A FACEBOOK PAGE called ‘Save Youghal Ambulance’ was set up on Monday, July 11th and has already gained over 1,000 supporters. The page states that ‘From September 2011 the HSE plan to remove the Youghal Ambulance full-time from the town and plan to replace it with a solo paramedic response car.

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From September 2011 the HSE plan to remove the Youghal Ambulance full-time from the town. They plan to replace it with a solo paramedic response car. This means that if a medical emergency happens anywhere within the town or surrounding areas including Ardmore, Killeagh, Castlemartyr, Ballycotton, Knockanore and further afield the casualty will have to wait for AT LEAST 20 mins before an ambulance from Midleton, Dungarvan, Fermoy or even Cork City arrives to take them to hospital (this could take up to an hour!). This makes it impossible for a casualty to make it to an A+E Department within the recommended ‘golden hour’ and greatly reduces their chances of survival.
This decision has to be reversed or else lives will be lost!
- Please suggest this page to all of your friends as it may effect any one of your friends and family.
- Please also sign local petitions (details to follow)
- We will be asking you to write to the HSE and government soon also to voice your concerns and more details on how to do this will follow.

Below are just some of the comments on the Save Youghal Ambulance facebook page:

Tara O Connell
I think the petition might not be enough to change this decision, I think its time Youghal stood up and was counted, we have stayed quiet for long enough, lets take to the streets and stand up for our town, get camera crews and newspapers down and let them all know that we will not take this, and we do not want lives put at risk!!!

Anne Marguerite Graf
It is ludicrous to discontinue with the Ambulance Service. Upon a person sustaining a stroke or heart attack, the ambulance where I live in Nürnberg Germany is on the scene within 7 minutes. It is absolutely detrimental to be without an ambulance.

Anthony Mullane
got a spin off ye guys 6 years ago, and could not praise ye highly enough, patrick mc hung on awhile in the hospital, and was a great comfort to me and helen, i hope i wont need ye for awhile, but it would be nice to know ye were there, the people of youghal need and depend on this service, regards to all

Michaela Bailey
Maybe whoever made this decsion In the government should sit in the ambulance when the paramedics are doin the fantastic work they do in Youghal every day… And then see if the town doesn’t need an ambulance… The Youghal paramedics were amazing when my grandad was sick, and to this day I will thank them from the bottom of my heart. I’m sure the town will do whatever we can to save the ambulance in Youghal! X

Click here to visit the Save Youghal Ambulance facebook page

AT OUR RECENT A.G.M. Mike O’ Neill, chairman of the Hall Committee since it began in 2003 stepped down. Tributes were paid to his leadership skills, foresight, dedication and professionalism. Tony O’ Brien (Treasurer) complemented Mike and thanked him for all the hard work. Mike led from the front and was never short of ideas.

The new Chairman James Tobin, thanked the Committee for electing him and said it was an honour for him to take the position. He thanked Mike for his Chairmanship and for the professional manner in which he conducted it. The Parish owed Mike O’ Neill a debt of gratitude in the way he brought the Committee together and built and completed the Hall. We now have a hub where we as a very rural Community can come together and enhance the quality of our lives. The culmination of the whole project was of course the recognition given to our Community in winning the Pride of Place award; plans are underway to celebrate this with a function, more details later.
Votes of sympathy were passed to the following families on recent berevements,Eileen and Ger Mc Carthy Thompson, Ahearne Family, Lucey family,Mc. Sweeney familiy, Farrell Family and Long family.
We wish Eoin Murphy a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him up
and about again soon. A programme of events is presently being organised for the coming year details will be given once dates have been finalised.

Remember to book the hall or simply make an enquiry for birthday parties, meetings, classes, or anything else you may require the space for you can do so by calling 087 9675399  between 7pm and 9pm.
The KGK Community Sports Hall is kindly sponsored by Tallow Area Credit Union

“An Evening of Fashion, Style & Entertainment” was held in the KGK Hall in Knockanore on Friday ( April 8th 2011) to a capacity audience. This night was organised and hosted by Colour, Style & Image Coach – Paula Goulding. Paula from Riverdance fame, RTE’s Celebrity Jigs n’ Reels, Dancing thru the Ages and most recently RTE’s Four Live. Over the past couple of weeks this fast became the hot ticket in town and not surprisingly with the elite line-up.

The evening commenced with a powerful ‘Aida’ number, ‘My Strongest Suit’ sung with the verve and range that this song calls for by Caroline Fraher.

The host, Paula recovering from a broken bone in her foot made her way to the stage to address the audience and introduce Pascal Scott (the familiar face of Sgt Dick O’ Toole from Killnaskully) as the patron for Leukaemia, Friends-of-Leukaemia-Patients-Cork to say a few words.

It went from one familiar face to another with her next introduction to the compére chair of Gerard Byrne (aka Malachy from ‘Fair City’). Gerard seemed to have the audience as much at ease as if they were in their own living rooms!

If style was what you were looking for then it was in abundance in the KGK Hall.. All of the outfits were specifically chosen for each model to suit their colours and their shape.  This wasn’t any regular fashion show.  The models, all colour and style clients of Paula’s gave their time and as Paula said “gave up their confidentiality agreement’ for the night! All hands were on deck to help raise money for the KGK and Leukaemia.

Boutiques showcasing on the night were; Touch of Class – Youghal, Signet – Dungarvan, Sheenas – Dungarvan, Chez de Paor – Lismore and Bijou Bridal – Tramore. There was the added help of haidresser, Cathy O’ Neill on the night who transformed the girls’ hair for the 2nd act.

There were demonstrations and tips from Paula herself who even got the crowd involved to check their ‘bone scale’ to help them depict what size accessories and patterns to wear.

The rhythm of this night didn’t dip once with performances from The On Your Toes Dance Academy, Clonmel, Caroline Fraher as vocalist for the evening and what a finale from Dancing Thru The Ages. Their ‘Smooth Criminal’ number, innovative yet innately Irish in style ended the night on a high note.

 

The stops really were pulled out for this fundraising night.  Top class entertainment and in a top class facility in the KGK Hall in Knockanore. “I may just sleep for a week after this” Paula joked but this was a night well worth the preparation that went into it.

Paula would like to thank all involved in the night and especially the KGK committee for all of their help. “Also thank you to the beautiful models, the stage manager for the night, Mark fitzgerald. Mark O’Brien, Gerard Byrne, all of the performers, Mum(Jennifer) and to everybody who came out and supported”.

 

 

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‘An Evening of Fashion, Style & Entertainment’ April 8th in Knockanore, Co. Waterford.

KGK hall in Knockanore, Co. Waterford will see a style extravaganza like never before on Friday, April 8th at 8pm.

This night will be brought to you by our own well-known, Paula Goulding.
Paula from Riverdance fame, ‘Dancing Thru’ The Ages’, RTE’s Celebrity Jigs n’ Reels and now Colour & Style expert with RTE is hosting this unique night in aid of KGK Hall and Leukaemia.

The evening is not quite a fashion show but a fashion event with a twist. There will be style sections where Paula will be explaining about different body-types, key tips and advice for dressing for your shape. Colours to suit and demonstrations on how dressing in your correct colours and styles can make such a difference.
“I want this night to be more informative for the audience so that by sitting back and enjoying the evening they can also pick up some really helpful tips.”

The entertainment line-up for the night makes the evening a coveted one. Vocalist Caroline Fraher will be lending her talents. British and All Ireland dance champions from the ‘On Your Toes Academy’, Clonmel will most certainly be a crowd pleaser. There will be excerpts from the hit show, ‘Dancing Thru The Ages’. To top it off the compere for the event is Gerard Byrne; aka Malachy from ‘Fair City’ and that’s just a flavour!

“When I called people about being involved in the night the response was overwhelming and so reassuring. We have such a good value system in this country and in our area. People are so supportive and helpful, it’s really been a joy organizing this event. I am so excited about our entertainment, the audience will be kept on their toes! I am also over the moon to have Gerard as our compere!”

 

The money raised from the night is going to KGK Hall and Leukaemia (Friends-of-Leukaemia-Patients, Cork).
“Unfortunately our family suffered loss recently to leukaemia so that among the obvious reasons of every charity being deserving is why I chose to raise much needed funds for leukaemia.
Also to give back to my community. They are so dedicated and have done absolute trojan work for our parish. The facility that we can now boast about, the KGK Hall is a testament to the Committee and community that put blood, sweat and tears into getting it from a dream to a reality.”

There will be top boutiques showcasing such as;  Sheenas – Dungarvan, Signet – Dungarvan, Touch of Class – Youghal, Bijou Bridal – Tramore and more from the surrounding areas.
This has all the makings of a spectacular night and something a little different.
“I think the night will be a real treat for the audience.”

‘A Unique Evening of Fashion, Style & Entertainment’ is on April 8th at 8pm in KGK Community Hall, Knockanore, Co. Waterford.
Tickets €15
For reservations or to book tickets call 087 6699095 / 024 97286

The day has finally come upon us, Friday 16th July, judging day for the Pride of Place Competition. The KGK Community Sports Hall Committee would like to invite and encourage everyone from the combined Parishes to attend.

Remember this event is very much about us all coming together to shape, change and enjoy all that is good about our local area. There are many of you that have been working extra hard at preparing for this event which is reinforcing the involvement of the local community in all aspects of rural and urban life particularly in promoting social inclusion and cohesion. Everyone is welcome to help; you can do this by contacting Mike O’ Neill on 086 2538272 or Eamonn Lonergan on 086 8398247. Your presence on Friday 16th at 10am in the KGK Community Sports Hall will help recognise and celebrate the vital contributions that our local community groups make to our society.

There will be entertainment and catering along with a PowerPoint presentation to help the judges see what is being carried out in this all-embracing Community. Do come along and enjoy the social spirit of the occasion.

We are also very happy to inform you that the Killeagh Choir and Castlelyons Gospel Choir will be performing in the hall on Saturday September 25th. This is sure to be a very entertaining night; we will have more details nearer the time.

The KGK Community Sports Hall is kindly sponsored by Tallow Area Credit Union.

It’s time to light the lights! Excitement is building as the very entertaining play “Tom, Dick and Harry “is coming to the KGK Community Hall.

This is a play written by Ray Cooney in partnership with his son Michael; Ray Cooney is one of Britain’s most successful playwrights. He has had numerous plays staged in the West End including Run For Your Wife and Funny Money.  His work has been translated into more than 40 languages and countless productions have been staged all around the world. He is a true architect of farce as you will see for yourself when you travel out to Knockanore where you can sit back and belly laugh at this superb production; directed by David Murphy.
The award winning Brideview Drama Group are delighted after their successful run in Tallow to be performing for the first time in the professionally fitted theatre in the KGK Community  Sports Hall. This is a state of the art theatre facility which was the vision of four people Will Motherway, Bridget Hunt, Ber O’ Farrell and Tomas Roche. How appropriate it is to have the two men Will and Tomas performing in this production. They are both looking forward to finally treading the boards at Knockanore as is Audrey Sheehan who teaches in the school adjacent the hall. For sheer hilarity this well cast  play is definitely not to be missed, involving a  couple desperate to adopt a child, the husbands two idiot brothers bordering on the fringe of criminality, illegal immigrants  and an Albanian crimelord  to name but a few.

As this is a fundraiser on behalf of the KGK Stage and Lighting Committee there will be a raffle at the interval and complimentary teas and coffee with the warmth and friendliness Knockanore always have to offer.
This play is suitable for the whole family. Curtains up at 8.15pm on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th of February. We would like to ask all the KGK Community Hall Committee members to lend their help and support to this production. Admission is 10 euro for adults and 5 euro for children. There will be family concessions available. If you would like to book you can do so by ringing Ber O’ Farrell on 024 97315 or 087 9940043 or alternatively you can come along on the night. Looking forward to seeing you all there for this historic occasion.
The KGK Community Sports Hall is kindly sponsored by Tallow Area Credit Union.

What’s happening at the KGK Community hall? Well on Thursday 17th 7.30pm the children of Knockanore National School will perform their nativity play.

Please do come along and give them your support and we wish them the very best of luck.Break a leg!

Sunday 20th will see Santa coming to Knockanore.Lots of fun in store for all the local children.Thanks to the Community Council for organising this event.

What’s in store for the new year-Plays, entertainers  and lots more who will provide us with some great nights out.More info on that nearer the time.Soccer, dancing, badminton,drama, meeting rooms, birthday parties it’s all available.You know the number to call by now 087 9675399 between 7 & 9pm if you wish to book the hall.

The KGK Community Hall committee would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

KGK Community Sports Hall is kindly sponsored by Tallow Area Credit Union.