Party On! is a new Youghal business that will cater for children’s birthday parties for ages 3-10 years of age. The launch party was held in the Methodist Hall on Friar Street and ran from 4pm to 6pm. The place was buzzing with kiddies laughing and playing and making clay bits and bobs.

This idea came about from two very experienced mothers, Amanda Hogan and Fiona Murphy, who have been working with children for years. Fiona who has two children, is a trained community nurse and was the founder in 2002 of Youghal’s very own mother and toddler group, The Tweenies, which is held twice weekly in this same hall, which allows mothers of young children to meet up and chat thus leaving the Read more

By Christy Parker | Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

Youghal’s main street will be come a ‘walking art gallery’ once again when the town’s third annual Visual Arts Festival runs from Friday July 19th-26th. Businesses throughout the town will create a mile-long showcase by displaying art works, which can be purchased, on their windows. Amongst others, paintings by Youghal’s FETAC Level 5 students and the Youghal Art Group will feature.

The festival promises an unprecedented myriad of attractions. Under the theme ‘The Lost Summer, a Central Gallery at the 71 North Main Street (ex-Horgan’s fruit & veg store) will exhibit works by names with Read more