The Lambert Puppet Theatre performed a marvelous version of  ‘Snow White’ to a capacity crowd at The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal. Photo: Bronwen Howley

The Lambert Puppet Theatre with presenter Paula Lambert is now widely recognised as the premier puppet touring theatre company in Ireland and also internationally renowned for its many fine productions in theatres throughout Ireland, the UK and  Europe..

From its earliest beginning the Lambert family has been involved with RTE TV, working on the hugely popular series Wanderly Wagon featuring Eugene Lambert and Judge.

Paula Lambert was the ‘Bosco’ voice on TV for seventeen years and indeed Bosco is still a firm favourite with the younger children and will make a nostalgic appearance in the opening part of the Show.

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The charity Shaved or Dye event was held on Tuesday (9th March 2010) at the East Cork Further Education and Youthreach Centre, Youghal. Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com

Have you taken part in Today FM’s Shave Or Dye?  Why not send us in photos of your new hairdo and we’ll post them on our Shave Or Dye Photo Blog!

If you still have a sponsorship card for Today FM’s Shave Or Dye, or wish to contribute money you’ve raised yourself, you can send it directly to the Irish Cancer Society – just give them a call on 1850 60 60 60.

What is Shave Or Dye?

Last month Today FM launched our first charity drive in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. We called on listeners to sponsor our presenters to Shave or Dye their hair, or join in by taking part in their own Shave or Dye event.

The overall campaign has been a phenomenal success.  We set ourselves a lofty target of €200,000 worth of funds to raise but, as you can see from the total above, your generosity has meant that we’ve more than doubled that.

On behalf of the Irish Cancer Society, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everybody who helped out in whatever way they could.  Each year in Ireland, almost 28,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed, resulting in over 7,800 deaths, while cancer related illness accounts for almost one quarter of the annual death toll in Ireland.  Your efforts will make a massive contribution to the research and care the Irish Cancer Society undertake.

Kíla took to the stage with special guests Mal Blackie and Richie Foley at the hauntingly beautiful St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, Youghal. All proceeds went towards future Sacred Root music projects.Photo: B. Cashman and Michael Hussey for YoughalOnline.com

For more info, contact Sacred Root on 087 9957102 or email sacredroot@gmail.com or visit sacred-root.com.
Upcoming events include Luka Bloom on the the 20th of March

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Meantime Theatre Company presents The Good Father at The Mall Arts Centre – March 13th 2010

Directed by Maria Moynihan and starring James Browne and Una Kirwan, Christian O’Reilly’s ‘The Good Father’ is a contemporary love story of how two people starting at the end try to reach a new beginning.

Tim and Jane are from different sides of the class divide, but when a random meeting at a New Year’s Eve party leads to an unexpected pregnancy they attempt to form a relationship against all odds.

Jack O’Rourke, music teacher at Pobailscoil na Trionoide, will provide an originally-composed live piano score for The Good Father. Jack studied music and composition at University College Cork and has worked musically on other exciting theatre projects such as Dark Week, a promenade piece at the Everyman Palace Theatre for Cork Midsummer Festival 2005, where he collaborated with Cork chanteuse Annette Buckley. He also composed the haunting piano score for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at The Granary Theatre last year. He fronts folk-rock band, Front Porch and will be supporting Luka Bloom in St. Mary’s Church, Youghal, on Saturday 20th March.

Jack is hugely enjoying his first year at Pobailscoil na Trionoide and is delighted to find himself in the Mecca of budding musical talent. He hopes that the inhabitants of his new hometown will come out to support The Good Father at the Mall Arts Centre, and that everyone enjoys the show!

Tickets on sale on the door at €15/€12,  show starts at 8pm !

Sean O’Neill is a well known and highly respected Playwright and Director. He lives in Youghal, where he is happy, comfortable, and back in the town he has loved all his life.
By Denise FitzGerald  Photo: Michael Hussey Youghalonline.com email: news@youghalonline.com

Born in Dublin, the son of a Kilkenny man, Sean remembers being told by his father and uncles many times during his lifetime, that he was related to Fr. Peter O’Neill – the Irish Catholic Priest born in Coona, County Cork in 1757, brother of the famous Fenian Michael O’Neill Crowley.  During those troubled times,  Fr. O’Neill was accused of sanctioning the murder of a United Irishman suspected  of being a Government Spy.  Fr. O’Neill refused to give information, was arrested, received 275 lashes without trial, held in prison for two years, and then transported in 1800 to Australia.   He was released on January 15th 1803 and sailed to Ireland where he was reinstated as Parish Priest of Ballymacoda on July 29th, 1803 and where he remained until his death on June 30th, 1846.   All Youghal natives will be familiar with the memorial erected to his memory in Green Park.

Sean O’Neill may, or may not be related to this much revered son of Youghal but his love of the town and surrounding areas is the reason why he has decided that the World Premier of his new One Man Show, entitled ‘The Passion,’ will be staged in the Mall Arts Centre in Youghal with the opening night on Tuesday March 30th, running through to Saturday, April 3rd. Sean said he had options of premiering in theatres in different cities, including Dublin and Cork, but decided to bring his Show first to the town of Youghal.

Despite studying drama in London in his teens, and working in films following this, Sean’s real love is writing and directing.  Some of the diverse shows with which he was involved include Playboy of the Western World (Director), West Side Story (Director) and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, to name but a few.

The title ‘The Passion’ indicates immediately the theme of this One Man Show, but Sean assures that this is a ’Passion’ with a difference.   For several years he tossed the concept around in his mind, and gave great thought to the life of Christ as we have been taught.  This Show, he says, ‘is about an ordinary man doing extraordinary things’.   It tells the story of Christ from the beginning of His ministry at age 30 when he was baptised by John the Baptist.    The story is based on the perspective of humanity, with all the feelings and emotions of man, and the circumstances that moulded the character of Christ.  Why did Christ do what He did?   Why did all of this happen?  What were His thoughts, feelings, ambitions?   How was He to deal with them?

The role of Christ is played by well known Youghal actor, Brian Hogan.   This is a very exciting and challenging role for Brian who, in this Show, will play the diverse parts of not only Christ, but also Peter, Judas, Joseph, and a Centurian.   Sean is delighted with his choice of actor, and says that Brian has all the talents, emotions and, most importantly, he has a ‘presence’ which will captivate any audience.

Sean confirmed that everything to do with this Show is being done on a local level.  All the stage props, carpentry, lighting etc., are in the hands of local Youghal people, and he is delighted to be able to bring employment to the area.

And so, we introduce Sean O’Neill, Playwright and Director, to the people of Youghal where the Fenian, Brian Crowley O’Neill and the Priest, Fr. Peter O’Neill  from Ballymacoda in the 1800s may be his ancestors.  Then again, they may not.

Make a firm date to go along at Easter time, from March 30th to April 3rd to the Mall Arts Centre, and get another perspective on the wonderful theme of Christ, the man, in the World Premier of Sean O‘Neill‘s, ‘The Passion’.

Tickets on sale at Scotts 137 North Main Street Youghal  024 90333 or  087 9957102

Declan will be supported on the night by local band deburca with special guests Jenny Stack  – Kate Mulcahy & Jack Hussey

Contributions are welcome on the night to support Bobby Lee John Riordan and Davie Murphy on their trip to Haiti on building project in April with Haven.

Declan O’Rourke used to be one of Ireland’s best kept secrets, but rave reviews for his debut album ‘Since Kyabram’, a growing international fanbase and an enviable collection of eminent devotees, including Paul Weller, Snow Patrol and Kate Rusby, are rapidly changing that.

On its release in Ireland, ‘Since Kyabram’ reached double platinum status and garnered Hot Press magazine’s ‘Best Debut Album’ award. A major record deal with V2 and a publishing deal with BMG followed, as did patronage from his peers – invitations to support Snow Patrol at Marlay Park in Dublin, Teddy Thompson on his UK tour, The Divine Comedy for dates in Germany and the U.K., and to perform at the legendary 100 Club at the request of Paul Weller.

The buzz is growing, based on the simplicity of great songs and a unique voice. Declan’s lyrics touch on all aspects of the individual, his songs focus on the centre of everyday emotions and his voice irresistibly draws the listener in. He has an understated charm, a quick-wittedness that make him highly endearing live and equally at home playing to one person as he is to thousands.

“Singing in a velvet-tinged bartitone with a killer falsetto….it’s a rare gift that his music can bear comparison with so many classic era troubadours, Fred Neil, Jackson Browne and Bruce Springsteen while still sounding so completely original” Nigel Williamson, Uncut

From the opening melody of ‘No Place To Hide’, the first song on ‘Since Kyabram’, to the final key of ‘Marrying The Sea’, Declan’s ability to tell a story unfolds. Each track on the album gives a feeling of being part of a collection of short films; the connecting thread being Declan’s flowing and dreamy lyrics. The album embodies the roots of his Irish heritage, but also has a distinct rock edge, reflecting, in part, his time spent in Australia from age fourteen to his return to Ireland

COMING UP SATURDAY MARCH 20th LUKA BLOOM GO TO www.sacred-root.com for details

Brideview Drama’s festival entry for this year, “Pied a Terre” was played to a very appreciative audience in Tallow over the weekend. The feedback received from those who attended was most encouraging and comments like “the best festival production coming from Brideview in a long time” and “superb set” were most encouraging.

Directed by Jack Aherne the play is an adult story with comedy as well as some very emotional scenes playing out the drama between three characters; Katie, a nineteen year old prostitute (Irene Kelleher), Jack, a fifty year old lawyer (Eddie Kelly) and Jack’s sister (Vanessa Hyde). There are many twists and turns in the plot and the audience is kept guessing right up until the final scene. With a superb set designed by Mary Sheehan and built by Peter Seeley, Mary Sheehan and Judy Burton and with help from James Hyde and Des Fitzsimons – the drama is played out in the New York apartment setting which is plush and not at all “conventional”.

Brideview would like to thank our Sponsors, Ted Keniry and Daybreak in Tallow and all those kind supporters who donated raffle prizes. Thanks once again to Paddy and Margaret Geary for handling front of house and to Mary Curley, Carmel McDonnell, Audrey Sheehan and Veronica Henley for their help with the interval refreshments.

Pied a Terre will now be performed at the Cork Arts Theatre this week from Thursday to Saturday (25th – 27th February) so please let your friends and family in Cork know that we are on! Tickets €15 can be pre-booked at 021 4505624 are at the door on the night. Curtain at 8pm.
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Vanessa Hyde
PRO
Brideview Drama, Tallow
Co Waterford, Ireland
087 6733 782

Lambert Puppet Theatre presents ‘Snow White’ At The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal.
Venue: Mall Arts Centre Youghal
Date: Sunday March 7th. 2 performances 2pm + 4pm
Tickets €10 on sale at Crees Card Shop

Win two free tickets to see the first performance of snow white at 2pm by answering the following question…..

Name 4 Of Snow Whites 7 Dwarfs ?

SEND YOUR REPLIES TO themallartscentre@gmail.com by noon Friday March 5th, with your name and telephone number.   The winner will be announced on Youghalonline.com on Friday evening. Good Luck !

Congratulations to Kay Donnelly from Youghal who answered the question correctly and won 2 tickets for the show.

The Lambert Puppet Theatre with presenter Paula Lambert is now widely recognised as the premier puppet touring theatre company in Ireland and also internationally renowned for its many fine productions in theatres throughout Ireland, the UK and  Europe..

From its earliest beginning the Lambert family has been involved with RTE TV, working on the hugely popular series Wanderly Wagon featuring Eugene Lambert and Judge.

Paula Lambert was the ‘Bosco’ voice on TV for seventeen years and indeed Bosco is still a firm favourite with the younger children and will make a nostalgic appearance in the opening part of the Show.

This is a beautifully produced show with large puppets, colourful sets and exquisite lighting and is suitable for an age group up to ten years of age.

Venue: Mall Arts Centre Youghal
Date: Sunday March 7th. 2 performances 2pm + 4pm
Tickets €10 on sale at Crees Card Shop

Youghal Credit Union Winter car draw which will take place this  Saturday Feb. 27th 2010 at 11.00 a.m. in the main office of Youghal Credit Union. The lucky winner will be the proud owner of  the new Kia Ria 1.5 lx diesel 4 door which is supplied by Kia motors, Youghal.
Entry to the draw costs €6.00 which will be deducted from a members credit union account. If you have not entered the draw you have a few days remaining to do so.
Photo: Michael Hussey YoughalOnline.com

Pictured below are some of the lucky winners in the Youghal Credit Union 2009 Car Draw. It could be you! So make sure your entry for the draw is in before Saturday Feb. 27th 2010

Youghal Credit Union Ltd is a financial co-operative owned and controlled by our members, for the benefit of our members and the community. Consistent with the principles, philosophy and values of the credit union movement, Youghal Credit Union provides safe, superior, financial services in a friendly and professional manner with respect for the worth and dignity of all our members. We aim to meet the needs of our member-owners, enhancing their lives and financial well-being while maintaining the strength of the credit union. We thrive in an environment of trust, respect, integrity and honesty.

Serving the community – Building lifelong relationships – One member at a time.

The Treacy family celebrated 109 years in business with family, friends and customers at the big birthday party last week. Congratulations to the all the Treacy family. Have You found The Nook!. Photo: Michael Hussey YoughalOnline.com

This pub in Youghal has been in the same family since 1901, when it was bought by Michael Treacy, a local farmer. Previously, the pub had been in the ownership of the O’Mahony family, but it is not known how long it had been in operation. The pub is in the oldest part of Youghal, with Walter Raleigh’s house, which dates from the Elizabethan plantations of the 1560’s, to the rear of it, and thus this pub may have been in operation for several centuries.

When it was bought in 1901, it was a one-roomed bar-cum-grocery, but the Treacy’s extended it by buying four adjoining cottages and converting the former homes into drinking quarters.

In the 1940’s, Michael’s son Joe Treacy became licensee. As the business expanded, the farm was sold. Joe and his wife Maureen continued with the grocery and expanded the bar to include a singing lounge and dance floor. The singing and dancing continues today. The grocery is gone, and is now an off-licence with an eclectic range of beers and spirits and wines. It also has its own deli counter supplying homemade food to go, or to eat in the bar.
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Joe’s son Michael Treacy is the current licensee and he is extremely proud of the pub and the central role it plays in the social life of Youghal. Treacy’s is involved in sponsoring lots of local clubs.

As the bar has extended, the décor has been kept in harmony with the pitch-pine of the original premises. Throughout the bar, the walls are covered with photographs of Youghal in times gone by. When the Treacy’s were celebrating their centenary as licensed traders in 2001, all drinks were sold at a penny a pint or a glass.

Over the years, drinking habits have changed, says Michael, with very few customers now asking for the traditional order of “a large whiskey and a pint”. He says:”As well as drinking less whiskey, people now drink later in the evening. There was a time when I used to have a customer who would come in when we opened in the morning and he would order six whiskeys with a raw egg placed in each of them!”

We have recently uploaded some of our historic photographs which can be seen throughout the bar. http://www.findthenook.ie/