Christmas Day Swim In Youghal 2010

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First Cut! Youth Film Festival 2010, October 2.

First Cut! Film Festival will take place on Saturday October 2nd,2010. The 2010 Festival for Young Filmmakers will take place at Cork County Hall, a free venue central to all participating groups with access to meeting and screening rooms The Festival will be a lively, informative, creative and fun mix of short films, also providing free workshops.This year we are delighted to have financial support from The Arts Council, SECAD and The Arts Council, Cork County Council.

It provides an opportunity for young people in the Cork Harbour Area to screen their work and view the work of their peers. The First Cut! Film Festival was launched on a trial basis as a one day event in 2009 with the aim of providing a programme of screenings of films made by young Cork people, workshops and talks by guest filmmakers. The success of this event and the response of the young people involved in it has provided the impetus to develop a more extensive festival in 2010.

One of the main aims of this years Festival is to showcase and celebrate the work of the young filmmakers who have participated in First Cut! Workshops and Summer Schools throughout 2010 and who are keen to share and compare their experiences with other young people involved in film making. This exciting event will premiere new work by young film makers on the big screen. It also provides opportunity for interaction with other film making groups, contact with professional film makers through workshops, networking, and information sharing designed to bridge the gap between beginners and professional film makers.

Workshops and discussion groups at this years Festival, are varied and stimulating and range from Animation to no budget, guerilla film-making.( See Attached doc. for more info.on all workshops on offer).  We continue to build on links we have already made with Fresh, Corona, and Leeds Film and Midsummer’s Festivals.The screening programme will feature short films, 16 in all, made by the various youth film groups in the SECAD/ Cork Harbour area, ranging from work by newcomers to more ambitious films, made in the various centres during 2009-10.

The event is free and is now open to the public at large, hopefully encouraging other young people who are interested in film making to become actively involved.

For further information contact:

MARY MC GRATH, FIRST CUT CO ORDINATOR

firstcutfilm@gmail.com

0353868139019

FIRST CUT! FILM FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS 2010

Cassie and the Crystals is an epic high fantasy film written, directed and produced by young Mallow man AYMAN SCRUFFINS. Ayman who is a talented all rounder, has run a host of projects with young people in Mallow, including The Street Girls Dance Show (2009), Malla Mia Musical (2009) and The Fantasy Dance Show (2010). This is his second film after the runaway success of ‘The Key of Troplem’ in 2008 which was screened in the Gate cinema in Cork.

These projects were run by Ayman and a group of fellow volunteers under the guise of ‘Spotlight’, a youth group set up in 2006 by Youth Work Ireland CDYS based in the Mallow Youth Centre. Ayman is the key member of this group and only for his enthusiasm, vision and immense talent; this project would not have been possible. He has touched and improved the lives of so many young people in Mallow.

The film was the long term vision of the group, who set up a number of classes and workshops to harness the young people’s skills and talents in order to complete the film. Ayman choreographed the dance classes, the art classes created the set and the drama classes honed the acting ability. Finally after years of work, this group of enthusiastic young people will deservedly have the ‘Spotlight’ turned on them, for the premiere of Cassie and the Crystals on September 29th in the Gate Cinema in Mallow.

JANE LEE is an animator / director based in Cork who heads her own production company, Paper Plane Creations. Recent short films include Revelations (commissioned byThe Irish Film Board), Bare ( commissioned by the Irish Film Board, the Arts Council and RTÉ, ) and The Demon Within.  Jane’s work can be seen on her website – www.paperplanecreations.com. Paper Plane Creations is all about story telling through visual media. Paper Plane Creations was founded in July 2004 by Jane Lee. Jane worked as a model-maker/ mould-maker in Dublin, Cork and San Francisco before making her first film, “The Demon Within”. Making the film gave her the chance to collaborate with some highly talented artists, designers, technicians and musicians in Cork which formed the basis of her company. As a film company we can deal with both live actors or animated figures to make short films, commercials or music videos. We can work to a script or could develop a basic concept.

BEACON HILL FILM PROJECT, film “The Pirate and the Mermaid” won the National Young Filmmakers Award this year (14-19 category) at Leeds Young Film Festival.

The Beacon Hill Film Project is a group of young people with learning disabilities and autism who, with support, make their own films from script to screen. They also make the props, design the costumes and compose the music.

This year, in addition to winning the National Young Filmmakers Award, the project has also won a First Light Award for Best Original Music (composed by the young people) which was awarded by David Arnold, composer of the recent James Bond Films. Their work has also been featured at Encounters, and on Saturday 4th September, the project won the National Lottery Award for “Best Arts Project”, broadcast live on BBC One to an audience of around 2.2 million viewers.

Film critic Barry Norman has described their work as “enchanting” and “made with great verve, infectious enthusiasm and off-the-wall originality” and we have also received backing from actors Toby Jones and Jason Isaacs.

PATRICK O’SHEA is an award-winning film maker who studied Film & Communications in the Dublin Institute of Technology from 1995 to 1999.   He was Head of Operations for the Future TV Media Centre in Dublin for the year 2000, after which he moved to Luxembourg and worked in the film studios of Carousel Pictures and Deluxe Productions.  He has written, directed and produced numerous short films and promo videos. His short film ‘Revenge’ was broadcast on RTÉ 2 (Ireland’s national broadcaster) and his short horror film, ‘The Sign’ (2008), premiered at the Cork International Film Festival in 2008 and played as part of Spike Lee’s Babelgum Online Film Festival 2009.   His short film ‘Penny’, screened at the Cork, Waterford and Clones Film Festivals in 2008. ‘Penny’ won the Prize for ‘Best Drama’ at the Corona International Fastnet Short Film Festival 2009. It recently screened on RTÉ as part of its Short Screen series.  His latest short film, ‘Tunnel’, has screened at the Cork International Film Festival, Electric Picnic, The Galway Fringe Fleadh and at Underground Cinema in 2009.   He directs Promotional Video Diaries for Murphy’s Irish Stout on an ongoing basis and shot a promotional video for Beamish Irish Stout in 2009. He also produced and directed ‘The Dublin Writer’s Room’ in 2009.  He is currently in post-production with his debut feature film, ‘Tree Keeper’ which was shot during the summer of 2010. Patrick is the writer, director and producer of ‘Tree Keeper’. Go to www.treekeepermovie.com for more information.
Patrick O’Shea will screen and talk about the making of his short films ‘Penny’, ‘The Sign’ and ‘Tunnel’. He will particularly concentrate on aspects of no budget, guerilla film-making.

The Fresh Film Festival is a national film festival for young people, aged between 7 and 18, which takes place in Limerick each year. The Fresh Film Festival grew out of a need for a specific film festival for young people that would firstly assess their needs and then develop a programme that would suit their requirements. The festival is committed to the creation of a strong film culture in Ireland which it feels can be achieved by having film-making and film education freely accessible to young people.
The highlight of the festival is Irelands Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards, which showcases the best of Irish filmmaking talent. There is a junior section for 7 – 12 yr olds and a senior section for 12 – 18 yr olds. We also run a number of master classes in aspects of filmmaking that can be easily replicated in the classroom or at home by the individual. Jayne Foley, Fresh Director will present this workshop

First Cut Youth Film Festival 2010
Saturday October 2
County Hall, Cork

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2:00pm     Registration Welcome and Official Opening

2.45pm    Workshops 1

•    Leeds Young Film Festivals’ 2010 National Young Filmmakers Award Winners’ Beacon Hill Film Project. “The Pirate and the Mermaid” (14-19 category)                            Library Multi Purpose Room

Or
•    Jane Lee  animator / director                     Council Chamber

3.30pm    Workshops 2

•    Ayman Scuffins , a young filmmaker from Mallow has made his first feature film “Cassie and the Crystals” with members of Spotlight Youth Arts.
Library Multi Purpose Room
Or
•    Patrick O’Shea, award winning young Cork film maker     Council Chamber
4.15pm    Workshop 3

•    Jayne Foley, Fresh Film Festival             Conference Room floor 16

More details below on Workshop choices.

4.45pm    Food/refreshments
5.25pm     Film Programme Floor 16
see full film programme overleaf

8.00pm    Closing of the Festival

Juvenile Matchplay 2010
The 2010 Juvenile Matchplay came to an end recently with the most experienced juvenile David Poynton becoming the victor. Throughout the whole competition there were many exciting matches. The match between Una Brosnan and Adam Bulman went to sudden death with a dramatic ending where Una lipped out giving Adam the win and a place in the  next round of the competition.

Also the game between brothers David O Brien and Ian O Brien went to four holes of sudden death and was a great battle to watch. Ian eventually came out on top after the fourth play off hole.
Congratulations all the players who took part in the matchplay and well done to David Poynton once again, not forgetting his opponent in the final Erin. Well Done!.
Well done to Paudie O’ Sullivan who finished runner-up at the Larkspur park scratch cup last weekend. A three shot swing and a visit to the water on th very last hole cost Paudie a well deserved victory.
Fixtures-
Lady Captain Phil Mangans re-arranged prize will be layed for over the weekend of 19th September.
Noel O’ Driscoll memorial – weekend of 26th September.

On the road again for Headway

The run kicked off in Youghal at 12:00pm on Sunday August 29th 2010, continuing on through Dungarvan, Cappaquin and Lismore before steering back to Cork City for a party at the Clarion Boardwalk that afternoon. Photo/Video www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

Motorbike enthusiasts from all across the country were asked to don their helmets and rev there engines for brain injury this August as Cork Lions Club roar off on an epic run to raise funds and awareness for Headway.

Founded in 1985, Headway works to bring about a positive change to the lives of those with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), by providing vocational, community, rehabilitative and psychological support services. Given that road traffic accidents account for more that half of all brain injuries reported in Ireland, Cork Lions Club feel that a Motor Cycle Run is the perfect way to support Headway and promote safe road use at the same time.

For further information:

Event Organiser: Declan Moon 086 2567394 moondeclan@gmail.com

Cork Lions Club: Teresa Dineen 087 696255

Headway: Paula Larkin 021 4871303 paula.larkin@gmail.com

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* Headway offer services and support to people affected by acquired brain injury (ABI). In many cases people with brain injury have no obvious physical disability but the effects can be profound and unique to the individual. Brain injury can happen to anyone at any time in life and can be the result of a road traffic accident, or a blow to the head, stroke, haemorrhage, infection or tumour.

* It is estimated that up to 30,000 people are living with the effects of a brain injury in Ireland. Road Traffic accidents are the biggest cause of injury to Headway’s service users. A recent study in Beaumont Hospital found that , of patients with serious head injuries, 50% were not wearing seat belts in there vehicles, and 50% of cyclists and  33% of motor cyclists were not wearing helmets.

* The impact is often life-long, affecting both the person with the injury and their family members in a variety of ways. Due to the many and varied effects of acquired brain injury, people often have difficulty living independently, working or returning to education, participating in social and leisure activities and maintaining family roles or personal relationships.

* Headway has been supporting those affected by acquired brain injury since 1985. It provides a range of community-based services in Limerick, Cork, Kerry and Dublin along with outreach services in the South-Eastern region. Services include rehabilitation training, day activity, psychological therapy and family support, counselling, outreach, family education workshops, supported employment, community access and a national helpline on 1890 200 278

Over 30 anglers took part in this year’s event on the Charter Boats Rebecca C (Martin Colfer), Sea Hunter (Gavin Tivy) and Deora Dé (James Linehan)

Saturday’s weather was challenging with F4-5 southerly winds and rain on and off all day.  The fishing was good, Cod being caught up to 8lb, Pollack and Ling up to 9lb and Mackerel were in good numbers on Saturday.

Sunday’s weather was sunny with light winds which were welcomed by all.  Mackerel were low in numbers compared to Saturday.  An intense day fishing by all to get a high score on the score cards.  Big shoals of coal fish being fished by the Deora Dé crew as were found by the Sea Hunter crew on Saturday.  All boats had Cod 7-8lbs, Pollack up to 6-7lbs, Haddock coming aboard the Rebecca C.  At anchor conger were slow 5-6 fish on the boats so all went back to drifting.  Lines up were 4pm.  Prize giving at the Quays Bar (Main Sponsors) 6pm.  A great weekend fishing was had by all anglers.

Results after 2 days fishing

Overall winner with 973 points Milo Burke, Kilkenny Prize Sponsor Quays Bar, Youghal

2nd Place with 737 points Kevin Ryan Sponsor Sea Hunter Charters

3rd Place with 598 points Mark Ryland, Ardfinnnan Sponsor Rebecca C & Quality Hotel

4th Place with 544 points Jackie Byrne, Kilkenny Sponsor Avonmore House B&B

Heaviest Edible Fish     Gerard Barry 9lb Ling Sponsor MV ‘Sea Hunter’

Heaviest Fish Jackie Byrne Sponsor Perks Entertainment Centre

Most Unusual Caught Saturday Davie Murray, Youghal  Octopus,        Sunday Declan Horgan Cork Octopus Sponsors Perks Entertainment Centre

Most Species Overall Milo Burke, Kilkenny 10 species Sponsor Muckleys Jewellers

Junior U18 1st Margess Krurass, New Ross 413pts  Sponsor MV ’Sea Hunter’

Junior U18 2nd Jordan Muir 331pts Sponsor East Cork Superbowl

Ladies Winner Sandra O’Shea 410 points Sponsors Ahernes Seafood Restaurant & Des O’Sullivan

Youghals Charter Boats would like to thank the Quays Bar and all the sponsors for their support.  Also Youghal Tourist Office, Aquatrek and the people who helped out over the weekend.

For a days fishing on Dept. Marine approved Charter vessels licensed and insured contact MV ‘Rebecca C’  Martin Colfer 087 2657177 or MV ‘Sea Hunter’ Gavin Tivy 087 2112488

Sea Hunter / Youghal Dive Charters & Deep Sea Angling
Seafield, Youghal, Co. Cork.
Tel 024 90437 / Fax 024 93523
Email: info@seahunter.ie / Web www.seahunter.ie

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Update:

Apologies for people who could not access the live broadcast… our server went down due to the amount of people accessing the webcast. [Click here to view the recorded playback of todays event] we will have a full quality edited version on YouTube during the week. Thanks for your support and patience.

The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Youghal will be broadcast LIVE on video from 3pm (GMT) today 17th March 2010. The parade is very colourful so please log on to www.youghalonline.com today and enjoy the sights and sounds of this traditional event. You can send in pictures of the parade to news@youghalonline.com and we will  feature them on our site!

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If you have friends and relations abroad why not let them know that they can view this event on www.youghalonline.com website from 3:00pm to 4:00pm (GMT) Our camera crew and reporter Shane Supple and staff will be situated at the North end of town near “The Cyberoom” and the Youghal Post Office so if you are passing say hello and wave to The World! HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY to all our viewers at home and abroad and a big thanks to all our supporters and sponsors who contribute to our website. Have a fun and enjoyable day.