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.

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

Starting soon for 2 weekends in February, Brideview Drama’s latest show is a lovely heart-warmner, suitable for all the family. Full of laughter, drama, tears and fun, Same Old Moon by Geraldine Aron is directed by Jack Aherne and stars Rachel O’Connell, John Baldwin and 6 others playing a total of 20 parts over 19 scenes.

Set in Galway and London, it’s the tale of young Brenda Barnes and the life of an Irish family between the 1940s-1980s, who are forced to emigrate to London to survive. Built around a sequence of recollections from the life of Brenda, an aspiring writer, the show follows her from age nine to her mid-forties, taking us from her early days in Galway through to her return to her adopted home in London.
Her life story, as seen through her eyes, portrays her eccentric and sometimes fiery Irish family. With many very funny vignettes, the main characters include her wilful and self-destructive father, Desmond, her put-upon, sometimes hot-tempered mother, Bridie, her whinging aunt, Peace, and her puritanical maternal Granny Cleary from Galway.

Brideview Drama is pleased to welcome newcomers Denise O’Brien and Edel Murphy to the stage, alongside regulars Vanessa Hyde, Helen Aherne, Tomás Roche and Damian Pollard.

Same Old Moon is on at Tallow Community Centre on Friday and Saturday nights, February 10 and 11, then again the same nights, February 24 and 25, with doors opening at 7.30 for a start at 8.15pm. As always, there are free refreshments and Same Old Moon is suitable for all the family.

‘Yew Wood Venues’- Youghals Premier Venues – The Mall Arts Centre & St. Mary’s Collegiate Church

‘Yew Wood Venues’ – the new name behind Youghal’s Premier Venues – The Mall Arts & St. Mary’s Collegiate Church contributed in excess of €280,000 to the local economy of Youghal in two years according to surveys undertaken in accordance with Failte Ireland’s Festivals and Cultural Events Research Template.  The venues are run by The Youghal Socio-Economic Development Group who currently lease the buildings from Youghal Town Council.
In building upon the success of the venues to date, the two venues are to be re-branded and will now fall under the title of ‘Yew Wood Venues’.  Yew Wood – the english translation of Eochaill – encapulates both unique venues of Youghal.  A new base and booking office will operate from ‘The Coach House’ of ‘Enterprise Youghal’ in Emmet Place.

The expansion plan of ‘Yew Wood Venues’ focuses on Youghal’s commercial and contemporary arts potential. Joyce Hosford, Events Manager of Yew Wood Venues commented “We are encouraging local artists to exhibit their works in the Mall Arts Centre and we are focusing on attracting and developing local and emerging talent. We are seeking to utilise the Mall Arts Centre to its full potential as well as seeking to explore contemporary arts events. In order to do so, we envisage a ‘bottom up’ approach to our developmental plan – that is, there is a hugely strong community arts base in Youghal and we aim to support and nurture such talent.  The vision is to ensure Youghal is a recognised centre of Arts excellence, built upon the strengths of the community”.

To date, the venues have delivered a range of productions across the arts spectrum, from visual to music, dance to drama.  This has made huge impact on the local economy – events which have been running in the Yew Wood Venues have contributed €280,000 over 2 years to the local economy.

Reffering to the economic spin-off to the local community, Manager of The Youghal Socio-Economic Development Group, Aileen Murray said: “The future plans of Yew Wood Venues also focuses on developing the local economy and boosting local businesses through ‘spin off’ revenue generated from events taking place. These venues share a common goal with many businesses and organisations within the Youghal community – to help increase the number of people visiting and investing in Youghal.  Failte Ireland identified that the average visitor attending an event in Youghal will spend on average between €30 and €55”, said Aileen.

The continued development of attendances at the venues will be crucial to the venues ongoing success. In order to achieve this, there will be several initiatives undertaken through marketing, education and outreach functions. For example, the well supported Sacred Roots events, which took place in St Marys Collegiate Church will recommence shortly. These events helped to promote the arts to the youths of Youghal as well as generating much support and recognition from the community and a far. Other such developmental programmes will encourage local artists to take residence in the Mall Arts Centre and exhibit their art on a monthly basis. Yew Wood Venues will also continue to support St. Raphaels and their future projects.

In aiming to develop new captive audiences within the community, Yew Wood Venues will commence a monthly film club hugely significant considering Youghal’s strong history of interest in film. This will be a low cost means of art and cultural activity and a means for those who wish to develop their interest in cinematic art.

David McSavage, the comedian of the infamous RTE production ‘Savage Eye’, will take to the stage of the Mall Arts Centre on Saturday 25th February at 8pm. Tickets are now available. 2012 will also see hilarity from the legendary Brendan Grace, a Shakesperean play, a Moby Dick production, the family favourite Lambert Puppet Theatre and the welcomed return of the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne to name a few.  Plans are also underway to host a number of large-scale contemporary cultural and arts events which at time of press are still under negotiation.

“It is imperative in such a close community with numerous venues, we target to our specific audience and market the event accordingly” states Joyce Hosford. “We are hugely enthusiastic about the year ahead. It is great to have a permanent base, an office where people can come and meet me, discuss future plans, propose ideas, highlight queries or book tickets” she added.

In the current climate, it is imperative that local resources are utlised to their maximum potential. Yew Wood Venues is starting 2012 with much enthuasism and positivity for the year ahead. With this rebranding, also brings a very strong and forward thinking developmental plan for the Mall Arts Centre and St Marys Collegiate Church to accompany this new title.

Yew Wood Venues office is in the Coach House of the Entreprise Centre, Emmet Place – just next to St. Marys Collegiate Church. The office will be open 5 days a week and contact number is 083-3606507 or 024-81823. Official office hours will be added shortly to the website www.themallartscentre.com

ABLETON LIVE COURSE Friday 17th & Saturday 18th of FEB 2012

Claycastle Studios are happy to announce that we will be running an Ableton Live advanced course alongside our now well-established beginners course.

The students can be split between Barry Dempseys main course and a secondary room with a separate Ableton tutor for those that wish to advance in a specific areas. Students can move freely between rooms as we now understand that some may be advanced in one area and not in another and visa versa. This opens up the opportunity to learn new skills as well as touch up on what you already know.

The next course is on Friday 17th & Saturday 18th of Feb 2012

Total Cost of the course is €250 (with 10% discount available to repeat students)

€100 deposit required no less than 1 week in advance of the course

To apply please email ableton@claycastlerecording.ie or call 0871622964 (John Burke Course Coordinator) or 024/90885

Course will cover some of the following areas;

System Configuration:
Setting up mac/PC for use with Live and audiocard settings for MIDI &
audio applications .
MIDI Programming:
Creating drumloops, Baselines, Hooks and synth-leads in Live.
Audio Editing/Programming:
Warping, cut’n paste, top’n tailing & sequencing audio loops.
FX / Processing:
Using Ableton plug-in FX to bring colour and life to tracks.
Tips & Tricks: For more effective mixing results.
Audio Mixdowns & Rendering:
2 – track mix creation for playing out.

DJing in Live:
Warping / MIDI Controllers / Audiocards / Live Looping / Live performance.
Sound Creation:
Creating your very own patches using Ableton Live; including leads,
percussion and the all-important ‘hook’.

Rendered 2-track mixes get the final works before burning to CD!

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Date: 17th &18th Feb 2012

Time: 10am to 6pm ( lunch hour from 1pm to 2pm each day).

Total cost €250

to book a place call 024/90885 or email ableton@claycastlrecording.ie
Barry Dempsey Ableton Live certified trainer  http://www.ableton.com/education/certified-training/ireland/barry-dempsey-dublin

A range of Ableton Live merchandise is also available to students who take part in the course at Claycastle Studios with Barry

To enroll on the next course just get in touch via our website http://www.claycastlerecording.ie/

The Lost Brothers perform “Christmas Must Be Tonight” by ‘The Band’ on The John Murray Show Christmas Special, ‘A Very Murray Christmas’ live on RTÉ Radio 1.

Dickens’s Discount Days – Find fantastic bargains in Youghal this Thursday 22nd December 2011.

A great big well done to all involved in Brideview Drama’s just finished show, Nil By Mouth. Directed very ably by John Roche, all taking part on and off stage had lots of fun.

With excellent sponsorship and support (money, props, help and so on) from Margaret Organ (Waterford County Arts Officer), Ted, Tim & Martha Keniry (Centra & Bar, Tallow), Forde’s Spar (Tallow), Brideview Bar (Tallowbridge), St Patrick’s Community Hospital (Fermoy), Goalpost Engineering (Tallow), Ogham Players (Ballynoe) and Daybreak Shop (Tallow), the show went very well and the large audiences appreciated all the laughter and silliness.

A buladh bos to the cast: Sarah Curley, Pat Smith, Donal Howard, Helen Aherne,  Gary Gill, Veronica Henley, Brian Livingston, Martin Sheehan, Liam Roche, Fiona Keane, Louise O’Connor and Anne Tobin.

Behind the scenes, amazingly hard graft was put in by Shane Roche (lighting), Matthew Kavanagh (Sound), John Roche, Liam Roche and Gary Gill (Set build), Judy Burton (Stage Management and road-signage) and Jack Aherne. Front of house had its usual compliment of friendly faces, so thanks to Paddy & Margaret Geary, Carmel McDonnell, Kitty McDonnell, Vanessa Hyde, Molly Tobin, Leanne Sheehan and Emily Aherne.

Also, the club would like to wish Aisling Murphy of Blackwater Community School much luck with her sponsorship drive for her Easter 2012 trip to Kolkata (Calcutta) with the Hope Foundation.

So, a big Merry Christmas and holy and happy New Year to all who took part or came along to watch our productions. See you all next year – especially with our festival play in February, Same Old Moon by Gerlandine Aron, and directed by Jack Aherne.

If you, or any of your friends would like to be on stage, or involved behind the scenes in 2012, please get in touch, as all ages, talents and skills are wanted! Call John on 086 170 8889, Jack on 087 958 2314, or email brideviewdrama@gmail. Lastly, to see what we do, please visit the Brideview Drama Community Page on Facebook.

And a big happy xmas and new year to all the media who helped us out during 2011 – appreciated!

Photos:

1. Aisling Murphy of Blackwater Community School at Brideview Drama’s Nil By Mouth
2. Louise O’Connor and John Roche celebrating after Brideview Drama’s Nil By Mouth
3. Sarah Curley and Vanessa Hyde sharing a laugh after Brideview Drama’s Nil By Mouth

CRY 104fm Christmas 2011 Schedule

SUNDAY 18th DECEMBER
09.00 Ballyquin Light. John Kennedy.
10.00 The Sunday Show. Nooch Kenefick.
12.00 Sounds Classical. Jim Coleman.
13.00 Feelgood. Eleanor Canty.
15.00 Nostalgia Time. John Russell.
17.00 Reflections. Mervyn Scott.
18.00 Bandstand. Seamus Murphy.
19.00 Benchwarmers. Aaron Kenny & Neville O’Donoghoe.
20.00 John Morrison. Soul Gospel.
20.30 CLOSE.

MONDAY 19th DECEMBER
12.00 Yawl Ready For This? Kieran Kidney.
14.00 Linda O’Regan.
16.00 Gael Taca.
17.00 Youghal @ 5. Christy Parker
18.30 Orla O’Riordan.
19.00 J.R. Country. John Russell.
22.00 CLOSE.

TUESDAY 20th DECEMBER
12.00 Youghal Ready For This. Trevor Nangle.
14.00 20th Century Classics. Sean Healy. Live from Nth Main St.
16.00 Youghal @ 4. Special, with Stanley Knott. Live from Nth Main St.
18.00 Tuathla Lucey.
19.00 Bill’s Country. Bill Daly.
22.00 CLOSE.

WEDNESDAY 21st DECEMBER
10.00 Derek Kiely.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This? Eugene Crotty
14.00 Maura Joyce.
16.00 Youghal @ 4. Special, with Eddie Hannon. Live from Nth Main St.
18.00 Dear Paddy & Darragh (with Marita & Mary).
19.30 Chris’ Rocks. Chris Bailey.
21.00 Linda O’Regan.
22.00 CLOSE

THURSDAY 22nd DECEMBER
10.00 Derek Kiely. Live from Nth Main St.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This. Shane Supple.
14.00 John Cunningham.
15.00 Margaret Carey.
16.00 No Name Show. With Linda, Marita & Mary.
17.00 Youghal @ 5. Eddie Hannon.
18.30 Jane Holly Christmas Show. Jane & Holly.
20.00 Benchwarmers Special. Live from The Nook.
22.00 CLOSE.

FRIDAY 23rd DECEMBER
10.00 Orla O’Riordan.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This? Shane Supple. Live from Nth Main St. Including CRY Members’ Christmas Draw Live.
14.00 My Kinda Music @ Christmas. Paddy Lane. Live from Nth Main St.
15.00 Mixed Grill. Jim Coleman.
16.00 Countdown to Christmas. Mervyn Scott. Live from Nth Main St.
17.30 Sports Preview. Eugene Crotty.
18.30 Signpost to Christmas. Including Youghal Choral Society Annual Carol Service & Readings.
20.00 Jazz on 104. Tony Sheehan.
21.00 Super Sounds. Jack & Simon.
22.00 CLOSE.

SATURDAY 24TH DECEMBER
07.00 Breakfast Show. Derek Kiely.
09.00 Take The Floor. John Cunningham.
10.00 Rural Report @ Christmas. Noel Cronin.
12.00 Christmas Country & Irish. Margaret Carey.
14.00 Flashback. Rose Curtin.
15.00 James Howes.
17.00 Deise News. Eddie Moloney.
18.00 Trad as Gaeilge. Tim Smith
19.00 Every Grain of Sand. John Roche
19.30 Mass. From the Holy Family Church,Youghal.
20.15 ‘The Good Night’ – a programme of early and sacred music, presented by Tony Sheehan, with readings by John Kennedy.
22.00 Real Lives, with Pat McMahon.
23.00 CLOSEDOWN.

SUNDAY 25TH DECEMBER
08.30 A Ballyquin Light Christmas. John Kennedy.
09.30 Christmas Day Mass, live from St Ita’s, Gortroe.
10.15 Christmas Day Swim, Requests & More. Including messages from local church leaders. Mick Sheehan. Eddie Moloney on phones.
12.00 Joyce Country Christmas. Eddie Moloney to report from Ardmore Swim.
14.00 Christmas from the hospitals. John Cunningham.
15.00 Nostalgia Time. John Russell.
17.00 Christmas Reflections. Mervyn Scott.
18.00 Bandstand. Seamus Murphy.
19.00 Methodist Service.
20.00 Country Gospel. John Morrison.
20.30 CLOSE.

MONDAY 26TH DECEMBER
10.00 Margaret Carey.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This? Kieran Kidney.
14.00 Linda O’Regan.
16.00 Gael Taca.
17.00 Paddy Lane.
18.00 JR Country. John Russell.
21.00 Chill Out Zone. Chris Regan.
22.00 CLOSE.

TUESDAY 27TH DECEMBER
10.00 Teresa Joyce.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This? Trevor Nangle.
14.00 Rhona Coughlan.
16.00 Ciara & Amy. Ciara Hayes & Amy Crowley.
17.00 Siobhan Fogarty.
19.00 Bill’s Country. Bill Daly.
22.00 CLOSE.

WEDNESDAY 28TH DECEMBER
10.00 Chris Regan & Orla Riordan.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This? Eugene Crotty.
14.00 Maura Joyce.
16.00 The No Name Show. Linda, Marita & Mary.
17.00 Youghal @ 5. Eddie Hannon.
18.30 Return of Tom & Sebastian.
20.00 The Big Show. Niall, Aaron & Kevin.
22.00 CLOSE.

THURSDAY 29th DECEMBER
10.00 The Big Show at Breakfast. Niall, Aaron & Kevin.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This? Shane Supple.
14.00 John Cunningham.
15.00 Margaret Carey.
17.00 Youghal @ 5. Eddie Hannon.
18.30 The Jane Holly Show. Jane & Holly.
19.30 Chris’ Rocks. Chris Bailey.
21.00 Linda O’Regan.
22.00 CLOSE

FRIDAY 30th DECEMBER
10.00 Sounds Fishy To Me. Kieran Kidney.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This? Shane Supple.
14.00 My Kinda Music. Paddy Lane.
15.00 Mixed Grill. Jim Coleman.
16.00 James Howes.
18.00 Sports Review 2011. Eugene Crotty & host of stars.
20.00 Jazz on 104. Tony Sheehan.
21.00 Super Sounds of the 70s & 80s. Jack & Simon.
22.00 CLOSE.

SATURDAY 31st DECEMBER
09.00 Take The Floor. John Cunningham.
10.00 Rural Report. With Noel Cronin.
12.00 Country & Irish Show.
14.00 Flashback. Rose Curtin.
15.00 John Kennedy & Jim Coleman
16.00 Jim Coleman & John Kennedy.
17.00 Deise Diary. Eddie Moloney/Mary Sheehan.
18.00 Tim Smith.
19.00 Every Grain of Sand. John Roche.
19.30 Mass from Holy Family Church, Youghal.
20.15 Real Lives. Pat McMahon.
21.15 CLOSE.

SUNDAY 1st JANUARY 2012
09.00 Ballyquin 2012 Light.
10.00 Sunday Morning Show. Nooch Kenefick.
12.00 Sounds Classical. Jim Coleman
13.00 Feelgood. Eleanor Canty.
15.00 Nostalgia Time. John Russell.
17.00 Reflections. Mervyn Scott.
18.00 Bandstand. Seamus Murphy.
19.00 Country Gospel. John Morrison.
19.30 CLOSE.

MONDAY 2nd JANUARY 2012
10.00 Eugene Crotty.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This? Kieran Kidney.
14.00 Linda O’Regan.
16.00 Siobhan Fogarty.
18.00 Orla O’Riordan.
19.00 JR Country. John Russell.
22.00 CLOSE

COMMUNITY RADIO YOUGHAL won three national awards at the recent CRAOL Community Radio Achievement Awards. CRAOL is the umbrella body for the Community Radio movement in Ireland. This year’s awards were presented at a ceremony held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone in Co Westmeath.

Community Radio Youghal (also known as C.R.Y 104fm) submitted entries in three categories, the maximum allowed.

In the Commissioned Programming category, Blackwater, Life and Lodgings scored very highly to scoop its award. The judges described the five part series about life on and along the Blackwater as: “Beautiful audio and scripting in a compelling programme”. They added that “the production values were superb and worth repeating on stations nationwide”. Edited by Justin Maher and narrated by Mervyn Scott featured historians, Kieran Heffernan and Frankie Mills and renowned navigator, Tony Gallagher. This is the second successive year that C.R.Y has won an award in the Commissioned Programming category.

Jazz on 104, presented by Tony Sheehan won an award in the Specialist Music category. The submission included a part of the programme’s Culture Night special. The judges said that Jazz on 104  was a “Great example of how specialist music can engage with the Community using an open mic night as part of culture night. Smooth presentation and well researched. This innovative programme was a pleasure to listen to”.

A new programme to C.R.Y in 2011, GAA This Week was a winner in the Sport category. GAA This Week was devised, produced and presented by Derek Kiely. In its first season on air, the programme reached out to every GAA club in the East Cork area, featuring club profiles, interviews, discussions and much more. The series ran the full GAA season from March to November. The judges said that GAA This Week was “Well presented. Great community involvement”. They also said it was an “excellent example of Community sports programming.”

C.R.Y Station Manager, Declan Gibbons congratulated everyone involved in the research and making of these award winning programmes. He said that the “success in this year’s awards scheme is further recognition of the excellent programmes that are being made by C.R.Y volunteers and staff in conjunction with local organisations and members of the community”.

Blackwater Life and Lodgings
http://www.mixcloud.com/CRY104FM/playlists/blackwater-life-and-lodgings/

GAA This Week
http://www.mixcloud.com/CRY104FM/gaa-this-week-season-review/

Jazz on 104
http://www.mixcloud.com/jazzon104/