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Yew Wood Venues are delighted to host homegrown comic legend David McSavage in our auditorium at The Mall Arts Centre this weekend.We are really excited about having such a well-known performer visit our town and hope it heralds more high profile gigs to come. If ever we were in need of a good laugh it would be now in this current climate.
David Mc Savage plays The Mall Arts Centre Youghal on Saturday 25th of February
For one night only, Saturday February 25th 2012 at the Mall Arts Centre Youghal Co. Cork, David McSavage of RTE’s “The Savage Eye” will treat us to an evening of his exceptional wit. Tickets are still available; and are amazing value at €16 or €14 concessions for students and unemployed.
You can reserve yours by calling Andrea at Yew Wood Venues booking office 024 81823 or 083 360 6507 between the hours of 11 am and 3 pm, Monday to Friday. Also you can email us at themallartscentre@gmail.com to reserve tickets.
Doors open at 7.30 pm and show starts at 8.00 pm sharp. Get there early to secure the best seats! It should be a night to remember!
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Part of Youghal Socio Economic Development Group
The Coach House, 7-10 Emmet Place, Youghal, Co. Cork
Tel: 024-81823 – Office Open 11am – 3pm weekdays!
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David McSavage – He’s Alive Inside! – Youghal is in for a treat!
On Saturday 25th February 2012, one of Ireland’s most popular comedians and street entertainers is coming to the Mall Arts Centre Youghal – David McSavage. Most well-known from his hilarious RTE show ‘Savage Eye’, his cutting commentary and performances cover all aspects of life and nothing is safe from his truth induced interpretations. From The Barman (Mick The Bull) to Father Finnegan to former President Mary Robinson and Pat…….Kenny, audiences relate to each character from the many aspects of Irish life.
A regular guest on TV and radio shows in Ireland for many years, McSavage has also appeared at all the major comedy festivals including the Edinburgh Festival and internationally in Australia, Germany and Scandinavia. He is well known for his street shows in Dublin’s Temple Bar.
In 2009, he devised, wrote and starred in the six part TV series The Savage Eye on RTÉ. The show which has been critically acclaimed, was nominated for an IFTA award for Best Entertainment Series. The third series and a Christmas special, is currently being filmed and will be released by RTÉ 2 shortly in 2012.
David McSavage is mischievous to the last and revels in creating tension. His aim is to make you feel uncomfortable with his comedy cutting close to the bone! He quarantees belly aching laughter and this really is a night not to be missed!
With recent sell out performances in the Opera House and Vicar Street, this is a real treat for the community of Youghal. The show takes place on Saturday 25th February 2012 in the Mall Arts Centre. Doors open at 7.30pm and show starts at 8pm.
Tickets are selling at the hugely competitive rate of 16 euro for adults and 14 euro concessions (students / unemployed). Reserve your ticket by contacting 083-3606507 or 024-81823; alternatively you can email your reservation to themallartscentre@gmail.com. Tickets can also be purchased from the Yew Wood booking office (the Coach House, Entreprise Centre, Emmet Place, Youghal) and Youghal Tourist Office.
Events in the Mall Arts Centre are part of the Youghal Socio Economic Development Group.
McSavage is a comedic force… a riotous evening and a thoroughly entertaining show -entertainment.ie
One of Ireland’s funniest comedians – The Irish Mirror
He makes me jealous sometimes because he kind of goes to areas that, in a sense, I am forbidden from going to. He (David McSavage) says an awful lot of things that I would love to say and can’t. He takes an awful lot of risks. – Mario Rosenstock
Pat Shortt played to a full house last Friday night, November 26th at The Mall Arts Centre in Youghal.
Pat Shortt at the Mall Arts Centre Youghal - Pic: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com
On the last night of his recent tour “The Hall”, Pat played to a full and happy house ! Set in the community hall of a small rural town, The Hall features an array of madcap characters brought to life in Pat Shortt’s inimitable style. With the headlining act missing, Drama Group chairman, local shopkeeper and would-be comedian, Mossie Whelan enters the spotlight, with a bottle of wine to give him courage. Just when it looks like the night will be a complete disaster, all is saved by the arrival of singing sensation, Dixie Walsh. Fresh from a tour of the entire diocese on the back of his hit single The Jumbo Breakfast Roll, the ever popular Dixie gets the crowd going with his follow up hit single, Where Did My Money Go? A great night’s entertainment was had by all, young and old, in Youghal at The Mall Arts Centre.
Tickets are now on sale at Cree’s Card Shop on the North Main Street, Youghal (024 93899) for Pat Shortt’s show, Pat Shortt in The Hall on Friday, November 26th at The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal at 8pm. Ticket price €30.
Looking forward to his live show in Youghal, Actor, Comedian and Proprietor Pat Shortt of Shortt's Bar, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork, with his staff, Barman, Michael John Crowley; Head Cook, Mick Hanrahan and Manager, Maurice Hennessy, enjoying the evening for his local suppliers at his premises. Picture includes Anne Clifford and her daughter Eileen Clifford from Clifford's Butcher's, Castlemartyr; Margaret Walsh, Jason O'Keeffe, Jacinta Maguire and Sean Walsh from The Village Grocer Shop, Castlemartyr with Margaret and Bill Casey of Shanagarry Smoked Salmon. Pic: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com
Following the phenomenal success of You Won’t Get Away With that Here, Pat Shortt returns with his hilarious new live show The Hall. Set in the community hall of a small rural town, The Hall features an array of madcap characters brought to life in Pat Shortt’s inimitable style.
When the local drama group stage a gala fundraising concert to raise money for their latest production, things don’t quite go to plan, with hilarious consequences. Gerry, the hall caretaker is shocked to find the hall full of punters hours before he was due to open and sets about taking control while recounting the glory days of The Hall and the past exploits of the drama group.
With the headlining act missing, Drama Group chairman, local shopkeeper and would-be comedian, Mossie Whelan enters the spotlight, with a bottle of wine to give him courage.
Actor and comedian Pat Shortt of Shortt's Bar, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork, Bar Manager, Maurice Hennessy and Head Cook, Mick Hanrahan enjoying the evening for his local suppliers with Margaret and Bill Casey of Shanagarry Smoked Salmon. Pic: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com
Against the odds, the drama group make it to the stage with In The Shadow Of The Well Of The Sorrows, a comedy/drama/tragedy/melodrama, which spills over into the audience in some rather surprising ways.
Just when it looks like the night will be a complete disaster, all is saved by the arrival of singing sensation, Dixie Walsh. Fresh from a tour of the entire diocese on the back of his hit single The Jumbo Breakfast Roll, the ever popular Dixie gets the crowd going with his follow up hit single, Where Did My Money Go?
Fresh from the set of his new series for RTE, ‘Mattie’, IFTA and Evening Standard award winner Pat Shortt is looking forward to getting back in front of a live audience.
For further information and reservations call 083 360 6507.
Oona Colin
Facilities Coordinator
The Mall Arts Centre/St. Mary’s Collegiate Church
Tel: 083 360 6507
Kiltha River Trad Fest – Thursday 29th July – Sunday 1st August 2010
Comedian Pat Shortt called into the local radio station CRY here in Youghal yesterday (Tuesday 27th July 2010) to promote his own traditional music festival this weekend in Castlemartyr. The funny man was special guest on the Youghal @ 5 with Stanley Knott. Pat told YoughalOnline.com that he hopes to join the musicians on stage during the weekend and may even tell a joke or two!
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CRY station manager Declan Gibbons, Darragh Parker and Yvonne Smith try to get Pat to say a few words on the radio
An accomplished musician with a particular grá for and interest in traditional Irish music, Pat Shortt has played, toured and recorded with many bands and loves nothing better than a good session. No better host, then, or venue for the inaugural Kiltha River Trad Festival than Pat Shortt’s Bar, in the pretty Cork village of Castlemartyr.
Carol Keniry & Tuathla Lucey from the CRY youth oriented music show share a laugh with comedian Pat Shortt
Kiltha River Trad Fest runs in the Marquee at Pat Shortt’s Bar, Castlemartyr, from Thursday 29th July to Sunday 1st August, in association with Guinness, and also sponsored by Castlemartyr Resort, GHQ Design, Ticketmaster, John & Geraldine McGrath and Host PR.
Comedy fans, Sharon Lupton and Mary Clohessy with Ireland's favourite comedian
Pat’s pub has a long affiliation with some of very biggest names and best people in music, even up to and including the Rolling Stones, who appeared there back in 1965! The line-up for the Kiltha River Trad Fest is no less impressive, bringing together legendary traditional performers such as John Spillane, Frankie Gavin and the new De Dannan, Stockton’s Wing and the Abbey Céilí Band.
Funny man Pat Shortt with sisters Tanya and Kim Fitzgerald
Kicking off proceedings on Thursday 29th July at 8 p.m. is John Spillane, twice winner of the Meteor Award in the best folk/trad category, who has toured the country and the world with his inimitable mix of melodic tunes, entertaining stories and poetic lyrics. His emotive tunes and dynamic, playful Cork wit mean John Spillane is not to be missed! Tickets, priced €18, are available through all Ticketmaster outlets (plus Ticketmaster booking fee where applicable) and directly from Pat Shortt’s Bar, as are tickets for all of the acts playing at the Kiltha River Trad Fest.
Comedian Pat Shortt with CRY's Carol Keniry, Linda O'Regan, Angela Kearns and Tuathla Lucey
Legendary band Stockton’s Wing perform their exciting blend of traditional and contemporary Irish music and song on Friday 30th July at 8 p.m. Performing with power and precision, Stockton’s Wing from Ennis, Co. Clare, have enraptured audiences for decades and tickets cost just €20.00 for an unforgettable evening.
Pat and Kim Fitzgerald
On Saturday 31st July Frankie Gavin & the new De Dannan take to the stage at 8 p.m. One of the genuine legends of Irish music, Frankie Gavin established the new De Dannan in 2009, assembling a group of fiercely talented performers, possibly the best incarnation yet, and he is really looking forward to performing at the festival: “we’re very excited about performing at Kiltha River Trad Festival. This is the first time the new De Dannan line up will perform in the region and we are already looking forward to it. I know that Pat Shortt has gone to great lengths to ensure that the entertainment and facilities for the festival goer will be top calibre and you can be assured that when we get to the stage we will raise the ‘bar’ as high as we possibly can!”. Tickets for this show also cost €20.00.
Sharon Lupton from Weight Watchers - Youghal with comedian Pat
The Abbey Céilí Band play at 8 p.m. on Sunday 1st August. From Co. Cork, the Abbey Céilí Band started out in 1995 and consists of Ger Murphy (box), Micheal Creedon (keyboard), Liam Forde (banjo) and Andrew O’Connell (fiddle). This popular band now play all over Ireland and have received high praise for energetic, enthusiastic and exciting renditions of polkas, slides and other dance music. This band makes an immediate and lasting impression on the minds (and feet) of everyone who hears them. Tickets are just €10.00 and like all the Kiltha River Trad Fest tickets, are available from Ticketmaster (plus Ticketmaster booking fee where applicable) and directly from Pat Shortt’s Bar.
Funny man Pat with Bernard Kavanagh and Teresa O'Connell at the Cumann Na Daoine office
Pat Shortt’s Bar is an extraordinarily intimate space in which to enjoy some of the most entertaining and exciting traditional Irish music around. The inaugural Kiltha River Trad Fest could be like an early Rolling Stones concert as an event – the first in a long, illustrious series, and you can tell your kids, yes, I was really there!
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An evening of hilarious comedy with the inimitable Jon Kenny, who performed to a capacity audience, at The Mall Arts Centre, last Saturday night ( Nov. 28th 2009). Jon started his career as a front man for a glam rock band in the 1970s. From there, his career path travelled through the varied acting arenas – stage and film, comedic and tragic, mime and dance, characterisation and stand up.
Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com
Comedian Jon Kenny with local Jack McGrath on stage during one of the sketches at The Mall Arts Centre Youghal
He has been amazingly successful in all of his chosen fields, winning numerous awards along the way, including a meteor award for the biggest-selling DVD and a nomination for the prestigious Irish Times Best Actor Award.
Jon Kenny - ‘I’m not says I … I’m Fine’
Kenny’s present show, ‘I’m not says I … I’m Fine’ heralds a return to the type of work that made his reputation as one of the most talented comedians in the country. He uses the changing face of contemporary Ireland as the scaffold on which to build his hilarious observations and characters. Running through such contrasting experiences as supporting Munster rugby to visiting a health spa, Kenny takes no prisoners and delights in emphasising the humour in everyday 21-century life.
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BIOGRAPHY
Jon’s career in entertainment started at her age of sixteen as lead singer in the glam rock band called GIMIC, who toured extensively in Ireland and the UK, and were also one of the first bands to tour Eastern Europe.
Leaving the band in his early twenties, Jon joined Theatre Omnibus, a dance and classical mime company. They toured throughout Ireland, England and America, one of the highlights being their critically acclaimed performances at the prestigious Lincoln Arts Centre in New York.
In the mid eighties Jon left Theatre Omnibus to embark on a solo career where his madcap blend of music, comedy and theatrics began to emerge and he was soon seen on RTE , on the Davis At Large show where he wrote and performed his own comedy sketches.
In the late eighties Jon formed the D’Unbelievables with Pat Shortt and proceeded to write and perform the shows; The Cattle Dealer’s Lament; Mad Jax Show; It’s My Shout; One Hell Of A Do; I Doubt It , Says Pauline; and D’Ats Life. D’Unbelievables proved to be Ireland’s most popular comedy duo ever. They performed their shows to sell out audiences all over Ireland, Great Britain and America. They also produced four chart topping Videos; D’Video, D’Telly, D’ Mother and D’Collection.
He also performed on stage with Theatre groups such as The Island Theatre company, Limerick; The Actors Company, Dublin and Druid Theatre, Galway. In 2005, he was nominated for the prestigious Irish Times Best Actor Award for his performance in Under Milk Wood with The Island Theatre company.
Jon’s film work includes parts in Angela Mooney Dies Again, The Van, Les Miserables ( where he acted opposite Liam Neeson) , and a cameo role in Angela’s Ashes. His television work includes; Father Ted (Channel 4), The Fitz (BBC) , Gortnaclune(RTE) and various other personal appearances.
Recently, Jon has toured Ireland with his one man shows; ‘ I’m Not Says I …I’m Fine’ and his new show simply called ‘ Jon Kenny – live’.
Last chance to see Jon Kenny live next Saturday, November 28th
Last chance to get tickets to see d’unbeliveable Jon Kenny performing for one night only at the Mall Arts Centre this Saturday, November 28th!
Kenny started his career as a front man for a glam rock band in the 1970s. From there, his career path travelled through the varied acting arenas – stage and film, comedic and tragic, mime and dance, characterisation and stand up.
He has been amazingly successful in all of his chosen fields, winning numerous awards along the way, including a meteor award for the biggest-selling DVD and a nomination for the prestigious Irish Times Best Actor Award.
Kenny’s present show, ‘I’m not says I … I’m Fine’ heralds a return to the type of work that made his reputation as one of the most talented comedians in the country. He uses the changing face of contemporary Ireland as the scaffold on which to build his hilarious observations and characters. Running through such contrasting experiences as supporting Munster rugby to visiting a health spa, Kenny takes no prisoners and delights in emphasising the humour in everyday 21-century life.
For tickets to the show (€20 each) drop into Crees Card Shop on the North Main Street or get them on the door on the night (show starts at 8pm).
Saturday, November 28th at 8pm-The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal
Tickets are now on sale at Crees Card Shop at the recession beating price of €20 !
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As the Celtic Tiger seems to have slunk into a corner, curled into a ball and gone to sleep, God only knows where-has anyone seen him- and our newspapers are full of stories of doom and gloom and bad weather, an evening of hilarious comedy with the inimitable Jon Kenny is just what the doctor ordered. We could all do with a good dose of that! So turn off your televisions and radios – they’re only making you sick – and come out for an evening of craic.
‘He has an uncanny eye for the most absurd elements of life as we know it while at the same time lampooning the idiocies spawned by recently discovered (and just as quickly lost) affluence’ (Hotpress – March 11 2009)
‘Jon Kenny drips country. If you hung him out to dry what you’d find if you looked in the puddle below would be a reflection of rural Ireland over the past few decades, warts and all’ (Donegal News)
‘I’m not says I …I’m Fine’ heralds a return for Jon to the type of work that made his reputation as one of the most talented comedians in Ireland.
Jon uses the changing face of contemporary Ireland as the scaffold on which to build his hilarious observations and characters. Running through such contrasting experiences as supporting Munster rugby to visiting a health spa, Kenny takes no prisoners and delights in emphasizing the humour in everyday life.
This is a thrilling experience for lovers of comedy everywhere.
Tickets are now on sale at Crees Card Shop at the recession beating price of €20 !
For further details on any of the above or to make a booking at the Mall Arts Centre, call 083 360 6507 now !
The Mall Arts Centre was buzzing with laughter and giggles last Tuesday night (October 20th) with a sell out concert by the one and only Brendan Grace.
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Funny Man Brendan Grace and Bobby Whyte
Brendan charmed the socks off all present, from the very young to the not so young, with his family friendly sense of humour. The show started at 8pm sharp and went right on to well after 10.30pm where he signed his latest cd and dvd and posed for photographs without hesitation.
Mr.Comedy Brendan Grace with Colm Carey from Youghal and Eileen Lewis from Aghada
“I love playing in smaller venues like this, where I can get real close to the audience” says Brendan “they were a wonderful, happy crowd” he added.
Lets hope we’ll see Brendan back in Youghal again soon for all those who missed out this time !
Next comedy line up at the Mall Arts Centre is Jon Kenny, one of the most talented comedians in Ireland, on Saturday, November 28th. Get you tickets now and don’t be left out in the cold !
For more details contact Oona on 083 360 6507 or email your details for future events to themallartscentre@gmail.com.
Oona Colin – event organiser and facilities coordinator of the Mall Arts Centre
Mary Clohessy – helper on the night
Sandra Kennedy – helper/on the door
Barry Clohessy jnr – usher/helper/tea maker etc
Click on image to see who was at Brendan’s sell out show
