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Holy Week and Easter 2020 - A message by Canon William Bermingham P.P. - Parish of Youghal - Canon William Bermingham P.P. - Parish of Youghal, talks about Holy Week and Easter 2020 and the difficulties people are facing during the coronavirus pandemic. Please share this message to connect with others and share how you are living Holy Week 2020.

A Youtube link is now attached of this clip to reach those not on Facebook. Please share this link as well to a wider audience. It will be slightly better quality as well.
https://youtu.be/V9ABEV8YO8Q

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Holy Week and Easter 2020 - A message by Canon William Bermingham P.P. - Parish of Youghal

Canon William Bermingham P.P. - Parish of Youghal,...

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St.Patricks day 1970s in youghal

St.Patricks day 1970s in youghal

Irish soldiers marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Friar St., Youghal, Co. Cork - Irish soldiers marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Friar Street, Youghal, County Cork back on Saturday 17th March 1945. Photo: Mikey Roche

Irish soldiers marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Friar St., Youghal, Co. Cork

Irish soldiers marching in the St. Patrick's ...

"Amhrán na bhFiann" - Ireland's National Anthem - "Amhrán na bhFiann" - Ireland's National Anthem. Piper Christy McCarthy from the Youghal Pipe Band.

With the cancellation of our annual St. Patrick's Day in Youghal due to the terrible coronavirus pandemic, we will be continually posting lots of images and archive films throughout the day of previous St. Patrick's Day Parades held in Youghal from the past. What better way to begin than local Youghal man Christy McCarthy from The Youghal Pipe Band playing our National Anthem - "Amhrán na bhFiann". So let's celebrate St. Patrick's Day today, March 17th, 2020 and please share with your family and friends at home and abroad.

"Amhrán na bhFiann" - Ireland's National Anthem

"Amhrán na bhFiann" - Ireland...

The 'Youghal 4 All' group made an executive decision to cancel this year's St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2020 due to concerns over COVID-19 - The 'Youghal 4 All' group made an executive decision to cancel this year's St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2020 due to concerns over COVID-19 (Coronavirus). It's the first town in Ireland to officially cancel their parade - although others may follow.

Press Release 06/03/2020:
YOUGHAL CANCELS ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
It is with deep regret that Youghal 4 All has found themselves in the position of having to cancel the St. Patrick’s Day Parade due to our concerns about COVID-19.
The festivities in Youghal on St. Patrick’s Day have always been well supported and it is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the rich and varied culture of the town.
Young and old alike throng the streets to watch the parade. Their health and the health of our community is our primary concern. We would like to apologize to the public, clubs, groups, societies and businesses affected by this decision but feel that we must act in the best interests of public health
and safety.
Video source: RTE NEWS

The 'Youghal 4 All' group made an executive decision to cancel this year's St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2020 due to concerns over COVID-19

The 'Youghal 4 All' group made an execut...

An Taoiseach Jack Lynch telling Irish emigrants not to come home for Christmas (1967) - Archive: CHRISTMAS, 1967: IRELAND'S LEADER TOLD IRISH EMIGRANTS NOT TO COME HOME

In 1967 Ireland’s Prime Minister Jack Lynch begged emigrants living in Britain not to return home for Christmas.

The reason he made such an extraordinary appeal was due to an outbreak of the highly infectious foot and mouth disease in England and Wales.

2,364 cases of the disease were discovered that year and all animals infected had to be slaughtered: the sight of whole herds of cows, pigs, and sheep burnt on bonfires caused grown farmers to weep.

In an effort to prevent the devastating disease spreading to the island of Ireland, Lynch made the heartbreaking decision that Irish agriculture would best be helped if fewer people came home for Christmas, minimizing the risk that the disease would be carried across the Irish Sea.

In a message thanking those affected, Lynch said: “I want you to know that we fully realize that this involves for you a great sacrifice and disappointment.

"And also for your friends and relatives at home. I want to say to you a sincere thank you for your magnificent cooperation in this respect.
"I would like to thank also the many organizations and families in Britain who are helping to make this Christmas as happy as possible for you.

An Taoiseach Jack Lynch telling Irish emigrants not to come home for Christmas (1967)

Archive: CHRISTMAS, 1967: IRELAND'S LEADER TO...

Preventing the 'FOOT AND MOUTH' disease entering the country at Youghal Harbour back in 1967. - Preventing the 'FOOT AND MOUTH' disease entering the country at Youghal Harbour back in 1967.

The first clip shows the "Foot and Mouth" disease prevention at Youghal Harbour. The disinfectant was washing soda and boiled water!. A mat was placed at the end of the gangplank and soaked with the washing soda - The fertiliser loaded off the boat was also sprayed. The rest of the clips show the different boats docking at the quayside over the years.

There was also widespread disease control around the country to stop the FMD virus from spreading. Farms were advised to have only one entrance to the land to protect their farm. People and vehicles were not allowed enter farms unless absolutely necessary (vehicles had to park outside the farm rather than driving onto it) Cars were sprayed with disinfectant and access to public buildings was restricted. In Youghal, hospitals like St. Raphael's had huge sponge type mats, soaked in disinfectant, at the front entrance to prevent the FMD virus spreading.

Below is an article with the then Taoiseach Jack Lynch telling Irish emigrants not to come home for Christmas.

CHRISTMAS, 1967: IRELAND'S LEADER TOLD IRISH EMIGRANTS NOT TO COME HOME
In 1967 Ireland’s Prime Minister Jack Lynch begged emigrants living in Britain not to return home for Christmas.

The reason he made such an extraordinary appeal was due to an outbreak of the highly infectious foot and mouth disease in England and Wales.

2,364 cases of the disease were discovered that year and all animals infected had to be slaughtered: the sight of whole herds of cows, pigs, and sheep burnt on bonfires caused grown farmers to weep.

In an effort to prevent the devastating disease spreading to the island of Ireland, Lynch made the heartbreaking decision that Irish agriculture would best be helped if fewer people came home for Christmas, minimizing the risk that the disease would be carried across the Irish Sea.

In a message thanking those affected, Lynch said: “I want you to know that we fully realize that this involves for you a great sacrifice and disappointment.

"And also for your friends and relatives at home. I want to say to you a sincere thank you for your magnificent cooperation in this respect.
"I would like to thank also the many organizations and families in Britain who are helping to make this Christmas as happy as possible for you.”

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/christmas-1967-irish-leader-emigrants-home

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967_United_Kingdom_foot-and-mouth_outbreak

Original film by Billy Matthes

Preventing the 'FOOT AND MOUTH' disease entering the country at Youghal Harbour back in 1967.

Preventing the 'FOOT AND MOUTH' disease ...

The 'Beast from the East' snowfall in Youghal, Co. Cork back on March 2nd 2018 - Windmill Hill Youghal Ski Slope: The 'Beast from the East' as it was known after the biggest snowfall in recent history covered the country back in 2018. This clip shows the scene facing East from the top of Windmill Hill looking down on Youghal town on March 2nd 2018. The hill looked something like a ski slope you would see in Switzerland. All was missing was the ski-jumper "Eddie the Eagle".

The 'Beast from the East' snowfall in Youghal, Co. Cork back on March 2nd 2018

Windmill Hill Youghal Ski Slope: The 'Beast f...

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