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Fr. Michael Murphy carries the monstrance with the Consecrated Host for the adoration of the people through the streets of Youghal flanked by Canopy Bearers, Canon Tom Browne P.P. and soldiers of the ‘A’ Company 34th Reserve Infantry Battlion.
Corpus Christi Procession 2011 - North Main St. Youghal. Pic: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com
Following in a tradition that dates back to 1898, people lined the streets of Youghal to take part in the annual Eucharistic Procession. The OLDEST Corpus Christi Procession in Ireland took place in Youghal on Sunday, 26th June 2011 at 12.00 noon. The procession started way back in 1898 and has continued ever since.
Sgt. Brendan O'Brien from Fermoy captures the Corpus Christi Procession as Fr. Michael Murphy carries the monstrance with the Consecrated Host for the adoration of the people through the streets of Youghal flanked by Canopy Bearers, Canon Tom Browne P.P.,and soldiers of the 'A' Company 34th Reserve Infantry Battlion.
Col. Ger Kenneally and CQMS Hallie Carey who are to retire this year from the Reserve Defence Force (RDF). Ger has been part of the Guard of Honour at the Corpus Christi Procession in Youghal since 1975 and Hallie has also done guard of honour since 1969. This is both their last year as part of that guard.
Mamie McCarthy Lorimer( Centre) who travelled all the way from Atlanta, Georgia, USA, to see the annual Corpus Christi Procession in Youghal pictured with her sister Eithne Watson and her husband Anthony from Youghal.
Click on image below to start slideshow of the Eucharistic Procession 2011 in Youghal, Co. Cork.
Photo Captions:
Noel Cronin with Declan Gibbons, Tommy Collins and Margaret Carey from CRY 104fm at the control centre where the 44 loudspeakers relayed the live Corpus Chtisti Procession around the town
6969 Marie and Bill Lynass at the procession
6976 Mamie McCarthy Lorimer( Centre) who travelled all the way from Atlanta, Georgia, USA, to see the annual Corpus Christi Procession in Youghal pictured with her sister Eithne Watson and her husband Anthony from Youghal.
6986 Mickie Roche and Michael Kenefick walk in the annual procession
6992 Pat and Alicia O’Brien from Youghal
7004 Canon Tom Browne PP thanks Coporal Ger Kenneally who is retiring this year. Ger has been part of the Guard of Honour at the Corpus Christi Procession since 1975
7006 Canon Tom Browne PP thanks CQMS Hallie Carey who is retiring this year. Hallie has been part of the Guard of Honour at the Corpus Christi Procession since 1969
7008 Canon Tom Browne PP pictured with the ‘A’ Company 34th Res. Inf. Bt. after the procession
7011 Joe Hehir, Evan Foley with their baby Ciaran
7014 ‘A’ Company 34th Res. Inf. Bt. – Coporal Ger Kenneally, Jesssica Power, CQMS Hallie Carey, Joe Hehir, Joe O’Connor and Denis O’Brien
Photo: Col. Ger Kenneally and CQMS Hallie Carey who are to retire this year from the Reserve Defence Force (RDF). Ger has been part of the Guard of Honour at the Corpus Christi Procession in Youghal since 1975 and Hallie has been doing it since 1969. This is both their last year as part of that guard.
Photo: Sgt. Brendan O’Brien from Fermoy captures the Corpus Christi Procession as Fr. Michael Murphy carries the monstrance with the Consecrated Host for the adoration of the people through the streets of Youghal flanked by Canopy Bearers, Canon Tom Browne P.P.,and soldiers of the ‘A’ Company 34th Reserve Infantry Battlion. – Photo: Michael Hussey
Following in a tradition that dates back to 1898, people will line the streets of Youghal to take part in the annual Eucharistic Procession. The OLDEST Corpus Christi Procession in Ireland will take place in Youghal this Sunday, 26th June 2011 at 12.00 noon. The procession started way back in 1898 and has continued ever since. Report / Photo: Michael Hussey – www.youghalonline.com
Noel Cronin busy attaching the two and half miles of cable around the town
Over the last few weeks two local men Noel Cronin and Barty Murphy have been busy installing cable and loudspeakers to broadcast the event both live on local radio CRY and through the loudspeaker system, all 44 of them. Noel told Youghalonline.com that he has been doing this every year since 1974 and remembers when the procession would proceed to the Green Park where the Loreto nuns would prepare the altar and decorate the bandstand.
Barty Murphy surrounding the town with cable for the loudspeaker system. Pic: www.youghalonline.com/archive
The present route around the central part of town is in place since the mid 90′s. Noel said that over two and half miles of cable is used with the loudspeakers attached at regular intervals.
Barty Murphy who helps Noel ‘surround sound’ the town said once the cables were sabotaged when someone cut the line but were soon repaired with a bit of insulation tape!.
The Eucharist Procession will begin directly after 12.00 Mass in The College Gardens, Emmet place, Youghal. The Blessed Sacrament is carefully placed in the monstrance and elevated so that all adorers can see. The Priest carries the monstrance with the Consecrated Host for the adoration of the people of the town through the streets flanked by Canopy Bearers.
The procession route is as follows: Emmet Place down Church St. on to North Main St.- Watsons Corner- Dolphin’s Sq.- Catherine St.- Grattan St- Market Sq. -The Mall- Strand St. turn at the Grotto on to Pearse Sq.- Friar St.- South Main St.- North Main St. turn up DeValera St. -Emmet Place and back to the College Gardens for Benediction.
The Procession will be broadcast live by local radio CRY on 104fm and on the internet www.youghalradio.com.
The oldest Corpus Christi Procession in Ireland will take place in Youghal this Sunday (6th June 2010 at 12.00 noon) The procession started way back in 1898 and has continued ever since. Report/Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com) Email: news@youghalonline.com
Noel Cronin busy attaching the two and half miles of cable around the town
Over the last few weeks two local men Noel Cronin and Barty Murphy have been busy installing cable and loudspeakers to broadcast the event both live on local radio CRY and through the loudspeaker system, all 47 of them. Noel told Youghalonline.com that he has been doing this every year since 1974 and remembers when the procession would proceed to the Green Park where the Loreto nuns would prepare the altar and decorate the bandstand.
The present route around the central part of town is in place since around the mid 90′s. Noel said that over two and half miles of cable is used with the loudspeakers attached at regular intervals.
Wired for sound - Barty Murphy reels out more cable while Noel attaches the speakers
Barty Murphy who helps Noel ‘surround sound’ the town said once the cables were sabotaged when someone cut the line but were soon repaired with a bit of insulation tape!. While local mariner Jim Horner has just sailed into Youghal harbour last Tuesday evening after circumnavigating the world Noel and Barty have been busy circumnavigating the town!
Noel works late into the evening to get the job done
The Eucharist Procession will begin directly after 12.00 Mass in The College Gardens, Emmet place, Youghal. The Blessed Sacrament is carefully placed in the monstrance and elevated so that all adorers can see it. The Priest carries the monstrance with the Consecrated Host for the adoration of the people of the town through the streets flanked by Canopy Bearers.
The procession route is as follows: Emmet Place down Church St. on to North Main St.- Watsons Corner- Dolphin’s Sq.- Catherine St.- Grattan St- Market Sq. -The Mall- Strand St. turn at the Grotto on to Pearse Sq.- Friar St.- South Main St.- North Main St. turn up DeValera St. -Emmet Place and back to the College Gardens for Benediction.
The Procession will be broadcast live by local radio CRY on 104fm and on the internet www.youghalradio.com. You can also click on the link on the top corner of this page to go direct to CRY. YoughalOnline.com will also cover the event. If you have photos of this years Procession and would like them posted on this site please send them in as soon as possible after the procession to news@youghalonline.com.
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The video below was made by Youghalonline.com of last year’s procession-click on the centre to play.
It is said that Youghal is the second oldest town in Ireland, after Kinsale. That’s as may or may not be, but it is certainly true that the Corpus Christi Procession in Youghal is the oldest and longest running in the country. This is something of which the local people are obviously very proud and, on Sunday last the Feast of Corpus Christi, the people of Youghal did not come out to line the streets during the Procession. No! But the people did come out in their hundreds to walk the streets of their town to accompany the Monstrance, the Body of Christ through Youghal. Denise FitzGerald Reports | Photos: Michael Hussey-YoughaOnline.com and Kevin Power | Audio of Youghal Parish Choir courtesy of Community Radio Youghal www.youghalradio.com
The oldest Corpus Christi Procession in Ireland took place on Sunday 14th June 2009 with very large crowds marching through the streets of Youghal in the glorious sunshine. The procession started way back in 1898 and has continued ever since.
The sun shone brightly on the Gardens of St. Mary Collegiate College, where chairs had been set out to facilitate the huge numbers of people who gathered there for 12.00 noon Mass. The congregation was made up of all ages, from babies in prams to those more elderly who needed help, teenagers, men, women and children. The Choir were there to sing during the entire service, and during the Procession took place through the town, a very efficient loudspeaker system was in place so that those walking could sing with the Choir.
The 2009 Corpus Christi Procession was led this year by the local boys and girls Communicants, all of whom behaved beautifully and were obviously delighted to be part of this wonderful ceremony. The Clergy, with the Monstrance held high, received a Guard of Honour from the gates of the Gardens, through the town, and back again to the Gardens. Members of the local Cork Hill Pipe Band stood respectfully and played their music as the Procession commenced. The Procession, which took the route down the back streets and up the main street, was a most profound display of faith and love from the people of Youghal, for the Body of Christ. Read more
The oldest Corpus Christi Procession in Ireland will take place in Youghal tomorrow (Sun.14th June 2009 at 12.oo noon) The procession started way back in 1898 and has continued ever since. Report/Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Fr. Patrick Winkle carries the monstrance with the Consecrated Host for the adoration of the people through the streets of Youghal flanked by Canopy Bearers, Canon Tom Browne P.P., Fr. Bernard Cotter S.M.A. and members of the 34th Reserve Defence Force at North Main St. Youghal - May 2008
The Eucharist Procession will begin directly after 12.oo Mass in The College Gardens. Fr. Patrick Winkle will then carry The Monstrance flanked by canopy bearers from Emmet Place down Church St. on to North Main St.- Watsons Corner- Dolphin’s Sq.- Catherine St.- Grattan St- Market Sq. -The Mall- Strand St. turn at the Grotto on to Pierce Sq.- Friar St.- South Main St.- North Main St. turn up DeValera St. -Emmet Place where Benediction will then be celebrated back in the College Gardens. The Procession will be broadcast live by local radio CRY on 104fm and on the internet www.youghalradio.com. YoughalOnline.com will also cover the event. If you have photos of this years Procession and would like them posted on this site please send them in as soon as possible after the procession to news@youghalonline.com
By Michael Hussey | Photo Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Fr. Patrick Winkle carries the monstrance with the Consecrated Host for the adoration of the people through the streets of Youghal flanked by Canopy Bearers, Canon Tom Browne P.P., Fr. Bernard Cotter S.M.A. and members of the 34th Reserve Defence Force
The oldest Corpus Christi Procession in Ireland took place last Sunday with very large crowds marching through the streets of Youghal in the glorious sunshine. The procession started way back in 1898 and has continued ever Read more
