“The River Blackwater- Life and Lodgings” is a brand new 5 part Documentary which will be aired on Community Radio Youghal starting this Sunday the 24th of July 2011 at 1pm and will run until Sunday the 21st of August.

The 5 part series follows the three man crew of Tony Gallagher, Kieran Heffernan and Frank Mills on board the boat  “Maeve” as they leave Youghal Harbour and make their way towards  Cappoquin in Co Waterford stopping off on the way to visit the Historical Houses and famous landmarks that inhabit the  banks of this beautiful unspoilt River which is known as the Irish Rhine. The three man crew also stop on the way to talk to some of the families that have fished this great river and call the banks of the River home. The Documentary is funded by The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) under the Sound and Vision scheme.

 

Community Radio Youghal held its 2011 AGM at a well-attended main hall in Cumann na Daoine, Catherine Street on Monday 13th June. At last year’s AGM of Youghal Communications Ltd (the company that runs Community Radio Youghal), new Articles of Association were adopted, paving the way to open up membership of the station.

C.R.Y Chairman, Tommy Collins welcomed all present to the meeting and proceeded to get through the agenda. The AGM heard of much progress made during the year. There are over 100 members of Community Radio Youghal to date, and this figure is expected to continue to rise. Volunteer activity at the station is also on the increase, with some 130 volunteers active with the station at the moment.

The meeting was told how, in common with all other businesses in the area, the radio was finding the current business climate very challenging, but the station is keen to play its part in supporting local initiatives and events. Reference was made to the two top national awards won by the station since the last AGM – for the ‘Last of the Yarns’ series and the ‘Perspectives’ programme. Two more major series, supported by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland  will be made in the Autumn; one about life on and around the Blackwater and the other focussing on Youghal’s Heritage Trail.

Plans are at an advanced stage for a move to premises at Nagle House, where – subject to available funding – new studio facilities will be built. These will allow the station to better accommodate and facilitate its increasing number of volunteers and to provide a much improved service to the listener.

The meeting was taken aback when, towards the end of the AGM, Tommy Collins announced that he was stepping down as Chairman and from the Board. After several member present expressed their surprise and disappointment at this announcement, Tommy agreed to remain on the Board for the time being. However, he re-iterated his intention to step down from the chair at the next meeting of the Board.

A members’ draw was then held.

The Chairman then closed the meeting and invited all present to partake of some light refreshments.

 

Youghal Youthreach, VTOS,  BTEI students and teachers take part in “Today FM’s Shaved or Dye”. The charity Shaved or Dye event was held on Friday (11th March 2011) at the East Cork Further Education and Youthreach Centre, Youghal. The participants made the collection through sponsorship cards and the Facebook network. “Today FM’s Shaved or Dye” 2011 has raised over €541,000 for the Irish Cancer Society! - Report / Pictures www.youghalonline.com

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has already contributed and good luck to anyone who is going to Shave Or Dye in the coming weeks – if you haven’t already signed up, read below to see how you can take part.

In February 2010, Today FM launched Shave or Dye – our first ever station charity drive in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.  The campaign saw our presenters shaving and dyeing their hair and in turn asking listeners to do the same. The response was phenomenal, as people across the length and breadth of the country raised more than €800,000 for the Irish Cancer Society and we’re doing it all again!

 

Get Involved

There are several ways you can help raise money for Shave Or Dye.to benefit the Irish Cancer Society.

Get a Sponsorship Pack -  get your fundraising pack jammed with fundraising resources, a sponsorship card, Shave or Dye t-shirt and poster.  Just click here to register your participation or call the Shave or Dye hotline at CallSave 1850 350 360.

Other Ways to Help

If you plan to hold an EVENT, either in your workplace, a club, pub or other venue where lots of people can Shave Or Dye, call our Shave Or Dye Hotline on CallSave 1850 350 360 and we’ll do all we can to help.

The latest data from the National Cancer Registry of Ireland indicates that there were 29,775 new cases of cancer diagnosed in 2009 and new cancer cases are expected to reach over 40,000 by the year 2020. That’s why we need your help (and head) more than ever.

If you are concerned about or affected by cancer, please call the National Cancer Helpline on Freefone 1800 200 700 for advice, support and information.  Staffed by specialist cancer care nurses and open Monday – Thursday 9am – 7pm and Fridays 9am – 5pm.

Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com

Singer/Songwriter Stephen Leeson, former lead singer with The Dublin City Ramblers is guest artist on the popular Shane Supple’s “Yawl ready for this” on Youghal local radio CRY this Friday (18th March 2011) at 12 noon. Shane will be talking about himself, his new album and the launch of his solo career which takes place in The Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh Co. Cork on Friday March 25th.
By Carol Noelle Rice.

Stephen Leeson former lead singer with the well renowned Irish folk group “The Dublin City Ramblers” will officially launch his solo career in The Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh Co. Cork on Friday March 25th.  Stephen will use the fabulous Dublin based group “Whiskey Still” as his backing band on the night to electrify the stage with a repertoire of folk, trad and a bit of bluegrass.

Support on the night will also be provided by Cork based contemporary singer, Darren Andrews who may be new to the Cork scene but is going down a storm in the last few months he has been performing here.  Tickets for the event are priced at €12 but with a superb line up, it guarantees to be a great night of Irish music and talent.

Stephen Leeson is a really talented singer/songwriter who was a former member of Dublin Folk Band “The Dublin City Ramblers”, whom have a lot of famous tunes to their credit, which includes the classic hit, “The Rare Auld Times”.  Joining the Dublin City Ramblers as their lead singer at the tender age of 21 years, Stephen played with the band for a number of years.

An enchanting young man who sings with great passion, heart and soul, Stephen Leeson, is best known for his unique voice, his impeccable stage presence and his versatility as a musician, with the capabilities of playing:  The Guitar, Five String Banjo, Bodhran, The Harmonica, Bones and Spoons.  Currently working on his second album, this Irish Folk Singer is back on the road once again, as, he returns home to the Emerald Isle to officially launch his solo career in The Sirius Arts Centre on the 25th, March 2011.  Stephen Leeson is currently gearing up for his Irish gigs which commenced in mid January and will see him travel to many parts of Ireland throughout the year and looks forward to releasing his second album in the forthcoming months.

Stephen Leeson was born and raised in Tallaght which is situated on the southside of Dublin.  With one older sister and a younger brother, Stephen was an active young child who was involved in various sports ranging from:  football, hurling, soccer, basketball, Thai boxing, Tae Quando, surfing amongst others.  However, with a family that is stepped in Traditional Irish music, it wouldn’t take long before the sounds of various musical instruments would encapsulate his heart.

“Since I found out that I could sing….all I ever wanted was to sing and play music and that is all I’ll ever what to do….that is, play music and entertain people”.

Stephen learnt the craft of his trade at a very young age, as his father is part of the long established Dublin Folk Band “Whiskey Still”.  Stating that his father and Paddy Sweeney of the band Barleycorn, are his biggest influences, Stephen has had the privilege of performing with many great artists himself in his young life so far.  He took on the role of lead front man and singer with Irish Bands “Dublin Legacy” and “Porter Black”, as well as, playing alongside the talents of:  Finbar Furey, Sean Og McKenna, Barney McKenny (Dubliners), Philip McCaffrey, Brian McCormac (Barleycorn), Paddy Sweeney (Barleycorn), Donal White, George Murphy (You’re a Star), Mike Hanrahan (Stockton’s Wing) and Maurice Lennon (Stocktons Wing), amongst other talented Irish musicians whilst sharing the stage with Tommy Flemming.

Stephen has performed in various venues both at home and abroad and spent three years playing numerous festivals throughout Ireland, other European countries, as well as, America and parts of Asia with the Dublin City Ramblers.

During Stephen’s time with the Ramblers, this well renowned Irish folk band were presented with a gold album from “Dolphin Records”, for sales of their CD’s and continued to play in many venues throughout the world, with Stephen loving every minute of it.  Stephen learnt quite a bit when he was touring with “The Dublin City Ramblers” and it clearly shows in his professionalism, mannerism and his on stage presence.  The way he can captivate his audience and carries them away with his angelic voice that is deepened with emotion throughout each and every song he performs.  With an ability to work the stage and engage with his fans, his performance leaves an impressionable impact that is not only memorable but special for everyone that has had the opportunity to experience his live shows, leaving him in huge demand both at home and abroad.

Looking forward to officially launching his solo career in The Sirius Arts Centre Cobh on March 25th, Stephen Leeson will have the fabulous Dublin Group “Whiskey Still” as his backing band on the night and you will hear him perform numerous well loved Irish Ballads ranging from “The Ferryman, Carrickfergus, The Contender, Freemantle Bay, Hard Times, 19 Arches, Galway Girl”, the list is endless.  Stephen also plans on incorporating some of his own new material from his forthcoming album on which he is currently putting the final touches too.

One of Stephen’s main ambitions is to keep recording both his own tunes, as well as, a few cover versions of classic Irish traditional songs and to keep entertaining with live shows as much as possible. An incredible young man with an extraordinary voice, with big achievable goals within reach, Stephen Leeson no doubt has a long and prosperous career ahead of him.

For more information on Stephen Leeson:

Please contact Carol Rice @ (+353) 089 4384175

c.ricemanagement@gmail.com

www.stephenleeson.com

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Shave or Dye Event Rescheduled

The Shave or Dye organisers have cancelled the event at Pobalscoil Na Trionoide, Youghal on Thursday 17th February, 2011 due to bereavement. This event is rescheduled for Thurday 3rd March, 2011.

Youghal will become a more colourful place this weekend as Poblascoil Na Tríonóide students and staff are participate in  a “mass shave or dye” on Thursday 17-02-11 at 7pm to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society, in conjunction with Today FM’s Shave or Dye Campaign.

Over 140 students and staff have signed up to shave or dye their hair on the night in order to raise money for a cause very close to so many people’s hearts. In the current climate of doom and gloom, the generosity of spirit and support amongst the young people, the school, business and general community of Youghal is heartening and shines a beacon light of hope. Local hairdressers have also generously volunteered their time and skills to make the event possible.

All sponsorship and donations will be gratefully welcomed by the school: help us make this a night to remember by supporting students and staff seeking sponsorship, or make a donation directly to Pobalscoil Na Tríonóide school office. Ring 024-25836 for more information. Website Click Here www.trionoide.ie

Labour General Election Candidate for Cork East Sean Sherlock TD talks to Declan Gibbons.

Click below and listen to Labour General Election Candidate for Cork East Sean Sherlock TD talk to Declan Gibbons on Youghal Local Radio CRY – Audio courtesy of CRY

Sean Sherlock TD – Biography

Constituency:
Cork East

Euro Electoral Region:
Ireland South

Electoral Status:
Sean is currently a sitting TD for Cork East .

Address:
Davis Lane
Mallow
Co. Cork

Tel:
Phone: 022 53523
Fax: 022 57761
087-7402057

Email:
sean.sherlock@oir.ie

Website:
http://seansherlock.ie

Political Career:

* Elected to the Dail, May 2007
* First Co-opted to Mallow Town Council and Cork County Council in September 2003.
* Elected to MTC and CCC June 2004.
* 2004 Mayor of Mallow Town Council.
*

Occupation:

* Full Time Public Representative

Memberships:

* Blackwater Kayaking Club
* Mallow Rugby Club
* County Cork VEC
* Mountaineering Club of Ireland

Other Interests:

* Former Assistant to Proinsias De Rossa MEP

Birth Details:

* 6/12/1972

Education:

* Patrician Academy Mallow
* College of Commerce, Cork
* UCG, BA Economic and Politics

Congratulations to “The Pobail Scoil Sports Show Team” who were victorious in the recent Battle of the TY Students on Community Radio Youghal narrowly beating “A Bitta Banter” for the title.

The two groups completed an eight week radio production course with CRY before Christmas which culminated in them competing for a regular spot on CRY104fm by producing their own hour long radio shows which aired on the 22nd of December to a large audience.  The winners were decided by Public vote both by Text and a facebook poll and a CRY judging panel with The sports team emerging victorious.

CRY Community Deveopment officer Darragh Parker was full of praise for both sets of students who both chose the more difficult option of producing mostly talk based programmes, “The rivalry and competition between the groups was fantastic during the 8 week period and  both groups ended hosting very different but equally impressive shows on December 22nd . Both sets of students put the skills they learnt to great use in the making of their programmes recording both studio based and on location interviews and also using vox pops to great effect in producing the shows.” said Darragh before adding “ We at CRY are always on the lookout for young talent and these students certainly fit that description and we are delighted to offer The Sports Team a regular slot on CRY where they will continue to gain very valuable production and broadcasting skills”

Community Radio Youghal (CRY) has been awarded a grant of over €270,000. The money was allocated from the offices of Minister for Social Protection, Eamon O’Cuiv, under the Community Services Programme for the years 2011-13, following representation made by local Fianna Fail TD Michael Ahern. It will be administered retrospectively, per annum, over three years.

The grant reflects ongoing confidence in the station and follows previous allocations of €96,000 in 2008 and €89,000 in 2010, plus €4,000 in capital grant aid for equipment, etc.

Station manager Declan Gibbons says the money will go towards the €100,000 annual wage bill for the station’s four full-time staff, which between them oversee management, administration, funding initiatives and station & community development.

This year the station won a distinction award in the Commissioned Programme category for its documentary series ‘Last of The Yarns’ which chronicled the rise and fall of the textile industry in Youghal. It also won a distinction award for’ Perspectives,’ a weekly inclusiveness programme that gives a platform to minority individuals or groups.

CRY 104FM began life as a pirate station broadcasting from a remote attic near the golf course in 1979 and acquired a broadcasting licence in 19**, allowing it to broadcasts across 10 square kms. Following several address changes, it moved to its town centre location at Cumann na Daoine, near the town centre, in the early 2000’s.

In 2007 the station was revamped and along with four senior staff, employs employs four FAS workers and is supported by “up to 100 voluntary staff” at various times. Audience figures are difficult to gauge under community radio procedures but “in a survey of 350 people, 70% said they tuned in at some stage during the week,” says the manager.

CRY may recruit advertising from within its broadcasting range but Mr Gibbons says he is “pretty certain” that the station may also accept advertising from outside these parameters, while it total advertising cannot surpass 50% of its income.

With increasing voluntary participation, the station hopes to move again in 2011. A spacious premises at Nagle House in South Abbey, adjacent to several youth services, has become available. “We need the space to better accommodate our present staff, to offer training for new people and in turn to give the community a better service,” Mr. Gibbons concludes.

Samantha Forrest is the 2010 winner of The JaneHolly Talent show. The Talent show which took place over 3 weeks saw 8 contestants take part with four finalists chosen to go through to the live final by both public vote and judges deliberation.

The Judges consisting of musicians Bobby Lee and Carol Keniry, CRY presenters Bill Daly and Stanley Notte and CRY’s  Darragh Parker were astounded by the quality and raw talent that was on offer.
The Four finalists  Leah Aherne. Stephen Murphy, Padraig Walsh and Samantha all sang live on air on Tuesday the 9th of November and although an extremely difficult decision , it was the small girl with the big voice Samantha Forrest who walked away with a cheque for €100 courtesy of Crowley’s Mace and CRY.

Join CRY104fm this weekend as we head to the Family Fun Festival from the 16th to the 18th of  July.
Pic: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

The Festival kicks off on Friday night at 7pm with The Mardi Gras Parade which we will bring you live on The Tommy Collins Show and it will also see the debut of Laura Hennessy and Ricky Roche  from the Just Shuffle Show  (9-10 on Wed nights)  as MC’s from the stage in Market Square where they will be joined by Bobby Whyte and of course  Tommy Collins himself as co hosts of the event.

We will be bringing you live updates all day on Saturday from Market Square and various locations throughout the town and the This Week Programme 3-5pm (in association with the East Cork Journal) will be brought to you live from Market Square.

Saturday night sees the crowning of Youghal’s first ever Queen of the Sea. The event is kicking off at 7pm and CRY will be there live as MC Tommy Collins  interviews the girls on stage as the judges make their final deliberations.

Sunday is kiddies day in Greenpark from 12 to 4 and CRY’s Teenage stars take to the airwaves live in Greenpark. Evan Heaphy; The American Country Show, (wednesday’s 8-9  )  Just Shuffle (wednesdays 9-10 ),  T&C  aka Tuathla and Carol   (Tuesdays  4-5)  and Jack and    Simon; Super Sounds of the 70′s and 80′s (Wednesdays 4.30 to 5) will all be showcasing their individual shows on the day so their will be a fantastic mix of music ,chat ,interviews and much more from 12pm .

So if  you are out and about enjoying the festival, drop in to us and say hello and we will be delighted to play a request for you and your family or if you are at home you can still follow the festival every step of the way by tuning into Community Radio Youghal  on 104fm. You can now listen to Youghal’s favourite station  in more ways than ever   on  www.youghalradio.com or www.youghalonline.com or by using the link on facebook page www.facebook.com/cryyoughal