Rith 2010 is the new national festival which commenced in Ireland on March 9th and will finish on St Patrick’s Day, and is one of the main events of Seachtain na Gaeilge, Irish language Week.   It is a Relay Race over a distance of 1600km, with entrants running from morning to night. Denise FitzGerald Reports | Photo: Michael Hussey Youghalonline.com

A special hand-carved baton has been designed which carries a hidden message throughout Rith 2010. At the end of the run, the message of support for the Irish language, written by Mary

Rith 2010 is a brand new way to celebrate the Irish language and culture in a way that is visual, fun, community based and which can be celebrated throughout the island of Ireland. Rith 2010 also aims to raise money to create a new fund for the promotion of the Irish language in the community.

On Saturday last, March 13th, at Youghal Town Hall, the Eochaill Óg U-8s were waiting with barely suppressed excitement for the passing over of the Baton.  When the runners eventually arrived to much applause and cheers, the first handing over of the Baton was to young Oisín Hill who escorted it proudly as far as the Devonshire Arms Hotel where it was passed to Shane Wood.  The next hand over was at the Clock Gate where Shane, with great aplomb, gave it onwards to the Mayor of Youghal, Cllr McLellan who very quickly passed it to Micheal Walsh.   Various members of the Eochaill Óg U-8s were honoured to run a short distance with the Baton where, at the end of Cork Hill, it was passed over to members of the Senior Club who had the distinction of running to Gortroe to pass it onwards to St. Ita’s GAA Club.

Youghal were delighted to be part of a historic occasion, the very first Rith in Ireland, and as was said on the day “running is real and relatively simple, but it ain’t easy….”  the answer to which someone very seriously replied “we can’t all be heroes because someone has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by!”

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Rith 2010 in Eochaill on Saturday 13th March

Beidh an rith an teach go hEochaill ar an Satharn 13th Márta timpeall 2.30 i.n.

Beidh fáilte roimh gach éinne má theastaíonn uathu páirt a ghlacadh.  Rachaidh an rith timpeall an bhaile agus ansan ar aghaidh go Corcaigh.

What is Rith 2010?

Rith 2010 is a new national festival for Ireland which will take place from 10-17 March 2010 as one of the main events of Sechtain na Gaeilge.  A 1500km course has been set out to do a non-stop relay run from Belfast to Galway over 7 days with tens of thousands taking part throughout 400 towns.  A baton with a concealed message inside will be carried by Rith 2010 from start to finish.  The baton will not be liad down until this message of support for the Irish Language will be ready out on St. Patrick’s Day in Galway.  Rith 2010 is a brand new way for communities throughout Ireland to visibily celebrate the Irish Language and culture while also raising money for the development of Irish.  Youghal G.A.A. Club will be taking part with Rith on the 13th March next.  Find examples of events on www.rith.ie

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Outdoor Hurling Blitz – Under 10’s Saturday 27th @ 2pm

The next round of hurling blitz happened last Saturday the 27th of February at Club Arás, Youghal.  There were three teams playing each other and the start time was 2 pm on Saturday the 27th.  The teams participating were Youghal, Midleton & Kiltha Og.  This was a great day out at Youghal with over 70 children participating and were cheered on by their parents, friends & families. The games were played at the top pitched and sandwiches, snacks and refreshments were supplied to all after the matches.  All players also received a medal.  Thanks to all for helping out on the day and for the help with the clean up afterwards.  The team manager for Youghal was Joe Kirk and the mentors and coaches were Martin McMahon, Pat O’Brien and Con Spillane.   For further details on future Blitz dates and times please contact our Blitz Co-ordinator Fergal Keenaghan.

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The Decky Guckian Hurling League – Launch Date 26th February @ Glen Rovers

The launch night of the Decky Guckian Hurling League was held in Glen Rovers club on Friday 26th February.  The under 10’s will be participating in this league.

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Street Leagues
Welcome to the 2010 Football Street League. This years street leagues will start the week of the 3rd of April and will continue each week, with the finals being played on Sunday May 9th  (La ná gClub Day).  This was a superb day for all members, family and friends last year. If you are not already a member of Eochaill Og and would like to play in the street leagues please contact team managers listed below for information on how to join the Street Leagues.  Come on give it a try.