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🎉 Watch the Youghal St. Patrick’s Day Parade LIVE! ☘️

Join us on March 17th at 3:15 PM as YoughalOnline.com brings you a live stream of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Youghal! 🎥✨

Whether you're near or far, you can experience the excitement, color, and community spirit of this fantastic event from anywhere in the world! 🌍💚

📅 Date: Monday, March 17th, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:15 PM (Irish Time)
📺 Watch live on Facebook: facebook.com/YoughalOnline

Tag your friends, spread the word, and let’s celebrate St. Patrick’s Day together! 🍀🎶🎊

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The Rural Report Show with Noel Cronin on Community Radio Youghal: Inside the Youghal Men's Shed's Polytunnel Project

This Saturday morning, March 15th, 2025 at 10:30 am, tune into Community Radio Youghal for The Rural Report Show with Noel Cronin. We're featuring an interview with the Youghal Men's Shed, following their recent polytunnel repair thanks to the generous support of Youghal Credit Union.

Join us as we hear from Debbie Laatz of Youghal Credit Union, Raymond Nugent, the Youghal Men's Shed Secretary, John O'Keeffe from St. Vincent de Paul, committee member Conn Kiely, and shed member Pat Kane. They'll be sharing their stories and the impact of this community collaboration.

Don't miss out! You can listen to Community Radio Youghal on 104FM or online at www.cry104fm.com/

Tune in to hear the full story of how the Youghal Men's Shed is blooming again!

Picture: Con Kiely (Chairperson); Michael Verling; Debbie Laatz, Youghal Credit Union; Redmond Nugent (Secretary); Pat Kane; Ned Crowley; Nadia Miroshnichenko; Theo Murphy and Liam Power.
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Youghal Men's Shed Blooms Again Thanks To Credit Union Support

The Youghal Men's Shed (YMS) welcomed Debbie Laatz from the Youghal Credit Union on Thursday, 13th March 2025, to acknowledge the Credit Union's sponsorship for repairing their damaged polytunnel.

The polytunnel, a cornerstone of the YMS's gardening initiatives, had suffered severe damage during the recent Storm Éowyn. Undeterred, the resourceful members of the shed, known for their dedication to community betterment, sought support to restore this crucial space.

Debbie Laatz, from Youghal Credit Union, said, "We were pleased to help. The polytunnel was badly damaged, and it's good to see it back in use. The YMS provides a place for people to meet with shared interests. They have done a lot of work, including relocating, and we wanted to support them. It's important to remember that the Shed is open to anyone over eighteen. We're happy to assist with the polytunnel repairs."

Raymond Nugent, YMS secretary, expressed gratitude, saying, "We are very grateful to Debbie Laatz and Youghal Credit Union for their contribution towards the polytunnel repairs. This allows us to continue our planting projects as spring approaches. We have been at this location for the past nine months. We also have a workshop with carpentry tools and benches where projects are made and assembled.”

John O’Keeffe from the St Vincent De Paul (Youghal branch) along with the Cork St Vincent De Paul helped in facilitating the new location for the men's shed. He said “Going forward it is projected to expand and it is great to see flourish. ”

Conn Kiely, a committee member, said, "We are here every Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10am to 12 noon. We invite anyone to join. Come and see what we do. We have raised garden beds, and we provide vegetable seeds for free."

Pat Kane, YMS member, said, “I come down when it is on, and I make new friends and hopefully we will get bigger numbers.”

ABOUT YOUGHAL MEN'S SHED

Established over 15 years ago, the YMS provides a welcoming space for men of all ages. Originally the Men's Social Club, it affiliated with the Irish Men's Shed Association in 2008.
The YMS offers various activities, including fishing, ten-pin bowling, chess, computer classes, crafts, pottery, and art. They also organise visits and connect with other Men's Shed groups.

JOIN THE YMS:

The Youghal Men's Shed welcomes new members. For more information, please contact:
Phone: 0863588781
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/147168825323959/

Picture 13th March 2025: Members of the Youghal Men's Shed thank Debbie Laatz from The Youghal Credit Union for their generous sponsorship, enabling the repair of their polytunnel at Nagle House, following Storm Éowyn's damage. In the picture are: Con Kiely (Chairperson); Michael Verling; Debbie Laatz, Youghal Credit Union; Redmond Nugent (Secretary); Pat Kane; Ned Crowley; Nadia Miroshnichenko; Theo Murphy and Liam Power.
- By Michael Hussey

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Unsung Heroes of First Cut 2025

Here’s to the First Cut Youth Team of volunteers, the heartbeat behind the hugely successful 2025 festival at The Regal Cinema and The Mall Arts Centre! This dedicated crew worked like a well-oiled machine, ensuring every detail shone—from perfecting the lighting and sound to transporting equipment and organising catering.

Their tireless efforts behind the scenes made the week-long celebration of young filmmakers a triumph. Captured here in front of The Regal’s screen at the festival’s close, they deserve a resounding ovation. Take a bow, First Cut Team—you’ve done an extraordinary job!
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Trailblazing Talent: Darina Clancy Inspires at First Cut Festival 2025

The 16th First Cut Youth Film Festival welcomed a true gem of Youghal as acclaimed director and producer Darina Clancy took centre stage at "Youghal Connections." Held in the stunning art deco Regal Cinema, the event featured the première screening of Darina’s latest TG4 documentary, Na Lumière Gaelacha, on Thursday, 7th March 2025, followed by an inspiring Q&A with filmmaker Maximilian Le Cain. The audience hung on her every word as she shared her remarkable journey in film—a tale of passion, perseverance, and profound local pride.

Darina, the Creative and Managing Director of Cormorant Films, spoke passionately about her career, sparked by childhood memories of her late father, Pat Clancy—a former town councillor and woodwork teacher. "I’d watch Dad craft props for the Youghal Little Theatre and other local acts," she recalled, her voice brimming with pride. "Like him, I wanted to use my talents in film." That pride swelled further as she spoke of her athlete son, Diarmuid Clancy, spotlighted in this year’s Youghal Connections through her documentary An Cliath Oilimpeach.

An Cliath Oilimpeach follows Diarmuid’s gruelling journey as a 400m hurdler striving for the Olympic Games, a testament to the challenges and dedication required to reach the pinnacle of athletic achievement. Alongside Na Lumière Gaelacha, both films showcase exceptional storytelling deeply connected to Youghal.

Na Lumière Gaelacha honours the Horgan Brothers—pioneers of early 20th century Irish cinema who rose from poverty in Youghal. Darina highlighted the immense local support she received, from a mechanic who supplied a brass rod for a vintage camera prop and provided his service for free, to the talents of the Brideview Drama Club, The Killeagh Monday Club, and the Youghal Musical Society, all of whom featured in the film, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of East Cork and West Waterford. The film was funded by TG4, Coimisiún na Meán, Cork County Council, Youghal Credit Union, and UCC.

Her discussion with Le Cain also addressed the scarcity of female directors in Ireland. "The numbers are low compared to other countries," she noted. Yet, with the remarkable talent showcased during the First Cut Film Festival—screenings highlighting skilled female directors and filmmakers—the tide could soon be turning.

Beyond the festival, it has just been announced that Youghal’s own Ruth Hayes, whose film 'Call Me Isabel' will screen at the Fastnet Film Festival in May 2025, is further proof of this shift. It signals an impending explosion of female directors and filmmakers on the horizon.

With nearly 30 years in factual television, Darina’s work—Cois Móire, Hollywood in Éirinn, and the upcoming Cois Siúire—has earned nominations at the IFTAs, RTS, and Oireachtas awards, marking her as a trailblazer.

From maritime tales to her son’s Olympic dreams, Darina’s films pulse with human connection, rooted in the Blackwater and beyond. As she prepares to publish The Horgan Brothers – The Irish Lumières with Mercier Press, Darina Clancy stands as a beacon for aspiring filmmakers, proving Youghal breeds greatness. First Cut 2025 couldn’t have asked for a more deserving star. - By Michael Hussey

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