Music
The Future: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen
Photo: Michael Hussey (www.youghalonline.com)
Musician Claire Regan (Youghal) and Actor Daniel McGoldrick (Youghal)
Inspired by one of the world’s greatest poets, novelists, artists, and contemporary folk musicians, Leonard Cohen’s life and work was celebrated here in unique fashion. A collaboration of music, drama and dance, Cohen’s works came to life like never before at the Cork School [...]
Youghal’s Windy Lane Puppeteers Visit The Cavern, Liverpool
By Louise O’Loughlin | Photo: Vanessa O’Loughlin.
The Windy Lane Puppet Theatre who are based in Bawnard in St. Raphael’s, Youghal, recently took the opportunity to show Liverpool what they are made of when they travelled to the birthplace of the Beatles to perform their current production “Those Were the Days (An Extravaganza in Two Parts)”.
Part [...]
Cork Film-Making Cast Into International Spotlight
Photos: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Niamh Parker and New York Film Director Phil Allocco with Peter Bowling, General Manager Capella and Sasha King, Princess Pictures
Youghal native, Niamh Parker, owner of the popular restaurant franchise ‘Thai Cottage’, is now branching out into the world of film-making. At a recent press event at the Capella Castlemartyr Resort she [...]
Dancing Thru The Ages Leaving Youghal
by Christy Parker
Dispute sends top show to Cork this summer
Youghal’s highly acclaimed Dancing Thru the Ages has withdrawn its summer show from the town following a dispute over performance dates. Since its inception four years ago, Dancing Through the Ages has run at the mall Arts Centre on Wednesday and Thursday nights through July [...]
Bobby Lee - Youghal Musician
Bobby Lee was singing to the converted when he played at The Walter Raleigh Hotel to promote his latest independent CD ‘The Future History‘ A large gathering of fellow musicians, artists, supporters and fans turned out to hear the talented musician and his backing band The Pilgrims perform a selection of songs from his new [...]
Youth Street Busking In Youghal
Photos: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Deirdre Ryan, Feabhas Co-ordinator, musicans Colm Shinnick and Jack Hickey from the band ‘Darkcorners’ and Sean Walsh, PRO Cloyne & Diocesian Youth Project
Local Youghal band ‘Planet Claire’ busking at Barrys Lane as part of the youth project
“Slemish” Return To Youghal
It was a bitterly cold St. Patrick’s Day in 06 when the boys from Co. Antrim first came to Youghal! Falling in love with the scenery and the friendliness of the town the boys have returned (and brought their wives!) and are coming again this Saturday, March 15th at 8pm, to play a session in [...]
“Champion Of Champions” Win For Youghal Pipe Band
By Kieran McCarthy
Michael McCarthy receives the “Champion Of Champions” trophy for 2007 from Con O Connell the president of the Irish Pipe Band Association
Youghal Pipe Band have won the “Champion Of Champions” trophy for 2007 having also received the trophy in 2006. This trophy is awarded to the band that gained the most points [...]
Youghal’s Windy Lane Puppeteers travel to Liverpool
By Michael Hussey
Youghal’s Windy Lane Puppeteers are looking forward to performing in Liverpool European Capital Of culture 2008. The Troupe will visit The Beatles Museum and the Central Library to perform their latest production ‘Those were the days’ inspired by The Beatles music. Windy Lane Puppeteers are based in The Bawnard day care unit [...]
Youghal Ailbrin Society
By Michael Hussey
John Kennedy speaks on Count John McCormack
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? [...]
