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Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:32:10 +0000
Subject: Antique Fair

A few photos from the very successful 11th Antique fair held today in the Walter Raleigh Hotel in aid of The Lourdes Invalid Fund.The amount raised. €4778. A big thank you to everyone who helped to make it a success. Hope to see you all again next year, Mothers Day March 30th

The proceeds enables people to available of a wonderful opportunity to visit the shrine at Lourdes. To those who have travelled it has been a source of comfort and consolation, and they return home renewed in heart and spirit.

The 11th annual antique fair in aid of the Lourdes Invalid Fund, will take place on SUNDAY MARCH 10TH (Mothers Day) at the Walter Raleigh hotel Youghal.
Proven over the years to be a great day out, with something of interest for everyone. A vast selection of antiques and collectibles, Jewellery, coin, china and small items of furniture and silver ware, vintage bags and leather will be on display for you to purchase if you please. In the afternoon our local antique expert Mr Loughnane will be on hand to value any item you might bring along, you never know what treasure you have hiding away. A great day out for all the family, come and browse at your leisure, tickets only €3

The proceeds enables people to available of a wonderful opportunity to visit the shrine at Lourdes. To those who have travelled it has been a source of comfort and consolation, and they return home renewed in heart and spirit. So do come along and support this very worthy cause.
Date: SUNDAY MARCH 10th 2013
Venue: Walter Raleigh Hotel
Time: 11am to 6 pm
TIckets only €3 available on the door also at Wm Neville’s.
Prize on door ticket. 1st prize: hamper from SCOTT’S. 2nd prize; Antique cash drawer or €100 euro compliments of Pat and Ann Lynch; Foxes Lane Museum
SEE YOU THERE

A Christmas Craft Fair will be held on 1st December from 12-5pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Friar Street.  Various crafts, jams, chutneys and cakes will be sold.  There will also  be stalls supporting two charities, i.e. Chernobyl Aid, Ireland and CAPHA (Centre for Artists Handicapped Physically, Ivory Coast, West Africa).  All donations received from the tea/coffee served on the day, will go to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

HISTORY HAS NEVER BEEN SO MUCH FUN!

THE 5TH ANNUAL YOUGHAL MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL to be held at St. Mary’s Medieval College Gardens, is expected to draw its biggest-ever attendance this year on Sunday 21st August. Last year over 7,000 visitors flocked through the gates at the one-day Festival, already the largest free event of its kind in Ireland. The event marks ‘The Irish Walled Town’s Network’ annual day of celebrations, and officially kicks off National Heritage Week.

Bringing history to life and allowing people to experience it first hand is the secret of the event Festival Organiser, Catherine Desmond believes.  “The gardens are looking spectacular at the moment and the 13th century town walls provide just a magical backdrop for this celebration of Youghal’s medieval heritage. We are thrilled to once again be in a position to host this event; now in its fifth year and provide free family entertainment.  This year we really do have something for everyone to enjoy.” said Catherine.

Throughout the day, the magnificent 13th Century Town Walls will resound with battle cries. Returning for their third year at the event, are ‘The Freelance Knights of Redemption’, whose combat displays are world renowned, as they are derived from genuine medieval martial arts. The group will also have a large display of weapons and armour including examples of replicas showing weaponry from the Bronze Age through to the last legally worn sword; The Georgian Small Sword.

If you have ever wondered how hogs roasted on open fires might taste, here’s a chance to discover as Cork based group ‘TUATH DE BARRA’ carry out a medieval themed cookery display of the ‘lamb on the spit’.  Archery displays throughout the day are sure to capture the attention of audiences as the famous ‘bow and arrow’ shows one of the many defence systems used in medieval times.  Learn how to make your own Celtic coins and find out about the shift from bartering goods to payment by coins, all at the Medieval Quarter.

New for kids this year is ‘Beatz’; Ireland’s latest percussion craze, which is high energy, mega-fun drumming workshops.  Its’ fun all the way with face-painting, balloon making with Victor, and a maze of giant games such as ‘snakes and ladders’, and ‘connect four’ to take part in.  If all that wasn’t enough, kids can unleash their creative talents by taking part in our interactive arts & crafts workshop where they can make their very own medieval themed hats, castles and shields.

‘Maid Marion’s Food & Craft Fair’ will once again feature a range of top quality food and crafts from throughout locality and the county.

Youghal’s Medieval Festival is organised by Youghal Town Council’s Heritage Municipal Committee and takes place in St. Mary’s College Gardens, Youghal on Sunday August 21st 2011 from 12PM – 6PM.  For further details on the event contact Youghal Municipal Heritage Committee on: 024 – 81814, email, youghalheritage@mail.com, visit www.youghal.ie or www.facebook.com/youghal.ie

Issued by: Youghal Socio-Economic Development Group

Further information contact: Aileen Murray, T: 024-81814 E: tourism@youghal.ie

 

TV CHEF RACHEL ALLEN was on hand to cut the ribbon with the Mayor of Youghal Eoin Coyne for the official opening of the ‘QUEEN OF THE SEA’ food festival where visitors were invited to take a wander through the many food and craft stalls and taste the finest local produce to be found in the area.

Over 40 food and craft producers served breakfast, brunch and lunch to the hungry festival goers, with media sponsors 96 FM broadcasting live only adding to the atmosphere!

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