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Youghal RFC in partnership with Youghal Chamber of Tourism & Development and the Youghal Vintners Association launched their second annual ‘Tag to Youghal Rugby Festival’ in Youghal Rugby Club, which will take place from 12th – 14th August 2011.
Sean O'Neill, Declan O' Flaherty, Charlie O'Neill and Padjo Terry, All from Youghal Rugby Club, with Paul Dempsey, Youghal Vintners, Yvonne Kelly, Heineken Representative, Mick Treacy, Seamus Curran, Colin Doyle and Michael Farrell, Youghal Vintners, announcing the Tag To Youghal Rugby Festival which will be held in Youghal between August 12th to August 14th. Picture: John Hennessy (Further Info: Youghal Chamber: 024 92447)
Following on from the success of the inaugural event in 2010 which drew teams from all over the country, this year’s event is set to be an even bigger and better spectacle, with €1000 worth of prize money to be won, and a festival packed full of music and entertainment built around the event.
Tag rugby has grown in popularity all around the country, with the most important rule about tag rugby being to have fun and enjoy oneself! Each team must have 2 ladies as a minimum with one female on the pitch at all times.
The ‘Tag to Youghal’ Rugby Festival kicks off for locals, tourists and visiting teams with a free open air concert by The Kieran Kramer Band, in Market Square from 7.30 – 9.30 pm, on Friday 12th August, and continues with the ‘Pubfest’ music trail throughout the town.
28/07/2011; Yvonne Kelly,Heineken Ireland, at the launch of the Tag To Youghal Rugby Festival which will be held in Youghal between August 12th to August 14th. Picture: John Hennessy (Further Info: Youghal Chamber: 024 92447)
On Saturday 13th August, the tag rugby blitz gets underway in Youghal Rugby Club, in Frogmore, from 12 noon and continues through to – 7.30 pm. Pitch side music will be by ‘Diva Sensation’, plus expect food, and loads of fun competitions, all followed by prize giving ceremony. A series of events including a crab-catching competition and food & craft fair will feature in the centre of the town once again throughout the day. That evening ‘Gaga4Pint’; the Lady Gaga/Pink Tribute Band will take to the stage.
The weekend of fun continues on Sunday 14th August, with a vintage show at Farrell’s Summerfield Bar, and even more live music in the ‘pubfest’ throughout the town.
For more information on entry to the tag rugby competition, please contact Sean O’Neill on 087-0570202. Teams are limited, so get signed up! Further information on the fringe festival can be found by calling Youghal Tourism Office on: 024-20170 or by logging onto www.youghal.ie.
Contact: Youghal Chamber of Tourism & Development: 024-92447 or email: info@youghalchamber.ie
Sean O'Neill, Declan O'Flaherty, Charlie O'Neill and Padjo Terry, All from Youghal Rugby Club, with Paul Dempsey, Youghal Vintners, Yvonne Kelly, Heineken Representative, Mick Treacy, Seamus Curran, Colin Doyle and Michael Farrell, Youghal Vintners, announcing the Tag To Youghal Rugby Festival which will be held in Youghal between August 12th to August 14th. Picture: John Hennessy (Further Info: Youghal Chamber: 024 92447)
Youghal RFC in partnership with Youghal chamber of Tourism and the Youghal Vintners Association are set to host the “Tag to Youghal” Festival from 13th to 15th August 2010.
Photo: John Hennessy Photography Email: news@youghalonline.com
Donnacha O'Brien, Secretary; Tom Troy, Treasurer and Declan O'Flaherty, President of the Youghal Rugby Club with Michael Farrell, Michael Treacy and Colin Doyle from the Youghal Vintners Association at the launch of the " Tag to Youghal" Festival 2010 in the Youghal Rugby Club
The festival kicks off on Friday evening with an open air concert with Rannach live on stage in the market square and afterwards, you can explore the lively bars in Youghal along the festival’s “Pubfest” music & pub trail.
Saturday 14th join in and enjoy the tag rugby Blitz, which takes places from 12noon – 6pm, with pitch side music, food, fun competitions and entertainment followed by prize giving. With €1000 worth of prize money to be won, this is sure to attract a competitive entry from all over Munster which will provide an afternoon of first class sporting entertainment.
Donnacha O'Brien, Secretary; Tom Troy, Treasurer and Declan O'Flaherty, President of the Youghal Rugby Club with Michael Farrell, Michael Treacy and Colin Doyle from the Youghal Vintners Association at the launch of the " Tag to Youghal" Festival 2010 in the Youghal Rugby Club
For those who need a break from the pubs and the rugby fest, enjoy a stroll around the Food & Craft Market in Barry’s Lane, Market Square on Saturday from 11am to 4pm, where you can sample some of the local culinary delights. A busking exposition will be held along the Main Street, this will be sure to create a wonderful buzz and add to the excitement of the festival atmosphere for the weekend. For the younger visitors there will be face painting and a crab catching competition, so come along and try your luck.
Following the day long activities there will be a free live open air concert with deBurca live on stage from 7.30pm – 9.30pm in the centre of town for all to enjoy. Later, you can enjoy the craic in the bars in Youghal along the festival’s “Pubfest” music & pub trail
Sunday 15th take a trip to Summerfield bar from 1pm to 6pm to see a display of vintage machinery on show. From 6pm – 8pm you can enjoy live open air music with Planet Claire on stage in the town centre. After the concert follow the “Pubfest” Music and pub trail for some great entertainment.
Be part of the Craic and come to Youghal for a great weekend of rugby and entertainment
