Greenbarn join in the Halloween fun and festivities

Greenbarn is garden centre and bistro and shop nested between Killeagh and Youghal, just off the N25 on the Waterford – Cork route.

Greenbarn is a one stop shop for all you gardening needs coupled with the finest home produced food in the area. There is also a shop jam packed with everything you need for the kitchen, portwest clothing, gifts, books and locally produced foods. With plenty of parking its the ideal place to come for a day out.

Green Barn Farmers Market – Every Friday 11 – 3pm

Green Barn Farmers Market is back in full swing every Friday from 11am to 3pm. Offering customers the best in class local produce and artisan foods. The market provides customers with a diverse range of naturally produced food, an ideal spot for browsing, food shopping and lunch. Stalls include ;

Ballycurraginny Farm – new potatoes, fruit/veg , juice and eggs,Ballycotton fish – fresh fish, Cupcakes by Katie, Volcano – woodfired pizzas,Collins Bakery, ,Lens Cereals – muesli mixes, dried nuts and fruit, Poynton Foods – tea/coffee, jam and pickles, Woodside Farm – free range, rare breed pork products, Joys – o’flynns gourmet artisan sausage in a handmade roll and locally sourced steak quarter pounder in a handmade roll with a homemade relish,

Green Barn – lasagne’s/ quiche/ seafood pies/ jam and chutneys/ brown bread and scones, Claires – flowers/ pate/ strawberries/ ardsallagh goats cheese and hard cheese/ rebel chili sauces/ smoked salmon, Cuthberts Bakery – traditional bread products / health loaves/ soda bread/ french sticks/ bread stuffing/ multi seed loaves and burger buns with more stalls coming soon.

Youghal’s streets turned green for St. Patrick’s Day 2011

The sun shone brightly on the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Youghal which was, again, organised by the Youghal Pipe Band, under the supervision of piper Michael McCarthy. The colourful parade began at 3.00pm at the north end of the town at Dolphin Square, where all the different floats, clubs, societies and business displays assembled. Photo: Kevin Power/ Will McGoldrick/Michael Hussey/David Farrell/Kieran McCarthy for www.youghalonline.com

Thousands of people crammed the streets to see the colourful dancers, marching bands, theatre troupes and local groups proudly showcasing the cultural diversity of the town, which was the highlight of the Seachtain na Gaeilge celebration.

The Youghal town councillors, including newly-elected TD, Sandra McLellan, and Mayor of Youghal, Mary Linehan-Foley, cheered the parade as it passed the town hall with adults and children alike waving tri-colours, shamrocks, leprechaun hats and fancy dress costumes in forty shades of green.

Youghal Pipe Band leader Michael McCarthy who organised the event said, “We were very pleased with the support for this year’s event. The weather was fantastic and everybody was in great form. The floats, displays and input from clubs and organisations was particularly good this year and made it very difficult for the judging committee to pick the best floats. I would like to thank all sponsors and everyone who helped to make this event such a resounding success. It was great to see the event broadcasted live again this year by YoughalOnline.com and local broadcaster Shane Supple and cameramen Kieran McCarthy and David Farrell deserve great credit.”

Well done to the Youghal Pipe Band in organising a very successful St. Patrick’s Day parade and we look forward to next year’s event. Beidh an craic nócha!

Youghal Pipe Band leader Michael McCarthy made a special presentation to Ken Brooke from Brookes Super Valu in recognition of his sponsorship of the event each year.

Best Float

The prize for best float went to Perks Entertainment Centre with Youghal Credit Union receiving second place prize.

Best Banner

Tweenies won the prize this year for the Best Banner with second place going to Youghal Disability Group.

Best Culture Group

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eochaille won the Best Culture Group in this year’s parade.

Best Juvenile Group

Youghal Cubs claimed the title of Best Juvenile Group while Chatterbox came second place.

Best Marching Group

Youghal Pipe Band won the award for best Marching Group.

Best Club Display

Youghal Vintage

Best Business Display

Greenbarn

Best Colourful Display

Condon’s Florists

CLICK ON IMAGE TO SEE THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE IN YOUGHAL 2011 – Photo: Kevin Power/ Will McGoldrick/Michael Hussey/Kieran McCarthy for www.youghalonline.com

A fantastic day was had by all at the “Spirit of Christmas Market” supporting Childline held in Green Barn on Sunday Dec 3rd. Brave shoppers embraced the cold and arrived in their droves , stalls included – Oonagh Poynton of Rhincrew Cookery School, Yawl Bay,Yew Craft, Ahernes, Collins Bakery, Perks, Capri Bay, Absolute Flowers, Jewellery, Rolys Fudge, Rebel Chilli, Green Barn, Hand Painted Glass, Jackie Troy,Christmas Wreaths, Hand Painted Furniture among others.

Shoppers enjoyed mulled wine and hot drinks in keeping with the festive season and were entertained by Ceolta Si, Pantomania’s Christmas Production of Aladdin and the Holy Family Choir. At 2.30pm all the kiddies gathered to await the very special guest where Santa Claus arrived by vintage car.

The Spirit of Christmas Market organised by the Family Fun Group Youghal proved a great success for Childline with the Christmas Wish Tree and the hugely supported Christmas Raffle, winners included Ollie Hegarty,Catherine O’Connor, Agnes Curtin & Richard Collins
Thank you to all who supported this event !

The next Christmas Event run by the Family Friendly Group is “An Evening of Christmas Inspiration” on December 15th at 7.30pm in Green Barn Bistro with demonstrations by David Fitzgibbon of Ahernes, Oonagh Poynton of Rhincrew Cookery School, Susan Spillane of Absolute Flowers and Stella Perks Table Settings, with Christmas Shopping in Green Barn on this special evening where 10% of all purchases will be donated to the Family Friendly Group supporting Childline, with Free Mulled Wine & Mince Pies this promises to be a great night out ! Tickets are € 20 and are available from The Green Barn, The Red Store & Youghal Tourist Office.
All food, flowers etc will be raffled on the night.

Click on image to see the “Spirit of Christmas Market” at Green barn. Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com

The sounds, sights and smells of Christmas will be in the Youghal air on Sunday December 5th as “The Spirit of Christmas” traditional and authentic Christmas market takes place in Greenbarn in Youghal Co. Cork.

Organised by the Family Fun Festival group, locals and visitors to Youghal can experience festive cheer on their doorsteps in the all weather venue in Greenbarn, just outside Youghal with this traditional Market
A huge variety of artisan craft and food produce will be on sale and displayed on the day with scrumptious gourmet sausages, delicious pate’s, hand crafted elegant jewellery, tempting local jams and buns, Festive flowers, quality savoury,
home baking, handmade Christmas cards, unusual craft gifts, mulled wine, mouthwatering hot chocolate, fudge and chutney, charming paintings, precious glassware, organic cheeses, and if that isn’t enough there will be Carol singing, face painting, balloons and of course Santa.
“It is going to be a spectacular day for the entire family.  The spirit of Christmas will be something special and we hope that everyone comes along and supports this event.  There will be great value on offer in all the stalls and this is a rare opportunity to get quality, handmade and authentic Christmas gifts for the whole family,” commented Sal Tivy Chairperson of the Family Fun Festival committee.

Entry is free to the Christmas market and a major raffle will take place proceeds of which will go toward the funding of the 2011 Family Fun Festival which takes place from 12th – 15th July 2011. Organisers of the Spirit of Christmas promise a great festive atmosphere on the day.

There will also be Christmas wish tree where people can hang a star on the tree and make a special Christmas wish all proceeds of the wish tree will go directly to childline.

Greenbarn to hosts a Christmas charity fair in aid of the Emer Casey Foundation – Saturday 28th November 2009