THE EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS PILGRIMAGE BELL  was welcomed into the Parish of Youghal on Monday last, December 26th and remained in the Parish until Tuesday  December 27th.  All those living in the Parish of Youghal, Killeagh and Ballymacoda and surrounding areas joined in one or more of the following scheduled events, which were all well attended and very successful.

On Monday, December 26th a Reception for the Bell was held at 12.30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, The Strand, followed immediately by Mass for St Stephen’s Day.   That evening at 5.30pm Evening Prayer and Carols was held.   At 8.30pm prayers with the Icons and Night Prayer saw the first day come to a close.

Tuesday, December 27th commenced at 9.30am with a recitation of the Rosary in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, followed at 10am by the celebration of Mass.   After Mass the congregation walked with the Bell and Icons into the town and arrived at St Mary’s Parish Church before noon, where prayers were said and carols sung.

The Bell and Icons were handed over to the Dioceses of Waterford and Lismore at the Stone Bridge in Youghal.  Despite the cold, a very large group of people from the Parish of Youghal came out to  escort them on the journey from the Parish Church and into the welcoming hands of Fr.  Paul Waldron, Diocese of Waterford and Lismore,  Fr. Gerard O’Connor, PP, Aglish and Fr. Michael Cullinan, PP, Lismore.

Carols were sung by the Clashmore Choir, and people got the opportunity to personally ring the Congress  Bell.   Gardaí from the Parish of Youghal and West Waterford were on hand to ensure the safety of the ‘pilgrims’ and keep the traffic flowing freely.

The organisation and arrangements made by the people of the Parish of Youghal, and in particular the enormous amount of work put in by Fr. Patrick Winkle, are to be lauded.   The Congress Bell and Icons paid just a quick visit to Youghal, but their presence was felt by all who came along during the two days to view and ring the Bell which, in June 2012, will be a VIP at the International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin.

The Bell, handed over at the Stone Bridge in Youghal, will remain in the Diocese of Waterford, visiting twenty two Parishes,  until January 8th next when it will leave Waterford by yet another bridge, the Edmond Rice Bridge, and will travel into the Diocese of Ossery.

 

The theme of the next International Eucharistic Congress is “The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with one another.” The Congress will be held in Dublin from 10 June – 17 June 2012. Further details available at www.iec2012.ie

50th International Eucharistic Congress invites deaf community to Dublin in 2012

 

Archive Material from 1932 Eucharistic Congress
a video produced by Province 5 TV for the Diocesan Eucharistic Congress “Come and See” which includes a video interview with Joan Coughlan from Summerhill. She shares her childhood memories of listening to the radio broadcast for the week of celebrations.
Pathé news footage also features some of the Church and Civil celebrations;
A video of Navan’s Corpus Christi Procession is also included

For further information click on this link: www.youghalcatholicparish.com

Click on image below to see the Eucharistic Congress Bell handing over at the old Youghal Stone Bridge – Photos: YoughalOnline.com

THE SPONSORED CLIMB, CYCLE & CANOE TEAM arrived safely home to a hero’s welcome at the Ferryslip, Youghal, last Saturday 6th August. After 8 long days of climbing, cycling & canoeing the team were in great spirits as they were greeted by family, friends and members of the Youghal Cancer Support Group.

A reception with some well earned refreshments to round off their fund raising week in the wild was held at the Red Store Restaurant where a benefit music night, in aid of Youghal Cancer Support Group, with alternative DJ set by Mick O’Connell followed by live music from the fantastic local band The Vinyls.

Youghal Cancer Support Group said on their Facebook page: -  “Well done to everyone who took part in The Climb, Cycle and Canoe in aid of THE YOUGHAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP. Personally and as a group we are all very proud of you. With people like ye we are sure to reach our goal, which is to open a CANCER SUPPORT AND DROP IN CENTER in Youghal for East Cork, West Waterford and all Townlands in between. Again a very BIG THANK YOU.”

About the teams endurance
[30th July - 6th August] A Sponsored Climb,Cycle & Canoe in aid of Youghal Cancer Support Group between
Description
This is a sponsored event taking place on 30th July – 6th August 2011 raising money for the Youghal Cancer Support Group Serving East Cork & West Waterford Districts. All Donations & Support Are Kindly Welcomed.

The idea is to climb over Irelands highest mountain ‘Carrantuohill’, Cycle around one of our most famous scenic routes ‘The Ring of Kerry’ & canoe down the third longest river ‘The River Blackwater’ from Millstreet all the way to where it meets the sea at Youghal Co…. Cork.

The plan is to do each leg of the journey, a 15km hike, 220km cycle & 110km canoe trip, back to back in less than a week and raise as much money as possible. Sore legs, bums & arms for a worthy cause.!
For any info. contact Jamie on 087-7694537

Click on the video below to see the team’s arrival in Youghal Harbour

Youghal Cancer Support Group Info.
The aim of the group is to open a new purpose built Cancer support & drop in centre for the East Cork & West Waterford districts. It will cover Clashmore, Ardmore, Dungarvan, Tallow, Cappoquin, Lismore, Killeagh, Castlemartyr, Midleton, Youghal & all of the town-lands in between.
The plan is to provide a holistic centre in which people with cancer and their families can find emotional support & practical help. Our aim is to provide therapies that complement the medical model, so as to make a difference to the lives of those affected by cancer.
The complementary therapies will include;
• Counselling with fully trained & accredited therapists
• Stress management
• Therapeutic Massage & Reflexology
• Relaxation & Visualisation
• Yoga
All therapies will fully conform to best medical practice. Regular information meetings will be held.
For further information please contact: 087 – 1677447

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Following the successful Vee Challenge 2010 the Youghal Cycling Club were delighted to repeat the same 130km and 90 km route in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Cyclists from various cycling clubs were present to support the event and took part in as outriders for part of the journey. The cyclists set off from the Youghal GAA centre at 10am, Sunday 7th August, behind the lead car and were escorted through the town under the supervision of Sgt. Orla Coughlan and Garda Eoin Hodnett in the Yougal garda car who marshalled the major junctions en route. The Youghal Cycling Club are very active in the local community and last October organised a charity fundraiser cycle from Youghal to Castlemartyr  in aid of the local Keith Phelan Appeal as well as other charities.

THE VEE CHALLENGE

130km Route

Taking in the ascent of the Vee from Lismore and descending into Clogheen before climbing the Vee again up through the wood’s,then heading for the food stop on the road to Cappoquin.Refueled the route will pass by the Blackwater taking in the beautiful Dromana drive before heading for the coast and the final sting in the tail offering fantastic views of Youghal town.
A route suitable for the regular cyclist with a good standard of fitness.A challenging route with several climbs offering some fantastic scenery along the way.

THE VEE ASCENT

90km Route

This route covers most of the the roads that the Vee Challenge incorporates with participants climbing the Vee as far as Glenaknockaun before turning back for the R669 and the welcome foodstop along this gentle descent into the town of Cappoquin.
This route is ideal for those looking for a moderate challenge with the scenic climb of the Vee, along with the beautiful Dromana drive part of the route.A reasonable level of fitness would be required to enjoy your day in the saddle and the fantastic scenery that the area offers.

Youghal town has a proud tradition of cycling with a club in existence for most of the past 50 years. Over the years all disciplines of cycling have been particapted in by members from grass track racing in the early years to competitive road racing.A very successful underage section that challenged for national titles was in existence back in the early 1990s.

The current club which was formed in 2006 is focused on the leisure/sportive side of cycling taking part in the ever increasing number of events that form part of Cycling Irelands leisure calendar. Members also compete in Cycling Ireland’s Road race Calendar with strong performances in these events.The club takes full advantage of the spectacular roads and scenery that East Cork and West Waterford have to offer.

Club membership has grown strongly in the past number of years and actively growing with both male and female members participating in a wide range of cycling challenge events both at home and abroad.The club has hosted many leisure tours over the years with clubs travelling from around the country to participate on challenging and scenic routes.

Highlights for the club have been particpation in the following events:

SEAN KELLY TOUR OF WATERFORD

WICKLOW 200

RING OF KERRY

MIDLETON TOUR DE CURE

REBEL TOUR

ETAPE DU TOUR

MALIN TO MIZEN CHALLENGE

WEST CORK 200

TOUR OF FLANDERS SPORTIVE

RACE AROUND IRELAND

AN POST REBEL TOUR

CONNOR PASS CHALLENGE

MOUNT LEINSTER CHALLENGE

THE AIM  OF THE CLUB IS TO GET PEOPLE ON THEIR BIKES TO PURSUE A

HEALTHY ACTIVITY AND TO  ENJOY THE COMPANY

OF OTHERS WHILE

CYCLING THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Club training spins take place year round,
for details follow the links on this site.

For more information you can contact the club @

mailto:youghalcyclingclub@gmail.com

MONTHLY MEETING

The club hold a monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of the month, in the hall of the Holy family church(next to Gaa club) @ 8.00pm.
Everybody welcome.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU ON THE ROAD

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On Friday the 27th of May at 10am Community Radio Youghal will embark on a Marathon of sorts as they attempt to broadcast 50 hours of continuous live Radio. The Radiothon kicks off on friday morning from 138 North Main Street Youghal and the CRY team will be broadcasting from the vacant premises and CRY studios for the duration of the 50 hours .

The feat is a joint fundraiser in aid of  The Youghal Cancer Support Group and CRY104fm and all proceeds will be split evenly between the two organisations.

THE YOUGHAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP- is dedicated to opening a drop in centre in Youghal, to offer help and support to all those who are dealing with, or have suffered the trauma of cancer. The Centre will also offer help and support to their friends and family. The group wants to offer this service to everyone in East Cork and West Waterford, providing a range of therapies  and advice. It will cover Clashmore, Ardmore, Dungarvan,Tallow, Cappoquin, Lismore, Youghal, Killeagh, Castlemartyr, Midleton,and all townlands in between. In fact it will be open to people from all over that want to avail of the Centre.

Community Radio Youghal (CRY 104fm) meanwhile are planning to relocate from their existing premises in Cumann na Daoine to Nagle House, South Abbey in order to better serve the community. The new premises will provide better training facilities for Volunteers and Community groups. These facilities will allow greater access to Studio equipment and technical training for volunteers and for those who wish to gain experience in broadcasting and the media.

C.R.Y 104fm Station Manger, Declan Gibbons is looking forward to the station hosting the Radiothon. “We hosted an all-night Radiothon last December, to help raise much-needed funds for local boy, Keith Phelan and that was very well supported by station volunteers and by the local community.

This event really will be a marathon though – 50 hours of live radio, all provided by volunteers!

“We’re delighted to partner with the Youghal Cancer Support Group. They are seeking to provide a vital service in Youghal for people from all over our listenership area, so it makes perfect sense to support them. Volunteers from both organisations will be involved throughout the 50 hours and we hope that people will respond generously and get into the spirit of the Radiothon”, he said.

CRY continues to work closely with the students in Pobail Scoil Na Trionoide and it is fitting that Pobail Scoil students will launch this epic Radio Marathon on the friday morning.

There will be on street collections during Friday and Saturday and Collection boxes will also be placed in shops throughout Youghal town beforehand so if you want to play a request for yourself or your friends and family throw a Euro in the box and fill out the request form and all proceeds will go to these two worthy causes.

 

And don’t forget all your favourite CRY presenters will be keeping you entertained throughout Friday and Saturday night the 27th and 28th of May.

Fota Wildlife Park are hosting a special Family Fun event this coming Sunday in association with South & East Cork Tourism to promote a new website www.familyfunholidays.ie, which is promoting East Cork and West Waterford as a family fun destination.

The new website which is funded by Failte Ireland aims to bring more families to towns such as Cobh, Midleton, Youghal, Lismore and Ardmore in 2011 through special offers, news, events and easy access to required information online. The site will act as the main promotional tool for the family fun hub which was established with Failte Ireland back in 2009.

Speaking about the new site chairman of the Family Fun Steering group Stephen Ryan hopes it will provide more information to tourists, “we have a lot of things for people to see and do in the area but sometimes its not easy to find out about them and we hope that this new website will enable potential visitors to find out all they need to know on one site. The new site has been designed by award winning Cork company Studio Forty9 and is set to appeal to all age groups with its easy navigation and bright colours.

The site will be officially launched this coming Sunday March 13th at Fota Wildlife Park’s Education Complex in association with South & East Cork Tourism and will bring together 40 different tourist businesses under one roof showcasing what they have to offer the public in 2011. Speaking about the launch Stephen who is also head of marketing at Fota Wildlife Park added “each year both Youghal Chamber and South and East Cork tourism have networking events for tourism providers however this year we are looking to get some of the public involved here at park so they get to see what else is on offer in the area plus enjoy some food tasting, enter competitions and have some fun with an array of characters who will be here on the day”.

Amongst the stands on the day will be Trabolgan, Perks Entertainment Centre, Cobh Heritage, Lismore Heritage, Jameson Distillery and Carleton Resorts. The event itself will run from 12pm until 5pm at the newly refurbish education complex with free childrens activities at the parks entertainment marquee throughout the day.

To celebrate the launch of the new site they are giving away a number of fantastic prizes including membership to Fota Wildlife Park and a weekend break at Trabolgan Holiday Village. To win one of these prizes you have to enter a special online survey through the new website which is being done in association with 3rd year students from the tourism department in Cork Institute of Technology.

The man who controls fishing rights on the river Blackwater, its estuary and in Youghal harbour has been encouraged to transfer them over to the local residents by Fianna Fáil councillor and election candidate in Cork East, Kevin O’Keeffe. The rights date back to 1753, and anyone who fishes on the river has to pay a fee to the Duke of Devonshire.

“Over the years local fishermen and tourists have contributed thousands to the Duke and his family for using the river. Given the difficult economic conditions and the effect they are having on the people of Youghal, I think that the Duke should make this concession in recognition of all that the people from the area have done for his family,” Cllr O’Keeffe said.

“The people of Youghal and the surrounding areas have been supporting the Duke and his ancestors for hundreds of years. He has access to considerable funding so there is no need for him to rely on this income stream. By giving back the fishing rights to Youghal it will not only help the people but also provide a strong source of potential funding for the town to raise much needed finances.”

The 12th Duke, Peregrine Cavendish, also claims right to the riverbed, which means that local authorities in Youghal cannot put moorings or any similar structures in place without permission. His Blackwater- related permissions were valued at €10 million alone in 2008. – www.corknews.ie

RTÉ – Documentary On One – Sunday 20th April 2008

Fishing the Blackwater-A documentary about fishing rights on the river Blackwater (44min 58sec)

[ click on icon link above to download or play the radio interview above ]

 

Related stories: Click Here Bridge Over Troubled Waters by Christy Parker and click here From The Independent.ie

http://www.independent.ie/national-news/bridge-over-troubled-blackwater-1353371.html

Bridge over troubled Blackwater By JEROME REILLY
Sunday April 20 2008

IT’S a saga with a rich cast of characters including Fred Astaire, Tiger Woods and Sir Walter Raleigh, but now Peregrine Andrew Mornington Cavendish, the 12th Duke of Devonshire, has agreed to the first discussion for 250 years of the vexed question of his family’s ownership of one of Ireland’s finest and most exclusive salmon rivers.

“I think that the issue of the ownership of the Blackwater — especially in relation to the harbour — the best thing that could happen is that we should sit down with the people of Youghal — the officials — and not deal with it through the media.” he said, breaking his silence on the controversy , which has pitted the well-liked Duke against local Irish interests.

The duke, worth more than €800m, is the largest private owner on the River Blackwater in Cork and owner of the 8,000 acre Lismore estate, which came into the family’s ownership in the early 18th century and was once owned by Sir Walter Raleigh.

The Duke’s Irish estate consists of the spectacular Lismore Castle, where his close friend Prince Charles, and his bride-to be Camilla Parker Bowles stayed before their wedding, and the fishing rights to two-thirds, or 12 miles of the tidal water of the Blackwater and a range of other fishing rights, totalling almost 20 miles of river.

It’s prime salmon fishing water and Tiger Woods, via his friend John Magnier of Coolmore, has indulged his passion for angling on the Blackwater, stalking the same banks where Fred Astaire regularly fished.

Control of the river by a generally absentee English landlord, despite the family’s popularity in the area, has been a contentious issue since the foundation of the State, but in the past few years there have been a number of disagreements of a more practical nature that has brought ownership into sharp focus.

The Duke has legally challenged the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources who ordered him to remove a weir at Clondulane on conservation grounds.

There has also been controversy about control of the mouth of the river and if local fishermen can harvest mussels in the estuary at Youghal while some local anglers also question the Duke’s rights to stop them casting a line into the river. The issue of drift net fishing in the estuary is moot at this time because the Government has banned it — though historically fishermen did pay a fee to the Duke for the right to fish for salmon returning to the Blackwater to spawn.

The Duke maintains all his historical rights including those of the harbour. These rights are contested by the local town council who would like to legally challenge the Duke but haven’t the money to do so.

The Duke leases some of his waters to a number of local salmon angling clubs who pay his estate for the privilege. However, his most prized asset on the river is the exclusive fishery lodge at Careysville where guests pay from €2,500 to €4,000 per week for accommodation and fishing.

But in an interview to be broadcast on RTE Radio One tonight at 7pm for a documentary titled Fishing the Blackwater, the Duke offers to sit down with officials from Youghal Town Council and discuss the river and its ownership.It’s the first time in 250 years that the family have agreed to discuss the issue.

“There are a number of issues which we would like to resolve and I would welcome an approach from the council to come and discuss them with us,” he says.

He added that following the Government decision to end drift-net fishing, his family had voluntarily suspended the issuing of their licences to drift net but that they still maintain the right to reinstate should the Government change its position.

He said that he regarded his estate’s ownership to be where the Blackwater reaches the sea, which is normally defined as a line across the river to the Youghal lighthouse. He added that he was aware that there are people in Youghal Council who would take issue with that.

- JEROME REILLY

On the road again for Headway

The run kicked off in Youghal at 12:00pm on Sunday August 29th 2010, continuing on through Dungarvan, Cappaquin and Lismore before steering back to Cork City for a party at the Clarion Boardwalk that afternoon. Photo/Video www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

Motorbike enthusiasts from all across the country were asked to don their helmets and rev there engines for brain injury this August as Cork Lions Club roar off on an epic run to raise funds and awareness for Headway.

Founded in 1985, Headway works to bring about a positive change to the lives of those with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), by providing vocational, community, rehabilitative and psychological support services. Given that road traffic accidents account for more that half of all brain injuries reported in Ireland, Cork Lions Club feel that a Motor Cycle Run is the perfect way to support Headway and promote safe road use at the same time.

For further information:

Event Organiser: Declan Moon 086 2567394 moondeclan@gmail.com

Cork Lions Club: Teresa Dineen 087 696255

Headway: Paula Larkin 021 4871303 paula.larkin@gmail.com

Click on the image to start slideshow of the start of the run

* Headway offer services and support to people affected by acquired brain injury (ABI). In many cases people with brain injury have no obvious physical disability but the effects can be profound and unique to the individual. Brain injury can happen to anyone at any time in life and can be the result of a road traffic accident, or a blow to the head, stroke, haemorrhage, infection or tumour.

* It is estimated that up to 30,000 people are living with the effects of a brain injury in Ireland. Road Traffic accidents are the biggest cause of injury to Headway’s service users. A recent study in Beaumont Hospital found that , of patients with serious head injuries, 50% were not wearing seat belts in there vehicles, and 50% of cyclists and  33% of motor cyclists were not wearing helmets.

* The impact is often life-long, affecting both the person with the injury and their family members in a variety of ways. Due to the many and varied effects of acquired brain injury, people often have difficulty living independently, working or returning to education, participating in social and leisure activities and maintaining family roles or personal relationships.

* Headway has been supporting those affected by acquired brain injury since 1985. It provides a range of community-based services in Limerick, Cork, Kerry and Dublin along with outreach services in the South-Eastern region. Services include rehabilitation training, day activity, psychological therapy and family support, counselling, outreach, family education workshops, supported employment, community access and a national helpline on 1890 200 278

The 3rd Annual Classic Ford 4 Cystis Fibrosis (CF 4 CF) run starting point this year was a Farrell’s,  Summerfield Bar,Youghal ( 29th August 2010) Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

The route took the fundraisers to Dungarvan where they turn off along the coast road to take in a lunch stop in Tramore. After lunch the run headed back in the direction of Dungarvan and on towards Cappaquin, Lismore and then Fermoy to finish. The weather was great and there was fantastic support for this charity event. Build 4 Life was founded by friends and family of Cystic Fibrosis patients in Cork and Kerry.

The aim of Build 4 Life is to:-

* Raise Awareness of Cystic Fibrosis in the region
* Raise over €1 million to develop Ireland’s first dedicated Cystic Fibrosis treatment unit within Cork University Hospital.

We are appealing to organisations, schools, businesses and individuals to organise a fund raising event or make a donation to raise vital funds for Cystic Fibrosis.

Two Lismore men have launched an advisory book for the property market in which they replace the jargon of the real estate world with plain English. ‘PROPERTY: The 100 best ways to BUY AND SELL’ is a slim-sized, illustrated collection of wisdom and information garnered through experience by two Ken’s – Madden and Buggy. Report: Christy Parker

In their inaugural publication, estate agent Madden draws on his trade experience to impart his easy-to-follow advice. His partner-in-prose, ex-hotelier and restaurant owner Buggy brings a personal perspective from the other side of the counter and also provides humorous, hand-drawn illustrations to accompany each nugget of knowledge. “Most property books on market are very formal, in terms of layout and information, “ says Ken Madden. “We are presenting 100 tips and pieces of advice in a way that’s easy to understand and enjoyable to read. More importantly, I believe they can bring a good return to the reader.”

From a selling perspective, since entering the business in 2004, the Ken Madden -also a Lismore town councillor- has contemplated many simple, inexpensive initiatives that could enhance property or prove useful in negotiating terms with buyers. “For example, presentation is vital,” he says. “Its not always easy to present property in show house condition, especially if you have a young family or pets, but for a relatively small outlay you can make a huge difference by painting the front of the house, or putting down new carpet, or doing some landscaping. This will hasten a sale and increase the value simultaneously.”

Conversely, the book advises buyers that “ some sellers paint their homes in advance…..look out for paintwork that’s covering up damp patches.” Madden Ken considers the buyer’s perspective further: “There are many considerations. Know what you want –town or country, a modern or a ‘character’ dwelling, two or more bedrooms, etc, etc.” (One illustration in the book depicts a fox asking, pertinently, “Have you anything on a chicken estate?!”)

Furthermore, says the councillor-turned writer, “Look carefully at property and location and decide if it’s suitable for future needs, such as a home for a future family. Think of the running costs and ask if it is a modern, well-insulated house that perhaps has cost-saving features like pellet boilers or special glazing.”

He adds, “The administration aspect is important too. I’d advise securing the loan for a property from a bank in advance. You go up enormously in the seller’s mind if you can say definitely you have finance proven.”

Self-acclaimed, “the only property book of its type in the known world,” much of the direction given is purely common sense. Buying in an up-and-coming area, viewing property in various weather conditions, ventilating your house of cooking smells before potential buyers arrive, inquiring of local facilities and checking for quality finishes around baths and showers seems obvious enough. However, “people often forget the most obvious things when the emotions connected with buying or selling take over,” as Ken (Madden) observes.

Published by Book Republic, ‘PROPERTY: The 100 best ways to BUY AND SELL’ is an uplifting read even if one never has cause to flirt with the property market. Soon to be available nation wide, it is presently available locally in Lismore, from Eason’s in Dungarvan, on amazon.co.uk and at 100bestways.com. Price: €9.99

Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

St. Raphael’s Centre, Youghal was the starting point for over four hundred machines of every type and size as motorcyclists from all over Munster set off, for the sixth year running, in the annual charity motorcycle rally that took them through Dungarvan, Lismore, Fermoy, Cork and on to Kinsale. The occasion was part of a major fundraising effort for the sick children of five Cork hospitals. Refreshments were provided for the riders who had committed to the route of 135 miles.

They are helping to fund a brief holiday for the children in Euro Disney, Paris, next May. Each motorcyclist contributes at least €25 for the privilege of riding with about 400 other bikers on the trip, organised, as before, by Read more