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A chara,

As secretary of the Youghal Arts Network, May I take this opportunity to thank you personally for all you’re help and assistance to us during the year and wish you and the team the best of luck for 2012. I wish to publicly thank the committee and members of the Arts Network for great efforts all year in organising our very successful ventures , namely , the Father Ted Night , which is being run again in January next , The 4th Midsummer Gala Ball , which we will continue next June . The Halloween Fancy Dress night , which will run again next October and any ancillary events we participated in during the year . Have a very happy and peaceful Christmas and an eventful new year . Nollag shona dhuit agus ath bhliain faoi mhaise . Donacha O Cearuill , Runai , Youghal Arts Network.

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Arts, Heritage, Tourism and Sport, Sandra McLellan, has congratulated Ireland’s latest golfing Major winner, Darren Clarke, on his victory in the British Open at Royal St. George’s.

Speaking today Deputy McLellan said:

“Darren’s victory continues the extraordinary story of Irish golf over the last number of months. The fact that he started the week at odds of 150/1 makes his victory even more impressive. He is a fantastic inspiration, particularly those of us over 40. To win his first British Open at the age of 42, and after 20 attempts, shows his continued dedication, commitment and quality. He is one of the most popular golfers amongst fans, who have supported him through some very difficult personal challenges. They will be delighted with this result.”

Referring to Minister Varadkar’s comments on Sunday’s Marian Finucane
Show she said:

“It was disappointing to hear the Minister with responsibility for sport and tourism to sound so unenthusiastic. While not everyone is a fan of every sport it is important that the Minister recognises the contribution that golf has made and continues to make to the Irish sporting landscape, and the potential it has to contribute to our economic recovery. I am glad the decision-makers in Tourism Ireland have a different perspective. Their ‘Golfing Ireland’ marketing campaign is well timed. They may need to re-edit their advertisements to include Darren Clarke now though!”

THE 4TH YOUGHAL ARTS NETWORK  MIDSUMMER’S GALA BALL held in the bedroom of the Walter Raleigh Hotel on Saturday 18th of June 2011 – Pics: www.youghalonline.com

One of the highlights of Youghal’s social calendar is the popular and enjoyable Youghal Arts Network Midsummer’s Gala ball. This year the Gala Ball was held in the ballroom of the Walter Raleigh Hotel where the fabulous Swingin’ Blue Cats will took to the stage to play a selection of jive, jazz and swing dance numbers to get the crowd in the mood. Everyone had a great time and this year’s Midsummer Ball proved to be the most successful and enjoyable in the new venue.

Blue Cats, Buffet and Black Ties at Youghal Arts Network Midsummer Gala Ball
By Denise FitzGerald

The 4th Youghal Arts Network Gala Midsummer Ball was held this year in the spacious ballroom of the Walter Raleigh Hotel, which was specially decorated for the occasion.   On entering, one could be persuaded into thinking they had stepped into a Viennese Waltz.   The lighting was soft and subdued, candles twinkled, tableware sparkled, and the guests were attired in formal evening wear which stunned.  Organised as a Black Tie event, the gents looked better than any James Bond movie, but the ladies were to be lauded on their magnificent evening dresses in all colours and styles which were absolutely stunning, and which gave an atmosphere of enjoyment and a fabulous ambience.

At 9pm, a superb buffet was served and background music played while the guests wined and dined.

At 10pm the mood swung when The Swinging Blue Cats 6 piece band crashed into place with their own brand of jive, jazz and swing numbers which got the crowd up and moving onto the dance floor.

Midnight brought the attention of the twinkle toes to the Auction and Raffle which took place.   The Auction included a painting by local artist, Paul Daly, of the Vermeer “Girl with Pearl Earring”, and the reserve was far exceeded as the painting was sold for a massive €175.   Superb prizes were sponsored for the Raffle, and 0 Donacha O’ Cearuill told The East Cork Journal that they were indebted to Paul Daly, local businesses and all the sponsors for their generosity to the Youghal Arts Network.  ‘Without our sponsors’, Donacha continued, ‘we would not be able to put on such a wonderful fundraising event.  All monies raised from this event each year, Donacha confirmed, are ploughed back into the local community to fund various art projects in the town for the following year”.

Not finished yet, at 12.30am Warren Tivy made his appearance on stage and continued with music to suit everyone, keeping the guests entertained until 2.30am when, very reluctantly, they finally accepted that it was time to go home ‘after the (Gala) ball was over’.

Click on image to start slideshow

Photo Captions:
Photo: 0 Donacha O’ Cearuill pictured with his daughter Aisling O’ Carroll
Photo: 1 Noel and Kimmy Barry
Photo: 2 Deirdre McCarthy and Laura Trihy
Photo: 3 Maria Moynihan and Sarah Brosnan
Photo: 4 Actress Ruth Hayes from The Chatterbox Dance Studio Youghal
and her husband John
Photo: 5 Ladies enjoying the Youghal Arts Ball
Photo: 6 Donacha O’Cearuill and Jenny Kirwan
Photo: 7 Revellers enjoying the Youghal Midsummers Annual Ball
Photo: 8 Ian Tabone and Aisling O’Carroll
Photo: 9 Luna Flor de Luna, Louise Fitzgerald, Helen and Carol Coen
Photo: 10 Joe and Stella Finn with Caroline and John Connelly
Photo: 11 Barbara Kirwan and Marty Hynes
Photo: 12 Donacha O’Cearuill and Maurice Hennessy
Photo: 13 Caitriona O’Dwyer, Trish Hickey, Claire Regan and Sinead Griffin
Photo: 14 Mark and Caroline Nolan with Linda and Kevin O’Sullivan
Photo: 15 Nicola Browne, Marty Hynes, Sinead Griffin, Jenny and
Barbara Kirwan and Trish Hickey
Photo: 16 Rattana and Ann from Thailand enjoying the Youghal Arts
Network Midsummers Ball
Photo: 17 Maria Moynihan and her daughter Claire Regan
Photo: 18 Alice and Tommy Del La Cour with Miriam Keogh
Photo: 19 Maria Moynihan with her daughter Claire Regan and Nocola Browne
Photo: 20 Donacha O’ Cearuill
Photo: 21 Donacha O’ Cearuill and Maurice Hennessy
Photo: 22 Swingin’ Blue Cats
Photo: 23 Swingin’ Blue Cats
Photo: 24 Maria Moynihan,Alice and Tommy Del La Cour with Miriam Keogh
Photo: 25 Maria Moynihan with her daughter Claire Regan

Ger Thompson performing “Meet me under the Clock Gate” LIVE at Youghal Community Radio on 25th March 2011.
Written and Performed by Ger Thompson
Guitar/Vocals: Ger Thompson.
Lead Guitar: Alan Reid.
Interview by Shane Supple.
Camera: Peter Thompson and Genevieve Castonguay.

 

A short Documentary film on the Social Changes to Youghal Town during the Boom Years.

Written & Directed by Michael Twomey |  Film & Photography by Kieran McCarthy

A short Documentary film on the Social Changes to Youghal Town during the Boom Years

Town Out Of Time is a film that takes a contemplative look at what happens to a town when all its industry disappears, its economic centre collapses and speculators change the landscape.

This is a story of how a town can effectively die when politicians make the wrong decisions and when politics has no vision.

With interviews from experts and local businesses, the film reflects on how greed and apathy led to the neglect of a town throughout the Irish ‘boom years’.

The Walter Raleigh Hotel

Sunday December 12th 2010  8:00pm  ADM: FREE

Followed by open public discussion.

Register your free tickets at: http://townoutoftime.eventbrite.com

For more info visit: www.completecontrolfilms.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/completecontrolfilms.com

Youghal Arts Network held their annual Halloween Fancy Dress fundraiser at the Marine Bar, Youghal, last Saturday night (October 30th 2010). The fun event was in aid of the local South Abbey National School. The fun began at 9pm and there was fantastic prizes for the best dressed. Donacha O’Cearuill from the Arts Network thanked everyone for supporting this fundraiser in particular Youghal Pharmacy, the sponsors of the prizes and www.youghalonline.com for covering the event. A great Time Warp Time was had by all.
Report/Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com email: news@youghalonline.com
Click on the video below to watch the event and don’t forget to turn up the volume!

The Youghal Arts Network are a very active group of people who, among other things, organise fund raising events to help voluntary clubs, organisations, groups, schools etc., in the town of Youghal who are in need of financial help.

South Abbey National School is a very old building which is school to as many children as it can possibly hold.   It is a proud school with a long history in the town. Originally a Church, the School was set up in the premises in 1886. Thus, there are massive expenses involved in keeping this beautiful building maintained and suitable for the children of the school.

Youghal Arts Network will hold a fancy dress Halloween fun fundraiser at the Marine Bar, Youghal, this Saturday night, October 30th. in aid of the local South Abbey National School. The fun begins at 9pm and there will be special prizes for best male and female costumes.

The Youghal Arts Network are a very active group of people who, among other things, organise fund raising events to help voluntary clubs, organisations, groups, schools etc., in the town of Youghal who are in need of financial help.
South Abbey National School is a very old building which is school to as many children as it can possibly hold.   It is a proud school with a long history in the town. Originally a Church, the School was set up in the premises in 1886. Thus, there are massive expenses involved in keeping this beautiful building maintained and suitable for the children of the school.

Halloween Fancy Dress Party – The Marine Bar Youghal 2009
Click on video below to see last year’s Halloween Party

ART AND CULTURE VENUES opened their doors in Youghal last Friday night (Sept. 24th 2010) for Culture Night 2010. Drama, behind-the-scenes tours, and music performances were all part of the fare on offer. The night is one of the highlights of Youghal’s cultural calendar and gave people the opportunity to explore venues and facilities at night and for free!
Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

The majority of events started after 6 o`clock. This was the first year that Youghal took part in the national event which originally began in Dublin’s Temple Bar as a small event and now reaches out all over the island.

Local radio station CRY hosted an open mike night with Tim Smyth, John Kennedy, Tony Sheehan and Jim Coleman broadcasting live from the Mall Arts Centre. Youghal Heritage Centre at the Tourist Office was open 7pm to 10pm.

Pat Lynch at Fox’s Lane Folk Museum talked about the collection and told stories relating to items in the museum which gave a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the unique exhibition of domestic bygones – a fascinating display of some 600 gadgets and appliances used in the home from the 1850s to the1950s

Padrone Restaurant hosted several local writers reading from their works. Sheila Mannix, a runner-up in this year’s Francis MacManus Short Story Competition read a selection of prose and poetry while Jerry Twomey read from his recent poems. Local journalist Christy Parker read a selection of poems from his book ‘Don’t Step on the Poems’ and Tom FitzGerald read excerpts from his historical guide ‘An A to Z of Youghal’. Sheila Loughnan also read a selection of prose. Alan Prim from Prim’s second-hand book shop was MC for the cultural evening.

Claycastle Recording Studios was open late and gave an opportunity for budding musicians to find out how a recording studio works.
Eamonn O’Brien from Gallery 126 was delighted with the large turnout and featured Galway musician Tom Connolly on Mandolin to entertain the crowds who visit his gallery. The gallery was showing some new paintings by Barbara Dempsey and a unique watercolour of Youghal harbour, painted in 1903 by Joseph Poole Addey

St. Mary’s Collegiate Church held performances by Ian Sexton who gave an organ recital at by J.S.Bach, Passacaglia & Fugue while local Harpist Úna Whyte gave a solo performance.

Tom McCarthy from Tynte’s Castle was proudly showing the recently built salmon yawl by Jim Horgan and his team, together with a pictorial history of the project.

Meanwhile Luigi from the Rendezvous Gallic Café hosted local musician Bobby Lee and friends who entertained the audience with a selection of their own songs.

With a fantastic atmosphere and buzz around the town in it’s first year participating in this national cultural event, it can only be bigger and better with more and more venues taking part. Youghalonline covered all of the events on the night and looking forward to next year’s Youghal Culture 2011!

Click on image to start the slideshow of the venues who took part in this year’s Youghal Culture Night. Photos: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com

A record number of diverse art and cultural venues have signed up to take part in Youghal Culture Night 2010, which takes place this year on Friday, 24th September.

Youghal Culture Night is one of the major highlights of the town’s cultural calendar and gives locals and visitors alike an opportunity to explore cultural venues and other fascinating private facilities by night, and all for free.A veritable cultural feast of displays and activities will be showcased ‘after dark’ in a record mix of venues.

Among the free events planned for Youghal is a literary evening at the Padrone restaurant on North Main Street. This will feature several local writers reading from their work. Among the writers taking part are Tom FitzGerald reading excerpts from his history guides “An A to Z of Youghal” and “An A to Z of Cork”; Sheila Mannix, a runner-up in this year’s Francis MacManus Short Story Competition, reading a selection of prose and poetry; and Jerry Twomey reading from his recent poetry. The event starts at 8pm, admission is free and all are welcome.

Fox’s Lane Folk Museum will be open from 7pm to 10pm. Pat Lynch will talk about the collection and tell stories relating to items in the museum at 7.30pm, 8.30pm and 9.30pm. Entrance to the museum will be free on the night, providing a wonderful opportunity to enjoy this unique exhibition of domestic bygones.

Gallery 126 will be open from 7pm to 10pm. Pop in and enjoy listening to music by Tom Connolly on mandolin.

The Youghal Heritage Centre at the Tourist Office will be open from 7pm to 10pm. Admission will be free on the night.

Claycastle Recording Studios wil be open from 7pm to 9pm, an opportunity for budding musicians to find out how a recording studio works.

St. Mary’s Collegiate Church will be open from 7pm to 9pm.

Tynte’s Castle will be open from 7pm to 9pm.

Jack O’Patsy Pottery will be open from 7pm to 10pm for a demonstration of pottery techniques.

Community Radio Youghal will broadcast from the Mall Arts Centre during the evening and will host an “open mike” night and will welcome contributions.

Come out and enjoy Youghal Culture Night Friday September 24 2010