Fundraiser in Aid of Cork Dog Action Welfare Group at the Youghal G.A.A.

I am organising a fundraiser in aid of Cork Dog Action Welfare Group Jan 21st Youghal G.A.A. Club “Gigi’s The Sequel”… and would be very obliged if you could put the ad on YoughalOnline.com. Cork DAWG is an organisation founded and run mostly by a network of volunteers concerned with the welfare of abandoned, abused and ill-treated dogs in Cork.
Through our collective experience we aim to improve the lives of Cork’s dogs and also endeavour to educate the public on dog welfare and dog ownership. To do this, we need your help….

Music starts @ 10pm from local band the Void (Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters, Snow Patrol kind of music) and then DJ with DJ Mossie from 12 ’til late… (Original Gigi’s DJ)

Great spot prizes to be won on the night also….

Tickets on sale in Xtra Vision Youghal from Monday January 9th and are €10 per person. Over 18′s.

It is a great cause and I hope to raise a good bit of money for them as the group who have a shop in Midleton and a sanctuary in Ballinagree Macroom. They do endless work of re homing stray and lost dogs and re-uniting pets with owners and never turn an animal away.

Also if any local business would like to donate a spot prize please ask them to contact me in marietrihy21@yahoo.ie/

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‘Queen Of The Sea 2011’  Youghal 15th – 17th July 2011

Three festivals in one

The Queen of the Sea Contest bears much resemblance to that of the world-famous Rose of Tralee in that it is a contest for young ladies, from whom the winner is chosen according to her hopes, dreams & ambitions and her attitude toward social responsibility. It is three festivals in one, comprising the Queen of the Sea Contest, a Youghal Food Festival and a ‘Myrtle Groove’ Music Festival.
Click on the image below to see a profile of each of the contestants for the Queen of the Sea 2011

Music…

The festivities commence with the Myrtle Groove gig on Nealon’s Quay at 3 pm on Friday July 15th, wherein various live bands will entertain throughout the day. The ‘groove’ will persist throughout the weekend in what marks a serious upgrade in Youghal’s provision of musical entertainment. Along with local artistes, Cork’s 96FM Gig Rig will play live from the Market Square, KILA will perform on Nealon’s and there will be music and dance of a traditional genre also. A ‘Mardi Gras’ Parade featuring the queens will traverse the town at 7 pm that night.

Food…

The Youghal Food Festival will be officially opened by the Celebrity TV Chef, Rachel Allen. There will be a farmers’ market, cooking demonstrations, teaching and tasting events. Throughout the three days, there will be breakfast, brunch, lunch and snacks available all made from local produce with lots of choice. Festival menus will be available in local restaurants in the evenings.

Come and watch TV celebrity chef Rachel Allen cut the ribbon for the official opening the food festival and wander through the many food and craft stalls where you can treat yourself to a taste of the finest local produce to be found in the area, Visit Corks 96FM GIG RIG playing live from Market Square, or let the kids join in the fun, and enter the crab catching or the sand castle building competition, join the circus workshop, enter your dog in the Dog Show or join one of the other many fun activities planned for you during the festival.
Girls….

Enjoy the crowning of the Queen of the Sea followed by acclaimed band KILA live on stage, and enjoy lots of free music all through the weekend on the Myrtle groove Gig Rig. Saturday’s fare includes the Food Festival, which will be launched –if not lunched!- by TC chef Rachel Allen. A multitude of other attractions, including water races and busking, will run throughout the day. The 2011 Queen of the Sea will be crowned at 6.30 on Saturday night, followed by a Queens Banquet at the Mall Arts centre.

…And fun

Sunday’s many attractions include family races in the Green Park (Spud and spoon, fastest daddy, hairy legs, wheel barrow, three legged, wife-carrying, etc), alongside a dog show and various other entertainments such as wife-ccbucking bronco, obstacle course, face painting, circus workshop and so on and on….

Pictured below is last year’s winner Susie Fitzgibbon

MYRTLE GROOOOOVE GIG RIG – Time Table

Friday 

AYMAN 3PM
CAROL KENIERY 3:30PM
PLANET CLAIRE 4PM
Martin Valley 5pm
The Live Vibe 6pm
Barry Teriney 7pm
Silta 7:35pm
THE UNMARKED 8:30PM
DEBURCA 10PM

Saturday

KARMA PARKING 3PM
NICOLE MCGUIREe 4PM
GOLDFISH SYNDROME 4:45PM
CROWNING THE QUEEN OF THE SEA 6:30
KILA 9PM

Sunday

HELL FOR LEATHER 2:30PM
ST JOHN THE GAMBLER 3:30PM
EANNA DOWLING & MARTIN FURY & BOBBY LEE 4:45PM
CELTIC INVASION 6PM
THE STEVE WHELAN BAND 7:30PM
THE WALL STREET THIEVES 8:45PM
TOY SOLDIER 10PM

THE FRIENDS OF ST. RAPHAEL’S OPEN DAY took place yesterday (Sun. 10th July 2011). The popular event was packed with people, all in great mood, buying, chatting, eating, dancing on the grass and generally having a great time. The colourful plants were almost all sold, the book stall was doing great business, the burger vans were surrounded, the candy floss was swaying in the warm breeze and the mugs of coffee were being downed at a very fast rate. The book stall, spin the wheel and the face painting proved to be particularly busy. Report/Photo: YOL

The Friends of St Raphael’s Fundraising Committee comprises John Roche, Chairman, Frances O’Neill Ahern, Secretary/Treasurer and a very active committee who commenced making their arrangements and organisation back in February, working very hard  to make sure that everything is just right for the day.   The weather was beautiful, the live music was played brilliantly, Youghal Pipe Band did a wonderful set,neighbours met for chats and the residents of the hospital had a fantastic time.

An event such as this needs help from many people and huge thanks to the people of the town and surrounding areas who not only come along on the day to support, but also those who donate items, books, gifts etc.,  Also, for the wonderful home cooked pastries, cakes, scones, biscuits brought along which were very quickly snapped up.

Many of the staff gave up their Sunday to help out on the day and the Committee are very grateful to them.  Of course, one cannot forget the marvellous coverage supplied by CRY, and Barty Murphy who organised all the live stage entertainment for the day.

The Open Day was a huge success with so much activity going on thanks to the huge crowds who came along to support our own St Raphael’s.

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THE TREACY FAMILY celebrated 110 years in business last Saturday 12th Feb 2011. Family, friends and customers had a great night dancing and partying to the music of Celtic Invasion. Congratulations to the all the Treacy family. Have You found The Nook! Click here to visit Find The Nook website www.findthenook.ie

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Michael Treacy, proprietor, talks to Christy Parker about the 110th anniversary of the Nook bar in Youghal. The bar will hold a special night celebrating the 110th anniversary this Saturday the 12th of February.

Click below to listen to the interview on CRY Youghal Local Radio – Audio courtesy of CRY

THE TREACY FAMILY are celebrated 110 years in business this Saturday 12th Feb 2011. Family, friends and customers are looking forward to the big birthday party with music by Celtic Invasion. The best of wines, beers and spirits, food and sports are assured. Congratulations to the all the Treacy family. Have You found The Nook!

This pub in Youghal has been in the same family since 1901, when it was bought by Michael Treacy, a local farmer. Previously, the pub had been in the ownership of the O’Mahony family, but it is not known how long it had been in operation. The pub is in the oldest part of Youghal, with Walter Raleigh’s house, which dates from the Elizabethan plantations of the 1560’s, to the rear of it, and thus this pub may have been in operation for several centuries.

When it was bought in 1901, it was a one-roomed bar-cum-grocery, but the Treacy’s extended it by buying four adjoining cottages and converting the former homes into drinking quarters.

In the 1940’s, Michael’s son Joe Treacy became licensee. As the business expanded, the farm was sold. Joe and his wife Maureen continued with the grocery and expanded the bar to include a singing lounge and dance floor. The singing and dancing continues today. The grocery is gone, and is now an off-licence with an eclectic range of beers and spirits and wines. It also has its own deli counter supplying homemade food to go, or to eat in the bar.

Joe’s son Michael Treacy is the current licensee and he is extremely proud of the pub and the central role it plays in the social life of Youghal. Treacy’s is involved in sponsoring lots of local clubs.

As the bar has extended, the décor has been kept in harmony with the pitch-pine of the original premises. Throughout the bar, the walls are covered with photographs of Youghal in times gone by. When the Treacy’s were celebrating their centenary as licensed traders in 2001, all drinks were sold at a penny a pint or a glass.

Over the years, drinking habits have changed, says Michael, with very few customers now asking for the traditional order of “a large whiskey and a pint”. He says:

”As well as drinking less whiskey, people now drink later in the evening. There was a time when I used to have a customer who would come in when we opened in the morning and he would order six whiskeys with a raw egg placed in each of them!”

Youghal Arts Network held their annual Halloween Fancy Dress fundraiser at the Marine Bar, Youghal, last Saturday night (October 30th 2010). The fun event was in aid of the local South Abbey National School. The fun began at 9pm and there was fantastic prizes for the best dressed. Donacha O’Cearuill from the Arts Network thanked everyone for supporting this fundraiser in particular Youghal Pharmacy, the sponsors of the prizes and www.youghalonline.com for covering the event. A great Time Warp Time was had by all.
Report/Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com email: news@youghalonline.com
Click on the video below to watch the event and don’t forget to turn up the volume!

The Youghal Arts Network are a very active group of people who, among other things, organise fund raising events to help voluntary clubs, organisations, groups, schools etc., in the town of Youghal who are in need of financial help.

South Abbey National School is a very old building which is school to as many children as it can possibly hold.   It is a proud school with a long history in the town. Originally a Church, the School was set up in the premises in 1886. Thus, there are massive expenses involved in keeping this beautiful building maintained and suitable for the children of the school.

Open House Sessions 2nd Monday of every month Starting on Monday 8th March 2.30-5.30

Venue: Cumann Na Daoine, Catherine St.Youghal

Music by: Bobby and Peter Lee and friends

Dancing, singalong, storytelling,

Tea / coffee

For everyone particularly young at heart

For further information contact Stacey 024-91900

Thanks to John Long, Worldwide Cabs for his support

The Quay’s Bar held their annual Halloween party for their customers dancing to the sounds of the Newtown Cowboys and later at the Quay’s famous nightclub.
Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

The Quays Bar is situated in the picturesque walled harbour of Youghal, where the movie ‘Moby Dick’ starring Gregory Peck was filmed. Perfect for enjoying an early morning coffee or a late evening glass of wine while soaking up the view of Youghal Bay from our decking area. Relax and enjoy a tasty carvery lunch or evening meal in the comfort of our traditional bar and restaurant.
Click on image to see The Quay’s Bar Halloween Fancy Dress 2009

Address     Ship Street, Youghal
Style     A la carte
Schedule     Bar Food Served all day
Phone     353 (0)24 91566 -

Photo: John Hennessy | Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

The Youghal schools annual summer graduation ball took place at the Walter Raleigh Hotel. The champagne reception took place at the Youghal GAA club where the students gathered and mixed with their families and friends prior to the big event at the Walter Raleigh Hotel. The ladies looked stunning in their formal gowns and the gents looked well dressed in their tuxedos. The event was very stylish and everyone had Read more