New Year , New Opportunities: Do you want to gain skills in Community Media , radio programme production and Interviewing and Research Skills.

There are a very limited number of places left on the Fetac Level 4 in Community Rado starting in Cumann na Daoine on Monday the 16th of January

This 21 hour course aims to give learners grounding in both the ethos of Community radio and in the practical skills . By the end of the course learners will understand the basic principles of Community Radio, Understand the basics of Interviewing and Research. Be Capable of recording an interview safely in both a studio environment and on location,  Be able to define libel and other key legal concepts while gaining valuable  technical and Research skills.

This course is a Nationally accredited course leading to a FETAC Level 4 in Community Radio (Component Certificate) on the National Framework of Qualifications.

The course  runs for 7 Mondays  finishing  on Monday 27th February 2012  and the Fee payable is €125.

This covers 21 Class contact hours including supported assessment .

Venue is Cumann Na Daoine, 4 Catherine Street, Youghal Co Cork.

For more information call CRY104fm on 024 91199/92288  or email programmes @youghalradio.com

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CRY 104fm Christmas 2011 Schedule

SUNDAY 18th DECEMBER
09.00 Ballyquin Light. John Kennedy.
10.00 The Sunday Show. Nooch Kenefick.
12.00 Sounds Classical. Jim Coleman.
13.00 Feelgood. Eleanor Canty.
15.00 Nostalgia Time. John Russell.
17.00 Reflections. Mervyn Scott.
18.00 Bandstand. Seamus Murphy.
19.00 Benchwarmers. Aaron Kenny & Neville O’Donoghoe.
20.00 John Morrison. Soul Gospel.
20.30 CLOSE.

MONDAY 19th DECEMBER
12.00 Yawl Ready For This? Kieran Kidney.
14.00 Linda O’Regan.
16.00 Gael Taca.
17.00 Youghal @ 5. Christy Parker
18.30 Orla O’Riordan.
19.00 J.R. Country. John Russell.
22.00 CLOSE.

TUESDAY 20th DECEMBER
12.00 Youghal Ready For This. Trevor Nangle.
14.00 20th Century Classics. Sean Healy. Live from Nth Main St.
16.00 Youghal @ 4. Special, with Stanley Knott. Live from Nth Main St.
18.00 Tuathla Lucey.
19.00 Bill’s Country. Bill Daly.
22.00 CLOSE.

WEDNESDAY 21st DECEMBER
10.00 Derek Kiely.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This? Eugene Crotty
14.00 Maura Joyce.
16.00 Youghal @ 4. Special, with Eddie Hannon. Live from Nth Main St.
18.00 Dear Paddy & Darragh (with Marita & Mary).
19.30 Chris’ Rocks. Chris Bailey.
21.00 Linda O’Regan.
22.00 CLOSE

THURSDAY 22nd DECEMBER
10.00 Derek Kiely. Live from Nth Main St.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This. Shane Supple.
14.00 John Cunningham.
15.00 Margaret Carey.
16.00 No Name Show. With Linda, Marita & Mary.
17.00 Youghal @ 5. Eddie Hannon.
18.30 Jane Holly Christmas Show. Jane & Holly.
20.00 Benchwarmers Special. Live from The Nook.
22.00 CLOSE.

FRIDAY 23rd DECEMBER
10.00 Orla O’Riordan.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This? Shane Supple. Live from Nth Main St. Including CRY Members’ Christmas Draw Live.
14.00 My Kinda Music @ Christmas. Paddy Lane. Live from Nth Main St.
15.00 Mixed Grill. Jim Coleman.
16.00 Countdown to Christmas. Mervyn Scott. Live from Nth Main St.
17.30 Sports Preview. Eugene Crotty.
18.30 Signpost to Christmas. Including Youghal Choral Society Annual Carol Service & Readings.
20.00 Jazz on 104. Tony Sheehan.
21.00 Super Sounds. Jack & Simon.
22.00 CLOSE.

SATURDAY 24TH DECEMBER
07.00 Breakfast Show. Derek Kiely.
09.00 Take The Floor. John Cunningham.
10.00 Rural Report @ Christmas. Noel Cronin.
12.00 Christmas Country & Irish. Margaret Carey.
14.00 Flashback. Rose Curtin.
15.00 James Howes.
17.00 Deise News. Eddie Moloney.
18.00 Trad as Gaeilge. Tim Smith
19.00 Every Grain of Sand. John Roche
19.30 Mass. From the Holy Family Church,Youghal.
20.15 ‘The Good Night’ – a programme of early and sacred music, presented by Tony Sheehan, with readings by John Kennedy.
22.00 Real Lives, with Pat McMahon.
23.00 CLOSEDOWN.

SUNDAY 25TH DECEMBER
08.30 A Ballyquin Light Christmas. John Kennedy.
09.30 Christmas Day Mass, live from St Ita’s, Gortroe.
10.15 Christmas Day Swim, Requests & More. Including messages from local church leaders. Mick Sheehan. Eddie Moloney on phones.
12.00 Joyce Country Christmas. Eddie Moloney to report from Ardmore Swim.
14.00 Christmas from the hospitals. John Cunningham.
15.00 Nostalgia Time. John Russell.
17.00 Christmas Reflections. Mervyn Scott.
18.00 Bandstand. Seamus Murphy.
19.00 Methodist Service.
20.00 Country Gospel. John Morrison.
20.30 CLOSE.

MONDAY 26TH DECEMBER
10.00 Margaret Carey.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This? Kieran Kidney.
14.00 Linda O’Regan.
16.00 Gael Taca.
17.00 Paddy Lane.
18.00 JR Country. John Russell.
21.00 Chill Out Zone. Chris Regan.
22.00 CLOSE.

TUESDAY 27TH DECEMBER
10.00 Teresa Joyce.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This? Trevor Nangle.
14.00 Rhona Coughlan.
16.00 Ciara & Amy. Ciara Hayes & Amy Crowley.
17.00 Siobhan Fogarty.
19.00 Bill’s Country. Bill Daly.
22.00 CLOSE.

WEDNESDAY 28TH DECEMBER
10.00 Chris Regan & Orla Riordan.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This? Eugene Crotty.
14.00 Maura Joyce.
16.00 The No Name Show. Linda, Marita & Mary.
17.00 Youghal @ 5. Eddie Hannon.
18.30 Return of Tom & Sebastian.
20.00 The Big Show. Niall, Aaron & Kevin.
22.00 CLOSE.

THURSDAY 29th DECEMBER
10.00 The Big Show at Breakfast. Niall, Aaron & Kevin.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This? Shane Supple.
14.00 John Cunningham.
15.00 Margaret Carey.
17.00 Youghal @ 5. Eddie Hannon.
18.30 The Jane Holly Show. Jane & Holly.
19.30 Chris’ Rocks. Chris Bailey.
21.00 Linda O’Regan.
22.00 CLOSE

FRIDAY 30th DECEMBER
10.00 Sounds Fishy To Me. Kieran Kidney.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This? Shane Supple.
14.00 My Kinda Music. Paddy Lane.
15.00 Mixed Grill. Jim Coleman.
16.00 James Howes.
18.00 Sports Review 2011. Eugene Crotty & host of stars.
20.00 Jazz on 104. Tony Sheehan.
21.00 Super Sounds of the 70s & 80s. Jack & Simon.
22.00 CLOSE.

SATURDAY 31st DECEMBER
09.00 Take The Floor. John Cunningham.
10.00 Rural Report. With Noel Cronin.
12.00 Country & Irish Show.
14.00 Flashback. Rose Curtin.
15.00 John Kennedy & Jim Coleman
16.00 Jim Coleman & John Kennedy.
17.00 Deise Diary. Eddie Moloney/Mary Sheehan.
18.00 Tim Smith.
19.00 Every Grain of Sand. John Roche.
19.30 Mass from Holy Family Church, Youghal.
20.15 Real Lives. Pat McMahon.
21.15 CLOSE.

SUNDAY 1st JANUARY 2012
09.00 Ballyquin 2012 Light.
10.00 Sunday Morning Show. Nooch Kenefick.
12.00 Sounds Classical. Jim Coleman
13.00 Feelgood. Eleanor Canty.
15.00 Nostalgia Time. John Russell.
17.00 Reflections. Mervyn Scott.
18.00 Bandstand. Seamus Murphy.
19.00 Country Gospel. John Morrison.
19.30 CLOSE.

MONDAY 2nd JANUARY 2012
10.00 Eugene Crotty.
12.00 Youghal Ready For This? Kieran Kidney.
14.00 Linda O’Regan.
16.00 Siobhan Fogarty.
18.00 Orla O’Riordan.
19.00 JR Country. John Russell.
22.00 CLOSE

COMMUNITY RADIO YOUGHAL won three national awards at the recent CRAOL Community Radio Achievement Awards. CRAOL is the umbrella body for the Community Radio movement in Ireland. This year’s awards were presented at a ceremony held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone in Co Westmeath.

Community Radio Youghal (also known as C.R.Y 104fm) submitted entries in three categories, the maximum allowed.

In the Commissioned Programming category, Blackwater, Life and Lodgings scored very highly to scoop its award. The judges described the five part series about life on and along the Blackwater as: “Beautiful audio and scripting in a compelling programme”. They added that “the production values were superb and worth repeating on stations nationwide”. Edited by Justin Maher and narrated by Mervyn Scott featured historians, Kieran Heffernan and Frankie Mills and renowned navigator, Tony Gallagher. This is the second successive year that C.R.Y has won an award in the Commissioned Programming category.

Jazz on 104, presented by Tony Sheehan won an award in the Specialist Music category. The submission included a part of the programme’s Culture Night special. The judges said that Jazz on 104  was a “Great example of how specialist music can engage with the Community using an open mic night as part of culture night. Smooth presentation and well researched. This innovative programme was a pleasure to listen to”.

A new programme to C.R.Y in 2011, GAA This Week was a winner in the Sport category. GAA This Week was devised, produced and presented by Derek Kiely. In its first season on air, the programme reached out to every GAA club in the East Cork area, featuring club profiles, interviews, discussions and much more. The series ran the full GAA season from March to November. The judges said that GAA This Week was “Well presented. Great community involvement”. They also said it was an “excellent example of Community sports programming.”

C.R.Y Station Manager, Declan Gibbons congratulated everyone involved in the research and making of these award winning programmes. He said that the “success in this year’s awards scheme is further recognition of the excellent programmes that are being made by C.R.Y volunteers and staff in conjunction with local organisations and members of the community”.

Blackwater Life and Lodgings
http://www.mixcloud.com/CRY104FM/playlists/blackwater-life-and-lodgings/

GAA This Week
http://www.mixcloud.com/CRY104FM/gaa-this-week-season-review/

Jazz on 104
http://www.mixcloud.com/jazzon104/

Get Ready for the Brand new Panel Discussion show coming soon to  CRY104fm

WHAT’S IN A NAME? – Knockanore’s Marita Kelly,Youghal’s former first lady Mary Linehan Foley and Linda Carroll who’s now resident in Carrigtwohill  form the 3 panel team on this new afternoon show on Community Radio Youghal where the ladies will review the weeks happenings in the world of Politics and Current Affairs both locally and Nationally before looking at all the latest Entertainment and Fashion news with all the latest Celibrity gossip and Reality TV news .

What the ladies are missing is a name for their brand new show and they want to hear from you with any suggestions you may have for a name for this “Midday ”  style panel  discussion show .

If you have any ideas please text Community Radio Youghal  on 024 92288 , Text us on 087 2544745 , Leave a message on our Facebook page  or e-mail us on programmes@youghalradio.com

Do you want to gain skills in Community Media , radio programme production and Interviewing and Research Skills.

Then a Fetac Level 4 in Community Radio may be what your looking for, This 21 hour course aims to give learners grounding in both the ethos of Community radio and in the practical skills . By the end of the course learners will understand the basic principles of Community Radio, Understand the basics of Interviewing and Research. Be Capable of recording an interview safely. Be able to define libel and other key legal concepts

This course is a Nationally accredited course leading to a FETAC Level 4 in Community Radio (Component Certificate) on the National Framework of Qualifications.

The course begins on Monday the 16th of January 2012 7-10pm and runs for 7 Mondays  finishing  on Monday 27th February 2012. This covers 21 Class contact hours including supported assessment .

Venue is Cumann Na Daoine, 4 Catherine Street, Youghal Co Cork.

For more information call CRY104fm on 024 91199/92288 or email programmes @youghalradio.com

VISITORS once again flocked in their thousands On Sunday (21st August 2011) to the stunning surroundings of St. Mary’s College Gardens in Youghal for the 5th Annual Youghal Medieval Festival. Events were planned to coincide with The Irish Walled Towns Network celebrations of National Heritage Week.

Official figures on the day saw in excess of 6,000 people visit the free annual event over the course of the day. The Heritage Council of Ireland undertook a series of surveys at the event, with initial results showing that there was a huge surge in people attending from outside the region.

These photos were sent into Youghalonline by photographer Gerry O’Mahony from Ardmore (originally from the Kinsalebeg area). For further info and to see more of Gerry’s images click his Facebook Page here.

Further info: www.ardmorenotes.com

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Statement from Eras Eco for Community Radio Youghal
20th August 2011

It is disappointing that misunderstanding of the implications of the proposed development is causing unnecessary anxiety among some sections of the local community. The proposed development is a small scale plant that involves the application of a well-established and proven technology with excellent environmental credentials and will improve the overall performance of the facility.

Eras Eco stands over the operational record and performance of its Youghal facility and we have provided full briefings on the development to a variety of local representatives including tours of the current facility. We hope that this will help foster a more considered reflection of the proposal.

Eras Eco is fully committed to being a good corporate neighbour and managing our operations in compliance with the strictest environmental and safety requirements. We hope to continue offering sustainable local employment and an on-going contribution to the local economy and this proposed development will help us do just that.

Some Questions Answered

Refute speculation

We categorically refute the speculation that there is any intention to develop a waste incinerator. That is just incorrect.

Dealing with Waste

The plan is to develop an ‘integrated waste’ treatment facility which includes storage and processing. There will be no dumping on-site. All wastes will be consigned to appropriate authorized facilities.  Waste water is treated on-site prior to discharge to sewer.

Waste water

The Company has a dedicated Waste Water Treatment Plant on-site which treats waste water from the drying process prior to discharge to sewer. The company invested in an EPA approved upgrade of the plant in 2010.  The period during the implementation of an improvement programme waste water was ‘transported offsite’.

Emissions limits

Following last year’s EPA approved upgrade works all emission limits are being met. All previous exceedances of EPA emissions were minor and immediately reported to the EPA. The EPA has reported that the Company has never exceeded its total annual mass emission limits and progressively reduced and improved our discharges since acquiring the site in 2009.  Under the new site plan, there will be a further reduction of emissions to atmosphere and sewer.

Licensing & approval

While notice of intent to grant planning approval was advised by Cork County Council, the application was appealed to An Bord Pleanála, the statutory body responsible for adjudicating on the development. The proposal will require a review of our Waste License. We intend to apply to the EPA for this as soon as possible.

We are confident that the development proposed will meet the strict requirements of both An Bord Pleanála and the EPA.

Description of the proposed system

The enclosed process uses water and oxygen at high temperature and pressure to organically break down the wastes, with no harmful emissions to air or water.

The closed loop system uses waste heat from the process to generate steam to drive turbines for power generation.

The cooled steam is recycled in the system but any waste water is sent to an on-site treatment plant and then discharged to sewer.

Over 100 people gathered on Youghal’s quayside for the launch of Eochaill, a salmon yawl built a year previously as part of a maritime heritage project. Present were Fine Gael EP Sean Kelly, who performed the  launch and his party colleagues, Cork East TD David Stanton, Youghal and Cork County Councillor Barbara Murray and Canon Tom Browne P.P.

The project, supported by Youghal Socio Economic Development Group and SECAD, was conducted within Tynte’s Castle, a 15th century townhouse on North Main Street, last August. Overseen by veteran boat builder Jimmy Horgan of Youghal, it drew immense interest from tourists and locals, who were invited to ‘drive a nail or share a tale’ over pots of tea. Two shifts, working day and night, built the boat in traditional fashion over 11 days and it was painted and varnished last winter.

Mr Horgan, 67 and a competitive rower, said Youghal once nurtured over 30 such boats during drift net salmon seasons. Last year, just one remained, built in 1947 by the late Paddy Buttimer and which Eochaill exactly replicates.

Mr. Kelly said the project the realisation that “Ireland must develop from communities’ strengths and potential.” He said Europe was looking to develop an “Atlantic Strategy, from Ireland to the Iberian Peninsula,” with emphasis on fishing, energy and maritime tourism, inclusive of boat building, adding that Youghal, encouragingly, held “a great heritage and a great maritime tradition alongside wonderful beaches.”

Cllr Murray said further maritime projects may see construction of miniature replicas of boats famously associated with Youghal and which, ideally, would reside in an eventual maritime museum. Doubtless, Mr. Kelly’s offices may be asked to update on funding possibilities on both counts  in lieu of Youghal’s hospitality!

Canon Tom Browne PP blessed Eochaill before it was set afloat to the strains of  Mo Ghile Mear (My Bright Darling) from  Olan and Christy McCarthy of  Youghal Pipe Band. Its cedar wood material –as against larch for working crafts- makes it ideal for leisure or sporting activity and interested, parties are invited to make submissions towards its future. Inquiries: Barbara Murray 087- 2854971

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On Sunday last 21st August 2011, visitors once again flocked in their thousands to the stunning surroundings of St. Mary’s College Gardens in Youghal for the 5th Annual Youghal Medieval Festival. Events were planned to coincide with The Irish Walled Towns Network celebrations of National Heritage Week.

Official figures on the day saw in excess of 6,000 people visit the free annual event over the course of the day. The Heritage Council of Ireland undertook a series of surveys at the event, with initial results showing that there was a huge surge in people attending from outside the region.  “This year in particular we seem to have attracted visitors making their way from far and wide”, commented Clodagh Mahon who conducted the surveys.  “I interviewed visitors who had made their way from Carlow, Kilkenny and beyond, but also met with families from overseas, the UK in particular, who had actually planned their stay around the event, which in turn delivers a great spin-off for the town.”

Celebrations kicked off at 12.00 pm where the ‘Medieval Quarter’ played host to an abundance of performers, guests and festival goers all of whom came out in their droves. The renowned ‘Freelance Knights of Redemption’ from Cavan undertook a full fighting and weaponry display while elsewhere in the Medieval encampment visitors were huddled around the roasting ‘lamb on the spit’ to observe the wonderful styles of medieval cookery.  This year’s highlight proved to be the ‘have a go’ archery, which in keeping with the spirit of the day, was free.

It was a case of ‘back to basics’ for kids this year with a focus on arts and crafts and traditional games taking centre stage.   Speaking on behalf of the organising committee Catherine Desmond said: “Parents were delighted with the concept of ‘back to basics’ fun. Children were able to get involved and create their own medieval hats and colour their medieval shields which they could then wear and bring home as a souvenir. Each year the committee tries to incorporate a good balance of fun, education and heritage into the festival and I think it’s fair to say that we achieved just that.” said Catherine.

A range of quality food and craft stalls only added to the electric atmosphere of the gardens in ‘Maid Marion’s Food & Craft Fair’.  Traders recreated the colourful atmosphere of a noisy Medieval Marketplace and visitors were given the chance to purchase unique gifts and top quality food produce.

Local favourites The Youghal Pipe Band took centre stage at 2.00 pm with Community Radio Youghal broadcasting live throughout the day.

Cllr Mary Linehan Foley of Youghal Heritage Committee, the organisers of the event, thanked everyone for their support on the day: “The event was a tremendous success again this year, and I would like to take the opportunity to thank our many hard working volunteers who worked tirelessly before, during and after the event. Festivals like these rely heavily on volunteers and it’s great to see such community spirit.  The Councillor paid particular tribute to members of the Youghal Concerned Citizens who also gave of their time on the day.

Youghal Medieval Festival was organised by The Youghal Municipal Heritage Committee and was funded by the Heritage Council of Ireland and Youghal Town Council.  Marketing efforts were supported by South & East Cork Area Development.

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THE GERMAN ROSE for the 52nd Rose of Tralee Festival, 25 year old Saoirse Fitzgerald, originally from Clashmore, Co. Waterford, was special guest at the CRY 104fm Youghal local radio studios last Saturday. Speaking to Teresa Joyce on the ‘Joyce Country Show’ she said she was looking forward to the big event in Tralee this weekend. The CRY staff presented Saoirse with a specially commissioned glass plaque on the occasion of her visit and a bouquet of flowers to wish her well at the Rose of Tralee Festival 2011.

Saoirse works as a marketing executive for Enterprise Ireland in Dusseldorf, helping develop and support Irish companies exporting overseas. The 25-year-old is responsible for media and internet companies targeting German speaking markets, after obtaining a degree in Commerce & German from University College Cork, including a year at Vienna University, and a MBS in Marketing from the Michael Smurfit School of Business in Dublin. She is a member of Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA club in Waterford, rowed for the university team whilst at UCC and was also a member of the Civil Defence. In Germany she is a member of a group of business people who have just launched the Irish business network aiming to connect the Irish business community there. Saoirse is training for her first half marathon, enjoys zumba dancing, cycling as her main mode of transport and the spa culture in Germany. She was born in Cork, and both her parents are from Waterford.

In Frankfurt’s Supreme Lindner hotel, Saoirse Fitzgerald a huge fan of Ireland’s national sport – Hurling – got the jury’s votes over the 2 other nominees Sarah Joklitschke from Hattingen and Antoniette Barry from Basel. All 3 entrants have strong Irish roots, and Saoirse enjoyed success in her second attempt having also been a contestant in Germany last year – but unsuccessful on that occasion. The Rose of Tralee Festival takes place 19th to 23rd August in the Kerry Capital town.