Acclaimed Irish singer/songwriter Declan O’Rourke received a warm welcome amid the atmospheric surroundings of St Mary’s Collegiate Church in Youghal on Saturday, February 27. where he gave an outstanding performance to the appreciative crowd. This event attracted the largest audience so far in ongoing series of concerts in the ancient church, promoted by Bobby Lee from Sacred Roots productions. Photo Michael Hussey Youghalonline.com

Declan O’Rourke is a gold record singer/songwriter from Ballyfermot Dublin.He embarked on a major nationwide tour in March.
At the age of 13, when living in Australia with his family, O’Rourke was given his first guitar by a priest in Kyabram who recognised his potential and love for music; Hence the title of his debut album “Since Kyabram”, which was released in October 2004.

Having launched his career in 2000, O’Rourke gradually made a name for himself as an extraordinary writer and performer, building up a solid fan base around the country.

However, the release of his 2004 debut album ‘Since Kyabram’, which went straight in at number five in the album charts, earned him widespread acclaim among critics and the record buying public.

The album also resulted in him gaining a number of high profile fans including Paul Weller, who when asked which song from the past 20years he most wished he had written replied Galileo one of the standout tracks from the Since Kyabram album.

His songs have also been recorded by Brian Kennedy, Maura O’Connell and Eddie Reader among others.

His second album, Big Bad World released in 2007, was also well received by the record buying public reaching number four in the charts.

O’Rourke, who is currently recording his third studio album, has toured extensively across England and mainland Europe supporting the likes of Paul Weller, The Cardigans, Paulo Nuttini, Paul Brady and The Beautiful South.

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Open House Sessions 2nd Monday of every month Starting on Monday 8th March 2.30-5.30

Venue: Cumann Na Daoine, Catherine St.Youghal

Music by: Bobby and Peter Lee and friends

Dancing, singalong, storytelling,

Tea / coffee

For everyone particularly young at heart

For further information contact Stacey 024-91900

Thanks to John Long, Worldwide Cabs for his support

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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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

Playing together for nearly twenty years, Kíla are one of Ireland’s most innovative and exciting bands. The seven members come from different musical backgrounds and share a passion to create great music with an ability to absorb influences from across the globe. Report: B. Whyte | Graphic: B. Whyte

With their roots in traditional Irish music, their work features strong percussive like singing and gorgeous melodies driven by a serious rhythmical undercurrent. Kíla have created their own distinctive style of world music, which has won over audiences around the world through their eight recordings to date and their spectacular live performances.

Kíla are widely renowned for their stunning sets and surprise guest performers at their shows, including trapeze artists, fire jugglers and belly dancers, their live energetic live performances have seen them continue to wow and attract new audiences over the years.

On Friday, February 5th 2010, Kíla will take to the stage with special guests Mal Blackie and Richie Foley. The event will take place at the hauntingly beautiful St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, Youghal. All proceeds go towards future Sacred Root music projects. Tickets cost just €20 and are on sale at Scott’s Treasure Shop, 137 North Main Street, Youghal.

November 2008 saw the birth of the Hot Spot Music Club in Nagle House in Youghal, Co Cork.  Between 25 to 35 young adults attend the music club on a regular basis to write, compose, jam out or just play pool and soak up the atmosphere. Over the past few months the group have written and recorded an album yet to be named of 19 tracks. The album recorded at Claycastle Studios in Youghal is due out as soon as the funds are there to finish it. The CD is a testiment to the talent and quality of young musicians in the town of Youghal.

Upcoming events include Declan O’ Rourke on the 27th of February with  and Luka Bloom on the the 20th of March. Hope to see you there – God bless!

For more info, contact Sacred Root on 087 9957102 or email sacredroot@gmail.com or visit sacred-root.com.

KILA
Album Launch
LIVE AT ST MARYS CHURCH YOUGHAL
FRIDAY FEBUARY 5th DOORS 8pm

SPECIAL GUESTS MAL BLACKIE & RICHIE FOLEY

TICKETS AT SCOTTS SHOP 137 NORTH MAIN  STREET YOUGHAL  024 90333

Strictly no alcohol and dress warm under 16’s are free id required!!!

Visit  sacred-root.com for info or call  087 9957102

Kila are extraordinary’ – Bono’

‘ Brilliant’ – Sinéad Ó Connor

KiPlaying together for nearly 20 years, Kíla are one of Ireland’s most innovative and exciting bands. The seven members come from different musical backgrounds and share a passion to create great music with an ability to absorb influences from across the globe. With its roots in traditional Irish, it features a strong percussive like singing and gorgeous melodies driven by a serious rhythmical undercurrent. Kíla have created their own distinctive style of world music, which has won over audiences around the world through their eight recordings to date and their spectacular live performances.

Made up of two sets of brothers Kíla consists of; Rónán Ó Snodaigh on bodhrán, djembe, congas, bongos, guitar and vocals; Rossa Ó Snodaigh on tin whistle, low whistle, clarinet, bazouki, mandolin, bones and vocals; Colm Ó Snodaigh on flute, tin whistle, guitar, saxophone, percussion and vocals; Lance Hogan on guitar, drums, and vocals; Brian Hogan on bass, double bass and vocals; Dee Armstrong on fiddle, viola, hammered dulcimer, accordion and bodhrán. Eoin Dillon on uileann pipes, tin whistle, low whistle, shakers and vocals.

DECLAN O ROURKE

LIVE AT ST MARYS CHURCH YOUGHAL

SATURDAY FEBUARY 27th

SPECIAL GUESTS DE BURCA

TICKETS AT SCOTTS SHOP 137 NORTH MAIN  STREET YOUGHAL  024 90333

Strictly no alcohol and dress warm under 16’s are free id required!!!

Visit  sacred-root.com for info or call  087 9957102

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

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.

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

WEBSITES & CONTACTS
www.kila.ie  www.sacred-root.com / www.claycastlestudio.com / youghalonline.com

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.

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

Australian Singer/Songwriter Grayson along with with his full band will perform his last gig in Ireland to be held at The Gate Bar, Youghal on Friday the 15th of January 2010. Two support acts will also feature on the night from a very talented young lady from Poland and an up and coming songwriter from Cork City.

The night will also hold the first launch and screening for the music video of the single “Stand Clear” which was filmed, produced and edited in Youghal over the past few months by local Kieran McCarthy and co-produced with Grayson.

The single “Stand Clear” reached No. 1 in the Indie download charts in Ireland and also reached the top 40 commercial charts on release receiving major airplay. Come along and give Grayson a good send off before he heads back to the land of Oz to play the tail end of the Summer Festivals.

For more info visit:
www.grayson-music.com
www.myspace.com/graysonau

Wednesday night last January 6th, in the majestic setting of  St Mary’s Collegiate Church, Emmet Place,Youghal, multi-talented musician Liam O’Maonlai performed live in concert, and what a concert it was! Report: Oona Colin/Photo: Kieran McCarthy www.youghalonline.com

Liam,  previously of the Hothouse Flowers, gave a fantastic performance playing his own songs along with a lot of traditional Irish songs “as gaelge” where he mastered the tin whistle, guitar, piano and bodhran.  Guest support on the night was Christine Deady from Cork.

The concert was held in the chancel, situated right up at the top of the church, partitioned off from the rest, making it more intimate and warm with the twinkle from the candles placed all around making it a magical place.  At the end of the night, one left feeling lighthearted, singing and dancing out the gates of the church.

How lucky we are in Youghal to have such a fantastic venue rich in centuries of history to be able to welcome these talented artists to our  beautiful town.

Organised by Bobby Lee of Sacredroots Productions in support of youth music projects. Local young talent Darragh, winner of the recent Y Factor, Cleo Lee and Leo Mullane also played support on the night. Two more gigs lined up for  February with Kila on the 5th and Declan O’Rourke on the 27th.  Luca Bloom will also  be appearing in St Mary’s Collegiate Church  on March 20th.

If you would like information regarding the rental of this magnificent 12th century church, please call  083 360 6507.
Info: sacred-root.com or call 087 9957102 for details.
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Liam O Maonlai of the Hot House Flowers and guest support Christine Deady play at St Marys Collegiate Church Youghal on Wednesday the 6th of January 2010 in support of youth music projects.

Tickets €20 on sale at Scott’s Treasure shop 137 north main steet Youghal also available at the door. Start time 8.30 dress warm.

Info: sacred-root.com or call 087 9957102 for details. Under 16’s are free  ID required and all ages are welcome.  Strictly no alcohol doors open @ 8.30pm
Dress warm its an outdoor gig inside.

COMING UP IN FEBRUARY KILA

Sound provided by www.claycastlerecording.com

Contact sacredroot@gmail.com

To hear Sacred root sounds
Visit www.sacred-root.com & www.myspace.com/sacredroot

Liam Ó Maonlaí
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 6TH ST MARYS COLLEGIATE CHURCH YOUGHAL CO.CORK

Liam Ó Maonlaí

Born in 1964 mount Carmel Hospital. His Mother Eithne Lydon was a trained pianist and Actor from Galway. Her Father was also a passionate piano player who bought his own piano at the age of 19. Liam grew up with this piano in the house. It was on this piano he discovered a deep sense of musical satisfaction. Liam’s father taught him to sing in his native tongue. ‘He transmitted a love to me that no book or teacher could’ the love was of humanity expressed through culture. Liam recognises the huge importance of culture in the development of the human species. ‘We are connected. It has been said again and again and again. God knows the ecstasy that lies ahead. When the penny drops and we realise the wealth in music and culture the world over. The flowering of all life’

In 1981 he won the all Ireland final as bódhran player under 18. He has been a finalist on the tin whistle, piano and as a singer many years over. In Athlone he entered a group of dancers and led them to victory in a set dancing all Ireland. In Ennis in 1985 he and Fiachna Ó Braonain ,with the enchanting presence of Maria Doyle Kennedy won a music award called Gradam Shlogadh. They had put together a rhythm and blues group with all songs written in Irish. This was the seed beginning of Hothouse Flowers, which went on to be one of Ireland’s most successful rock bands and released seven albums.All through the Hothouse Flowers years, Liam remained faithful to his traditional roots. ‘Traditional music does not belong to me. I belong to it. The same as the land.’

Liam as been involved in the Nuclear Free Future movement for some time. In 2001 he helped host the same ceremony in Carnsore point and Wexford town. At the end of 2006 he will attend the nuclear free future award ceremony in Navajo country. In 2004 he was a guest of the barefoot college ,Tillonia, Rajisthan India. He played at the university in Jaipur in the company of the finest regional musicians around.

Liam recorded the album Rian with his close friend, renowned producer John Reynolds in 2002. It will be released in Ireland November 2005 and is also being released America, Canada, Japan, UK and Europe. He is releasing the album through Rian Records his own label.

Liam went to Mali in January 2006 where he played at the renowned Desert festival with Uillean Piper Paddy Keenan and participated in the making of a documentary. Himself and Paddy played with musicians from the greater region from very well known artists to local tribes people. It was an amazing experience of communication between distant people and races through the medium of music, and he learnt of the close relationship the Irish harp and the African Kora.

Liam has also travelled extensively in Australia, Japan, America, Europe, Scandinavia, Morocco and India and has played and continues to play with the traditional players of these places. ‘I believe the style known as séan nos, carries a sense of the soul of the land and the people who are awake in that land. I feel, when in the company of other cultures, the singing of this style opens a window into what it is that connects us. Every country has it’s own séan nos.’words particularly English words are not enough. They have been used to lie on a grand scale. They continue to be used to manipulate and confuse. Music has a purpose that remains to be seen. The potential is beyond imagination. ‘

Due to the tremendous response of ‘The Grip’s’ reunion gig at the Youghal Rugby Club last August, the band are delighted to inform Youghalonline.com that they will be performing live again this Saturday 2nd January 2010 in the same venue. Johnny Blue will again be special guest on the night in what is sure to be a crowd filler so come along early and support ”The Grip” supporting local live music!

The rock group ”The Grip” were one of the better known bands playing the circuit back in the ’80’s and had a huge following wherever they played but especially here in their home town of Youghal. They have their own unique style and play the best of music from that era covering classics like The Clash, Ian Dury & the blockheads, The Cars, Doors, etc. and of course their own numbers as well. So for a night of nostalgia and good sounds be sure to spread the word ”The Grip” are back in town!.