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Barrels are delivered onto the grounded ship MV ALTA - To mitigate pollution risks - MV ALTA latest: Barrels are delivered onto the MV ALTA ship grounded off the coast of Ballycotton as part of Cork County Council's operations to mitigate pollution risks by removing materials on board the wreck. The barrels, once filled, will be removed by helicopter on Tuesday, subject to weather conditions. (Video: courtesy of Cork County Council)
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:56

Barrels are delivered onto the grounded ship MV ALTA - To mitigate pollution risks

MV ALTA latest: Barrels are delivered onto the MV ...

Abandoned 'Ghost Ship' MV ALTA washed up on the Irish coast during Storm Dennis. - Abandoned 'Ghost Ship' MV ALTA washed up on the Irish coast during Storm Dennis. The video is set to the music of 'Storm at Sea' composed by Daithí Kearney. Performed by Ceolta Sí from the new CD called Oidhreacht Eochaille - The Heritage of Youghal.

Music details:
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MV Alta is an abandoned Panamanian-flagged merchant vessel built-in 1976. Alta was abandoned in October 2018 after a US Coast Guard relief operation to rescue the crew about 2,200 km (1,400 miles) south-east of Bermuda, stranded after the ship was rendered irreparably disabled on a voyage from Greece to Haiti. The ghost ship was then sighted by HMS Protector en route to the Bahamas.

In February 2020 the ghost ship Alta ran aground on the coast near Ballycotton, Cork amid Storm Dennis.
The responsibility of the wreck fell to Irish Minister for the Marine as per the Salvage and Wreck Act 1993, until a receiver of the wreck is appointed. The ownership of the ship is being identified, as the state may seek to recovery of costs incurred. Alta has been the subject of an ownership dispute in the past, with claims it was once hi-jacked and towed to Guyana, but efforts will be made to establish where it was last registered. Some reports suggest the ship was sailing under a Panamanian flag when its crew were rescued and it was abandoned in October 2018, while other reports suggest it was registered in Tanzania.

Abandoned 'Ghost Ship' MV ALTA washed up on the Irish coast during Storm Dennis.

Abandoned 'Ghost Ship' MV ALTA washed up...

Storm Dennis approaches Youghal, County Cork, on Saturday 15th February 2020. - Storm Dennis approaches Youghal, County Cork, on Saturday 15th February 2020.

Storm Dennis approaches Youghal, County Cork, on Saturday 15th February 2020.

Storm Dennis approaches Youghal, County Cork, on S...

The power of the storm waves and pounding the seawall at Youghal Beach during ‘Storm Ciara’ - The power of the storm waves pounding the seawall at Youghal Beach during ‘Storm Ciara’ on Sunday 9th February 2020.

The power of the storm waves and pounding the seawall at Youghal Beach during ‘Storm Ciara’

The power of the storm waves pounding the seawall ...

‘Storm Ciara’ - Youghal Beach - Sunday 9th February 2020. - Storm waves and churning seas at Youghal Beach during ‘Storm Ciara’ on Sunday 9th February 2020.

‘Storm Ciara’ - Youghal Beach - Sunday 9th February 2020.

Storm waves and churning seas at Youghal Beach dur...

Bobby Chapple talking at St Mary's Collegiate Church, Youghal. - Voice recording of Bobby Chapple talking about Lucinda Hyde who once lived in Ashton Court ( Loreto Convent, Youghal) and the debatable point that one of Cromwell's daughters is buried beneath the green panel tiled floor at @SSt Mary's Collegiate Church Youghal. - From the archives of Youghal Community Radio - © CRY 104FM. Recorded back in 1981.

Featured in the video clip are archive photos of St. Mary's Collegiate Church Youghal taken back in the early 1970s by Bobby Chapple. Bobby had a vast knowledge of the church building and the town itself. He was the churchwarden working as a part-time volunteer. He also owned the radio repair shop on North Main Street where 'The Priory' is located now.
In the Cry Youghal radio archives, Bobby recalls the story he heard growing up that Cromwell's daughter was buried beneath the tiles in front of the chancel.

Although Cromwell did visit the church it is unlikely that this legend is true. (See accompanying photograph which reads at the back “The tiles inside the communion rails - the green square is said to cover the grave of Cromwell’s daughter” - Bobby Chapple)

*2020 will see St Mary's Collegiate Church Youghal celebrate the 800th anniversary of its foundations.

Bobby Chapple talking at St Mary's Collegiate Church, Youghal.

Voice recording of Bobby Chapple talking about Luc...

The Embarrassing Bridge - Youghal Bridge Controversy 1965 - The Embarrassing Bridge - Youghal Bridge Controversy 1965

This episode of ‘Newsbeat’ was broadcast on 12 January 1965 with reporter Bill O’Herlihy featuring Charles Curran (Waterford), Paddy Linehan (Youghal) and Captain Pat Walsh (Harbour Master).

A new Youghal bridge crosses the Blackwater River but what is to be done with the old dilapidated bridge.

The old bridge connecting Waterford and Cork has been there since 1888. While Waterford County Council is anxious to take down the old bridge the cost of demolition has become prohibitive.

Charles Curran, Chairman of Waterford County Council, explains how the bridge has become an embarrassment. There is strong support in Waterford for removing it by those who believe the dilapidated bridge has become an eyesore.

The people of Youghal, on the other hand, would be disappointed to see the old bridge go according to Paddy Lenihan, a member of Youghal Urban Council. He describes the bridge as a useful spot for anglers and cyclists.

Captain Pat Walsh, Harbour Master explains how fishermen believe that they could improve their catches if the bridge was removed.

This episode of ‘Newsbeat’ was broadcast on 12 January 1965. The reporter is Bill O’Herlihy.

Via https://www.rte.ie/archives/2020/0106/1104572-the-embarrassing-bridge/

The Embarrassing Bridge - Youghal Bridge Controversy 1965

The Embarrassing Bridge - Youghal Bridge Controver...

The comedy troupe 'CCCahoots' at Mall Arts Centre, Youghal. - This short clip is of the comedy troupe CCCahoots live on stage at the Mall Arts Centre in Youghal (30th November 2019) It was a sell our performance and everyone had a great night at the improv comedy show.

CCCahoots, Cork’s most loved comedy troupe (Tadhg Hickey, Dominic MacHale & Laura O’ Mahony) whose work has been described by Channel 4 Comedy Dept. as, ‘Brilliant, such a great range’, are bringing their sell out Cork Opera House show to Youghal!

"Widely regarded as the most exciting troupe in Irish comedy at the moment" The Sunday Times

The comedy troupe 'CCCahoots' at Mall Arts Centre, Youghal.

This short clip is of the comedy troupe CCCahoots ...

Memories of 'The Blackwater Inn', South Main Street, Youghal. (Estb. 1876) - 'The Blackwater Inn', South Main Street, Youghal was the first proper 'lounge' bar in town designed with the more comfortable seating and plush interior decor. Proprietor Kevin Power converted the old bar into the modern style back in the sixties in keeping with a rapidly changing Ireland. It was around this time when it was becoming more acceptable for women to drink in public houses. The design of the new lounge was by local architect Raymond Morris. The barmen at the time wore a white jacket with red trim and every pint was served with a beer mat. Some of the bar staff who worked there were Charlie O'Neill, the late Jim Hogan, Martin Hennessy, and the Cooney brothers. Well known British journalist Claud Cockburn was a regular drinker there and would send copy to Fleet Street, London, from the public phone in the bar. The new lounge proved to be extremely popular with locals and tourists alike and as time went on singing and entertainment was provided. The musical husband and wife duo 'Pat and Eleanor' were one of the regular bands that played there. Kevin has long retired now but the premises is still as popular as ever and called 'Hennessy's Bar'.Picture Captions:
At the beginning of the clip you will see a young Kevin Power in the old bar pictured on the left and Deagie Long sitting on the right with: Billy Ellis, Neil Callaghan, Pa Sweeney, Michael O'Connell (Thorn) and Pad Power behind the bar. Next is the new style lounge bar back in the nineteen sixties with barman Martin Hennessy wearing the bar uniform - white jacket/red trim and customers. Seated is Eddie Murray with customers with the welcoming open fire and last The Blackwater Inn with bicycles leaning on the outside building in the 1970s (Pics courtesy of Kevin Power and thanks to Michael Hussey for the info)

Memories of 'The Blackwater Inn', South Main Street, Youghal. (Estb. 1876)

'The Blackwater Inn', South Main Street,...

Winter view of High Tide at beautiful Youghal Beach, County Cork, Ireland, on Sunday 22nd December 2019. - Winter view of the spectacular Youghal Beach, County Cork, Ireland, with rolling waves at high tide on Sunday 22nd December 2019. Facing North East you can see Claycastle, The Boardwalk, Strand Houses, Longville, Moll Goggin's Corner, The Old Sea Wall, The Promenade and the headland of County Waterford in the distance.

Winter view of High Tide at beautiful Youghal Beach, County Cork, Ireland, on Sunday 22nd December 2019.

Winter view of the spectacular Youghal Beach, Coun...

Winter view of High Tide at beautiful Youghal Beach, County Cork. - Winter view of High Tide at beautiful Youghal Beach, County Cork, Ireland, on Sunday 22nd December 2019.

Winter view of High Tide at beautiful Youghal Beach, County Cork.

Winter view of High Tide at beautiful Youghal Beac...