Via Macflymedia – Nothing nicer than sitting watching and listening to the waves on Youghal Beach.
just so love living near the sea and local beaches to visit in area – esp. when need to just stop and chill 💞
Beautiful video
Meet Teresa Watkins from Youghal, County Cork. Teresa uses her electric bicycle for her every business, shopping and meeting friends. But she really loves touring the surrounding area, cycling the same routes her great-grandparents did.
“I can just take off and know I’m not going to be exhausted. It’s transformed my life.”Teresa Watkins, Youghal
In the three and a half years I’ve had my electric bicycle, I’ve travelled 3,500 miles in and around Youghal. I don’t feel the hills. The inclines and the valleys are no trouble. I can cycle for over six hours continuously on my electric bicycle. It’s just the best.
In recent years, my concern for the environment lead me to look into alternative modes of transport. I didn’t want to buy a car. I wanted to be able to get some fresh air and exercise – but transport my shopping to the hilltop in Youghal, where I live.
I haven’t missed owning a car. I can cover distances that I could never cycle on a push bike. I can meander and enjoy life at my leisure without the worry that it’s going to be a tough cycle home. I can just take off and know I’m not going to be exhausted. It’s transformed my life.
My electric bicycle compliments my ethics and my lifestyle perfectly. Travelling by electric bicycle helps me to orientate myself on the landscape and really connect with it. I’m not damaging the environment. I’m not making noise and disturbing nature.
There is also the sheer joy of being able to cycle pretty much anywhere. I’m able to take any little side-road or boreen and find it no trouble climbing hills.
My favourite place to cycle is the Blackwater river valley. It’s a beautiful historic landscape that hasn’t changed in hundreds of years. I’m especially drawn here because my great grandparents cycled here often, even on their honeymoon! I’m cycling where they did, looking at the same views they looked at. I love that connection to them.
My ancestors, the Horgan Brothers, were known to cycle from town to town showing magic lantern shows, evolving as pioneers in photography and film, often featuring the beautiful locations where they cycled.
Today, I cycle these same roads under the same trees and take photographs and film just as they did. My electric bicycle enables me to do this with ease. Loaded with a flask of tea and sandwiches, my little stool, camera and tripod, I’m gone for the day … bliss!
Via: we-bike.ie/our-ambassadors/teresa-watkins/
Beautiful Theresa x
Teresa fabulous ; very well done great promotion for the product and the town
Very good Teresa. Very well done
Well done theresa. U are an inspiration
John Hinde postcard (circa 1960’s) reads: Youghal is one of the foremost seaside resorts of Co. Cork, and is finely situated at the mouth or the Blackwater river, with a fine strand and every holiday amenity. Youghal was occupied by the Danes, and then by the Normans, receiving its first charter from King John, who was supplied by the town with three fighting ships. Youghal was fortified with walls and towers, most of which remain. Of these the renovated Clock Gate, which spans the main street, is the most picturesque. #youghal
We called him "Freddy Fly" one of my sisters asked my wee brother Tommy to run up to Freddy Fly's for some tags. He came back a while later and said he was closed. My sister asked if he went to the right shop and Tommy replied yes he did and it had F. Fly over the door.
Love my beautiful town… Youghal you are amazingly, with all nice people's 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞❤️
Freddie Fox sweet shop next to the clock gate best selection of sweets in town but could hardly ever afford to go in many children noses stuck to the window….
Doesn’t it look so colourful…💕
Clock Tavern looking well.
My most favouritist place in the whole wide world.
SUPER PIC 2 WAY TRAFFIC WOW
Great times
Julie Watson Lovely memories
Brid Goggin Sexton
Freddy Barretts fantastic shop ,(near the Clock Tavern now closed)
Never a dull moment in Youghal: Construction of the new Youghal Beach Boardwalk is well underway linking the Redbarn Blue Flag Beach and the Claycastle Blue Flag Beach. When complete it will be the longest ocean front wooden boardwalk in the country.
This picture show the wooden boards ready to be installed on the steel and concrete frame on September 20th 2020. There has been much talk and admiration from locals and visitors as to how fast the phase 2 construction of the eco-boardwalk is progressing and well done to all involved.
You can only imagine the view from this vantage point when the Ironman swimmers take to the water in next years much anticipated event.
I don't get it either… but I'm not a big boardwalk person. It does create access to those with difficulty travelling over the sand, that is a positive.
Can’t wait I’ve never been out passed claycastle car park looking forward to making it out to the hotel
And it's not for a short distance.. all the way down to redbarn. Can't believe the locals allowed this or had a part in it's decision..the boardwalk is so far out there is very little nice sand left to lay on and no protection from the wind..now where is the privacy.. surely I am not the only person who feels this way??
The Quality hotel is a blot on the landscape and has horrendous light pollution in the evenings it put us off even walking down there in the evening. Would it be possible for people to ask them to make their hotel nicer and more sympathetic to the beautiful surroundings.
Brilliant work can't believe it's going so fast it will be just fantastic for all keep up the good work. 👏
Beautiful a great asset for Youghal well done to all
It will be a great addition to the area
They have destroyed the nicest part of the beach for me. No longer can we sit in the grasses to avoid the wind ..and no longer can we enjoy the quiet part of the beach.. it is the worst decision ..and to me made by people who obviously don't go to that part of the beach or at all. Why not build it behind the grasses where the walk always was. Now there will be no privacy anywhere . Stupid stupid decision and a big mistake .. I will no longer be coming to youghal.. beach . Seriously saddened as it has been my favorite spot for years.
People LIKE to walk on the beach . This is just a ridiculous waste of money and you have destroyed the most beautiful part of youghal beach and for what ???
It is NOT an asset for youghal! It's destruction of a beautiful natural area. Sad sad sad
Let’s hope bit doesn’t get blown away like the last one a couple of years ago.
Amazing can't wait to visit !!
Someone please explain to me why this was needed???
The longest doesn't make it the best !
Great news 💯👍💯
Great work 👍
Margo Mullins they linked us together next year ye might come down be great xx
I feel sorry for the ones who have to clean the rubbish
Excellent news 👏👏😎
Good news 😂💚☘️
Ivan Lomasney
Beautiful. ..
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RECOLLECTIONS – a cinematic trip down memory lane Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, Mayor Of The county Of Cork, launched ‘Recollections’, a nostalgic glimpse into Youghal’s past, at the Regal Cinema in her hometown of Youghal on Culture Night, Friday the 18th of September.
The historical film produced by local historian Michael Hussey is a film compilation of old film and photos that shows Youghal’s rich and colourful history including its people, community and famous topics such as The Strand in the summer, its Lace Making industry and of course the filming of John Huston’s classic adaption of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick filmed on the quays of Youghal.
The films curation, development and screening has been promoted by Youghal Business Alliance with the assistance of the Cork County Council Arts Grants Scheme 2020 and supported by Youghal Credit Union and The Regal Cinema, Youghal.
The historic Regal Cinema first opened its doors in 1936. In recent years it has undergone extensive restoration and refurbishment to bring it back to its original Art Deco splendour.
There are 3 free of charge scheduled screenings for the public to avail of on the following dates: Wednesday 23rd September @ 4pm, Tuesday 29th September @ 7pm and Wednesday October 7th @ 4pm.
Bookings can be made via www.regalcinema.ie, on the phone; (024) 91624 or the public can turn up on any of the dates.
That would be just wonderful. to see. Sounds like a great project.
Wish I was there to see this!!
TONIGHT: Via Eoin Coyne: Tonight is Culture Night. Unfortunately, this year’s events have had to go virtual due to covid. With live events cancelled, I was delighted to be asked to read some of my poems on CRY104fm’s Culture Night show this evening from 6.30pm – 8.30pm. The show will also include the very talented local poet Nicholas Lenane, the great Liam O’Laochdha, members of the local Comhaltas group and much more besides. If you get a chance, you can tune in on 104fm locally or on www.cry104fm.com/listen-live
TONIGHT:Culture Night tonight in St Mary’s Collegiate Church Youghal, we are open daily from 10am til 4pm. Tonight we are opening at 6pm til 8pm to showcase our brand new attractions such as our professionally delivered guided tours and brand new audio tours including our new interactive experience.
For information call Wayne 0834026613 stmaryschurchtour@gmail.com
SURVEY REQUEST: Link > bit.ly/bcomar-survey Youghal – Building resilience for future climates via Glen Smith Post Doctoral Researcher UCC.
We hope you are all keeping well in these trying times. We would like to ask your opinion on another important issue.
Through our project (BCOMAR – Building Coastal and Marine Resilience) we are exploring how communities such as yours can make preparations for climate change, supported by local and national government.
We have put together a short, 10 minute survey (really, it is short) to get your opinions on this topic. Your opinions can help guide efforts to increase the resilience of coastal communities like Youghal.
The project is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Marine Institute and co-hosted by UCC and NUIG. A more detailed description is included in the survey. If you have any questions, then please email Glen Smith at glen.smith@ucc.ie
Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey! Your input is very important. Your answers are also anonymous; we will not be able to identify you. Please note that due to legal restrictions we are unable to accept survey answers from people under the age of 18.
Visit: bit.ly/bcomar-survey
Thanks again!
The BCOMAR team.
Youghal – Building resilience for future climates
This short survey aims to identify your perception of climate change risks (past, present, and future) that might impact the community of Youghal. The survey is part of a research project that will of…Thank you for taking part, folks! Nice to see the replies coming in. And a massive thanks again to YoughalOnline for agreeing to post this. Let your voice be heard on an important issue. Have a great weekend!
FREE BIKE HIRE – Youghal Bike Hire “Cycle Freedom” – As part of #CorkBikeWeek 2020 you and your family can avail of free bike hire with Youghal Bike Hire
Free bike hire for children & adults who may have forgotten the freedom of cycling & encourage them to get back in the saddle to prepare for the upcoming Greenway between Youghal and Midleton!
📅 Sat 19th-27th Sept
📍 Youghal Bike Hire, O’Briens Place, Youghal
⏰ 9.30am-6pm daily
🚲 Combination of Adult, Junior & Electric Bikes
➡️ Limited daily availability
📩 To register email: info@youghalbikehire.com📣 Youghal Bike Hire “Cycle Freedom” 📣
As part of #CorkBikeWeek 2020 you and your family can avail of free bike hire with Youghal Bike Hire 🎉🎉🎉
Free bike hire for children & adults who may have forgotten the freedom of cycling & encourage them to get back in the saddle to prepare for the upcoming Greenway between Youghal and Midleton!
📅 Sat 19th-27th Sept
📍 Youghal Bike Hire, O’Briens Place, Youghal
⏰ 9.30am-6pm daily
🚲 Combination of Adult, Junior & Electric Bikes
➡️ Limited daily availability
📩 To register email: info@youghalbikehire.com
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Christine Riordan
Alfred Davis
David Griffin
Youghal Lighthouse on a foggy night. 15th Sept 2020.
Great photo
Kathy Gladfelter! Look, they left the light on for your birthday!
Great photo!
Beautiful photo
It’s estimated that around one-sixth of the 2,977 people who died on 9/11 had an Irish connection. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
Remembering the Irish and Irish Americans lost during the 9/11 attacks
It’s estimated that about one-sixth of the people who died on 9/11 had some Irish connection.I remember that day so well surprised there was nothing on rte news tonite to remember all who died as a lot were irish
God Rest In Peace ☮️.
Thank you for your tribute❤️🤍💙
Blessing of restored shrine at Sarsfield’s Terrace, Youghal:
Picture: The Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley at the blessing of the renovated shrine to Our Lady followed by Mass for the Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Sarsfield Terrace, Youghal, Co. Cork, on Tuesday 8th September 2020. Also in the picture are Margo Kenefick, Deirdre McCarthy and Elizabeth Kelly.
V. Rev. Canon William Bermingham P.P. celebrated the social distancing outdoor mass assisted by Rev. Patrick Corkery C.C. and Rev. Brendan Mallon C.C. Hymns and prayers were sung by the talented duo of Geraldine Mulcahy and Tisha Collins. The sacristan Liam Ryan was on duty and Noel Cronin of CRY104fm recording the event and provided the PA system.
The Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley was in attendance along with other dignitaries. A huge crowd turned out in the autumnal evening such is the strong devotion to Mary – Queen of Heaven. The Papal flag was flying high on the newly erected flag pole and added colour to the joyous occasion.
The work of construction and the dedication and blessing of the shrine was filmed and captured for posterity by Billy Drake, a long term resident of ‘Sars’ as it is affectionately known.
At the end of the ceremony Canon Bermingham praised the huge input by the community in the renovation of the shrine. All work was done voluntarily and under the spiritual guidance of Fr. Corkery.
The statue of Our Lady is an important focal point in the area ever since the original shrine was built back in 1989. Although the statue and the lawn was well kept and maintained over the years by the late Annie Lawton, residents, and council workers, evidence of corrosion at the base was spotted during painting and cleaning a year ago and was deemed beyond restoration.
The new statue was acquired from the nearby Bayview Community House ( the former convent attached to the Cottage Hospital) and thanks to Susan Wall, Acting Director of Services, HSE South for her assistance. Thanks also to the local council for supplying all the building materials, the local clergy, and to Noel Browne Paving Centre for doing a fantastic job hoisting the statue with his lorry mounted crane on to the new plinth.
The black and gold marble plaque on the front of the plinth with the inscription ‘2020 Voluntary renovation by residents and friends of Sarsfield terrace’ was donated by Adrian Budds of Budds Memorials Youghal. The concrete paths leading to the monument were laid by the residents from the terrace and Raheen Park. The statue also got a new make-over and was meticulously repainted in the traditional blue colours of Mary.
Looking well ladies xxx