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Well done to you all on the coverage of the elections. I would like to congratulate all the candidates for putting their names forward for election. To all my family, friends, neighbours and relatives and all people who voted for me, thanks a million, very much appreciated.
Cllr. Sammy Revins and his wife Kate and Dylan with Denise Fitzgerald, Frank Morrison, Martin Feeley, Sam Cashman and Phil Mangan at the election count in Youghal Town Hall
This was a very tough canvass and election. Sorry to the candidates who did not make it.
Congratulations to my fellow councillors who retained their seats. Read more
Sinn Féin’s Sandra McLellen tops the poll
Fianna Fáil remain the most popular party in Youghal by Éanna Dowling – Saturday June 6 2009, 15:35 Photo Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Candidates Michael Beecher-FG, Robert Sweetnam-FG, Donie Daly-Lab. and Eoin Coyne-FF anxiously wait for the results of the first round
First count results from the election to Youghal Town Council leave Fianna Fáil as the most popular party locally. First time candidate Eoin Coyne was one of 4 candidates elected on the first count, retaining the Fianna Fáil seat left open by the retirement of David Savage. Seasoned Councillors Sammy Revins and Mary Linehan Foley will also be elected on later counts, leaving FF with 3 seats. The turnout of 60% is in keeping with reported national averages at this early stage of the counting.
Michael Beecher and Eoin Coyne celebrate their election to Youghal Town Council on the first count
The Labour Party gain a seat on Youghal Town Council as Donie Daly came fourth in the poll, elected on the first count. The Green Party’s Liam Burke also looks set to retain his seat but there is mixed news for Sinn Féin and Fine Gael. Read more
“Instead of trying to predict Youghal’s future-Let’s create it” -David Daly Photo: Michael Hussey e mail news@youghalonline.com
David Daly (centre Back) with fellow Fianna Fail local election candidates Eoin Coyne, Mary Linehan-Foley and Sammy Revins
As we move into more uncertain economic times, one thing is certain, Youghal needs the best candidates elected on June 5th if it to have any chance in riding out the worst global recession since 1929. It is a common misnomer that local councillors have little or no power, Local Councillors through effective communication and negotiation can influence the ‘Real’ power brokers, The Cork County Council, local TD’s, The IDA, anyone that can help Youghal to its feet, and this in itself ‘IS’ power to change things for the better. Read more
“It is with great honour to announce that I will be running as a candidate for Fine Gael for the Youghal Town council alongside two existing Fine Gael councillors, Barbara Murray and Michael Beecher” Photo Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
"High Noon" The story of a man who is proud to run for Youghal Town Council. David Stanton TD and Robert Sweetnam - Fine Gael local election candidate, stand beneath Youghal's famous Clock Gate. As time ticks unstoppably towards June 5th Election Day.
I have always had an interest in politics and local politics in particular. Living in a town with such a rich heritage and close community has always been rewarding and if elected to the town council it will allow me to contribute to and represent the people and interests of Youghal.
This is a town with great people and great potential. Although the town has been hit hard in recent years with the loss of several large industries (one of which I worked for) it is important that with the current economic downturn that we do not dwell on what we once had but instead focus on the future. As anyone who lives in Youghal would tell you, the town is certainly worth investing in. Youghal and the surrounding area has justifiably been dubbed ‘The Irish Riviera’ we have unspoiled beaches and of course the mighty Blackwater River. It is a great town in which to live, it is a great town for people to visit and it is a great town for businesses to invest and as I already mentioned it is a town with great potential. I believe that it is imperative that we foster and support our local businesses, that we grow our tourism industry and that we do our utmost to attract employment in the town. However we also need to support each other in our community. We need continuing investment in local amenities and facilities and we also need to provide support for those in the town who need it the most. Read more
It was with great interest I see that Brian Cowen has stated ‘ he would have no objection to extending the new Cork/ Midleton Rail Link to Youghal’. Great! Break out the Champagne! Photo Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Donie Daly, Labour candidate for the Youghal local elections, Sean Sherlock TD and Senator Alan Kelly pictured at the start of Donie's election campaign
If you asked Barack Obama or Dustin the Turkey should it be reopened I am sure they would no objection either!
The pertinent question is whether it WILL be opened by this government. The people of Youghal deserve more than a half hearted, throw away election promise. Bertie Ahern gave us enough of those! We want specifics and with that in mind I have written to the Rail Procurement Agency and CEO of Irish Rail to ask for a policy statement and timeframe by which it will be opened… Read more
