The sun was shining on Youghal for the second annual “Tag to Youghal” Rugby Festival which took place from the 12th -14th August and was organised by Youghal RFC in partnership with Youghal Chamber of Tourism & Development and the Youghal Vintners Association

The festival kicked off on Friday night with a free open-air concert in Market Square by the Kieran Kramer Band followed by the lively “Pubfest” and live music trail which took place in Youghal bars over the whole weekend.

The tag rugby blitz got underway in Youghal Rugby Club On Saturday.  This very successful event which was even bigger than last years drew tag rugby teams and spectators from all over the country with 13 of the 23 tag teams from outside of town.  There was plenty of entertainment and fun as the tag rugby teams battled against each other to win first place in the competition.  The first prize of €500 went to Cork team D’Beers, runner up prize of €300 went to local team the Yawl Blacks and Joint place third prize of €100 each went to Wm Neville Drapery’s team and the McRaiders from McDaids Bar in Midleton.

There was also plenty of Pitch-side entertainment throughout the day with open air music by ‘Diva Sensation’ Bouncy castles and loads of fun games and competitions for Children.

A number of events also took place throughout the town on Saturday which included a crab-catching competition, and a food & craft fair.   On Saturday evening a huge crowd gathered for the free open air concert to see ‘Gaga4Pink’ Lady Gaga/Pink Tribute band which took place in Market Square.

Local publican and representative from the Vintners Federation Michael Farrell said that “The event was a fantastic success and there was a big increase for business in town as a result of the “Tag to Youghal” festival, and with the growing popularity of tag rugby competitions throughout the country the number of visitors and teams to Youghal were way up on lasts years event”.

The weekend of activities continued on Sunday where more large crowds gathered to support the vintage show in aid of cystic fibrosis which took place at Farrell’s Summerfield Bar, and the very successful weekend finished off with even more live music in the ‘pubfest’ throughout the town.

 

This year’s bigger and better spectacle has with it €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.

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 ‘Gaga4Pink’; 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

 

On Saturday 13th August, the tag rugby blitz got underway at the Youghal Rugby Club, in Frogmore. Pitch side music performed by ‘Diva Sensation’, with 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 featured in the centre of the town once again throughout the day.   That evening ‘Gaga4Pink’; the Lady Gaga/Pink Tribute Band will take to the stage. (Further Info: Mike Farrell, 087 9366168)

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

Youghal RFC in partnership with Youghal Chamber of Tourism & Development and the Youghal Vintners Association looking forward to the second annual ‘Tag to Youghal Rugby Festival’ in Youghal Rugby Club, which will take place from 12th – 14th August 2011.

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.

Youghal/Killeagh Branch of Cope Foundation would like to thank all who supported the 2 live bands ”LIVE VIBE & THE GRIP” @ The Rugby Club Youghal on July 16th, also the raffle draw that was held in Berties Bar last Fri Aug.5th. Big thank you to both bands that committed their time free of charge for the event, the Rugby Club for the use of the club and also Paul Dempsey of Berties Pub for his support with the raffle draw.

A fantastic amount of €2,050 was raised in aid of ”Cope Foundation“. Thank you all for your support it is greatly appreciated.

1 Night 3 Bands Live @ The Rugby Club, Youghal this coming Saturday 16th July 2011 all in aid of COPE Foundation

Bands performing on the night are The Grip / Live Vibe / The Birds
Date: Saturday 16th July 2011 Adm: €10 @ door ( Doors open @ 10pm)
SPOT PRIZES ON THE NIGHT
In Aid of: COPE Foundation

Tickets can be purchased from:
Ger @ 087 6561046

PLEASE SUPPORT

 

Youghal’s Michael Del Punta, aka “The Singing Waiter” new Cd called Christmas Collection is now available to buy. The seven-track predominates with- known classics masterfully rendered in typical jazz/swing style by the 20 year-old crooner. The CD, limited to 500 copies for the Christmas market, was recently launched at the Nook Bar, Youghal.

Michael Del Punta’s Christmas Collection coast €9.95 and is available in Youghal from Broderick’s, Touch of Class, Capri Bay, Cree’s Card Shop, the Cyber Room and of course from Santa Claus late on December 24th.

CRY Christmas Party at Youghal Rugby Club on Friday the 17th of December. 4 Bands, 2 DJ’s  1 Dance off…… 9pm till late.

The party features the cream of local Talent. Planet Claire, Bobby Lee and Friends The Birds and Singing sensation Michael Del Punta singing songs from his new album and more.
DJ Stan will MC on the night kicking things off at 9pm before the bands take the stage at 9.30 . Dancers from the Graham McDermott school of dance will host a dance off afterwards where there will be fantastic prizes on offer ,before DJ Brian Rellis hits the decks afterwards playing the very latest club classics and the best of the Noughties.

Christmas Parties have never been this good.

All proceeds to the CRY Relocation fund.

Benefit race night for Youghal Rugby Club at Youghal Greyhound Track.

The benefit night is a fundraiser for underage rugby in the club where over 200 juvenile players from U-8 up to U- 19 play:
The fundraiser is on Friday 30th October 2009. Tickets are €10 available from club members.
The ticket also gives admission to a disco at the clubhouse afterwards.

RedTV.ie presents: The Grip – The Reunion Gig
It’s been over 18 years since these local musicians have performed together. Back in the early 90′s The Grip were a hugely popular band with a unique style, covering popular classics while making them their own.

A lot of sweat and convincing brings them back together for this one off event!

The line up is as follows:
Jason Byrne – Keyboards/Vocals
Paul McCarthy – Lead Guitar/Vocals
Brendan Clohessy – Bass Guitar
Kieran McCarthy – Drums
& guest vocalist John Davis aka Johnny Blue

Venue: Youghal Rugby Football Club Pavilion

Date: Saturday, August 22nd 2009

Time: 10:30pm till late

Admission: €7

Please support local live music!