The proceeds of the recent CRY 104fm/Youghal Cancer Support Group Radiothon were distributed on Thursday night, 23rd June, at a small function in Bertie’s Bar. The Radiothon ran for 50 hours from 10am on Friday 27th May to midday on Sunday 29th May, with CRY broadcasting constantly throughout and street collections manned by volunteers from the Youghal Cancer Support Group and CRY.

The public and local businesses responded brilliantly and the event  – which was a joint fundraiser for both organisations – raised  a total of €2,912.92. Youghal’s new Mayor, Councillor Eoin Coyne officiated at the function, which was attended by, CRY Board member, Barty Murphy, station staff and volunteers along with Youghal Cancer Support Group Chairperson, Therese O’Connell, together with Pauline Scully, Diane Irwin and Susan Kenefick, all of Youghal Cancer Support Group.

Chairperson, Therese O’Connell accepted a cheque for €1,500 on behalf of  Youghal Cancer Support Group from CRY Station Manager, Declan Gibbons. Therese thanked all involved in organising the event, CRY presenters, volunteers from both organisations and, most importantly, all who supported the Radiothon in any way.

Declan Gibbons accepted a cheque for €1,412 on behalf of CRY, representing the station’s share of the proceeds. He paid tribute to CRY Community Development Officer, Darragh Parker – whose brainchild the Radiothon was – for his tireless effort and organisation, which ensured that the event was such a success.

He thanked Noel Mackey and The FitzPatrick family for the use of the premises in 138 North Main Street; Luigi From the Rendezvous Restaurant who kept the presenters well fed throughout the Marathon; Scotts, Cunninghams Butchers , Absolute Flowers , Team Bailey ,Super Valu , Flavins Grocery shop, Permanent TSB and  Team M mens Salon for spot prizes and Donations.

Declan also thanked The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland for their permission to broadcast around the clock, without which the Radiothon could not have taken place. He thanked the Gardai for granting the station a permit to collect in public places, all the volunteers from the Youghal Cancer Support Group and CRY presenters and volunteers.

Most of all, he thanked everyone who gave so generously during the 27th, 28th and 29th of May.

 

AN Bord Pleanala granted conditional permission for the change of use of a building from retail to restaurant with takeaway, in Youghal. By Paul Mooney – Dungarvan Observer (Out every Wednesday)

Conditional permission had been granted by Youghal Town Council on 3rd August, 2010, to Shirley Feeney c/o Spatial Planning Solutions, Studio 4, Crawford Business Park, Proby’s Quay, Cork, for change of use of existing premises at Annemount, Upper Strand, Killeagh Road, Youghal, from retail, to restaurant with ancillary take-away including permission for construction of a single story extension to rear and all ancillary works. (Ref. no. 58015).

However, the application was appealed to An Bord Pleanala on 23rd August, 2010, by John and Ann Fitzgerald, of Dún Mhuire, Upper Strand, Youghal, and Dermot and Ann Twomey, of Droumcarra, Upper Strand, Killeagh Road South, Youghal. (Bord ref. no. PL87.237402).

Both appellants live nearby to the premises in question.

In their appeal, the appellants argued that the proposed development is incompatible with the development plan policy on residential amenity and terms of the lease held on the site; the ground floor of the premises has not been used as a shop for 20 years; the application should have been considered in the context of the entire site, not just the area of ground floor, proposed for change of use.

The appellants also argued that the extension would be visually intrusive, generate noise and negatively impact on the residential amenity of the appellant’s property.

They also argued that the use of the a side lane to access the service area will introduce disturbance into the appellant’s property; the amenity value of the front garden space of the appellant living in ‘Droumcarra’ will be undermined by the proposed development; a seven year permission is impossible to enforce and the appellants should be protected by the residential zoning of the site; the proposed development conflicts with Youghal Development Plan, because the area is zoned ‘Restricted Residential’ (RO); sewerage and drainage are old and inadequate in the area and not designed for commercial loading; the site cannot accommodate parking requirements that will arise from the proposed development; visitors likely to block access to the CIE bus stop; no street furniture / tables or chairs should be allowed on the footpath outside the premises; advertising should not be fixed at first floor level; long opening times will disrupt residential amenity and encourage anti-social behaviour; the extractor fan on the eastern elevation will injure residential amenity.

The appellants concluded their objective points, adding that the garden to the rear of the premises comprises of the private amenity space for residential use on site, and its subdivision will seriously injure the amenity of future residents.

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The applicant responded to the appellants’ points, arguing that there is no explanation of what ‘restricted’ means in the development plan, in relation to the site being zoned ‘Restricted Residential’. The applicant argued that ‘other uses’ may be considered subject to not distracting from residential amenity. “A family orientated restaurant with appropriate opening hours would not detract from the zoning objective,” the applicant said. “The area includes a butchers shop, a church, recreational facilities and retail uses.” The applicant also argued that the proposed development will serve local needs with a menu more akin to a sandwich bar or pizza restaurant, rather than a fast-food take-away. The applicant also argued she was happy with the 10.00 p.m. closing time, so as not to attract post-public house business.

The applicant said the rear yard will be separated from Dún Mhuire by the intervention of a butchers shop and the restriction of noise levels to 50 dBA imposed by the planning authority can be achieved.

Other points the applicant argued in support of her application, included: residential part of premises has been refitted and rear garden will remain in residential use; the applicant was unable to finance a two year grant of permission, so a seven year grant of permission is more acceptable and provides a monitoring mechanism to ensure conditions are being complied with; there is free roadside parking in the area, except at the bus stops, with a public car park a short distance away; a contribution of €25,000 was imposed by the planning authority in respect of parking services; the proposal is modest and will not materially alter the loading in the public sewer system; the shop front will be retained as it exists and appropriate signage will be agreed with the planning authority.

After consideration at a meeting, An Bord Pleanala decided to grant permission with revised conditions for the proposed development on 22nd December, 2010.

” Having regard to the planning history of the site, the former use of the property as a retail premises, the existing shopfront and the mix of uses in the vicinity of site, it is considered that, subject to compliance with the conditions set out below, the proposed development would be in accordance with the objectives set out in the Youghal Town Development Plan 2009-2015, would not seriously injure the amenities of the area or of property in the vicinity and would, therefore, be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area,” ruled the Bord.

Ballymaloe celebrated their 45th year in business last Tuesday, Sept. 22nd. The Allen Family held a celebration dinner in honour of the occasion and especially to thank senior staff members who had worked there from the beginning.
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Ballymaloe House was opened as The Yeats Room Restaurant in May 1964, by Myrtle and her late husband, Ivan Allen. After travels abroad they concluded that the quality of Irish food was better than any other they had encountered. This gave them confidence to start a restaurant which would serve mainly their own high quality produce often cooked in a traditional way.

Myrtle paid a special tribute to those members of staff who helped to build up the business in all departments and to those families who had worked there through several generations giving the place a cohesion and continuity. The following were presented with long service awards, three of whom have been employed by the Allen Family for 50 years.

They are as follows; Mick Cullinane, who single handedly looks after the vegetable garden, starting work on the farm in 1950. Joe & Rita Cronin, well known to many Yeats Room customers, who started work there in 1951. Jack Ryan, who recently retired and Johnny Daly, both working on the farm for many years. Ann MacNamara, head morning waitress. Maura Daly in charge of office and accounts. Mary Morrissey, Eileen Eaton, Margaret Lahive, Margaret Archer, Mary Hayes, Deirdre Walsh and Mary Walsh, housekeeping and laundry. Rosie McLeod worked as a chef for many years and now teaches at the Cookery School, Tom Morrissey groundsman.

The original ‘Yeats Room’ team from 1964 was Pat Swanwick, Rosie McLeod, Mary Morrissey, Wendy Whelan and Myrtle Allen. All were present.
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Ballymaloe House celebrates its 45th birthday
Ballymaloe House, Shanagarry.
23/09/09

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