This summer, the Argentinean/Dutch tango ensemble, Tango Extremo, will tour Ireland from 18 to 21 August 2011 for the very first time. During their visit, the group will present their latest theatre programme entitled ‘Viva la Vida!’. This Argentine tango show will entice you to a sultry and sleepless Buenos Aires.

 Where and when?

August 18 The Mall Arts Centre  Youghal  www.themallartscentre.com

August 19 The White Horse  Ballincollig  www.whitehorse.ie

August 20 International Tango Festival  Dublin  www.tangofever.net

August 21 National Concert Hall   Dublin  www.nch.ie

Tango Extremo

Since its founding in 2003, Tango Extremo has undergone remarkable development. Besides being a familiar scene on most concert stages in The Netherlands, the group has travelled far and wide, bringing the seductive rhythms and alluring melodies to crowds all over the world.

Among the countries they have performed recently are Belgium, Botswana, China, Croatia, France, Greenland, Iceland, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, UK, and Uruguay.

In August 2009, Tango Extremo was invited to perform as a special guest at the prestigious Buenos Aires Tango Festival in Argentina.

For more information about the ensemble, please refer to the following websites:

www.tangoextremo.com
www.myspace.com/quintetotangoextremo

 

This summer, the Argentinean/Dutch tango ensemble, Tango Extremo, will tour Ireland from 18 to 21 August 2011 for the very first time. During their visit, the group will present their latest theatre programme entitled ‘Viva la Vida!’ This Argentine tango show will entice you to a sultry and sleepless Buenos Aires.

The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal.

Thursday August 18th at 7.30 pm

Tickets available at:

Themallartscentre@gmail.com Tel: 083 – 360 6507

On Friday March the 25th at 7.30 The Walter Raleigh Hotel Youghal is the place to be for The Sacred Roots Launch concert & release of The Y FACTOR 2010  talent show D.V.D recorded live at the Walter Raleigh on January 8th 2011 by Michael O Brien & Sons at Ardmore video  productions plus The Y FACTOR  2010 music CD recorded by John burke at Claycastle Recording Studios here in Youghal, featuring

Sam Forest ( Y Fsctor under 14 winner )
Chris Moloney ( Y Factor 15 + winner )
Catriona Savage
Leah ahearn
Denis botrel
Millie Cooper & Lucy McGrath
Eoghan moloney
Matthew doherty
Indecision ( Finn & Oisin Mullins – Diarmud Beecher – Padraig Walsh)
Elle & Tom budds
Grainne slattery
Tracey symon
Cher forest
The Mixtapes  (Kevin Murphy – Jak Kallilec – Helen Murray – Adam Mc Carthy )
Daniel Ryan
Leo Mullane

January 8th 2011 saw Youghal’s Walter Raleigh Hotel packed to the rafters when The Sacred Roots ‘Y’ Factor final 2010 was held featuring some of the most talented young performers one is ever likely to see.
The twelve finalists six aged under fourteen years and six aged between 15 and 18 years, were hand picked from auditions held in The Hot spot Youth Center on december 18th with a winner picked from each category on the final night.

The acts in the final included singers, dancers and entertainers with some performing to live accompaniment and others to a backing track .
Lessons were certainly taken from this incredible night, which shows evidence of the huge amount of talent which abounds among the young people of Youghal.

D.V.D  &  C.D are just €10 & will be available to buy on the night and also at Scott’s Gift Shop at North Main St. Youghal.
go to www.sacred-root.com

The Sacred Roots is a non profit, voluntary run project, helping people realise their potential through the form of music.
GOD BLESS YOU & THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

On Saturday 20th November at 8p.m., Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre plays host to an evening of stunning classical music and song performed by Cúigear; an ensemble of five classical singers and musicians.

The members of Cúigear include; Maria Condon – Soprano and Pianist, Geraldine
Kelly – Soprano, Úna Whyte – Soprano and Concert Harpist, Daniel Kearney –
Pianist and Brian Hughes – Pianist and Classical Flautist. All five performers are
talented musicians, who have performed extensively.

Cúigear perform a wide variety of classical and light classical music, ranging from
favourite Opera Arias such as ‘Nessun Dorma’ and ‘O Mio Babbino Caro’, to piano
solos and duets by composers such as Debussy, Ravel and Rachmaninov. They also
perform light classical favourites by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ennio Morricone, Ivor
Novello and more.

On the night, there will be a selection of soprano solos, duets and trios, ranging
in style from ‘Flower Duet’ to ‘You Raise Me Up’. There will also be some fine
ensemble numbers, including beautiful piano duets, harp and flute duos, as well as
some piano and flute duos. This is a concert of uplifting music and song that is not
to be missed!

Tickets are priced at €15 and are available at Dungarvan Tourist Office, Cree’s Card
Shop, Main Street, Youghal and at the door on the night.

Don’t miss this wonderful evening of music and song that will take place on
Saturday, 20th November at 8p.m. in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre.

Luka Bloom received a warm welcome at the Mall Arts Centre, Youghal on Saturday, March 20th 2010, along with special guests Jack O’ Rourke and Niall McCarthy, as part of the Sacred Root music projects. Report:  Bobby Whyte | Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

Supporting him on the night were Jack O’Rourke, who performed his own compositions on piano with Jack Hussey and Niall O’Connor on guitars, as well as Niall McCarthy who delivered an inspiring acoustic set on guitar and bagpipes.

Currently finishing an 11-date Irish tour, Luka Bloom performed  songs taken off his latest album ‘Dreams in America’ as well as treating the audience to select songs from his vast repertoire.

Luka showcased his inimitable style of guitar playing with a blistering set of classics as well as new music which reflect his interest in World music. Having suffered from tendonitis, Luka adopted a heavy, fast strumming style which gave his music a rich texture about it.

The concerts, which had previously taken place at St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, have been temporarily re-located to the Mall Arts Centre, another local venue in the town. Previous Sacred Root concerts which took place in the church included Mick Flannery and Kate Walsh, Liam O Maoinlai, singer/songwriter Declan O’Rourke and Dublin-group Kíla. The unique concerts are acclaimed for their haunting atmosphere and unique ambience, accredited to the church’s 500 year old acoustic system.

For more information, visit Sacred Root (www.sacred-root.com) or contact Bobby Lee on 087 9957102.

Upcoming Sacred Root gigs include Freddie White on the 30th of April, with Dervish and Mary Coughlan scheduled for later dates.

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Wednesday night last January 6th, in the majestic setting of  St Mary’s Collegiate Church, Emmet Place,Youghal, multi-talented musician Liam O’Maonlai performed live in concert, and what a concert it was! Report: Oona Colin/Photo: Kieran McCarthy www.youghalonline.com

Liam,  previously of the Hothouse Flowers, gave a fantastic performance playing his own songs along with a lot of traditional Irish songs “as gaelge” where he mastered the tin whistle, guitar, piano and bodhran.  Guest support on the night was Christine Deady from Cork.

The concert was held in the chancel, situated right up at the top of the church, partitioned off from the rest, making it more intimate and warm with the twinkle from the candles placed all around making it a magical place.  At the end of the night, one left feeling lighthearted, singing and dancing out the gates of the church.

How lucky we are in Youghal to have such a fantastic venue rich in centuries of history to be able to welcome these talented artists to our  beautiful town.

Organised by Bobby Lee of Sacredroots Productions in support of youth music projects. Local young talent Darragh, winner of the recent Y Factor, Cleo Lee and Leo Mullane also played support on the night. Two more gigs lined up for  February with Kila on the 5th and Declan O’Rourke on the 27th.  Luca Bloom will also  be appearing in St Mary’s Collegiate Church  on March 20th.

If you would like information regarding the rental of this magnificent 12th century church, please call  083 360 6507.
Info: sacred-root.com or call 087 9957102 for details.
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Denis Desmond, who is originally from Youghal, now living in the U.K. had a dream.   As a member of the Epping Forest Band it was his boyhood dream to some day come back to his home town and put on a concert in St Mary’s Collegiate Church, where he had played happily with his friends as a child.   Denis himself is a cancer survivor, and his wish was that all proceeds of the concert would be donated to Cancer Research. Denise FitzGerald Reports Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com

Denis decided it was time his dream a reality.  After all, the Epping Forest Brass Band have had great critical acclaim in Europe, and his hopes were that it would be an evening of music from many genres.   Thus, contact was made with the Killeagh Choir and Youghal Pipe Band, both of whom were delighted to accept the invitation to play in St Mary’s with the Epping Forest Brass band.

On Saturday last, August 29th,  all three groups of musicians and singers came together in the magnificent St Mary’s Collegiate Church where, to a packed attendance, they brought tears to many an eye with their moving and heart warming performances.

Denis Desmond had a dream, a dream that he made come true, and the fulfilment of that dream brought to the people of Youghal an enchanting evening, never to be forgotten.
Click on image to see the concert in St. Mary’s Collegiate Church Youghal

Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

Youghal Arts Network presented a wonderful concert and dance in the Mall Arts Centre as part of the Summerfest ’08 programme of events. The excellent Tuxedo Junction, a sixteen-piece orchestra who varied between jazz, swing, ballroom and numbers from the big musical shows, provided the music.

After only a few musical pieces the crowd were on the dance floor and everybody had a really good knees up. The band took a break after about an hour and refreshments were served in the Atrium. For the rest of the evening the floor was full as we were Read more

By Jenny Regan | Photo: Ed Guiry and Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

The magnificent fireworks display seen from The Pier Head Youghal

One of the most highly anticipated events to ever come to Youghal, the Thundercat European Beach Challenge hit our beautiful shores on Friday evening. Thousands of visitors from home and abroad arrived for this spectacular power-boating extravaganza and the excitement around the town was palpabale.

Thousands of people turned out to watch the Fireworks

The festivities commenced with a fantastic welcoming reception at the Mall Arts Centre where the guests were greeted by the newly elected Mayor Olly Casey. Visitors, supporters and organisers of the event milled around taking in the celebratory atmosphere and enjoying the scrumptious canapes and finger food generously provided by Le Gourmet. Some of the most prominent figures involved in organising and supporting the Thundercat European Beach challenge were there to see the Read more

Photo: Michael Hussey | YoughalOnline.com

Concert pianist Mr. Sam Rotman pictured with music teacher Anne Fitzgerald and music students

Students and staff of Pobalscoil na Tríonóide were treated to a wonderful recital from the acclaimed concert pianist Mr Sam Rotman. From Phoenix, Arizona, Mr Rotman is a graduate of the Juillard School of Music, New York and has been the recipient of many awards throughout the United States and Europe, including that of ‘Laureate Winner’ at the 4th International Beethoven Competition in Vienna.

Having performed in over 56 countries throughout the world and totalling over 1800 recitals, Mr Rotman’s repertoire includes the great works of Read more