaghan Minor Football Manager: Fergal Keenaghan, U16 Manager: Tommy O’Connell, U15 Manager – Tommy O’Connell, U14 Manager – Philip Monaghan, U13 Manager – Philip Monaghan, U12 Manager – Joe Kirk, U11 Manager – Donal O’Sullivan, U10 Manager – Hugh Dorrian, U9 Manager – Alan Geary, U8 Manager – John Bulman, U7 Manager – Vincent Murray U6 Manager – John Lynch , Gaelic4Girls – Cormac Galvin.

Eochaill Og Training Times 2012:

U18 – Fri 7 – 8pm

U16 – Sat 4 – 5pm

U14 – Mon 7 – 8pm

U12 – Returning early February ( TBC )

U11 – Tues & Thurs 7:30 – 8:30pm

U10 – Sat 9:30am Tues 5:30pm

U9   – Tues 6:30 – 7:30pm & Fri 6 – 7pm

U8   – beginning Sat Feb 11th  & subsequent Thurs  5:30pm – 6:30pm

U7   – beginning Sat Feb 11th @ 11:30am

U6   – beginning Sat Feb 11th @ 11:30am

All players / parents will be notified by text of any amendments or cancellations of the above times and

date’s by the relevant managers.

General Note: Youghal GAA are collecting old mobile phones in aid of the Autistic Association. Please

support by dropping in any unwanted phones into Club Aras. Your support would be greatly

appreciated by all.

Website:  Our website to keep in touch with all activities, match reports, managers and contact numbers

for each please log onto www.youghal.cork.gaa.ie.

Parents Committee:  If there are any parents that would like to get involved it the parents committee

please contact Jillian Corcoran.  All help is very much appreciated. We would encourage all parents to

get involved and it would be great to see parents from each team participating in the parents committee.

We are hoping to have our first meeting for St. Patrick’s Day parade in early January.  I would like to

take this opportunity to thank most sincerely the parents that have helped out in all events so far and look

forward to your continued support.