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Lavan Wants Council Seat

By Christy Parker | Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

Ken Lavan
Ken Lavan has been added to the Fine Gael ticket to contest Youghal’s local election next year. The auctioneer and Care Trust representative was selected at a recent branch meeting and will campaign alongside two incumbent party colleagues, Town and County Councillor Barbara Murray and Michael [...]


Youghal Presentation Convent Girls 60th Birthday

Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

Front Row, L to R: Mary Lawlor, Margaret Kelly, Ann Aherne, Brenda Leamy, Callie Leamy, Mary O’Sullivan, Theresa Ring, Lil Walsh, Mary Gaffney
Back Row, L to R: Maeve O’Halloran, Ann Keniry, Maureen Crowley, Pat Kelly, Catherine Malone, Kathleen Morgan, Marie Morrison, Dolores Kenneally, Breda Crotty, Margaret Flynn, Monica Broderick, Mary Angela [...]


St. Raphael’s Centre Open Day 2008

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Youghal Pipe Band who performed at The St. Raphael’s Open Day
Large crowds turned out for the annual fun day event held at the St. Raphael’s Centre. The fundraiser is organised by The Friends Of St. Raphael’s Committee. St. Raphael’s is a centre for people with intellectual disabilities located in Youghal Co.Cork [...]


Youghal Poet Clodagh Madden

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Clodagh Madden
Youghal Poet Clodagh Madden was a finalist in this year’s Strokestown International Poetry Festival. The poem below was her entry in the political satire section

P.S. Daughter, I Love You
Yet again my darling daughter I must sit down and write
To say well done on yet another TV interview last night
Your dear old [...]


Bonfire Night (St. John’s Eve)

By Michael Hussey | Photo Michael Hussey ( YoughalOnline.com)

Bonfire Night ‘The Plot’ Sarsfield Tce. Youghal (1983)
Bonfire Night is an annual celebration held on the 23rd June (St. John’s Eve). The celebrations take place in towns and villages across the country and centered around the summer solstice. The custom dates back to pagan times. Bonfire Night [...]


Reasons To Be Cheerful As Children Enjoy Art Competition

By Christy Parker | Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

Young Artist Rory with dad Wayne and grandmother Denise Fitzgerald
Younger artists in the Youghal area gave notice of their prowess and potential when they recently participated in an art competition organised by Youghal Visual Arts Festival. The annual event is co-ordinated through primary schools and this year attracted


Youghal’s Midsummer Gala Ball

By Jenny Regan
Photos: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com) | David Clynch | Malachy Harty

YoughalOnline Reporter Jenny Regan puts on her dancing shoes
The Inaugural Midsummer Gala Ball at the Mall Arts Centre Youghal took place last Saturday night. The Society event of the year was the brainchild of Eamonn O Brien and Donnacha O’ Cearuill and these [...]


Laura Lynn Foundation Coffee Morning

Mary Daly, Sarah and Catherine Arnott at the Laura Lynn Coffee Morning
The Annual Laura Lynn Foundation Coffee/Tea morning was held at The Church Of the Holy Family. Great support was show by the people of the town who turned out in large numbers to support this charity. The organisers Catherine and Ollie Arnott did a [...]


ARCHER KATIE AIMS FOR SPONSORSHIP

By Christy Parker | Photo Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

Youghal Archer Katie O’Brien
One of Youghal’s most promising young sports stars is hoping she can fulfill her immense promise despite increasing demands on her time and resources. Katie O’Brien, 17, is fast fashioning a major reputation in the world of archery.

She currently holds the female indoor and outdoor [...]


Fiddler on the Roof

By Eileen Hunt | Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

Director Terri Byrne and cast of Fiddler On The Roof on stage at The Mall Arts Centre
Fiddler on the Roof will open for a 5 night run in the Mall Arts Centre,Youghal from Sunday 15th of June until Thursday 19th of June inclusive. Opening night is sponsors night [...]