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St Brigid's Day - Customs, Beliefs and Traditions in Youghal, County Cork - St Brigid's Day - Customs, Beliefs and Traditions in Youghal, County Cork.

To celebrate Saint Brigid's Day - Frank Keane, who wrote the book, "St. Raphael's Centre, Youghal - 1904 - 2004" and Michael Hussey talk about the traditions and customs and Beliefs associated with St. Brigid celebrated on the 1st February.

Some things mentioned in the interview:

St. Brigid in East Cork

On the eve of St. Brigid's Day people used to hang the “Brath Bride” or “St Brigid’s Cloak” (a piece of cloth) over the front door of their house, preserve it and use it to aid sick family members and animals during the year.

The Blessing of the Boats: The blessing of the boats at Market Dock on St. Brigid's day - February 1st.

The annual salmon season in Youghal started on St. Brigid’s Day…Fishing families mentioned: Buttimers, Hennessys, Hickeys, Murphy’s, The Nunns, The Roches, The Spuraways

St Brigid's Day - Customs, Beliefs and Traditions in Youghal, County Cork

Sunday, 29th, January, 2023.
Video: Watch in HD https://youtube.com/watch?v=VAkcdPl0BOI&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE

Vol. Paddy O'Reilly and Vol. Michael Fitzgerald Centenary Commemoration

Michael McCarthy lead piper with the Youghal Pipe Band plays "On Raglan Road" set to the melody of The Dawning of the Day at the republican plot in North Abbey Cemetery, Youghal, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the deaths of Vol. Paddy O'Reilly and Vol. Michael Fitzgerald, both from Youghal, who were executed on the 25th, January, 1923.
Sunday, 29th, January, 2023.
Vol. Paddy O'Reilly and Vol. Michael Fitzgerald Centenary Commemoration

Watch in HD: https://youtube.com/watch?v=A4xRH_F3w3U&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE

Michael McCarthy lead piper with the Youghal Pipe Band played "Amhrán na bhFiann'' at the republican plot in North Abbey Cemetery, Youghal, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the deaths of Vol. Paddy O'Reilly and Vol. Michael Fitzgerald, both from Youghal, who were executed on the 25th, January, 1923.

A letter written by Michael Fitzgerald to his mother before his execution was read at the graveside.

Colour Guard were the MacCurtain MacSwiney Republican Flute Band, Cork.

Oration was read by Pat Buckley TD - East Cork.

John McGrath (McGraths of the Clock gate, Youghal) hoisted the national flag.

Laying of wreath by Mary Daly (originally from Cork Hill and 2nd cousin to Vol. Paddy O'Reilly.

Piper: Michael McCarthy of the Youghal Pipe Band.

Event organisers: Sinn Féin Youghal
Mike Brooks, Chairman of the Youghal Kathleen and May committee talks with Noel Cronin on Community Radio Youghal about the idea to bring the Kathleen and May schooner back to Youghal harbour. Subtitles have been added to this audio.
 We hope you enjoy the audio and thanks to Community Radio Youghal for the audio.
Do you agree with what Mike Brooks has to say and is it a good idea to bring the #kathleenandmay ship back home to Youghal?
The Christmas Crib in St. Raphael's Church, Youghal, County Cork - Christmas Video:

The Christmas crib at St Raphael's Church in Youghal, County Cork

The Nativity scene was built by volunteers who gave up their time every year to create the beautiful scene depicting the birth of Jesus. The building of the crib at St. Raphael's goes back to 1904. Sadly the tradition is no more since the church closed down back in 2019.
Music by:
https://rueroyale.bandcamp.com/track/in-the-bleak-midwinter-snow-on-snow
Vid/edit Michael Hussey

The Christmas Crib in St. Raphael's Church, Youghal, County Cork

The Specials at The Arcadia in Cork City back on Saturday 17th January 1981. Photos Michael Hussey
The Kathleen & May Centenary Visit To Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland. - VIDEO: The Kathleen & May Centenary Visit To Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland.

Song "A Sailors Love" words by Noel McCarthy, Music by Bobby Lee taken from the cd "Trust" recorded at Claycastle Recording Studio, Youghal

The Kathleen & May Centenary Visit To Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland.

Memories of Christmas past in Youghal:
Bree Rosney recalls memories of Christmas past and the tradition of visiting the Christmas Cribs in Youghal on St. Stephen's Day. Recorded at the Youghal Clock Gate Tower back in December 2016.
Christmas Cribs in Youghal and East Cork Churches: A short film clip showing the beautiful Christmas cribs in some of the churches in East Cork. There is great work that goes into building the cribs by all the volunteers. The Christmas crib in the Star of the Sea church in Ballycotton was a work of art made in the shape of an old wooden ship. The  crib at St. Raphael's church in Youghal was another thing of beauty. Sadly both these cribs are no more. The Star of the Sea crib is much smaller one now.

Christmas Cribs featured are:
St. Mary's Collegiate Church, Youghal.
The Church of the Holy Family, Youghal.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Youghal.
St. Patrick's Church, Inch.
St Ita's Church, Gortroe.
St John the Baptist Church, Killeagh.
Star of the Sea Church in Ballycotton.
St. Colmans Church, Cloyne.
Christmas crib at St. Raphael's Church, Youghal - The Christmas Crib at St. Raphael's Church, Youghal.

Seán Fitzgerald and Stephen Leamy talk about the history and traditions associated with the Christmas crib at St. Raphael's Church, Youghal, Co. Cork.

The Nativity scene is built by Seán and Stephen who voluntarily give up their time every year to create the beautiful scene depicting the birth of Jesus. The building of the crib at St. Raphael's goes back to 1904.

Sadly the church has closed since and the tradition of making the crib there is no more. Luckily this film clip captured the building of the crib before the closure.

Christmas crib at St. Raphael's Church, Youghal

Memorial for Welsh sailor, William Perrott - Memorial for Welsh sailor whose name is etched in the rocks at Youghal Harbour

A Welsh sailor, William Perrott, whose name is etched in the rocks beneath the Youghal Lighthouse was ceremoniously remembered at the place he drowned at Youghal Harbour and Templemichael Churchyard.

Speakers include: Youghal Historian, Mike Hackett; Kitty Fleming, Ballynatray; Frankie Mills, Maritime Historian, and author Frank Keane.

Chapters in the video:
0:00 Introduction
0:19 Mike Hackett Youghal Historian
4:54 Kitty Fleming
9:12 Frankie Mills
13:59 Frank Keane

The story of William Perrott may never have been recalled had it not  been for a periwinkle picker accidentally discovering the inscription, hidden under seaweed, during the 1970s. Over the years small barnacles had grown into the depressions of the letters and made his name stand out against the dark surface of the rocks.
For some unknown reason the seaman tried to swim ashore from the boat "Daisy" as it lay anchored at the mouth of the River Blackwater sometime in 1933. It is believed that after the funeral his brother carved William's name into the rocks. 
Almost 80 years later, on Saturday, 24th March 2012, relatives and local members of the local  community commemorated the dead seaman by visiting the rock where his name is etched. Prayers were recited and songs sang before proceeding to Templemichael graveyard where a new timber cross was installed on William’s grave.
 (Recorded March 2012)

Memorial for Welsh sailor, William Perrott

The first of the Christmas videos on YoughalOnline.com. This one shows the beautiful Youghal Christmas Tree in the centre of town.
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