Art for Life auction at Gallery Frida
38 South Main Street, Youghal.
Saturday 18th Feb 2012 at 4pm.

 

Gallery Frida are running a raffle for one of artist Lora Murphy’s painting entitled ‘Setanta’. You may purchase a ticket to be in the draw for this wonderful painting at Gallery Frida, South Main Street, Youghal. 5 numbers for 5 euro and all money goes to the orphanage project in Uganda. The draw will take place at the Gallery on Christmas Eve.

 

Frida Gallery is named in honour of Frida Kahlo, an iconic early to mid-19th century Mexican artist renowned particularly for her surrealist self-portraits, depicting “pain and passion”, through intense, vibrant colours. Her work is highly celebrated in Mexico as emblematic of national and indigenous tradition, and by feminists for its uncompromising depiction of the female experience and form. “She was and remains a hugely inspiring figure.

Gallery Frida thank you -A message of thanks from Lars and Lora.

” I just wanted to thank you so very much for all the trouble and time you took to help us with the launch of Gallery Frida! We are delighted with the coverage you have given us.There was such a great turn out despite the rain .  Thanks to all the brave souls who came to support this new venture, your presence was greatly appreciated and we very much hope that you enjoyed your evening as much as we did  and of course, a thousand thanks to all the wonderful talented artists who are exhibiting with us , we are very grateful for your trust and wish you all every success! We also are very grateful to Barbara o Meara and John Rushe for their invaluable help over the last few weeks, and of course Eithne and Anthony Watson. Thank you both. Nor will we forget Sir Michael Beecher, who did great work for us too !! Thanks Mick!!

Thanks to Sergyv who has been there from the beginning and did excellent work !and finally , a thousand thanks to the town and people of Youghal ! What a wonderful community to be a part of , we are proud to be here! “We would also like to thank the Mayor Eoin Coyne very much for taking time to come and open our Gallery officially. We appreciate this support very much.”
Lora and Lars”

ST. RAPHAEL’S DRAMA GROUP will present their award winning play ‘An Angel Fell from the Sky’ in St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, Youghal, on Thursday Dec 8th 2011 at 7.15pm. Show duration – 15mins.
Dress warm and enjoy a glass of warm punch. You’ll be moved to tears and leave in great Christmas spirits. The drama group put in a cracking performance! Admission – Free.

As St. Raphael’s said to be the angel of ‘happy meetings’ the play ‘An Angel Fell from the Sky’ tells the story of an angel who one day falls from the sky. The angel goes on a journey of happy meetings that lead to his own journey home.

Overall winners of the Irish Performing Arts Festival 2011

St. Raphael’s Drama Group won the 2011 Irish Performing Arts Festival Drama section. Their play entitled ‘ An Angel Fell from the Sky’  was a ‘clear winner’ said judge Catherine Mahon Buckley who admitted she had been moved to tears by the incredible performances, visual beauty and simplicity of the piece.The competition which took place over two days in the Firkin Crane Theatre, Cork involved seventeen groups from around the country.The play involved both live performance and shadow puppets brilliantly provided by St. Raphael’s Windy Lane Puppet Group.
The multi talented group’s short film When They Least Expect It was screened in the Mall Arts Centre Youghal and Camden Palace Cork.

 

St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, Youghal

St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, Youghal, is proving to be a popular location for such events as seen recently with the successful screening of the silent movie Phantom of the Opera – pictured below.

“Xpose Xmas Xperience”
Friday 2nd December
Quays Nite Club Youghal Doors open 8pm

TIME TO GLAM UP FOR CHRISTMAS by attending “Xpose Xmas Xperience” Youghal with special guest Avril Geary “Style Coach and Image Consultant” Avril will be on hand throughout the night and will be giving advice on how to dress for your body shape.

This red carpet event will take place in the Quays Nite Club on Friday the 2nd of December at 8pm and will showcase some of Youghal’s finest  fashion and beauty.  Tickets cost only €15, and on the night you will be greeted with a champagne reception and canapés. One lucky person will win an extreme makeover which will be uncovered on the night.

A facebook competition is currently running to choose the lucky winner for more information on how you could be in with a chance to win go to Youghal Chamber facebook page.  Experts will be on hand to give plenty of fashion advice; beauty tips glamorous hairstyles and gift ideas for Christmas.

You will also have an opportunity to buy some fabulous gifts for Christmas at a special “Xpose Youghal” discounted price on the night!  And if that’s not enough you will receive a goody bag on arrival and a draw will take place for some fantastic prizes and spot prizes will be given throughout the night.

After the show you can put on your dancing shoes and dance the night away for a glitzy style disco in the club with DJ Chris which is included in the price of your ticket.  This would make a great Christmas party staff night out for many small businesses

A donation from the proceeds of the draw will go to Youghal Community Bus.

This event is being run by Youghal Chamber to encourage “SHOP LOCAL” and to highlight the best of what our town has to offer for Christmas shopping.

Shop Local for Christmas is the message that Chamber President Mary O’Donnell wants to spread and commented  “I cannot stress enough how important it is for everyone to make a real effort to support our local shops, please try to buy your Christmas presents here in Youghal this year. By shopping local you are helping to sustain local employment and the future of our town”.

So put some sparkle back into your Christmas and come to Xpose Xmas Xperience Youghal. Tickets cost €15 are available from Youghal Tourist Office 024-92447, Team Bailey Hairdressers and Sole Shoe Shop or any of Youghal Chamber Directors.

VETERAN PHOTOGRAPHER BOB ROCK and his family were delighted to present the cheque of 3,000 euros to Trocaire’s Famine Appeal last Thursday (3rd November 2011) at the offices of the Youghal Credit Union. This followed the recent  success of his photographic exhibition called ‘The Beauty of Youghal’. Bob was moved to organise the exhibition after seeing news footage of the starving families in Africa. “It is so tragic to see children and parents suffering like that,I felt compelled to do something to help those unfortunate people.”

At the presentation ceremony Bob thanked everyone in helping to raise such a sizeable sum of money for this worthy charity. He paid particular thanks to Barry Treacy and the staff of the Youghal Credit Union who have the important job of collecting the money. Janet Twomey, Munster Regional Development Officer for Trocaire said she was delighted to accept this magnificent donation towards Trocaire’s East Africa Famine Relief and said that Bob also raised awareness of the starving people who need our help so much.

WARNING: Viewer Discretion Is Advised

Such was the popularity of “The Beauty of Youghal” photographic exhibition in aid of Trocaire’s Famine Appeal at Youghal Credit Union that many of the high quality images hed to be reordered to satisify the demand for the beautiful landscape photographs of Youghal. Twenty of the exhibits sold out within two hours of the official opening!

Bob spent 50 years involved in photography, for 35 of which he recorded for posterity the happiest events in the lives of his community, including almost 2,000 weddings and “often for two generations of a family.”

Bob has exhibited in Dublin, London and Madrid, won silver and bronze medals from the “Photographic Society of Ireland,” was a finalist in the “Kodak Bride of the Year” and has six of his images in the “Best of Irish Professional Photography” archive. He retired from professional photography a decade ago, since when he has been documenting the Irish landscape. “I needed a break from faces” he jokes. Ironically the gaunt, suffering faces from distant Africa now prompt him to publicise his talents again.

Bob Rock’s work can also be viewed on www.bobrock.zenfolio.com

WARNING: Viewer Discretion Is Advised

THE YOUGHAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP cheque presentation from the 2011 Evening Echo Womens mini-marathon fundraiser took place at La Bella Roma restaurant on Sunday 30th October.

Representatives from the group along with the volunteers who took part in the marathon and sponsors were delighted with the support shown to the group. Mareka McEvoy who organised the event said she was delighted to help contribute to the local cancer support group as families and survirors of cancer need support and hope that this would help the group in their plans for the drop in centre.
Therese O’Connell, chairwoman of the Youghal Cancer Support Group thanked all those involved in the fundraiser and heaped great praise on the sponsors, Isodoro Girasole and Valerie Dollard from La Bella Roma restaurant, north main st., John Daly from Daly Bus Travel, Michael McGrath from Genesis Boutique, North Main Street and Brookes Supervalu.

It is estimated that some 10,000 or so took part in 2011 Evening Echo  Womens mini-marathon and raised a huge amount of money for various charities. The weather on the morning of the marathon was awful but despite this a full bus of volunteers left Youghal courtesy of John Daly Bus hire and had a great day including the 5 ‘ladetts’ comprising of Sean Murphy, Paddy Anski, Billy O’Mahony, Olan McCarthy and Michael Desmond who dressed up well for the occasion! Thankfully the weather cleared up on the day as well.

The Youghal Cancer Support Group was founded in June 2010 since which several fundraising initiatives have been successfully held and thousands of euro raised.

Further fundraising events are planned with the group aiming to establish a new, purpose built cancer support & drop in centre for the East Cork & West Waterford region. It is envisaged to open a holistic centre to provide emotional support and practical help for people with cancer and their families. Therapies that will make a difference to the lives of those affected by cancer are also anticipated, including counselling services with fully trained, accredited therapists, stress management, therapeutic massage, reflexology, relaxation techniques and visualisation and yoga.

Regular information meetings are held as the project progresses. For details or information on Youghal Cancer Support Group: 087-2731121.

The Youghal Cancer Support Group would like to thank everyone who took part in the Mini Marathon especially those who walked for the Youghal Cancer Support Group, You did us proud!!

CLIMB, CYCLE AND CANOE CHEQUE PRESENTED TO YOUGHAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
By Christy Parker

A HEROIC fundraising effort that saw a mountain climbed, a scenic route cycled and a river canoe’d culminated in a cheque for almost €8,000 being presented to the Youghal Cancer Support Group on Friday last October 21st.

Between July 30th and August 6th the team of two women and six men undertook ‘climb, cycle, canoe,’ an enormous challenge across eight days. Through variable weather conditions, they climbed Ireland’s highest mountain, Carrantuohill (15km), cycled 220km round the Ring of Kerry and canoe’d 110 km down the Blackwater’ from Millstreet to Youghal.

The ‘extraordinary eight’ presented the fruits of their fundraising to the Youghal support group in the Gate bar, after which their achievement was celebration with much music and merriment. “It seems like only yesterday we were in the midst of it but the sore legs and numb bums are well healed,” smiled participant Jamie McCarthy who organised the venture. “We were very proud to support such a great cause.”

The Youghal Cancer Support Group was founded in June 2010 since which several fundraising initiatives have been successfully held and thousands of euro raised.

Further fundraising events are planned with the group aiming to establish a new, purpose built cancer support & drop in centre for the East Cork & West Waterford region. It is envisaged to open a holistic centre to provide emotional support and practical help for people with cancer and their families. Therapies that will make a difference to the lives of those affected by cancer are also anticipated, including counselling services with fully trained, accredited therapists, stress management, therapeutic massage, reflexology, relaxation techniques and visualisation and yoga.

Regular information meetings are held as the project progresses. For details or information on Youghal Cancer Support Group: 087-2731121.

On Tues 4th October, all dedicated followers of fashion headed for the Youghal GAA Centre where the Fashion Event of the year took place, the Touch of Class Autumn Fashion Show 2011
Photo:  Barry Lawlor Photography, Youghal, Tel: 086 8595300 | Email: news@youghalonline.com

Touch of Class is a Ladies Fashion Boutique located in the historic sea walled port of Youghal in Co Cork. The boutique was established in 1995 and is run by mother and daughter team Tess and Teresa O’Brien. The boutique specialises in providing the personal touch and Tess and Teresa are always on hand to assist you. Please visit the Touch of Class website by clicking HERE.

Touch of Class host 2 Fashion Shows a year giving the proceeds to local charities. The proceeds of the night went to KGK Community Hall.

Models: Illusive Pro Co. Photography: Barry Lawlor Photography, Youghal.

Click on image to see the Touch of Class Autumn Fashion Show 2011. All photos by Barry Lawlor Photography, Youghal, Tel: 086 8595300

THE PRESENTATION took place at the Cumann na Daoine premises in Catherine St. on Wednesday 5th October 2011. This year’s art exhibition was dedicated to the memory of the late Gretta Kelleher who was one of the founding members of the group and who sadly passed away last year. The members generously make a donation to local charities in lieu of cheese and wine at the opening night and this year’s charity is the local R.N.L.I. as Gretta was a volunteer and fundraiser for that institution.

YOUGHAL ART GROUP celebrated seventeen years in existence this year. The Youghal Art Group meet on the first Wednesday of every month at the Cumann na Daoine premises in Catherine Street. Guest speakers and outings form part of the group’s activities, as does occasional Saturday masterclasses. Current membership stands at 13, with new members always warmly welcomed.

Veteran Photographer Focuses On Youghal To Aid African Famine Victims.
By Christy Parker

A SERIES OF STUNNING LANDSCAPES form a photographic exhibition in aid of Trocaire’s East Africa Famine Relief opening in Youghal Credit Union from Friday next (Sept 16th). ‘A Human Life’ features approximately 60 pictures by local, veteran photographer Bob Rock, who says they “depict the beauty of Youghal as never seen before.”

Several of the photos were taken either at dawn or at dusk and create portrayals of the town’s harbour, beaches and hillsides that blend nature and soul to leave an indelible impression on the viewer’s consciousness. “They are absolutely amazing. I’ve lived here all my life and have never seen photos to represent the town so magnificently,” says Youghal Credit Union manager Barry Treacy.

Most of these images have never been printed before “and as I’m now 76 years old, probably won’t be printed again!,” smiles Bob. “So it’s an opportunity to own something unique.” As an extra incentive, the photographs will retail at about half the normal price.

The images are mounted to 18”x 24” ready for framing and are printed on acid free paper using Canon’s Chromalife 100 Inks, meaning they can survive for 100 years behind glass. “They are easily removed from the mount for posting abroad, ” adds Bob.

Bob was moved to organise the exhibition by news footage of the starving families in Africa. “It is so tragic to see children and parents suffering like that,” he reflects. “I felt compelled to do something to help those unfortunate people.”

Jovial and sincere, Bob spent 50 years involved in photography, for 35 of which he recorded for posterity the happiest events in the lives of his community, including almost 2,000 weddings and “often for two generations of a family.”

Bob has exhibited in Dublin, London and Madrid, won silver and bronze medals from the “Photographic Society of Ireland,” was a finalist in the “Kodak Bride of the Year” and has six of his images in the “Best of Irish Professional Photography” archive. He retired from professional photography a decade ago, since when he has been documenting the Irish landscape. “I needed a break from faces” he jokes. Ironically the gaunt, suffering faces from distant Africa now prompt him to publicise his talents again.

A Human Face ruins from Friday September 16th for four weeks. Bob Rock’s work can also be viewed on www.bobrock.zenfolio.com.