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YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL MARCH MEETING
By Michael Twomey
Presentation: Presentation by Sean McLaughlin of the
Managers Proposals for the Visual Uplifting of the Main Street
of the Town.
This presentation was based on shop owners, businesses and resi-
dents entering into the vision for heritage decoration of the Main
Street. Mr. McLaughlin said that owners and tenants should
choose colours for premises from the heritage catalogue. He pre-
sented slide show examples of shop fronts of Youghal that both
fitted the proposed model and those that needed refurbishment. He
advised members that the heritage colours are more muted and
that ’garish’ tones are to be avoided. He stated that gutters, drain-
pipes and window frames should be white and that mouldings
should not be the same colour as wall tones. The task for owners,
according to Mr. McLaughlin, is to work together to create an
overall positive impression. To facilitate the process during deci-
sion -making on refurbishment, Mr. McLaughlin said a ’referee’
would monitor the decision to ’prevent duplication’. He also stat-
ed that exceptions to the catalogue would include stonework and
brickwork, which should be kept in their original state, while win-
dowsills should also be left untouched. Those fronts that have
’corporate identity’ should be ’tastefully done’ added Mr.
McLaughlin. The County Manager added that owners would ben-
efit from architectural advice that would otherwise be extremely
expensive. She said the Council could offer to paint buildings as a
way of offering the owners a ’view of the heritage vision’. The
Town Clerk ventured that Development Contribution monies
could be used for this purpose before adding that the process
would ’take the jaded look from the town centre’. Cllr. Murray
warned that the time lapse between removing the recycling site at
Tides car park and the opening the new centre by the Railway
Station would leave users without cars in the area stranded. The
Town Clerk said Youghal had a ’state of the art civic amenity cen-
tre and kerbside collection’. He also stated the availability of pri-
vate collectors for refuse. Cllr. Murray replied that there was no
facility for collecting glass with kerbside collection. Cllr. linehan-
Foley said all the bring sites had been removed from all areas in
the town while both the Mayor and the Town Clerk said the sites
were removed because of ’abuse’.
Report of the Town Clerk on matters arising from the minutes
of the monthly meeting held on 11th February 2008.
HOUSING & BUILDING:
1) The allocation of the first phase of Parklands amounting to
eleven social housing units (10 3 bed, 1 two bed units) will take
place this week. The anticipated handover time from the develop-
er is within the next six to eight weeks. The successful applicants
will be required to undertake pre-tenancy courses and each tenan-
cy offered will be for a period of twelve months initially.
2) We are concerned in relation to the initial response to the
Housing Needs Assessment currently being undertaken by the
Council. A public advertisement was placed in the Examiner and
Youghal News newspapers informing people of this assessment.
Letters and new forms were issued to each current housing appli-
cant. Any person who has not completed these forms, needs to do
so immediately to ensure that they will be considered for future
Council Housing Schemes and Casual Vacancies. Initial evalua-
tion interviews on received forms are currently underway.
ROADS & FOOTPATHS:
1. A tender report has been received from David Kelly Partnership
in respect of the DeValera Street Car Park Project (consisting of
the development of 37 car parking spaces). A contractor will be
appointed shortly with a view to commencing works in April.
2. A tender report has been received from David Kelly Partnership
in respect of the Church Street Heritage Regeneration Project.
Again a contractor will be appointed shortly with a view to com-
mencing works in April.
3. Youghal Town Council have received notice of the Non
National Road Grant Allocation for 2008 from the Department of
Transport. This years allocation amounts to 287,000 (no increase
over 2007) and a report on same is currently being prepared by the
Town Engineer for presentation to the Members of the Council at
the April meeting.
WATERS & SEWERS:
1. The reservoirs are currently at full storage capacity with an
average daily demand of approximately 575,000 gallons per day.
2. I am unaware of any problems with the Waste Water Drainage
System and all pump stations seem to be working satisfactorily
currently.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT:
1. A planning application has been received from Cork County
Council for the laying of a new 350mm trunk water main from
Boola Waterworks to the Reservoirs at Cork Hill.
RECREATION & AMENITY:
1. The Millennium Garden underwent seasonal maintenance dur-
ing the month of February. This involved the cleaning out of all
the ponds together with the removal of all the vandalised pond
structures (it is hoped to replace these with a more practical solu-
tion during the spring). The gates and archway have been painted
black and gold to correspond with the scheme throughout the
town. Five new seats have been provided and all the brick paving
powerwashed and cleaned.
2. As no funds were provided in the 2008 Council Budget for the
1798 Memorial Park, I have had to source other sources of fund-
ing from various agencies. I have managed to secure 26,000
which will be spent on increased lighting, new balcony seating,
planting and painting the park for the summer of 2008. Work has
already commenced on the park and orders have been placed for
the extra seating and lighting.
Votes of Congratulations.
Cllr. Linehan-Foley offered high praise to athlete, Sarah Ryan.
She added that the Council should acknowledge her recent
achievements with a letter congratulating the athlete.
Town Foreman’s Report.
Cllr. Casey asked on behalf of the fishermen for a tap to be
installed on the quayside. He informed members of complaints
from Prospect Farm about troublesome dogs running loose in the
area. The Cllr. concluded by seeking clarification as to why the
side gates of the Mall House are closed throughout the day. He
said members of the public had pointed out to him that the area
has always been open to the public in the past. Cllr. Burke point-
ed out that a section of footpath at the junction of Windmill Hill
and South Cross Lane has been left unfinished. The Cllr. called for
’extra ladders’ to be installed on Market Dock and Buttimer’s
Dock. He continued with requests to clean up jail steps, fix light-
ing at 139 North Main Street and heavy ponding at entrance to
Pitch and Putt club while thanking the Town Clerk for his efforts
in getting lights working at Seafield. Cllr. Linehan-Foley told the
Council that she received a request to have a handrail installed at
the Mall Strand to ease access for the disabled. She cited a
Kilcoran wall that has been weakened by subsidence and while
she acknowledged that the wall is ’privately owned’ she wondered
if the Council could contact the owner. The Cllr. wanted the pub-
lic to know that the Millennium Garden playground is closed for
renovations and will reopen. "We are very lucky in this town to
have three playgrounds," she said. She then enquired as to why the
bus continues to stop by Bertie Dempsey’s ’when we all agreed
here to relocate the stop to the back street’. She said members of
the public had asked her why this was the case and that traffic con-
gestion problems (the reason for relocation) continues. Cllr.
Revins said the change had been suspended while investigation is
carried out on health and safety issues regarding the back street
stop. The Town Clerk said he was ’aware of only one complaint’
about placing the new bus stop on Catherine Street. (This referred
to Cllr. Murray’s information at a previous meeting asking the
Council to reconsider the new bus stop as she had received a com-
plaint from a woman who felt the stop was isolated and ’lonely’.
Cllr. Linehan -Foley added that the new bus stop was ’part of our
development plan’, she asked. "Why did Bus Eireann change it?"
Cllr. Murray said the woman in question ’must have phoned Bus
Eireann herself’. The Town Clerk suggested Cllr. Linehan-Foley

YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL MARCH MEETING
phoned Bus Eireann herself’. The Town Clerk suggested Cllr.
Linehan-Foley bring a motion at the next meeting ’calling on Bus
Eireann to adopt the Council’s proposal’
She replied that it was ’unfair that we do things in the Chamber
and then it’s changed, it makes us look like fools’. The Cllr. then
added that she felt frustrated by the lack of activity on reopening
the Youghal-Cork railway line. "We need to take action, even if it
means getting the public involved with placards. We need to get
Iarnr d Eireann in here. We write letter after letter but nothing
happens,’ she said. The Town Clerk again advised she bring in a
motion. Cllr. Beecher complained of youth activity in Green Park,
particularly football playing. "I’d like to thank staff for the clean-
ing up of Father O’ Neill statue although his hand is still missing
and his head is loose," he said. He maintained that ’young families
and the elderly are afraid to go into the park’ because of the bois-
terous youth. He stated that ’ball playing should be banned’. Cllr.
Linehan-Foley took umbrage with the Cllrs. suggestion and said
young people could be ’doing worse’. "What harm are they doing
kicking a ball?" she asked. "They could be doing a lot worse like
drink and drugs. Where are they supposed to go?" she said. Cllr.
Beecher replied. "Out to the beach." He warned that flowerbeds
will be ’destroyed’ by those ’coming down from the estates’. The
issue of dog fowling was once again raised with the Town Clerk
advising that fines are at a national rate and abuse was a question
of personal responsibility. "They know who they are and they are
the same ones all the time," he said. Cllr. Beecher concluded by
asking that refuse illegally dumped behind No. 9 Dermot Hurley
be removed by the Council at the owner’s request. Cllr. Revins
said if he catches the dog owner fowling outside his premises
every morning ’they will get more than a fine’. He then asked if a
sign be erected outside the Bun Scoil to signify the disabled park-
ing space and requested the space be painted blue. Cllr. Hennessey
remarked that signs on the Rhinecrew roundabout were obscuring
vision over the left shoulder on the third exit to the Breton road
and asked that the signs be rearranged. The Town Engineer had
good news for Cllr. Burke with the announcement that funds had
been secured for the extension of the outfall pipe on Front Strand
and funding would be available for works on SruthÆn na Sall post
Easter.
Cork County Council Items a) Report by Cllr. Murray.
Cllr. Murray said she has spoken to the offices in Cork County
Council (CCC) about her proposal for the amenity walkways and
has requested that the project be broken into two phases. She
informed members that a CCC motion from Cllr. Aherne called on
CCC to borrow money to build a permanent library in Youghal.
She went on to say that Cllr. Aherne expressed the view that the
rent being paid to River Gate Mall is ’exorbitant’. Cllr. Murray
refuted Cllr. Aherne’s claim and countered it by stating the rent for
the River Gate Mall premises was ’good value’ for money at
6.11c per sq. foot over 5,700 sq ft. She added that the CCC
Manager has ’no intention of borrowing’. Cllr. Linehan-Foley was
bemused by the information and called the rent ’dead money’. She
said she could not understand the logic in wasting money on rent
that ’could go towards a new building’. She also criticized CCC for
not having a public toilet in the library saying it was ’unheard of’.
Cllr. Murray responded to the toilet issue by stating that users can
be ’buzzed in by library staff’ and that it is not an issue. Mayor
Savage said he thought Cllr. Aherne’s motion was ’good’ adding
his belief that ’paying rent is ludicrous’. Cllr. Murray ascertained
that with being a member of the library committee she has worked
hard to get a permanent library for Youghal and cited St. Mary’s as
a possible location but was told the library had to be ’highly visi-
ble’. Cllr. Linehan-Foley remarked that there is ’no high visibility
where it is’. She added that before Cllr. Murray was elected the
Youghal Council had been presented with blueprint information
on a project for Collins Bakery to become the permanent library
and that Youghal was third on the list in the County. She said mov-
ing into River Gate Mall had moved Youghal down the list. Cllr.
Murray said membership has ’tripled’ and people are very happy.
She informed the Mayor on request that the contract for renting in
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River Gate Mall was for 4 years and 11 months. Cllr. Linehan-
Foley, still exasperated, said. "We are paying dead money."
Clearly tired of the argument Cllr. Murray then stated. "I said to
myself before tonight if there is anymore of this carry on I will not
give another report. I will give it direct to the media." The Mayor
wanted clarification. "Are you saying you don’t want to report on
CCC issues?" Cllr. Murray replied. "I am fed up being ridiculed
and humiliated." Cllr. Linehan-Foley remarked that the library
was ’a local issue affecting Youghal town’. Cllr. Murray simply
replied. "Forget it, forget it." She then left the Chamber at this
point, returning a short time later. Following this debate matters
moved on to the odour emanating from the Civic Amenity site.
Cllr. Burke called the smell ’unbearable’ and at ’unacceptable lev-
els’. He added. "Cork County Council appears to be non-compli-
ant with section 6.2 of their licence." He said the environmental
welfare of the town should not be dependant on the ’whim of the
wind’. The AVR waste treatment site had also come under investi-
gation from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) but
while it was acknowledged the plant had released odours Cllr.
Burke said information from the EPA clearly identified the fowl
odour as 90% sourced from the civic amenity site. Cllrs. Beecher
and McLellan backed Cllr Burke’s claim and criticized AVR for
their leak while the County Manager promised to ’urgently’ pass
on the concerns over the amenity site. Cllr. Casey again rasied the
issue on the delay in building a permanent fire station. He said the
men and women ’risking their lives’ deserved a better facility. Cllr.
Linehan-Foley said there was a change in design plans to make the
proposed building fit in with the Credit Union and the lifeboat sta-
tion. The County Manger promised to have an update for Cllr.
Casey at the next meeting. Cllr. Beecher had a number of items to
raise with the Town Engineer which included: when the footpath
at the leisure centre would be completed, a disabled space for
Raheen Park, loose manhole covers at Dun CorÆn and the state of
the Hilltop Hotel. The Town Engineer replied that the leisure cen-
tre footpath would ’hopefully’ be finished by summer and said he
would ’check out’ the possibility of a disabled parking space in
Raheen Park. A discussion followed on derelict sites in relation to
the Hilltop Hotel. Cllr. Hennessey informed the Town Engineer
that the ’entrance to Seafield Court is always flooded’.
Mayor’s Business.
The Mayor announced he had attended his first Area Roads
Meeting and said he had secured 180,000 for lighting at
Millennium Court. The Town Clerk said he had contacted both
Waterford County Council and Cork County Council with the pur-
pose of invoking the Section 58 Agreement in order to ’take con-
trol’ for the maintenance of the Rhinecrew roundabout and the
entrance of the N25 by-pass on the Cork side.
Planning Applications
Cllr. Liam Burke said the Main Street is becoming a hive of activ-
ity late at night with pubs, cabs and fast food outlets. He said the
noise levels late at night are a ’nuisance to residents’ who are suf-
fering from ’sleep deprivation’. He added that vandalism to prop-
erty and cars is common -place. "It’s a public order situation," he
said. For these reasons he urged the County Manager to reject the
application from Supermacs to extend their trading hours. He said
an extension would ’set a precedent for other fast food outlets’.
Ollie Casey supported this move while Cllr. Beecher reminded
members that ’there is already a fast food outlet operating until
2am in the area and it causes litter all over the place’.
Report of the Heritage Municipal Policy Committee by Cllr.
Burke.
Cllr. Burke reported on recent developments such as the 50metre
extension to the town walls wall top walk, which, he said,
Medieval funday will be extended to incorporate the entire week-
end with live music provided on the Saturday night to entertain the
crowds.
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YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL MARCH MEETING
Report on the Harbour Municipal Policy Committee by Cllr.
Casey.
During this report Cllr. Casey informed members that Harbour
Master, Michael Kelly said the recent motion from Cllr. Murray
for the installation of a pontoon at the quay was not feasible, as a
pontoon ’would not survive the south easterly winds or depres-
sions in this area’. It was also reported that the Town Clerk sug-
gested to the committee a fund of 30,000 from a Marina propos-
al budgeted in 2003 should go towards a master plan for the entire
harbour. It was also agreed at the committee meeting that the Slob
Bank was an ideal location for a marina. The Harbour Master
added that ’infrastructure (is needed) within the town to facilitate
this provision’.
Report on Rapid Issues by Cllr. Revins.
Cllr. Revins said there was no report from RAPID this month.
However, he was able to confirm that a day care centre ’will go
ahead’ and that Youghal is ’back on the list for a primary care cen-
tre’.
Report on Claycastle Leisure Company by Cllr. Casey.
Cllr. Casey reported that a letter had been sent to Youghal Town
Council detailing the Leisure Centre’s proposed price increase for
2008. These were: Public Swimming Pool to increase to 7 per
adult, 4.20 per child and OAP and 21 per family. This is an
increase of 4.6%. Public Gym - no increase for adults and
teenagers but there is an increase of of 5%. A swim in addition to
either a gym visit or fitness class will be available for 1 extra.
Motion in the name of Cllr. Murray seconded by Cllr. Beecher:
"That Youghal Town Council call on the NRA to investigate as to
why no route is sign is posted for Killarney Via Youghal on N25".
Speaking on this motion Cllr. Murray said. "A lot of our business
comes in from Rosslare but a lot of it is going via Fermoy and
Lismore. We have an opportunity to do business in Youghal and
we should take it up with the NRA." Cllr. Beecher supported the
motion.
Any Other Business
Under any other business there was an expression of strong disap-
pointment from a number of Councillors to the news that Dancing
Thru the Ages will not be performing their seasonal show at the
Mall Arts Centre this summer. The traditional troupe has opted to
take the show to Cork. Cllr. Revins said he was ’very upset’ at the
turn of events and was forthright in pointing the finger of blame at
Youghal Comhaltas. "We provided them with a site, they perform
in the Walter Raleigh, Brœ na S and Gazebos, do they want the
whole town?" he asked. The Cllr. was referring to a dispute over
Comhaltas booking Thursday nights at the Mall Arts Centre,
which was a regular night for Dancing Thru the Ages in the past
two years. The Town Clerk explained. "Both companies made
applications for the same dates. Neither company was willing to
accommodate the other. I asked the Arts Officer to mediate. A rec-
onciliation meeting was set up. Both agreed but then one
(DTtheA) pulled out and decided to move elsewhere. The Mall
Arts Centre is there for everyone. It would be unfair to pick one
over the other. It’s not good for either show and not good for the
town. It is unfair to put the Council in this position." Cllr. Revins ing journal in September, November, and December 07, we found
said one individual ’wanted Thursday nights’. Cllr. Casey said it
was a ’sad day when two groups can’t reach agreement’. Cllr.
Murray said there would be a ’huge loss of revenue to the town’.
"Dancing Thru the Ages were working under a lot of pressure and
they have invested heavily in props and lighting and they didn’t
want anyone else using it without supervision. Let’s hope
Comhaltas can follow the act on Thursday nights. There is a les-
son learned regarding bookings. We definitely lost the better
show," she said. Cllr. Hennessey also bemoaned the loss of rev-
enue. "It brought in money, even if it was just people buying fags.
It was a great night out. You dressed up and not in t-shirt and jeans, our committee.
went to the show, then went to the pub for a couple of drinks to
talk about it. Comhaltas have Bru na S . They knew they Is Mise
(DTtheA) had Wednesday and Thursday nights," she said. Cllr. Micheal de Buitleir
was a ’great loss’ to the town and a ’sad day for Youghal’. Mayor
Savage concluded that the ’Council didn’t let them go’.
LETTER RECEIVED FROM
COMHALTAS CEOLTOIRI EIREANN
CRAOBH EOCHAILLE
IN RESPONSE TO THE MARCH
MEETING OF YOUGHAL TOWN
COUNCIL
11th March
Re: Mall Arts Centre
Dear Councillor.
I understand from reports of last night’s monthly Town Council
meeting that there seems to be some confusion regarding Ceolta Si
booking of the Mall Arts Centre. Before going on our recent trip
to China we were summoned to a meeting by the Arts and
Heritage Officer Mr Ger O Riordan to discuss our booking. We
understand that another booking was sought for the same dates.
We agreed to meet on our return from China, but alas when we
returned, our meeting had been cancelled. As the matter has now
re-appeared I would like to take this opportunity to state the long-
standing Comhaltas relationship with Youghal Town Council and
the Mall Arts Centre.
During the Pre-Development, brainstorming and consultative
stages of the proposed Mall Arts Centre, Comhaltas along with
other Arts organisations was happy to input its ideas and perceived
needs for the Centre. When Youghal Town Council submitted the
application for a Government grant under the Access 2 Funding
Programme, it included a letter of support from Comhaltas outlin-
ing its commitment to the Centre. During this consultative
process Comhaltas committed to performing it’s then established
Thursday evening Ceolta Si Seisiun at the Mall Arts Centre.
Monday and Thursday were selected for Youghal Ceolta Si
Seisiuns as the neighbouring Ballyduff Booly House was held on
Wednesday evening while Cul Ceoil in Dungarvan was held on
Tuesday evenings.
When Micheal Ahern TD Minister of State finally opened the Mall
Arts Centre, Ceolta Si provided the musical entertainment on that
occasion. Comhaltas immediately booked the Centre for a Concert
on the Eve of St Patrick’s Day and also booked Thursday evenings
for July and August of that year. In year two of the newly opened
Mall Arts it was suggested in the Business Plan for the Centre that
the local Arts groups would form part of the new Board of
Management.
Sadly this did not happen and when Comhaltas sought to book its
usual Thursday evening for the following summer the Council
Official informed us that the Centre was given out on a first come
first served basis. A similar response was received the following
year, while in 2007 we were informed that no bookings would be
taken until Court days were identified. Having viewed the book-
that there were no bookings for July and August 08, so we duly
booked our preferred dates for 2008.
Thank you for taking the time to read this report we can assure you
that our story and our version of the success or otherwise of our
bookings for the Mall Arts Centre can be verified through the
usual channels. The Business Plan for Brœ na S presented to Ms
Mary Linehan Foley Mayor of Youghal Town Council on St
Patrick’s Day 2003 shows that the Mall Arts Centre was always
viewed as an integral part of the vision of Comhaltas. Should you
have any queries please do not hesitate to contact any member of

WEST WATERFORD NEWS
Clashmore & Piltown Easter Ceremonies 2008
The following are the list of times and ceremonies taking place in
Clashmore and Piltown churches this Easter.
Holy Thursday
Waterford Cathedral -10.30am
The bishop celebrates this mass with his priests. The oils are
blessed -Oils of Catechumens and Chrism. Everyone is welcome
to attend this ceremony.
Mass of the Lords Supper
-We comes together as a community of believers to celebrate the
feast day of the Eucharist. We call to mind what Jesus said and did
at the Last Supper. A call to share in his mission.
Piltown 7.30pm; Clashmore 8.30pm
Adoration at the altar of repose
After mass of the lords supper until 9.30pm in Piltown and
10.30pm in Clashmore. A time of quiet prayer to which all are
invited.
Good Friday -Day of Fast and Abstinence - we listen to the word
of god. Prophecy of Isaiah, Letter to the Hebrews; St John’s per-
sonal account of the lords passion. We pray for the welfare of the
whole world. Each one is invited to venerate the cross. We receive
Holy Communion.
Celebration of the lords passion:
Piltown 3.30pm; Clashmore 8.00pm [Confessions after these cer-
emonies] Stations of the Cross: Piltown 7.00pm
Holy Saturday - Easter Fire, Easter Candle. The Risen Christ dis-
pels the darkness the story of our salvation from the Old
Testament. Water is blessed - we renew our baptismal promises
and receive the Eucharist.Easter Vigil Mass:Piltown 7.30pm;
Easter Sunday: Piltown 9.30pm; Clashmore 11.00pm
Presenting Proform!
For Redmond, Killian and the McGrath family, last Sunday’s point
to point meet at Lismore produced that much anticipated victory
for their very promising young mare by "Presenting" "Presenting
Proform" in the Glanbia sponsored Mares Maiden Race for 5yo.
"Presenting Proform was well favoured in this race and lived up
to all expectations, with the much in form M J O Connor on board
the mare produced O Connors third win of the meet, when going
on to win this race by five lengths. Congratulations all and contin-
ued success!
Clashmore 45 Drive
This weeks top prizes were shared jointly three ways between the
Aglish Contingent John Motherway and Tom Osbourne, Bobby
and Mary Anne Connery, Ned Hynes and Jim McGrath all on
eight games. Next we had best of the last five game winners Liam
Curran and Thomas Power they shared this prize with Michael
and Mairead Fahey, Our lucky last game winners Martin Lynch
and Pat Roche. Well done to all our winners and thanks to every-
one for their continued support.
On Monday night last March 3rd, Peter Connan and John Smiddy
were this weeks top prize winners at the Clashmore 45 Drive on
Monday night, on nine games they were our first prize winners. In
joint second we had Kathleen Osbourne and Eileen Dower Pat
Roche and Martin Lynch Tom Osbourne and John Motherway.
Our best of the last five were Margaret and Dan Leahy Mary Anne
and Bobby Connery. Our lucky last game winner was Aine Curran
and Roger Hynes Mairead and Michael Fahey.
New Arrival!
Congratulations to another of our 45 drive players from across the
Blackwater -James Connon and his wife Jo on the birth of their
baby daughter Laura Elizabeth a most welcome sister for
Georgina and James, best wishes from all at the cards.
Clashmore - Kinsalebeg GAA Club Lotto
On Monday night last we had no overall winner of our weekly
lotto jackpot and it now stands at 2100 when our draw takes
place again next Monday night at the Decies Bar. Last weeks
numbers were 14, 15, 21, 22, Well done to each of the following
that were the lucky winners of 20 spot prizes
Jim Power Coolbagh ; John Flynn Cappagh; Eamonn Lynch Scart
Cappagh; Martin Rafferty Tallow; Alan Curran Coolbagh
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008
We had no jackpot winner either on the previous week - Monday
night March 3rd -in our Clashmore - Kinsalebeg Lotto draw the
numbers out were 1, 2, 13, 27, Next weeks jackpot will be 1950
when our draw takes place on Monday night at The Rising Sun.
Well done to each of the following who were our winners of our
weekly 20 consolation prizes; Michelle McCarthy Clashmore;
Thomas O Keeffe Summerhill; Jim Flavin Clashmore; Anna and
Declan; Michael & Sharon c/o Peig
Once again thanks to everyone for their continued support!
New Arrival
Belated congratulations to local postman Tony Lawlor and Angela
on the birth of their baby girl, whom they have named Grainne,
recently, Best wishes from all your friends and future neighbours
in Clashmore.
Thursday Club-Decorate your Hat Competition results
On Thursday last March 6th our Thursday club held a very suc-
cessful "decorate your hat competition" and the following were
our winners; 1st Mary Hynes; 2nd Joan Dower; 3rd Francis
Chalice - Loft; 4th Karen Byrne; 5th Maureen Wilson; 6th Kitty
Keane; 7th Johanna Merrigan. Well done to all our winners and
thanks to everyone who took part in the competition. On behalf of
the Thursday Club we would like to take this opportunity to wish
all our members and friends a very Happy Easter!
Clashmore Aid Cancer Treatment
Throughout the months of January and February a number of
church gate collections in aid of ACT have taken place throughout
West Waterford, East Cork, Youghal town and Dungarvan town
and overwhelming and we would like to thankyou our supports for
your very generous donations. The amounts collected were as fol-
lows:JANUARY COLLECTIONS:Youghal - St. Mary’s -
700.72.; Holy family - 362.15.; Strand - 542.89. (Total
Youghal town: 1605.76); Gortroe - 184; Ballymacoda -
296.92; Killeagh - 453.08; Inch - 500.24; Total for January:
3040.FEBRUARY COLLECTIONS: Aglish - 410.39;
Ballinameela - 215.15; Mt. Stuart - 153.37; Cappoquin -
1004.60; Modeligo - 246.58; Affane - 189.97; Lismore -
975.15 also cheque £50 sterling ( 63.73); Ballysaggart -
365.84; Colligan - 115.51; Kilbrien - 286.40; Kilgobinet -
189.33; Ring - 388.46; Old Parish - 165.85; Clashmore -
214.45; Piltown - 633.68; Knockanore - 299.60; Kilwatermoy
- 125.00; Glendine - 276.00; Fourmilewater - 478.25 also
cheque 150; Nire - 338.68 also cheque 100 and 50;
Touraneena - 534.50; Tallow - 376.33; Mt. Melleray - 385.81;
Ardmore - 341.92; Grange - 334.96; Total collected for
February: 9404.15.
Thanks to our supporters and collectors.
Sympathy
Our deepest sympathy is being extended to the Sandes Family of
Ballyduff Upper on the death of Ben, dearly loved husband of
Diana and father of Neil and Patrick. Funeral service for Ben took
place on Saturday morning last at St Carthage’s Cathedral
Lismore.
CRY Returns!
Our very popular local community radio station has made a wel-
come return to our airwaves on 104 fm. Broadcasting to Youghal
Town and the surrounding area [Ardmore, Clashmore, Aglish,
Kinsalebeg Knockanore Killeagh Inch Ballymacoda to name but
a few] the station will commenced broadcasting last Saturday and
Sunday morning from 8am to 10pm.
However because of the ongoing refurbishment of League of the
Cross Hall, home to the station broadcasting will continue to be
limited. We will however be broadcasting this Easter weekend.
Throughout both days we will feature all your favourite pro-
grammes including Deise News with our own Eddie Moloney and
Mary Sheehan at 5.00pm on Saturday. Mary will also be along to
host the Country and Irish show, which runs from 12 noon to
2.00pm on Saturdays. We will continue broadcasting on
Saturday’s only during the following weeks. We will keep you
updated on any further developments in this column so watch this
space!
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WEST WATERFORD NEWS

Clashmore - Kinsalebeg Community Games McGrath and Angela McCarthy and they beat Patsy Fleming,
Art Results Patrick Foley and John Hunt. Our thanks to everyone for their
Our area finals of community games took place here in Clashmore continued support of the Tom Beresford Memorial Cup Ring
- Kinsalebeg during the past week and our prizewinners represent- Tournament in aid of Hospice.
ed us at last Saturday’s county finals, which took place at St Our thanks to the Darts Club
Augustine’s College Dungarvan. Well done to all our winners and On behalf of the Tom Beresford memorial Ring Cup Ring
thanks to everyone who helped in any way especially our teachers Tournament we would like to say a very sincere thankyou to the
and staff at each of our three for their help and co-operation. Rising Sun Darts Club for their very generous donation to the
The following were our winners in each of the age categories Hospice fund, it was very much appreciated.
GIRLS BOYS
UNDER 6 The late James Jim Mulcahy
1st Laura Buckner, Clashmore 1st Kyle Marks Clashmore Rath Kinsalebeg
2nd Ella O Neill, Clashmore 2nd Eoin Fitzgearld, Piltown With sadness we recall the recent passing of Jim Mulcahy Rath
3rd Shannon Murphy, Piltown 3rd Jack Lombard,Clashmore Kinsalebeg, which occurred on January 31st in the loving care of
the matron and staff of Youghal Community Hospital, he was in
UNDER 8 his late 80’s and had been ill for just a short time prior to his death.
1st Katie Roche, Clashmore 1st Adam Lombard , Clashmore An industrious and hard working man Jim Mulcahy was a man of
2nd Eodaoin Meehan,Ballycurrane 2nd Sam Fitzgearld, Clashmore the soil and he toiled honestly all of his life on the family farm in
Joint 3rd Kelly Truswell,Clashmore 3rd Jack Ryan, Piltown Rath. Jim was a very strong willed and positive person, family and
Joint 3rd Lauren Landers, Clashmore friends recall the early years of Jim’s life when he ploughed with
horses, the pride he took in his work and counted the spoils of a
Under 10 good days work in the perfection of a job well done and in the
1st Jessica Truswell, Clashmore 1st Adam O Sullivan, Piltown warmth of a neighbourly turn. Typical of his vintage everything
2nd Megan O Doherty, Clashmore 2nd Dean Russell, Clashmore was hard earned and Jim was very protective of his passions he
3rd Niamh Fitzgearld, Piltown 3rd Mike Vriesema , Clashmore loved his car and the freedom to travel it brought to his life. He
Under 12 lived life to the full he loved to dance and enjoyed nothing better
1st Sorcha Nolan, Clashmore 1st Patrick Thomas, Ballycurrane than a night of traditional music and song, or watch our tradition-
2nd Elena Hynes, Clashmore 2nd Dean O Brien , Ballycurrane al games on the telly.
Joint 3rd Penny Nuttall, Clashmore Joint 3rd Ryan Thomas , Reposing at Egan’s funeral home Youghal Jim’s removal took
Ballycurrane place on Friday evening. On Saturday morning requiem mass was
Joint 3rd Joanna Kelly, Clashmore Joint 3rd Shane Russell celebrated for the happy repose of his soul, Jim’s sister May Kelly
Clashmore presently a patient in Youghal Community Hospital was silently
Under 14 remembered in our prayers during the mass. Following mass Jim
1st Kate Hynes, Clashmore 1st Maurice Ledingham was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Clashmore He is sadly missed by his sisters Julia and May his brother Matt,
2nd Remee Cunningham, Clashmore all his relatives neighbours and friends; to each of you we extend
3rd Anna Sheehan, Clashmore our deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace.

Under 16 Clashmore Kinsalebeg Juvenile GAA

1st Caoimhe Hynes, Clashmore
Ring Tournament
Our weekly Ring Tournament in aid of Hospice continues each
week at the Rising Sun Clashmore, already we have had some sur-
prise winners and losers but it’s all to play for as we continue our
first rounds. Well done to Seamus Troy who continues to keep the
show on the road with his excellent score keeping! We have dou-
ble results for you this week so lots of changes on the tally board!
On Saturday night February 23rd Richie Fitzgearld [Coolboa]
Johnny Curran and Mary Colbert teamed up and beat Jimmy
Ormond Ger Ryan and one of our 2006 winners Anne Power. The
second match on that night saw Gillian Keogh well below her per-
sonal best combined with a notable absence of usual supporters,
she and Tom Hickey and Con Twomey were beaten by the better
team on the night Jimmy Quinn Mike Long and John Veale - one
of our 2005 winners. On Friday night February 29th we saw moth-
er take on son in another great competition, our winners here were
Declan Hickey, Paudie O Rourke, and Mary Flavin they beat
Jonathan Flavin Jason Walsh and Aggie Hurton. Following last
weeks very intensive game our score keeper Seamus Troy was off
on a well deserved rest this evening and he was subbed by Liam
Troy on the score board.
Seamus was back in the driving seat again on Saturday night
March 1st when we saw Cork Dublin and Waterford set aside their
indifferences for one night and team up for what has to be the best
match of tournament so far. Pa McCarthy and two of last year’s
winners Paul Marks and Michelle Keogh beat John Hurton J. J. O
Neill [newcomer] and Tom Dee Snr. In two straight games. Watch
this space for more on this team.
Our final game this weekend was between Mossie McCarthy Pa
U10.
Our under 10s were in Ballinameela on Saturday March 1st. To
take part in a Football Blitz. They performed very well. Winning
3 out of their four matches and held to a draw in the fourth one. A
great result for our team.
Indoor training
Indoor training sessions are coming to a close Over all they have
been very successful.
Thanks to all who helped out during the winter months in organ-
ising the sessions and to parents for the many lifts in and out.
There will be a short break for Easter and outdoor training will
commence soon afterwards.
Easter Egg Draw
All our members of our Clashmore - Kinsalebeg Juvenile GAA
Club are reminded of our annual Easter Egg draw which is taking
place at the moment, as this is our clubs main fundraiser members
are reminded to make on final effort this week to sell as many
lines as possible before our draw next Thursday night March 20th
- and of course do not forget to return all you cards and money
before the draw. Thanks to all our supporters a Happy Easter all!
Death of Bill Fleming
With deep sadness we record the death of Bill Fleming the Ferry
Bill died peacefully at his home in Ardsallagh on Wednesday last
March 12th. Reposing at Egan’s Funeral Home Youghal Bill’s
removal took place to Clashmore Church on Thursday evening
and following requiem mass on Friday Bill was laid to rest in the
adjoining cemetery. To his sister May and all his relatives neigh-
bours and friends we extend our deepest sympathy.
 Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

Yoga with Susan in Youghal

"I’m really looking forward to teaching Yoga in Youghal"
Yoga teacher and writer Susan Ni Rahilly says that she thinks
Youghal is a lovely place to teach such a wonderful thing as Yoga
to people. "It brings such relaxation and feeling of well-being,
that holding classes and courses at the Quality Hotel in Youghal
can only enhance the whole experience for everybody."
"I think that today, perhaps more than at any time during our his-
tory, people in the West are facing stresses and tensions that seem
to be so beyond our control. Living with family pressures,
finances and illness can make life hard to cope with. But thank-
fully Yoga, an age old system of working with the mind, body and
spirit, gives a way of taking some of the control back - giving our-
selves time for rest, relaxation and renewal. And sometimes it’s
great just to get away from it all and be yourself, even if only for
a couple of hours or so stretching and feeling good in the space a
Yoga class provides."
Yoga also helps you to understand your body and recognise when
it’s time to do some preventative breathing or stretching. Of
course if you have, say, back pain due to major damage you’ll need
intensive one-to-one yoga guidance - but if aches and pains are
due to stress or minor injury you can learn quite quickly your own
simple yoga routine to relax. And learning about relaxation and
posture is so important.
"Just think about when you’re driving" says Susan, "you have a
stiff upper back. You reach behind you for something from the
back seat. What happens? Well, the chances are you’ll feel pain in
your lower back. That’s because the upper back is so stiff the
joints in the lower back are forced to move beyond their natural
range to stretch that extra inch." Yoga helps to get the whole spine
moving again. Bad posture is such a Western cultural thing now,
but once you feel that freedom of a spine that moves with ease, it’s
amazing what happens to your confidence and enjoyment of life.
ANOTHER SNOOKER STAR FOR
There’s a wonderful lift to the spirits when you don’t have to live
with stress or pain any longer.
Susan’s classes and courses will start on Saturday 29th March and YOUGHAL CYMS
there will initially be 4 Saturday mornings on the 29th and the 5th, Michael Hennessy son of Christy and Karen Hennessy of the
12th and 19th of April. "We’ll be in the Redbarn Suite on the first Market Square has all but qualified for the Irish U-14 snooker
floor which is a lovely room with views over the beach and bay. team to play against Wales in June of this year. With just the cham-
The Gentle Yoga Class is at 9.30 to 11.00am and the Introduction pionships left to play in April, Michael stands at No.5 in the rank-
to Yoga course will be on at 11.00 am to 1pm." Says Susan. ings. 6 players qualify and Michael is far enough ahead of the 7th
Gentle Yoga is a slow and easy class taught in Susan’s own relaxed ranked player to ensure his place in this year’s Irish team.
style and is suitable for back problems, arthritis, the inflexible, The grandson of the late Christy who for many years gave sterling
unfit and overweight. This class includes some slow, gentle Hatha service to the C.Y.M.S. Michael has put in great effort over the
Yoga postures, breathing, meditation and relaxation. The fee for season and is well deserving of his place in the spotlight. He has
this class is 60 euro for 4 classes and Susan says that hopefully this continued the C.Y.M.S. representation over the past 3 years fol-
will be an ongoing class if there’s enough interest. lowing his brother James and his fellow member Christopher
The Introduction to Yoga course (part I) is a 4 week introductory Cooney. It is indeed a great honour for the C.Y.M.S. and particu-
course to Hatha Yoga and is suitable for absolute beginners or larly for his family.
those wanting to refresh their practice. It includes Hatha Yoga pos- Kenny Wight grandson of the late Jack Trihy another great stal-
tures, breathing, meditation and relaxation and again, if there’s wart of C.Y.M.S. teams over the years has an outside chance of
enough interest there’ll be an Introduction to Yoga part II course. making the team. He currently lies one place off in 7th. This is a
The course fee is 80 euro for 4 workshop sessions. superb achievement from a player who is underage again next
You won’t need any special equipment for your Yoga if your just year. Kenny still has everything to play for in his final tournament
starting out as a beginner and want to try it, just wear something and we wish him every success. Other players involved and all
soft that you can move easily in (not jeans preferably) and bring underage next year are Mark Flaherty at No16. Aaron Tobin at
something to put on the floor such as a large towel or blanket, and No18 and Alan Revins at No 20.all these young boys have been a
also something warm for relaxation - again a blanket or fleece if credit to their families and the C.Y.M.S. and long may it continue.
you have one. Susan has been teaching Hatha Yoga for over 8 The town is really proud of their achievements.Final confirmation
years but, as she says "I was initially a Meditation teacher, I’ve of placings will be given on completion of ranking events.
been teaching for over 18 years and used to do lots of work with
Relaxation. I think that learning Hatha Yoga in a lovely beach-
side environment at Redbarn will be a special experience and to
AILBRIN SOCIETY
emphasise that I’ll leave you with this quote from Swami Vishnu Ailbrin Society Youghal presents an illustrated talk by Gerry
Devananda of the Sivenanda tradition of Yoga teaching: If you Aherne on Wednesday 19th March at 8.30 pm in the Walter Raleigh
never tasted honey, no matter how often I tell you that honey is Hotel, Youghal, "In the Footsteps of Tom Crean - the Antarctic
good you won’t understand until you try it. Yoga is not a theory Expeditions of Shackleton and Scott". Few men graced the heroic
but a practical way of life, put yoga into practice and you will see age of polar exploration at the start of the 20th century more nobly
the benefit for yourself." than Tom Crean. Gerry Aherne who has been to the Antartic with
Susan Ni Rahilly (Dip. BSY Dip.(Mn)BSY) Ph: 085 711 3702 tim Falvey will talk to the society on his expeditions to the Antartic.
e-mail: susan@yoga-withsusan.com Admission 5, members free. All Welcome
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

Daffodil Day Street YOUGHAL CYCLING CLUB

Collection Over the past few weekends club training spins have been well
attended with upwards of 10 riders putting in Sunday morning
spins covering 60 to 90km.
With the clocks about to change at the end of the month, club
members will be looking forward to the upcoming
Leisure/Cyclosportif/Challenge Ride Cycling season which is just
around the corner. With the first event kicking off in May club
training spins will gradually increase in intensity and distance cov-
ered,with midweek evening training spins added into the mix.
As mentioned May sees the Mount Leinster Challenge a 100km
and 150km cyclosportif taking in 2 ascents of mount Leinster
which is promoted by slaney cc and held in Enniscorthy. The
Wicklow 200 takes place in June with a 100km and the tough
200km cyclosportif through the Wicklow mountains. The Ring of
Kerry Cycle Challenge takes place in July which is a 180km char-
ity fundraiser in aid of Enable Ireland around the picturesque(on a
dry day) ring of Kerry.Also taking place in July is the 10th
Margaret Walsh, Anne Muckley and Anne McCarthy collecting outside Merricks
Anniversary Tour De France Cycle Challenge a 200km cycle
between Enniscorthy and Cork the exact route of the TDF stage 10
years ago with the cyclists passing by Youghal .August brings the
2nd Sean Kelly Tour with 3 distances to suit all abilities from
45km,100km to the tough 160km trek through the Comeragh
mountains.
We will hold 2 Youghal CC club tours in August and September
with distances to suit all abilities. Last year these tours proved
very successful with visiting cyclists commenting on how enjoy-
able the tours were with refreshment stops along the way.
The club has just launched a website: www
youghalcyclingclub.com, information is continually updated
about the clubs activities. A special mention goes to club member
Ian Malone buys his daffodil off Helen Kieran Groeger on his work and input in launching the site.
Keane outside The Post Office
If you would like to train for a particular event or just get fit in the
fresh air, club training spins leave by the clock gate at 9am Sunday
mornings. Routes are tailored on the morning to suit any newcom-
ers---Helmets are compulsory.
For more info contact Jonathan 086-8563292
Gillian Ahern and her son Dylan sup- YOUGHAL FLOWER &
GARDEN CLUB
porting Daffodil Day with Denis Hurton
outside The Credit Union

Youghal Flower & Garden Club monthly meeting will be held in

Martin McCarthy supports the worthy
outside LIDL
the Walter Raleigh Hotel on Tuesday next, April 8th, at 8p.m. A
Demonstration entitled "Floral Memories" will be given by Mrs.
Margo Allen A.O.I.F.A. Competitions: Floral Exhibit - "Spring
Time"
Horticulture - 5 Spring Flowers. Plant Sale will take place and all
are welcome to attend.

Kady Faul collects her flowers with Paula Cooper collects her flowers from
Maurice Lynch outside Amber Helen Walsh

Kitty Mac Sweeney supports daffodil day with Noreen Cronin and Helen Brookes
outside Brookes Super Valu Park National School plant a tree during National Tree Week.
 Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AT THE

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Maureen Tobin, Knockenrawley Resource Centre, Tipperary Town presents a salt
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Morrison, Youghal Cumann Na Daoine presents a Celtic Cross Tapestry made by We may have something to suit
Julie Gracey Cox to Maureen Ruth, Knockenrawley Resource Centre, Tipperary you.
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YOUGHAL GOLF CLUB HOST Contact J.J on

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Daffodil Day Committee: Margaret Walsh, Eileen Donoghue, Marian

Murphy, Mai Motherway, Willie Doyle and Anne McCarthy

Fidelma O’Connell and Paula McNamara

Helen Landers and Phil Mangan Carol Mullally, Bridie Walsh,

supporting Daffodil Day Sheila O’Sullivan with Pa Forrest
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

RED STORE HOST

DAFFODIL DAY

Mary Bermingham, Aoife O’Shea, Gerty Murphy, Maggie Kilgallon and

Trish McNamara
Kieran Groeger, Margaret Leahy, Marian O’Halloran and Amelia
Fitzgerald

Karen Farrell, Red Store with members of the Daffodil Day Committee

Catherine Canavan, Anne Taylor, John Dunphy and Jack Price YOUGHAL COPE BRANCH

Cllr.Barbara Murray, Mary Carson, Kay Mulcahy and Mary O’Callaghan

Paul Curley with a little help from his two sons Adam and Lee from
Fitzgerald Tce. presents a cheque of 2,200 to Catherine Egan, Secretary
of the Youghal Cope Branch. Paul a member of the Youghal Athletic
Club raised the money for the charity by completing the Amsterdam City
Marathon, Holland last October.
YOUGHAL C.Y.M.S. PADDY JOYCE
MEMORIAL SNOOKER TOURNAMENT

Angela Donoghue, Carmel Galvin, Elma Cronin, Richenda Kelly and

Jean Farrell

James Hennessy winner of this year’s Paddy Joyce Memorial Snooker

Tournament and runner up Derek Ahern with Mr. William Kelly,
President Youghal C.Y.M.S. James won by 3 frames to 1 in an exciting
Willie and Brid Doyle, Anne and Jerry Russell final played at the societies premises last Thursday.

MCDONALD TREAT AS MARY LOU TAKES LISBON
WITH A PINCH OF SALT
By Christy Parker
Sinn Fein MEP Mary Lou McDonald ignored the parking space
reserved outside the Town Council offices Hall for her Youghal visit
and availed of the nearby car park instead. It may have been uninten-
tionally symbolic but Ms. McDonald’s demeanour very much pro-
nounced her a woman of the people as she greeted supporters in casu-
al, chatty style. Not that there were many people about, common or oth-
erwise, with just a handful of constituents accompanying SF Town
councillors Sandra McLellan and Michelle Hennessy.
Wrapped in a pitch-black coat offset by a healthy complexion, the artic-
ulate Dublin Central politician was on the Cork leg of a nation wide
mission to decry the impending Lisbon Treaty on which Ireland is the
sole EU country holding a referendum. The EU says it won’t recognise
a democratic ’No’ if Ireland delivers one but that’s for another day,
Senor. Meanwhile, Sinn Fein is the only Irish parliamentary party
opposing a Treaty that Mary Lou says is "particularly bad."
Q: So what’s wrong with it?
ML: We’ll lose our commissioner and half our voting weight at
Council of Ministers and hence our influence on European institutions.
Public services like health and education may become prone to market-
ing and competition, which is wrong. There’s no advance in terms of
workers’ rights or the environment. It supports nuclear energy and the
nuclear industry. Then there are unwelcome complications around
Defence and Single Foreign Policy...
Q: Oh. But doesn’t EU Commission Vice-President Margo
Wallstrom say indigenous nations can decide their own Defence
strategies?
ML: Only in terms of troop commitment. The government may want to
narrow it down to our ’triple lock’ system but this Treaty is also about
how you fashion foreign policy. ’Triple lock’ hasn’t stopped belligerent
American troops passing through Shannon airport. Lisbon will ask that
we increase our military spending and sign up to a common foreign pol-
icy, i.e a foreign Minister and a European diplomatic corp. I don’t think
Ireland’s foreign policy interests coincide with a British, French or
German foreign policy.
Q: Name three changes you’d make to the Treaty?
ML: 1. I’d insert a clause recognising the rights and responsibilities of
the new military neutrals, giving them equivalence in law with the
NATO members. NATO is all over this Treaty without one mention of
the military neutrals, except a torturous formation of words that marks
us out as an oddity.
2. Insert a clause that defines and protects public services. I’d recognise
the market and competition but draw limits and say in law that the mar-
ket will not intrude into health or education. These are basic services
that citizens have a right to expect and its inappropriate to turn a profit
on them.
3. Discard the institutional changes in terms of the Commission. I think
every member state has a right to have a commissioner. But there’s a
dozen changes I’d make
Q: Is it practical for every country to have a commissioner?
ML: It’s practical and necessary. It’s insane that the key agenda setter
in Europe doesn’t have representation from each Member State. The
trick in political influence is to be in early. If you intercept something
way through the programme, its very difficult to change it. That’s the
value of being at that table.
Q: Do people really care?
ML: I think once people see how big and central the issues are they will
take a bigger interest. I think overall Irish people very much have a
desire to be part of Europe though its difficult to get them to engage
with it.
Q: Do you think the Treaty is deliberately presented as complicat-
ed?
ML: Very possibly. I think a decision was taken among European lead-
ers to let it creep up on people. A political cabal holds a view of where
Europe should go but also know that their view differs with what peo-
ple want. Political elites and power structures protect themselves. Some
politicians believe they now better than the people. I see it around me.
SINN FEIN:
Q: What lessons have SF learned from the last general elec-
tion trauma?
ML: We’ve learned a lot about the necessity to project our political
message in a way that’s relevant, contemporary and accessible. We’ve
learned to go back to basics in terms of what we’re good at -organising
and community activism. We’ve also learned that things can turn very
quickly and we need to have a much better capacity to read things.
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Q: Does SF have a big problem with voters associating it with 30
years of Northern Ireland’s problems?
ML: Yes, because we’re an all-Ireland party and yes because there is a
hangover from the conflict. But in the course of the election, though the
results didn’t reflect it, I found the level of goodwill from people much
more significant than I had expected.
Q: Will issues surrounding the Gerry McCabe, Jean McConville
and Robert McCartney murders continue to affect your election
performances?
ML: I think people of a certain mindset might try to exploit those trag-
ic cases. The truth is, a lot of people suffered and people lost their lives.
The truth is, none of that will go away, nor should we wish it to go
away. We’ve been saying for some time that we need some sort of a
truth recover process to feed into that sense of reconciliation.
Q: But are these issues compromising your position in the South?
ML: I don’t think so.
Q: You’re dragged into them nonetheless
ML: Look, we’re coming out of an incredibly difficult cycle of violence
over decades. Anyone who imagines emerging easily from that or that
a peace process is un-problematic is wrong. But I don’t feel either or the
party or me are damaged by these things.
Q: Isn’t being an All-Ireland party a two-edged sword because
what happens on one side will affect the other?
ML: Absolutely. And we seem to be constantly fighting elections. Prior
to last year’s election we were incredibly busy in negotiations with the
British and DUP and the issue of policing. Then we faced into a
Southern election. That’s a dilemma in being an All Ireland party. But
Irish politics is in transition and Sinn Fein is in the process of becom-
ing mainstream. I think that throws up challenges for other parties and
for us.
Q: You brought baggage into the South; some associate SF support
with beer-swelling, Celtic supporting, confrontational yobbos.
Agree?
ML: Nationalists don’t all correspond to that image. I’m not saying we
don’t have young guys in Celtic shirts but it’s not the typical image.
Republicans and SF are a very diverse group. People say, ’you’re not
very typical of what we’d expect of SF’ and I say, ’Why not? Are you so
caught up in your own stereotypes? I’m not untypical; lots of women of
my age and background support Sinn Fein.
Q: Do you think you get a fair media representation then?
ML: There is a very definite bias.
Q: Why?
ML: Lot of reasons. Censorship ended officially but for many people it
carries on unofficially. For some elements, the status quo is a comfort-
able place and we’re seen as new kids on the block and irritants. We
argue a different type of politics and I think a lot of people would pre-
fer we weren’t doing it. But as the phrase goes, (smiles) ’We haven’t
gone away you know."
IMMIGRATION:
Q: You have said that ’people turn against each other people but
it’s the system that causes it’. Explain that in terms of immigration.
ML: If we allow a racist outlook to develop here, we’ll cause a catas-
trophe that will diminish us all. Nobody will win. Secondly, in areas
like equal pay, conditions, and public service, this government must get
things right. When Irish workers can be displaced by exploited foreign
labour, it’s setting up a nightmare collision. Equally so regarding access
to school places, housing and so on. If the government doesn’t deal with
the bread and butter issues, then its not serious about creating a harmo-
nious, integrated Ireland.
Q: What are your views on the current immigration process?
ML: We need to modernise an archaic system. It’s difficult to get into
Ireland even for work purposes! But if you have a booming economy
people are going to come here and Irish people must understand we are
a diverse society now. There is no turning the clock back. Obviously
anyone looking at the phenomenon of such strong emigration from
Africa needs to be concerned about it; not just because of Europe but
because its bad for Africa. That’s one area where Europe can be very
effective if we get the politics right.
Q: Finally, as an MEP and having an in-depth knowledge of the
pan-European psyche
ML: Yes?...
Q: Do you think Dustin has any chance?
ML: "I’ve seen less talented turkeys doing well in Europe."
(Ok, I made up the last bit)
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

Mary Lou McDonald MEP Yoga with Susan in Youghal

Visits The Town Hall
Mary Lou McDonald MEP signs the visitors book at the council chambers with
Cllr. Michelle Hennessy and Town Clerk Liam Ryan with (standing) local Sinn
Fein members: Sheila Whyte, Mark Morrison, Thelma Reilly, Linda and Mary
Anne Regan.
Mary Lou McDonald MEP with local Sinn Fein councillors Sandra McLellan and
Michelle Hennessy
Mary Lou McDonald MEP with Sinn Fein councillors Sandra McLellan and
Michelle Hennessy and Sinn Fein members: Sheila Whyte, Mark Morrison,
Thelma Reilly, Linda and Mary Anne Regan.
"I’m really looking forward to teaching Yoga in Youghal"
Yoga teacher and writer Susan Ni Rahilly says that she thinks
Youghal is a lovely place to teach such a wonderful thing as Yoga
to people. "It brings such relaxation and feeling of well-being,
that holding classes and courses at the Quality Hotel in Youghal
can only enhance the whole experience for everybody."
"I think that today, perhaps more than at any time during our his-
tory, people in the West are facing stresses and tensions that seem
to be so beyond our control. Living with family pressures,
finances and illness can make life hard to cope with. But thank-
fully Yoga, an age old system of working with the mind, body and
spirit, gives a way of taking some of the control back - giving our-
selves time for rest, relaxation and renewal. And sometimes it’s
great just to get away from it all and be yourself, even if only for
a couple of hours or so stretching and feeling good in the space a
Yoga class provides."
Yoga also helps you to understand your body and recognise when
it’s time to do some preventative breathing or stretching. Of
course if you have, say, back pain due to major damage you’ll need
intensive one-to-one yoga guidance - but if aches and pains are
due to stress or minor injury you can learn quite quickly your own
simple yoga routine to relax. And learning about relaxation and
posture is so important.
"Just think about when you’re driving" says Susan, "you have a
stiff upper back. You reach behind you for something from the
back seat. What happens? Well, the chances are you’ll feel pain in
your lower back. That’s because the upper back is so stiff the
joints in the lower back are forced to move beyond their natural
range to stretch that extra inch." Yoga helps to get the whole spine
moving again. Bad posture is such a Western cultural thing now,
but once you feel that freedom of a spine that moves with ease, it’s
amazing what happens to your confidence and enjoyment of life.
There’s a wonderful lift to the spirits when you don’t have to live
with stress or pain any longer.
Susan’s classes and courses will start on Saturday 29th March and
there will initially be 4 Saturday mornings on the 29th and the 5th,
12th and 19th of April. "We’ll be in the Redbarn Suite on the first
floor which is a lovely room with views over the beach and bay.
The Gentle Yoga Class is at 9.30 to 11.00am and the Introduction
to Yoga course will be on at 11.00 am to 1pm." Says Susan.
Gentle Yoga is a slow and easy class taught in Susan’s own relaxed
style and is suitable for back problems, arthritis, the inflexible,
unfit and overweight. This class includes some slow, gentle Hatha
Yoga postures, breathing, meditation and relaxation. The fee for
this class is 60 euro for 4 classes and Susan says that hopefully this
will be an ongoing class if there’s enough interest.
The Introduction to Yoga course (part I) is a 4 week introductory
course to Hatha Yoga and is suitable for absolute beginners or
those wanting to refresh their practice. It includes Hatha Yoga pos-
tures, breathing, meditation and relaxation and again, if there’s
enough interest there’ll be an Introduction to Yoga part II course.
The course fee is 80 euro for 4 workshop sessions.
You won’t need any special equipment for your Yoga if your just
starting out as a beginner and want to try it, just wear something
soft that you can move easily in (not jeans preferably) and bring

Easter Egg Hunt something to put on the floor such as a large towel or blanket, and
also something warm for relaxation - again a blanket or fleece if
you have one. Susan has been teaching Hatha Yoga for over 8
years but, as she says "I was initially a Meditation teacher, I’ve
been teaching for over 18 years and used to do lots of work with
St. Mary s Collegiate Gardens Relaxation. I think that learning Hatha Yoga in a lovely beach-
side environment at Redbarn will be a special experience and to
Monday 24th March emphasise that I’ll leave you with this quote from Swami Vishnu
Mid-day - 2p.m. Devananda of the Sivenanda tradition of Yoga teaching: If you
never tasted honey, no matter how often I tell you that honey is
good you won’t understand until you try it. Yoga is not a theory
For more details - 087 4126213 but a practical way of life, put yoga into practice and you will see
the benefit for yourself."
In aid of Youghal Visual Arts Festival Susan Ni Rahilly (Dip. BSY Dip.(Mn)BSY) Ph: 085 711 3702
e-mail: susan@yoga-withsusan.com
 Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

WOMEN’S HEALTH FORUM YOUGHAL C.Y.M.S. JUNIOR

IN GORTROE HALL SNOOKER FINAL

Marion Maraga, Fidelma Coleman, Paula Cashman, Ann Loughlin,

Helen Cunningham (Organizing Group Gortroe Ladies Club)

Kenny Wight winner, Mr. Brendan Cooney Hon. Vice President and
Michael Hennessy runner-up. In another exciting junior snooker final
Kenny beat Michael by 2 frames to 1.

New Coordinator takes

over at Amnesty
International Cork group
Jay Flavin from Youghal has been elected as the new coordinator
Jo Collins and Gillian Buckley from Club Vitae,Quality Hotel Redbarn for the AmnestyInternational Cork
Youghal group. Jay has been a member for sever-
al years and was one of the organisers of
the Cork group’s ’’Stop human traffick-
ing" campaign and the play ’’FLESH’’,
which depicted the appalling brutality of
human trafficking.
The group are currently campaigning on
human trafficking, the Darfur crisis,
Burma, mental health, violence against
women and for the closure of
GuantÆnamo Bay detention camp,
amongst other current and local issues.
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who
Joanne Hammond, Aoife Collins and Maeve Cassach from Breast Check campaign for internationally recognised human rights.
Ireland
Our vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the
human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights and other international human rights standards.
In pursuit of this vision, our mission is to undertake research and
campaigns focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the
rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and
expression, and freedom from discrimination.
We are independent of any government, political ideology, eco-
nomic interest or religion. We do not support or oppose the views
of the victims whose rights we seek to protect. We are concerned
solely with the impartial protection of human rights.
Gordon Kingsley from Foiroige Amnesty International has more than 1.8 million activists, mem-
Youghal Community Based Drugs bers, supporters and subscribers in over 150 countries and territo-
Brian Hennessy from "Juice Plus" Initiative ries across the world.
Although we come from many different backgrounds and have
widely different political and religious beliefs, we are united by a
determination to work for a world where everyone enjoys human
rights.
’’No person made a bigger mistake than the person who did noth-
ing, because she/he could only do a little". (Edmund Burke, 18th
century Irish statesman and philosopher.) "If you feel you have
time to spare, no matter how little, and you feel passionate about
human rights, join us. I believe that all the little bits add up to the
momentum for change," said Jay.
Group meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at
Pauline Lynch (Diabetics Federation) Catherine Mason & Marie O’Brien 7.30pm at Barracka bookshop near the top of Barrack Street.
(HSE) Dr. Oonagh Moynihan & Sr. Siobhan (Irish Heart Foundation) Letter writing meetings are held at 8.30pm on the 4th Thursday of
Fidelma Coleman every month, at the same venue. Please note the different times.
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

AQUATREK YOUGHAL DAY SKIPPER NAVIGATION COURSE AWARDS

NIGHT AT THE WALTER RALEIGH HOTEL
Special Guest Justin Slattery, Round The World Professional Sailor

Justin Slattery presents the Day Skipper

Navigation Course Award to Denis
Broderick

Justin Slattery, Round The World Professional Sailor; John Innes, Centre Principal and John Griffin, Deputy Centre Principal
Justin Slattery presents the Day Skipper
with the successful participants in the 1st Day Skipper Navigation Course run by Aquatrek Youghal
Navigation Course Award to Fiona
McKenna

Justin Slattery presents the Day Skipper

Justin Slattery presents the Day Skipper
Navigation Course Award to Michael
Navigation Course Award to Jason
Quinn
Ansbro

John Griffin, Deputy Centre Principal; Justin Slattery, Round The World
Professional Sailor and John Innes, Centre Principal pictured at the Aquatrek
Youghal, First Day Skipper Navigation Course Awards Night.

Justin Slattery presents the Day Skipper Justin Slattery presents the Day Skipper
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Murray O’Connor

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HALL OF FAME WEL-
COMES
WILLIE O’MAHONEY
By Christy Parker
Athlete Willie O’Mahoney was inducted as
the 2007 Usual Place Hall of Fame sports
personality at the recent Annual Awards
ceremony. The 62-year old grandfather
received the accolade for outstanding
commitment and contribution to his sport
over a career spanning -thus far- almost 40
years. Former Olympic silver medallist
and Sports Council of Ireland CEO, John
Treacy, presented the Inch native with a
Clashmore crystal trophy.
Willie, a salesman at Broderick’s hardware
shop on North Main Street, has remained a
member of Youghal Athletic Club since joining as a 14 year old.
"I remember a bunch of us from Inch called to (the late) Paddy
Cooney to join what was then the Youghal Athletic and Cycling
Club," he recalls. Their mission, he says, was inspired by such
achievements as those of Youghal’s Paddy Coleman, an Irish
champion over a mile and across country.
A lot of track, field and road has bridged the years between that
knock on Paddy Cooney’s door and his most recent circuit repre-
senting his club in a four-mile Masters (over 60’s) County Road
Championship, earlier this month. March also saw him complete a
seven-kilometre Munster cross-country Masters race in Tralee and
a Ballycotton 10.
Through the years, over all grounds and distances, indoors and
outdoors, Willie has raced, triumphed and lost against a vast array
of friends, strangers and admirers the length and breath of Ireland.
Sprints and seven Irish marathons have been amongst the mile-
stones on the road from Inch to the Hall of Fame.
Off the track, he has been treasurer of the East Cork Board since
1970, forming part of an administration that has nursed through
athletes-cum-acquaintances like Sonia O’Sullivan, John Treacy
and Marcus O’Sullivan. "I’ve filmed a lot of their happy homecom-
ings too," says Willie, in reference to a secondary passion for
video, which he sometimes aligns with athletics.
In 1974, Willie moved to Gortroe where he and Macroom-born
wife Breda, -also an athlete- reared two girls and two boys. The
children inherited their parents’ affinity for sport (daughter Sharon
has represented Ireland in athletics and orienteering) and Willie
recalls weekends "when the whole family would head off to com-
pete in one competition or another somewhere in Ireland."
Teetotal and a non-smoker, Willie’s early career saw him focus
largely on track & field and cross-country. He was part of the
Youghal team that won County Junior, Intermediate and Novice in
the mid 1960’s. In that same era, when television sets were three
to a street, road running became immensely popular in Ireland
both amongst runners and spectators. As Youghal Athletic Club
treasurer, Willie played a role in inaugurating the annual and leg-
endary New year’s Eve ’round-the-houses’ race, in which the run-
ners set off with the old year and returned with the new one.
Up the road, another race awaited. In 1978 Willie and John Walshe
from Ballycotton lined up with 29 others for the first
Ballycotton10 road race. This month the two friends were amongst
the 2,200 to compete, having not missed a single year in between.
Individual rewards were mostly participatory through Willie’s
peak years but he began to pick up a lot of indoor and outdoor
Team and Individual County and Munster medals, from ’over 35’s
level upwards. Then in Nenagh in 2007, after "umpteen 2nd and
3rd’s" came that elusive first All Ireland title in the Masters 400
metres. Forty years of training had paid off!
He was quickly back training of course, relishing those long, ful-
filling hours along Gortroe’s roads, Redbarn’s strand and
Glenbower’s woods. He trains mostly alone nowadays but the
yearly schedule remains almost unchanged since 1962.
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008
"Winter is cross country, indoors in January, Ballycotton 10 in
March, Munster track& field in May and road races through the
summer, with the Masters in Tullamore in August," he reels off
enthusiastically. His philosophy remains unchanged too. "It’s all
about the joy of competing. If you win that’s brilliant but it’s pri-
marily a fantastic way of life. I’ve been blessed," he says.
It would probably not be inaccurate to say the 2007 Hall of Fame
inductee has, accumulatively, run to the moon and is nearing home
on the way back having diverted round Mars for the scenery. But
what else would a star do?
AQUATREK NAVIGATES
ITS FIRST AWARDS DIN-
NER
By Christy Parker
Sixteen students from Aquatrek’s inaugural Day Skipper
(Navigation) theory course received their certificates at the busi-
ness’s first Awards Dinner at the Walter Raleigh Hotel last week-
end. The sixteen represented the course’s full contingent and
ranged from 16 to 70 years.
Wexford’s Justin Slattery, the first Irishman to win the world’s
most famous yacht race, the Volvo Ocean Race, in 2005-06, pre-
sented the certificates. Revenue from the 30 per head event, plus
raffle proceeds for many prizes kindly donated by local business-
es, went towards the Lifeboat service and music came courtesy of
Martin & Jason.
John Innes who, along with fellow lifeboat crewman John Griffin,
established Aquatrek last year, complimented all who undertook
the course, which ran twice weekly from October to February at
the Quality Hotel. "They gave it everything and when it got tough,
we rowed in behind them," said John with apt analogy.
The syllabus covered "navigation to a middle/high level" accord-
ing to John and covered such aspects as, sea safety, survival and
life saving techniques, on board fire safety, navigation, racing and
life jacket procedure. "Every boat owner or sailor wants to reach
Yachtmaster qualification, which divides into shore based -which
is theory- and practical. These people are now way there, hav-
ing known nothing about it last October," John explained.
The students ranged from experienced to novice and one of those
surprised to know what he didn’t know was Peter Murray, who has
had four decades of rocking boats, so to speak. "Its unbelievable
what we learnt. This course will make a huge difference to me but
I also know there is much more to learn and I will be signing up
for further courses," he said.
Peter, who co-owns a 22ft Trophy powerboat, at times found the
three-hour sessions less than plain sailing. "There were difficult
parts and the homework reminded me of my schooldays," he
laughs. "But it all ties in with what Aquatrek are doing, which is
the best thing to happen in Youghal for many a year.
Justin Slattery, congratulated all present. Later, the man who has
raced round the world several times, including as crewman on a
world record 58-day odyssey in 2004, recalled his first boat expe-
rience. "As a teenager I asked someone at my local club to let me
take a dinghy out. I spent half the day upside down and swimming
in the harbour. I decided to take a sailing course immediately!
Justin, 33, recommends doing courses before purchasing a boat.
"That way you learn safety and also may find out the boat you had
in mind is not actually what you need at all," he says. "On cours-
es you meet people who will give you very good advice before its
too late."
Meanwhile, its almost launch time for Aquatrek’s summer 2008.
"Last year was extremely successful and to be honest the poor
weather gave us a chance to learn as we went along ourselves,"
says John. He adds. "Things are looking extremely promising for
this year and a if we get a good summer I can see the harbour
teeming with boats."
For news on Aquatrek for 2008 see www.aquatrek.ie
Tel: (024) 90542; 086 8593482/3; 086 8050726
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

ST. PATRICK S DAY PARADE

Mr Ken Brookes, Brookes Super Valu presenting Youghal Pipe Band with their
Geraldine O Connell, Youghal Town Council with the Mayor and Councillors Prize
 Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

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It is also important to mark "sweeps" on the plan - the space
required to open doors or French windows. Be careful not to place
furntiure in the path of sweeps. The same is true if the furniture
has drawers or doors that need space to open. Power points, tele-
phone and aerial sockets are less important, but may influence
some decisions, so it might be a good idea to note them on the
plan.
Furniture cut-outs
If large items of furniture must remain in a room, but you would
like to experiment with locations, measure the item and cut a card
to scale, move this around the floor plan to assess the options. It’s
a lot less tiring than physically moving the furniture!
Function and traffic
Consider carefully what the room is actually used for and how fre-
quently different areas of it are used. For example, a dining room
is likely to require a table, but the space may double as an office
and the room may serve as a walkway for access to other areas. So
don’t place a table where it will block traffic and remember to
leave space for a work station. There are more specific tips on
these principles in the room sections.
Creating a floor plan in this way ensures you are aware of the cor-
rect dimensions of a room and the constraints of power points,
radiators and household use, but it frees the imagination to com-
pletely re-arrange the contents of a room.
 Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

NEW HOMES & HOME IMPROVEMENTS 2008

FIND A TRADESMAN What to look out for

- High pressure sales people from so-called specialists.
- Do not sign anything you have not read or do not understand.
- Advance payments, particularly at the start of the job, should be
avoided.
- Demands for cash payments. You are only fuelling the black
economy and putting yourself at risk from rogue traders.

What to do if things go wrong

- Speak to your builder if you think things are not right. Try and
resolve problems quickly, do not let them fester.
- If your builder does not sort things out after you have spoken to
him, put your complaint in writing.
- If there are still problems, get further advice. Depending on the
problem, consult a solicitor or building standards authority.

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Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL

HOUSING PROGRAMME 2008
Youghal Town Council has a large programme of hous- in two phases and again pre-tenancy courses will be
ing works upcoming in the immediate and near future. held for all successful applicants. The location is very
The following is a breakdown of that programme for desirable and with close proximity to shops, church and
your information. numerous amenities. The overall cost of the develop-
ment is approximately 2.9m, resulting in an individual
SOCIAL HOUSING unit cost of 122,000, which represents excellent value
for money. The scheme is funded by the Department of
A total of three schemes will be completed this year the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
providing a total of 50 Social Housing Units for the Contractor: Adamslane Properties, T/A LFM
people of Youghal. Construction
(A) PARKLANDS
Twenty three houses at Parklands are being snag listed (C) ASHE STREET DEVELOPMENT
by the Council currently with a view to handover to the Ashe Street will be the site of 3 Town Houses. These
Council within the next 6-8 weeks. Twenty two of the will be 1 three bedroomed and 2 two bedroomed hous-
houses are three bed with one house a two bed. The es. The cost of this project is 622,000 with each unit
overall cost of the development being purchased is at a cost of 207,300. The Contractor for the Ashe
3.497m, resulting in an average unit cost of 152,000, Street Town Houses is Tourig Homes Ltd. As before,
which represents excellent value for money. successful applicants will be obliged to attend a pre-
The allocation of the these houses will take place in tenancy course. The project is funded by the
two phases starting with phase one next week (11 hous- Department of Environment, Heritage and Local
es) to be followed by phase two (12 houses) in 4 to 6 Government.
weeks time. The Council expect to receive the houses Allocation of the three houses will be given before the
from the developer within the next 6 to 8 weeks. Post end of the year.
allocation each tenant will undergo a pre-tenancy
course prior to occupation. The scheme is funded by REFURBISHMENT WORKS
the Department of the Environment, Heritage and
Local Government. Developer: O Neill Bros. Ltd Refurbishment works on houses will be carried out in
three phases. Phase 1, which is currently nearing com-
(B) KILLEAGH ROAD SCHEME pletion, will see 33 houses at Blackwater Heights refur-
Twenty four houses will be completed later this sum- bished at a cost of 410,000. The works will incorpo-
mer in Seafield. The 24 units will consist of 21 Two rate central heating, wiring, insulation, windows and
bedroomed units, 1 three bedroomed unit, 1 one bed doors. Phase 2: tender documents are currently being
and one special needs unit. These will also be allocated prepared by the Architects Department of Cork COunty

PARKLANDS (23 Houses)

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SEAFIELD (24 Houses) FUTURE PROJECTS

Meanwhile, the Council are negoti-

ating a Part V Agreement with
Murphy Construction for a site at
Bawnmore for the purpose of build-
ing 100 houses over a five year
period. These will be split 25%
Social housing and 75% Affordable
housing and will be delivered at a
rate of approximately 15-20 houses
per year.

Further discussions are being held

of Cork County Council with a view to going to tender with McInerneys, now that they have obtained
within the next few months. The houses involved are Planning Permission, for 30 houses at Whitebarn and
21 units at Dermot Hurley Estate. Phase 3 of the refur- land for future needs. It is planned to integrate delivery
bishment programme will be directed at the remaining of this project with the Bawnmore development. Both
houses at Blackwater Heights. Ard Na Mara (Affordable Housing)

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

There are 6 houses coming on line at

Ardan na Mara supplied by Murphy
Construction. The 2 two bedroomed
houses will be 82 metres sq. and
have a current market value of
215,000. Successful applicants can
make a 50,000 saving on a pur-
chasing cost of 165,000. Interviews
have taken place with allocation
expected within three weeks. The 2 three bedroomed
houses with a 92.5 metres sq floor area are 185,000, of these projects are to meet current housing needs over
resulting in a saving of 50,000 with a current market the next five/six years.
value of 235,000. 2 three bedroomed houses with a
101 metres sq floor area resulting in a saving of The aforementioned projects mark a significant com-
70,000 costing 199,000 with a current market value mitment by Youghal Town Council to meet the housing
of 269,000. needs of the area. It maintains the Council’s record as
one the most pro-active Councils in provid-
Ashe Street ing housing to meet local needs and for-
ward planning. All of the projects are
designed and constructed with an emphasis
on social integration.

This information was supplied by Mr. Liam

Ryan, Town Clerk on behalf of the Mayor
David Savage and the members of Youghal
Town Council namely, Cllrs. Mary
Linehan-Foley, Michelle Hennessey and
Sandra McLellan, Michael Beecher,
Barbara Murray, Ollie Casey, Liam Burke
and Sammy Revins.
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

NEW HOMES & HOME IMPROVEMENTS 2008

CARPETS
PLANNING
LUCEY
FLOORING AVOID a home improvement nightmare by following our essen-
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Carpets
achieve real improvements, while saving time and money.

Planning your decorating

Planning sounds boring but it does save time in the long run. It

Vinyls helps you think the job through, make all those difficult decisions
about colour-scheming, and get together everything you need
before you start work.

Budget
Laminate & Wood Flooring If you’re going to redecorate a room, begin by deciding how far
you’re going to go. Will you just repaint the walls, ceiling and
woodwork? Will you be papering the walls for the first time, or do
Curtains - Rugs you want to replace the paper you already have? And how about
changing the carpet and curtains, even the upholstery and the light-
Poles & Tracks ing? These decisions will often depend on the size of your budget.
You can probably do a quick room repaint for £50, but add
some new wallpaper and you’ll at least double the spend. More
n Hel extensive changes than this will definitely have you dipping deep
ctio p
des ing yo
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into your savings. The choice is yours, of course, but be sure you
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Start a file
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paper and even fabric samples to help you decide which products
to use. Buy a cardboard pocket file or a scrapbook from a station-
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024 93314 - Ask for samples of unwrapped rolls of wallpaper and borders on
display
- For fabric samples, try the curtain shops and department stores in
your local high street
- Local markets can be an excellent source of cheap fabrics
- Tear pages out of monthly home magazines for colour-scheme
ideas

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Your time is the free ingredient of any project, but you still have
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rating - clearing the furniture, taking everything off the walls,
washing down surfaces, patching up any damage, covering up the
carpet or stripping it and so on - could take a day at least.
Allow a whole weekend for a simple repaint, and two if you’re
paper-hanging, tiling or laying new flooring as well. This might
sound a lot, but you’ll feel much better if you set yourself a realis-
tic timetable and are able to keep to it as you go along. Everyone
hates a job that drags on and on when you thought you could be
done in a day.
Get organised
Last but not least, make sure you know exactly what you’re up
against by reading through the appropriate DIY project in our
guide.
For example, a bathroom makeover could involve replacing all
the old wall tiles (or tiling over them), painting the ceiling and the
woodwork and putting down some new cork tiles. You could even
fix that annoying dripping tap while you’re at it.
By doing this now, you’ll be able to work out what order to do
things in and then organise your shopping and work time accord-
ingly. For this particular job, you should do tiling (the messiest bit)
first, then painting and finally flooring. But before you can begin
work, you have to estimate how much of everything you need.
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NEW HOMES & HOME IMPROVEMENTS 2008

PLANNING

BEFORE embarking on a DIY

project, it s essential that you
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- Always use the correct tools for the job. It is worth investing in
high quality equipment as this will be safer and will probably do
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- Store tools in a safe place, out of the way of children and pets.
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- When using knives, always cut away from you. Use a baton as
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- When using a power drill, choose a model that has a plastic non-
conducting body. Unplug the drill before fitting parts and remove
the chuck key before switching it on. Avoid wearing loose cloth-
ing or jewellery, which could get caught in the drill.
- Ladders are one of the main causes of DIY accidents. Erect the
ladder according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Never lean to
one side as you could lose balance.
- Don’t rush as you’re more likely to have an accident. Carefully
plan the job before you start work. Know your limitations and
consult a professional if you are unsure. It’s also a good idea to
ask someone if they can help you.
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ST. PATRICK S DAY PARADE
Ned Brennan and Youghal Scout Troupe
YOUGHAL GOLF CLUB
LADIES
Wed 5th March - Daffodil Day - 18 Holes Singles Stableford
Silver 1st Maeve Troupe Kelly (15) 34pts, 2nd Maurette Fogarty
(18) 33pts; Bronze 1st Sharon Lupton (33) 41pts, 2nd Breeda O’
Donoghue (30) 35pts, 3rd Eileen Cashman (28) 35pts, 4th Maeve
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Midweek Open 13 Holes Singles; 1st Frank Galvin (22) 32pts
Fri 7th - Sat 8th - Sun 9th March 18 Holes Singles Stableford
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BG Michael Halpin (2) 36pts, 3rd Kieran Kavanagh (12) 41pts,
4th Mark Mc Sweeney (6) 39pts; Best Fri: John Greene (11) 38pts,
Best Sat: Shane Kennefick (8) 38pts, Best Sun: John Hooley (5)
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Friday 21st - Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd: The P.J. Dennehy Memorial -
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Monday 24th Open Threeball - ladies/gents/mixed
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008
Victorious St Patrick’s
Weekend for Comhaltas
The local branch of Comhaltas receives a brace of awards over St
Patrick’s weekend. Having received first and second prizes in the
Grupai Cheoil competition on Saturday evening the branch top up
a great weekend when they won the Fr O Sullivan Trophy for beat
cultural group in the Youghal Parade on Sunday.
Feis Matthew
For the first time, Feis Maitiœ, a Cork institution in the world of
the arts and the development of young talent, included Irish tradi-
tional music in its programme. On the evening of Saturday 15th
March, a bus of nearly fifty young musicians left Brœ na S in
Youghal and returned as champions.
The Youghal branch of Comhaltas Ceolt ir ireann has been pro-
moting Irish traditional music in east Cork for twenty five years
and its junior ranks have seen a recent upsurge of interest. The
under 16 competitors, a group of more than twenty young musi-
cians collectively named LÆr na Cruinne, won the top prize at Feis
Maitiœ, coming first in the Grœpa Ceoil competition.
A younger group, named Dra ocht an OileÆin, had their first per-
formance on the city stage. Together only a matter of weeks, their
progress has been phenomenal and they achieved second place in
the under 13 competition. Both groups played a carefully
rehearsed medley of tunes, many of which had local lore and sig-
nificance attached.A large number of parents and supporters were
in Father Matthew Hall for a wonderful evening’s entertainment.
With more events and competitions ahead, plans are being put in
place for these young east Cork musicians to perform in Youghal
for the summer. They are also making links with other groups
around the county, as well as in Wales and further a field, all of
whom hope to visit Youghal and Brœ na S in the coming months.
Congratulations to Jo Burke and Aidan Morrison who were also
prize winners in solo competitions. All competitors did their men-
tor Daithi Kearney proud on the day. Branch teachers Aisling
Pearce, Louise Keating, Sinead Mansfield, and Aoife Butler also
supported Daithi in turning out both groups.
Youghal Parade
"Hats and flags from around the World" was the theme selected for
this year’s Youghal parade. Influenced by the global exploits of
Ceolta S, branch members donned hats from many countries
around the world. Flags from the various countries visited by
Ceolta Si were also on display. These countries were Ireland,
Wales, France, Mexico, Italy, China, and Check Republic.
Having travelled the world in the promotion of Irish Culture,
Comhaltas is always proud to perform here at home in Youghal,
for events like the Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade, the turn on of
the Christmas lights, Festivals, the tourist season, monthly con-
certs at Bru na Si, and other social and charitable events.
After the parade Comhaltas returned to the Local GAA Centre for
the Annual Mol an
Oige Concert and
Ceili. Everyone
was in a celebra-
tory mood and
when Aisling
Pearce received
the Fr O Sullivan
Trophy for best
Cultural Group,
for the second
year in a row, it
marked the end of
a very successful
year. We now look
forward to the
year ahead and we Members of Comhaltas Eochaill who won the ’Athair
look forward to O’Suilleabhain Cup for the best Cultural Group in this
your continued year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
support for our many planned events in 2008.
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

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Youghal Racquetball Club

tion for his service to the union

Youghal interest in the Mens Novice Munster Championship

ended Thursday 6th March when Wayne Fitzgerald was defeated
by Din Carey of Templederry in their semi-final meeting. In what
was proved to be a very competitive match Wayne and Din kept
very close on scores, however at the end of the day it was a strong
serving game from Din that separated the two and ended up with
Din qualifying for the Munster final. Next up for the Club will be
the Fermoy Open which is being held on the weekend of March
29th & 30th. Please note that this competition has moved out a
week due to the conflict with Easter Weekend. To date we have
seven adults signed up and going to compete in the men s novice
section. For four of these players this will be their first competi-
tive outing. More details will follow in coming weeks.
Further out on the horizon the big event from the club will be on Tom and Nora Geary with their daughters Shauna and Cheryl and sons
the weekend of April 5th & 6th when we have the honor of co- Shane, Derek and Ken at his retirement party
hosting the Munster Junior Doubles Championships with
Touraneena Racquetball Club. This is already lining up to be a

islands
great weekend and we are expecting in the region of fifty youths
to be competing locally. We are well on the way to ensuring a
good Youghal welcome to all those visiting.
The club continues to grow and over the past few weeks we had
no less than nine people join (5 men, 2 ladies & two youths: U10
& U12). We look forward to seeing them in the coming weeks and Irish Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Society
months. In an effort to integrate new players into the club and
widen your circle of players we are also planning on holding a
closed competition for local members. Further details will be
available in the coming weeks. Anyone interested in more infor-
Service of Remembrance
mation please contact Wayne Fitzgerald on (086) 3806694
will be held on Sunday March 30th at 3pm
YOUGHAL CAMOGIE CLUB in the SMA Church Wilton, Cork
Training for Under 12’s every Tuesday and Thursday at
6pm
All are welcome
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008
WILLIE O MAHONEY AND
LESLEY RYAN ARE ATHLETE
OF THE YEAR WINNERS AT
YOUGHAL ATHLETIC CLUB
AWARDS NIGHT
Female Athlete of the Year Lesley Ryan
receiving her Prize from Mary
O Keeffe
Gordon Nicholson, Winner of the Andrew Nicholson, Prizewinner in
Winter League receiving his Prize from Winter League receiving his Prize from
Mary O Keeffe
Niamh Walsh Prizewinner in Winter
League receiving her Prize from Mary
O Keeffe
Noel Curtin, Fastest Man in Winter
League receiving his Prize from Mary
O Keeffe
Male Athlete of the Year Willie
O Mahoney, receiving his Prize from
Mary O Keeffe
Mary O Keeffe
Pat Arnott, Prizewinner in Winter
League receiving his Prize from Mary
O Keeffe
Fiona Hickey, Fastest Lady in Winter
League receiving his Prize from Mary
O Keeffe
In Memoriam
O’NEILL
2nd Anniversary
In loving memory
Of
SEAN O’ NEILL
Windgap, Youghal
Whose anniversary occurs at this time.
May he rest in peace.
Always remembered by your wife Tess and family.
A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN
(Never known to fail)
O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel,fruitful vine, splendour of
heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me
in my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and I show me herein you are
my mother. O Holy Mary Mother of God, queen of heaven and earth, I
humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in this
necessity; there are none that can withstand your power. O show, me
herein you are my mother. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us
who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mother I place this cause into
your hands (3 times). Holy Spirit you who solve all problems, light all
roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me the divine gift to for-
give and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life You
are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you
confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal
glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.
The person must say this prayer on three consecutive days. After three
days the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the
favour is granted. - PM
A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN
(Never known to fail)
O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel,fruitful vine, splendour of
heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me
in my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and I show me herein you are
my mother. O Holy Mary Mother of God, queen of heaven and earth, I
humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in this
necessity; there are none that can withstand your power. O show, me
herein you are my mother. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us
who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mother I place this cause into
your hands (3 times). Holy Spirit you who solve all problems, light all
roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me the divine gift to for-
give and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life You
are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you
confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal
glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.
The person must say this prayer on three consecutive days. After three
days the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the
favour is granted. - KOS
 Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

Enjoy Easter Fitness Fun throughout the Easter break to ensure that every child receives the
highest quality level of training and instruction. A strong empha-
at Aura Youghal Leisure sis is placed on safety and care at all times.
Centre Easter Camps The centre is expecting a huge turnout and is encouraging as many
children as possible to participate in the fun. "The centre is
delighted to organise events for the whole community to enjoy and
As the Easter school holidays are fast approaching, Aura Youghal showcase the facilities which are attracting a large number of peo-
Leisure Centre is providing parents in the local area with the per- ple to exercise and stay fit," said Rose Normile, Operations
fect solution to keep children occupied in a fun healthy way. Manager at the centre.
The professional staff at the pay-as-you-go facility have organised Aura Youghal Leisure Centre is also focused on providing oppor-
Easter camps for children with plenty of activities on offer to keep tunities for the whole family to enjoy. Its facilities are accessible
the children entertained during the holidays. to all members of the family, both young and old, including peo-
The Fun Easter Camp kicks off on March 25th until March 28th. ple with special needs.
The four day camp, from 11am to 3pm daily, costs just 80 and a A series of courses including a new slimmers programmes,
10% member discount applies. There is also a special family offer Successful Slimmers, and an extensive range of fitness classes
available - two or more participants from the family costs just 70 including the popular aquafit, are available daily and are all taught
each. and monitored by the professional Aura staff. Aura also provides
The camp includes team games, face painting, mini-trampolines Swimming Lessons for all ages (under four to adults) and all lev-
and daily fun swims providing fun, fitness and health for every els of abilities. In all Aura leisure centres, highly trained and high-
body. ly motivated staff are always on hand to guide customers through
All staff are fully trained under the new code of ethics for chil- the facilities which can be used once-off on the pay-as-you-go sys-
dren’s sports. The professionally trained staff will be on hand tem or on the membership option.To register for the Easter camps
KILLEAGH/INCH COMMU- or for information on any of Aura Youghal Leisure Centre courses
contact reception at 024 91614or go to www.auraleisurecentres.ie.
NITY COUNCIL
A meeting of the above was held in Inch Community Hall on
Thursday 6th March with 19 members in attendance. This was the YOUGHAL KIA
first meeting of the newly elected committee. Newsletters were 024 93919 / PAT RYAN: 086 3524588
distributed to members for distribution to all households in the LIAM O KEEFFE: 0862231383
Parish.
The results of the Needs Survey which was carried out in conjunc-
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of services in Killeagh. These services include water, sewerage, 04 Seat Ibiza
traffic calming and footpaths. A public meeting is being sought
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- A County Council sub-committee was also established to deal 06 Kia Rio 05 Opel Zafira
with the issues arising with regard to the roads throughout our 05 Seat Cordoba 1.5 Petrol 02 Peugeot 206
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o Public Lighting at the Halfway Bar, sanctioned but not erected. 99 Opel Astra
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o Flooding at Cork Road Corner and the general state of repair of 05 Kia Picanto Auto
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Cork Road. 06 Citreon C2 VTR
o Dangerous potholes at Ballydaniel adjacent to Park School.
o Large potholes at Monabraher.
Trade-ins taken. Finance Agreed
- A Crime Prevention and Community Care sub-committee which 0% Finance on the new
was already in existence secured funding for alarms and security Kia Ceed, Picanto & Rio
lighting for those eligible throughout the Parish. If you would like
to find out more information about these services please contact IRISH KIDNEY ASSOCIATION
your local rep.
-A youth sub-committee is now in existence in Killeagh where a FORGET - ME - NOT
Foroige Club for 12-18 year olds is now up and running. It meets DONOR AWARENESS WEEK 29TH MARCH - 5TH APRIL 08
every Friday night @ 8p.m. in Killeagh Hall. All welcome. The Annual Donor Awareness Week will commence on Saturday
-The Monday Club for the senior members of our Parish recently 29th March until Saturday 5th April 2008. This is the main
celebrated its second birthday. This club meets the first Monday fundraising for the Irish Kidney Association every year and the
of every month @ 10.30 a.m. in Killeagh Hall. All welcome. hope is to raise awareness of the great benefit of Organ Donation
Finbarr Motherway then addressed the meeting on the role of to people with Renal Disease. The Emblems will be sold on the
Muintir na Tire in our local area and how our local community streets of Youghal on Saturday 29th March and we would welcome
council benefits from being affiliated to same. anyone who could spare an hour or less to help with this. We can
Next Meeting: Thursday April 3rd in Killeagh Hall @ 8.30 p.m. be contacted on 024 93157.
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008
JOHN TREACY OF ACORN LIFE
SPONSOR YOUGHAL GOLF CLUB
John Treacy and Breeda Ryan-Long of ACORN Life pictured with prizewinners of
the recent sponsored event at Youghal Golf Club
Team Prizewinners pictured with Mary and Ed Murphy sponsors of the Ladies
Winter League, Lady Captain Sheila Coyne and Lady Vice Captain Breeda Curtin
Know Your Rights
Question
I’m unhappy with a recent experience I had when hiring a taxi.
Where can I make a complaint?
Answer
The Commission for Taxi Regulation has overall responsibility for
regulating taxis, hackneys and limousine drivers.
It deals with complaints relating to:
Š Overcharging or other problems with fares
Š The conduct or behaviour of the driver
Š The condition or cleanliness of a vehicle
Š The hiring of the vehicle.
The Commission operates a consumer information line that pro-
vides information on the hiring of taxis, hackneys and limousines
and advises callers about making a complaint. If you wish to make
a complaint, you can obtain a form from the information line at
Lo-call 1890 60 60 90 or you can download it from www.taxireg-
ulator.ie.
When the Commission receives the complaint it will send an
acknowledgement letter. Once the complaint has been investigat-
ed, the Commission will decide whether to take further action. If
it does, it can either issue a formal warning or proceed with pros-
ecution in court.
If the complaint is about a driver who was smoking in the vehicle,
you can report the details to the Office of Tobacco Control com-
pliance line at Lo-call 1890 333 100. If the complaint relates to
criminal behaviour then it is a matter for An Garda S ochÆna and
you can contact your local Garda station to report it.
An Garda S ochÆna is also responsible for property that is lost in
taxis and hackneys. Lost property in Dublin is stored at its office
in Dublin Castle and you can make enquiries at the Property
Room or (01) 666 9857. Outside Dublin you can enquire at your
local Garda station.
Further information is available from YOUGHAL CITIZENS
INFORMATION CENTRE. (CIC); 66, North Main St., Youghal.
Tel: 024 90902 and 02420299. Open Mon to Fri - 10am to 1pm.
Information is also available online at www.citizensinformation.ie
and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, Lo-call 1890
777 121.
BRODERICK BLASTS OFF
FOR NASA!
Ian wins race for space on valuable energy course
By Christy Parker
It’s not quite -or even nearly- flying to the
moon but Ian Broderick’s career is certain-
ly taking off with Nasa. The Youghal elec-
trician has just embedded himself with the
American space agency on a three-month
’upskilling’ course being run in conjunc-
tion with FAS.
The futuristic electronics programme will
focus on the science of alternative energy
and require the 24-year old to study vari-
ously at Florida’s Institute of Technology
and the University of Florida, alternated
with work practice at the Florida Solar
Energy Centre at Nasa’s base in Cape Canaveral, 30 miles from
the Kennedy Space Centre. "People naturally associate Nasa with
space travel but there is a lot more goes on there," he says.
There were 120 applicants nationally for Nasa’s expenses-paid
places and the Youghal man is one of seven electricians amongst
the chosen 20, which also includes seven plumbers and six heavy
vehicle mechanics on relevant courses.
Ian, who lives at Carleton village with his brother Colin, is the son
of Dennis and Bettie Broderick and works for the family hardware
& electrical store in North Main Street. Bright and talkative, he
qualified as an electrician with FAS last March, following a brief
stint studying civil engineering at WIT that ultimately didn’t
appeal.
Last December, his former Cork FAS co-ordinator Ken Quinn
interrupted Ian’s dreams of a travelling trip to Canada to recom-
mend he apply for the FAS/Nasa opportunity. Anything involving
America’s Space Agency seems sure to be kick-ass intense and so
it proved with Ian’s "gruelling 40-minute interview" in which
"they wanted to know everything about my life!"
They probed as to what he knew of solar energy. "Technically very
little," the former busker, disc jockey and drummer informed
them, before announcing his awareness that "renewable energy is
going to be a big part of people’s lives in years to come." He told
them his dad’s business would have to react to those needs. He let
them know why felt he should be chosen, that he was honest,
hardworking, eager to learn and wouldn’t waste their time. They
had no reason to doubt him and two weeks later Nasa had replaced
Montreal on his immediate horizon. Had he not quit smoking
months previously he’d probably have lit up a cigar.
Some of Nasa’s top technicians and engineers will tutor the
course, which swathes four modules: solar photovoltaic (convert-
ing solar energy into electricity), wind turbines for houses and
small businesses, fibre optic cabling for communications and
smart systems for homes. Ian is not unaware of their significance.
"Nasa is at the cutting edge advanced technology. Their engineers
are scientists. The experience, knowledge and certs I get here will
be very important to my future," he asserts.
He sees the future already present. "Top hardware and building
suppliers like Chadwicks now have renewable energy sections and
employ engineers," he muses. "Solar panels for houses may not
yet be practical because it takes a lot to power one house," he pro-
ceeds, "but they are now deployable and beneficial in big busi-
nesses where there is ample space."
For his own part, FAS/Nasa requires he send reports hone every
three weeks before actively "spreading the word" in his workplace
on his return. Meanwhile it won’t be all about overheating at Cape
Canaveral. "We have weekends off and Miami is only three hours
away. Orland, Disneyland and Universal Studios are just down the
coast," he ponders. Sounds like he’ll be investing in energy all
right
 Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

THE NOOK CHEQUE DONATION The Emer Casey Foundation Update:

TO YOUGHAL COMMUNITY
HOSPITAL AND HOSPICE The inaugural Emer Casey memorial 10k, which took place
on the 27th of May 2007 was a phenomenal success. There
was tremendous support, goodwill and generosity in the
build up to the race and this resulted in a very well organised
and enjoyable day. The 800 plus participants in the race came
from all over the country together with representatives from
Scotland, the U.K., Australia, Switzerland, Germany and the
U.S.A. The 10k was very kindly sponsored by Matheson
Ormsby Prentice Solicitors, Dublin. Gerard Galvin’s goody-
bags also ensured that nobody went home empty handed. The
overwhelming support from the local community ensured
that everybody was well fed after the race with musical enter-
tainment provided by J.J. Cooley and his band. The local
Pobalscoil na Trion ide was a very welcome haven from the
unforgiving elements with hot showers and teas all round.
Michael Treacy and Dee Ansbro present a cheque of 1,850 to Eleanor
Barry and Bree Rosney, Matron Youghal Community Hospital and The Emer Casey Foundation would like to thank everybody
Hospice. The money donated from two free gigs by the band Rannach, who participated in the run/walk and to acknowledge the
the Nook customers and staff of the Nook. very generous donations and sponsorship received.
LAUNCH OF SEACHTAIN NA Following the establishment of the Emer Casey Foundation,
GAEILGE WEEK AT THE friends and supporters have generously organised and run
MALL ARTS CENTRE
several significant fundraising events. Thanks to this over-
whelming support and enthusiasm from donors and fundrais-
ing organisers, The Emer Casey Foundation is now able to
make an initial donation of 160,000 to the DISCOVARY
research consortium. This research group is directly engaged
in addressing the pathogenesis of the most silent and dead-
liest of all cancers affecting women.
This consortium is composed of researchers from several
Irish institutions, whose aim is to develop a test for the early
detection of ovarian and uterine cancer. These cancers are
two of the most difficult cancers to detect and the develop-
ment of an early test for their occurrence has the potential to
save many lives in Ireland and abroad. The director of this
Donacha O’Cearuill, Liam O’Laochdha, Padraig MacSuibhne, Aingeal
consortium, Professor John O’Leary is director of pathology
Ui Dhomhnaill, Cormac Mehegan, Julie Ni Chomhrai and Noirin Bn at the Coombe Women’s hospital and professor of pathology
MhicShuibhne at Trinity College Dublin. The DISCOVARY research team
is composed of gynaecologists, oncologists, pathologists,
molecular biologists, bioinformaticians, cell biologists, sur-
face chemists, pharmacologists and nurse specialists who
have constructed a research pipeline that enables them to
carry out individual yet linked projects. In this way, the con-
sortium is broad-based with investigators from University
College Dublin (UCD), University College Cork (UCC),
Dublin City University (DCU), University College Galway
(UCG) and Trinity College Dublin (TCD). The consortium
has also established substantial research links with world-
leading professors in the USA both at the George Mason
University Centre for Applied proteomics and molecular
Clifford Desmond, Jason Long and Vernoica Hegarty with Gael Scoil medicine and the department of obstetrics and gynaecology
Chorain children
at the University of California in Los Angeles.
The Emer Casey Foundation has agreed to fully fund two
post-graduate researchers on a full-time basis for three years.
These researchers will be based in TCD and UCD and will
focus their research on (a) protein signatures in early and
recurrent ovarian cancer and (b) developing novel therapeu-
tic approaches in cisplatin resistant ovarian cancer patients.
The good work of the Foundation continues with the second
Emer Casey memorial 10km road race in Youghal, Co. Cork
on Sunday May 25th 2008. Many thanks to all the wonderful
friends, supporters and contributors who have given of their
time, money and efforts to establish and develop the impor-
tant work of the Emer Casey Foundation.

Donacha O’Cearuill, Melanie De La Cour and Finn McCarthy with Bun

Scoil Mhuire children
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008
Youghal s Anne McAuliffe is
Young Bookseller of the Year
Anne McAuliffe, of Youghal, has been
chosen from among contestants across
the whole of Ireland as the first ever
winner of the Cathal Elliott award for
the "Young Bookseller of the Year".
The award, established in the memory
of popular book trade guru Cathal
Elliott, who died in 2007, aims to
recognise and reward hard work and
talent amongst Ireland’s young book- Anne with Richard Madeley
sellers.
Anne received her trophy and her prize cheque at the Irish
Booksellers Association dinner dance, held in the Galway Bay
Hotel on Saturday the 1st March.
The judges were particularly impressed with Anne’s commitment
to customer service. Maria Dickenson of the Booksellers
Association said Anne is a deserving winner of this new award.
She has worked hard to build relationships with her customers and
has contributed to many events at Eason Dungarvan. The judges
felt what distinguished Anne and Eason Dungarvan from all of the
their nationwide competitors is their ability to provide an effec-
tive and efficient service on one-off book orders at one end of the
spectrum, whilst at the same time having the capability to evoke
local interest, through such events as their hugely popular Harry
Potter parties, excellent book signing events with both Irish and
international book authors such as Jung Chang, Gerry Adams and
Micheal O’ Muircheartaigh.
Guest speaker on the night, Richard Madeley of "Richard & Judy"
fame, was particularly impressed with Anne’s passion for books
and interaction with local schools and agreed with Anne’s primary
objective of encouraging young children to begin reading at a very
young age.
ELITE
ENGINEERING
STAINLESS STEEL SPECIALISTS
Has Moved to
2 Yawl Business Park, Foxhole, Youghal
OPENING MONDAY MARCH 10TH
Stainless Steel Kitchen, Domestic &
Commercial, Splashbacks,
Railings, Staircases, Balconies & Gates
www.eliteengineering.ie 024 20386 / 087 7410360
Defibrillator For Club Vitae at
The Quality Hotel Youghal
Club Vitae the Health & Fitness Club at the Quality Hotel Youghal
held a members fund raising night on Friday 29th February in
Lannigans Restaurant at The Quality Hotel Youghal. The evening
was a chance for members to get together and socialise and raise
funds to buy a defibrillator for the Club
Recently the staff at Club Vitae have been aware of some of the
tragic accidents that have happened around the country that could
have had a different outcome if defibrillators had been available.
With this in mind Jo Collins our Club Vitae Manager decided to
raise funds for a defibrillator for the Club.
A total of 1700 was raised between raffles, auctions and dona-
tions from members who were unable to attend. The night was a
huge success and there was enough money raised for the defibril-
lator and the cost of training for this apparatus.
Jo and her team would like to extend a huge thank you to all the
members of Club Vitae who attended on the night and also to the
members and staff who made donations for this very worthy event.
For further information on the Club you can contact us on:
Tel: 024 93050, Email: youghal@clubvitae.ie
Web: www.qualityhotelyoughal.com
CLAYCASTLE
PITCH & PUTT
Results of competition played over Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th
of March were 1st nett; Sunny Mangan and Declan o Shea. 1st
gross Tom Bulman and Kieran Hennessey Mixed nett Ted Healy
and Bride Walsh. We would like to thank Cal Flavin, of Youghal
for his Sponsorship.
Ladies morning every Wednesday at 10:30
Juvenile competition every Saturday morning at 11 weather per-
mitting.
To Tallow
To Cork
Youghal By-Pass To Waterford
ELITE ENGI-
NEERING
To Youghal

FAIRTRADE Exhibition at The Quality Hotel, Youghal
Seated: Cllr. Michelle Hennessy, Anne O’Connor, Cllr. Michael Beecher and Kitty
Griffin Standing: Cllr. Sammy Revins, Mac Dempsey, Morgan Furey, Asst
Manager Quality Hotel, Mayor David Savage, Stacey Quinlivan and Cllr. Sandra
McLellan
Seated: Stacey Quinlivan, Cumann Na Daoine, Cllr. Sandra McLellan Cllr.
Michael Beecher and Carrie Broderick, Cumann Na Daoine
Standing: Morgan Furey, Asst Manager Quality Hotel, Cocoa farmers from Ghana,
Africa Paul Ayepah and Kojo Aduhene, Mayor David Savage and Adam Clayton,
Kinsale Distribution Company
Adam Clayton, Kinsale
Distribution Company presents the Cllr. Michelle Hennessy, Stacey Quinlivan,
winning hamper in the fair-trade Cumann Na Daoine and Cllr. Sandra
raffle to Cllr. Michelle Hennessy McLellan
Seated: Paul Ayepah, Cllr. Sandra McLellan Cllr. Michael Beecher and Liz
O’Connell Standing: Mayor David Savage, Kojo Aduhene, Sylvia Pearson,
Pobalscoil Na Trionoide, Carrie Broderick, Cumann Na Daoine and Kevin
Linehan, Proprietor Moby Dick’s Bar
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008
Cumann Na Daoine representatives at the Fair-trade exhibition
Cocoa farmers from Ghana, Africa Paul Ayepah and Kojo Aduhene with seated
Hannah Benaim and Ciara O’Connor and standing Megan Mulcahy and Deirdre
O’Grady representing St. Aloysius School, Carrigtwohill
Gortroe Ladies Club.
Gortroe ladies club held a women’s health forum on Thursday last
at Gotroe community hall. A very large gathering of woman from
Gortroe and surrounding area were very well informed of the impor-
tance of good health. The main sponsors of the night were Pfizer’s
healthcare Ireland. Ms Sinead Fitzgerald attended on behalf of
Pfizer’s healthcare Ireland. Sinead gave a very interesting talk and
power point demonstration on the healthy heart pointing out risk
factors and how to avoid these problems. Breast check covered the
main importance of the new unit set up in Cork and also discussed
the Mobile unit. They gave a very informative talk on the impor-
tance of early detection their delegation was headed by Ms. Aoife
Collins. Our speakers on the night included Ms. Pauline Lynch of
The Disable Federation; Sr. Siobhan of the Irish hearth foundation,
Dr Oonagh Moynihan GP spoke on women’s health screening. Mr.
Dermot Twomey Pharmacist and properly and covered how to deal
with cuts, burns and properly and scalds in the home. And last but
not least Dr. Brid Corkery Physiatrist gave an inspirational talk on
mental health. There was blood sugar testing on the night overseen
by Ms Pauline Lynch of the Diabetes federation and blood pressure
screening by Sr. Siobhan of the Irish hearth foundation. Local nurs-
es were to the fore here and worked very hard for the night in the
clinics
There were a number of other stands on the night including Pfizer’s
forever living products. Juice Plus, Breast check club viate and spa
quality hotel, HSE health promotion and community drugs aware-
ness. This was a very enjoyable and informative evening
Chairperson Ms. Marion Mariga thanked her hard working organis-
ing group of Fidelma Coleman. Ann Loughlin, Helen Cunningham
and Paula Cashman and all the other members of the Gortroe ladies
club who helped out on the day and for the evening. Thanks were
also expressed to the other sponsors who were associated with the
event L&N Youghal, Hurleys Midleton, Youghal Pharmacy,
Killeagh Pharmacy, Dawn Dairies, Tipperary water and Le
Gourmet. Well done to all involved with this successful evening it
was a fantastic achievement for the Gortroe ladies club to have
speakers of this calibre in the rural area.
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

INCH NATIONAL SCHOOL

PARENTS COUNCIL CHEQUE
PRESENTATION
Rose O’Driscoll, Secretary Inch National School Parents Council pres-
ents a cheque for 500 to Mary O’Dea from Youghal C.A.S.A.-The
monies raised from the Christmas School Concert raffle, picture includes
parents council and school children
Rose O’Driscoll, Secretary Inch National School Parents Council pres-
ents a cheque for 500 to Margaret Phelan from the parents support
group of the Cork branch of the diabetes federation of Ireland. The
monies raised from the Christmas School Concert raffle, picture includes
parents council and school children
Fr. O’ Neill’s GAA
Main Sponsor Audit Diagnostics
East Cork Junior ’A’ Football C/ship
Fr. O’ Neill’s 7-1 Youghal 0-6
Two goals within the first five minutes set up Fr. O’ Neill’s for a one-
sided victory over Youghal in the first round of the Ml. O’ Connor
sponsored East Cork Junior ’A’ Football championship in Killeagh.
Youghal, who were defeated by Bride Rovers in a preliminary round,
were under pressure from the word go as O’ Neill’s had too much fire
power in their forward line in the opening exchanges. However,
goals win games but a worrying feature of the game was that there
was no point scored from play in 66 minutes of play - O’ Neill’s only
point coming from a 30M free from the boot of Eoghan McCarthy
after 12 minutes.
Kieran Wall opened the scoring with a goal on the 4th minute and
Eoghan Mc added a second a minute later when he took a pass from
Shane Harrington. Shane Spillane raised Youghal’s first white flag on
the 10th minute when he pointed after Eoin Coleman played a short
pass to him from a 13M free. Eoghan Mc’s pointed free came two
minutes later but the other ’Eoin’, Eoin Coleman countered that point
with another pointed free on the 15th minute. Kieran Wall added his
second score of the game when he kicked a rebound into the Youghal
net to extend the O’ Neill’s score. John O’ Mahoney and Eoin
Coleman (free) reduced the O’ Neill’s lead with two points on the
24th and 26th minutes. Shane Harrington got his name on the score
sheet when he goaled on the 28th minute and Johnny Flav scored his
first goal when he took a good pass from the industrious Kieran Wall,
who had deftly sidestepped a Youghal challenge. John Flav finished
the first half with another goal on the short whistle to let the half time
score 6-1 to 0-4.
Kieran Wall bagged his hat trick on the 33rd minute when he left
Youghal goalie, Kevin Lonergan, in his wake as his shot hit the back
of the Youghal net for goal number seven. Mid way through this half
John Flavin received a leg injury and had to be carried off and he was
replaced by the ever dependable, Martin Lawton. Shane Spillane
pulled a point back for Youghal on the 36th minute and the ever
green Vince Murray had Youghal’s sixth point on the 47th minute.
This was the last score of the game and it was amazing that with so
much possession O’ Neill’s didn’t score for the remaining 27 minutes
or Youghal for the remaining 13 minutes. This was not a game for the
purist but from an O’ Neill’s perspective, a win is a win.
Team: David Hyde, Quintin Higgins (Capt.), John Terry, John O’
Driscoll, Niall Griffin, John O’ Mahoney, John Thomas Gould, Podge
Butler, Jer O’ Leary, Robert Hyde, Jer Holland, Shane Harrington,
Eoghan McCarthy, John Flavin, Kieran Wall.
Subs used: Martin Lawton for John Flavin (inj.), Robert O’
Donoghue for Niall Griffin, Alan Brett for Robert Hyde, Thomas
Lawton for Podge Butler, Eric Broderick for Eoghan McCarthy.
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YOUGHAL GAA NEWS
JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 08/02/2008
FR. O’NEILL’S 7-1 v YOUGHAL 0-6
Played in Killeagh the score doesn’t reflect the true path of this
game. O’Neills scored three soft goals in the first 10 minutes that
effectively ended this as a contest, but Y oughal regrouped in the
second half and made a real contest of it keeping O’Neills score-
less but the damage had already been done. Their were a lot of
heads hanging but the positive is it was 8 scores to 6 which shows
territorially and possession wise this was a close enough affair.
Team: K. Lonergan. P.O’Mahony, A. Kenny, A. Sheehan,
P.O’Laochdha, B. Ring, C. O’Laochdha, N. Farelly, D. Ring, M.
Cronin, R. Cunningham, O. Murphy, S. Spillane, E. Coleman, J.
O’Mahony, Subs: D. Savage, D. Crowley, D. Twomey, B. Curtin.
INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL LEAGUE 09/03/2008
YOUGHAL 0-6 v GRENNAGH 1-12
Fielding nearly the same side as 24 hours earlier, a full strength
Grennagh side struggled to overcome the local challenge but
tiredness eventually played it’s part and they ran out comfortable
winners. Team: P. Mackey, P. O’Mahony, P. O’Laochdha, D.
Savage, A. Sheehan, B. Coleman, N. Roche, N. Farrelly, D. Ring,
M. Cronin, B. Cooper, S. Twomey, S. Spillane, E. Coleman, K.
Lonergan, D. Crowley.
MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE 05/03/2008
YOUGHAL 3-13 v SCARRIFF GAELS 0-6
The Minors made their seasonal debut in style at Pairc Nua with
an emphatic win. Fielding 8 of last years victorious ul6 team
Youghal dominated throughout but for some complacency in the
second half which let the Gaels back into it. It was inevitable that
switches needed to be made as the selectors get to know their
players and a few good tactical moves secured the points for the
home side.
Team: D. Cashman, S. Curtin, B. Twomey, A. Mason, M. Cronin,
A. Kenny, P. Quill, E. Flavin, O. Murphy, B. Quill, S. Spillane, S.
Herlihy, V. Cahill, G. Cotter, J. O’Mahony. Subs: D. Scanlon, P.
O’Sullivan, C. Moloney.
FIXTURES:
18/03/2008 19/03/2008 19/03/2008 22/03/2008 23/03/2008
24/03.2008 29/03/2008
MFL YOUGHAL V KILLEAGH PAIRC NUA 8PM
JAFC CLOYNE V GLANMIRE PAIRC NUA 8PM
IH ABERNETHY CUP YOUGHAL V IMOKILL Y AGHADA
8PM U21 FC YOUGHAL V CARRIGNVAR BALLYNOE
4:30PM IHL YOUGHAL V COURCEYROVERS AWAY T.B.C.
MAHL YOUGHAL V SCARRIFF GAELS CLOYNE 5PM
JAFC YOUGHAL V ST. CATHERINES KILLEAGH 3:30PM
A Reminder that Club membership is due and the closing date for
same is April 1 st. Payment can be made to Ger Motherway or at
the Club House.
Plans for the upcoming Poker Classic are in full swing. The big
date is Good Friday in Club Aras. With Chips going fast it’s
important to get in early to secure a seat for this enjoyable
evening. Tickets can be got from any committee member at Club
Aras or from Gerry Russell.
The next big date for your calender is Friday 2nd May when the
Club are hosting a RACE NIGHT AT THE DOGS. All roads lead
to Y oughal Track for what is sure to be a great night. A full pro-
gramme of events will be published in due course. It’s five years
since the last night and it is hoped that a bumper crowd will turn
out on the night especially that it is the start of long weekend. It
will be a big weekend for the Club as we are hosting Killeagh v
St. Catherines in the Senior Hurling Championship and our own
Intermediates are in action in the Championship on the Monday.
45 DRNE RESULTS
04/03/2008 1 st Joy & Dick, 2nd and 3rd Divided, Mossie &
Olan, Kevin & Dermot, Ann & Richie, Aileen & Bernie. Best
oflast 5 Dave & Ann, Last game Sheila & Teresa.
11/03.2008 1st Chrissie & John, 2nd Sheila O’Sullivan, 3rd
Divided Joy & Dick, Ann & Dave, Best of last 5, Mary & Joan,
Last game Sharon & Angeline.
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008
JUVENILE CLUB
UNDER 14 FOOTBALL CHALLENGE 03/03/2008
YOUGHAL 4-1 v ARDMORE 2-7
A good outing for the ul4’s against our near neighbours from Co.
Waterford. Some very good football was played by both sides in
what was a very exciting game and both sides deserved to get
something from it.
YOUGHAL Ul4 3-2 V YOUGHAL Ul5
A warm up game for the U15’s ahead of the East Cork Final saw
them take on their young Club Mates in what proved to be an
excellent way to get the blood running for the Final three days
later
Ul5FOOTBALLEASTCORKFINAL
YOUGHAL 1-8 V KILLEAGH 1-2
The ftrst fmal of the Year played in Ballymacoda saw a large
crowd gather to witness a great game. Y oughal were fairly com-
fortable in the ftrst half playing against the breeze but conceded a
late goal to go in trailing 0-3 to 1-2. A serious injury to the impres-
sive Ross Desmond who broke his wrist just on half time left
doubt in the mind of the Y oughal supporters as to whether we
could take this one home. But to their credit the Boys came out
for the second half deteqnined to win this one for Ross and with
the excellent Colin Sheehan kicking 1-3 in the second half and an
overhead score from Ryan Lane the outcome was never in doubt.
Killeagh were held scoreless in the second half as Youghal
defended doggedly from no. 1 to nO.15 and ran out winners by 1-
8 to 1-2. Captain Christopher Cooney paid tribute to his fallen
comrade and dedicated the title to him.
Ul3 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
YOUGHAL 4-3 V FR. O’NEILLS 3-4
Fr. O’Neills must be getting fed up of the Youghal Jersey as once
again they were overcome by a narrow margin. Five points down
at the break Y oughal were upbeat about their prospects as they
played into the "scoring goal" for the second half. Y oughal went
4 points up with five minutes to go and to their credit O’Neills
threw everything at the Y oughal Boys and but for some excellent
defending by full back Ollie Dempsey and a Magniftcent display
of goalkeeping by Dylan Mason who will have a big future
between the sticks might not have held on.
Team: D. Mason, C. Finn, M. Flaherty, J. Power, R. O’Sullivan, C.
Savage, A. Ledingham, C. Keenaghan, A. O’Neill, T. Coleman, K.
Wight, S. Farrell, O. Dempsey, C. Morrisson, K. Ranson, A.
Joyce, D. Beecher, D. Walsh, D. Daly, A. Hogan, D. Kiely, D.
Mason.
COOL CAMP is back again this Year. Sponsored by the VHI it
will take place from 13th to 15th of August in Pair Nua. Mr. Sean
Oliphant is Co-Ordinator and can be contacted on 086 8355718.
Registration forms will be available in the coming weeks. With
over 120 young people in attendance last Year it is important to
get registered as early as possible to secure a place.
Congratulatons to Victor Cahill, a member of last years U16 dou-
ble winning football side and Hurler of the Year 2007 on his
excellent run in the Ballycotton 10 with a time of Ihr 35m. Well
done Victor.
Youghal Under 15 Team - East Cork Football Champions 2008
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

KINSALEBEG N.S. gravity, design, and human life

SCIENCE OPEN DAY

Ms Fleming’s class displayed experiments to show static electric-
ity, hot air rising, construction, density and conditions needed for
growth. Mrs Mullins’ class demonstrated sound, magnetism, fric-
tion and growth.
Also as part of this project children from 3rd to 6th class will also
visit The Discover Science Centre in Lismore on April 1st. Senior
Classes are keeping a Science Log and diary using our new lap
tops courtesy of our Parents Association

Students from Mrs Mullins’ class demonstrating sound experiments.

Eureka!" Science student Clodagh Whelan from 4th class demonstrates

Archimedes’ Principle on floating bodies to the amazement of teachers
Ms. Morey, Ms. Fleming and Principal Mrs Mullins at the Kinsalebeg
N.S. Science Open Day

Bunscoil Mhuire
Showcase Performance
Ms Fleming’s class demonstrate density. Dancing for the past 10 weeks by the students of Bunscoil Mhuire under Dance
Tutor Ruth Hayes had their Showcase Performance on Wed 12 March

Bunscoil Mhuire Showcase Performers on stage

Happy students from Mrs Mullins’ class.

Dance Tutor Ruth Hayes with teachers Miss K. Flanagan, Miss G. Mulcahy, Miss
Hickey, Mr. O’Brien, Principal Mr. M. O’Neill and students at the Showcase
Performance

Ms Fleming’s class demonstrate static electricity.

As part of the Primary Science Award of Excellence Kinsalebeg
NS held a school Science Day on March 14th. On this day each
class set up experiments, demonstrations and displays. Ms
Dance Tutor Ruth Hayes with backstage crew Lee Curley, Abbie Jayawardene and
Morey’s class displayed their work on electricity, magnetism, Rebecca Kearns
 Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

Heritage Municipal Policy Committee Report March 08

This is an update of all that has taken place since the previous
report in December 2007.
Town Walls
1. (a) The recent collapse of portion of the Town Walls has been
inspected by various technical experts with a view to obtaining the
best advice on how to implement the necessary repairs.
Emergency funding of 300,000 euros has been requested from the
Finally I would like to express my appreciation to all the Heritage
Committee members and to the Town Clerk and staff of Youghal
Town Council for their continuing commitment, hard work and
dedication to the Heritage Committee‘s objective of "Prosperity
for Youghal through Heritage".
Cllr. Liam Burke, Chairperson,
Heritage Municipal Policy Committee,
Youghal Town Council, March 2008

Pobalscoil Na Trionoide
Dept. of the Environment, Heritage and Local Govt. and a
response is awaited.
(b) Meanwhile an additional 50 metres of wall walk has been com-
pleted which will greatly enhance the visitor experience of the Lainseail Seachtain Na Gaeilge
Town Walls Saotharlann Rince ( Dance Workshop)
(c) A walkway has been completed outside the Town Walls link-
ing the Raheen Road carpark to the sallyports
(d) A new goalpost type barrier has been installed at the entrance
to this carpark which will receive tour buses during the coming
season.
2. Signage
New signage has been erected at the College Gardens, Quaker
Cottage, Sallyports and St. Mary‘s Collegiate Church Graveyard.
Signs are on order for the Red House, Tynte‘s Castle, The Market
Square, The Clock Gate and The Water Gate (Cromwell‘s Arch).
A grant application has been made to Failte Ireland for over 60
new fingerpost signs throughout the town all of which will carry
the Youghal Heritage logo. These signs will direct people to fea-
Christy Mac Gearailt, Muinteoir Rince and Liam O’Laochdha with 1st Year stu-
tures of visitor interest such as Heritage Buildings, Medieval dents preparing for the ceili which follows later in the week
Gardens, The Heritage/Tourist Trail, Town Centre Shopping
Areas, Public Toilets, Car Parks, The Waterfront, Mall Arts Centre
etc.
3. Heritage Council
Applications for 7 Heritage Projects for 2008 have been made to
the Heritage Council as follows:-
(a) 80,000 for Restoration Works to St. Mary‘s College
(b) 75,000 for Urgent Conservation Works to the Town Walls
(c) 50,000 for the Clock Gate Tower Feasibility Study
(d) 40,000 for the Niche Retailing Strategy for Youghal Town
Centre
(e) 25,000 for the ongoing Town Walls Conservation and
Management Plan
Christy Mac Gearailt, Muinteoir Rince and Rosarii O’Brien with 1st Year students
(f) 20,000 for the Cannon Restoration Project
preparing for the ceili
(g) 10,000 for Youghal Medieval Family Fun Day
4. Public Realm Conference
Plans are being finalised for the holding of a Public Realm
Conference at The Mall Arts Centre on Thursday and Friday 15th
and 16th May 2008. A panel of speakers of international distinc-
tion on Heritage and Public Realm will address the Conference.
Accommodation has been booked and brochures have been sent to
all local authorities and to their Conservation and Heritage
Officers in order to nationally advertise the event.
5. Youghal Public Realm Plan
Public Consultation on this Plan has been completed and submis-
sions received. These are being examined by the authors of the Rosarii O’Brien and Christy Mac Gearailt, Muinteoir Rince with 1st Year students
preparing for the ceili
Plan and their report awaited which will be considered by the
members of Youghal Town Council prior to final adoption of the
Plan.
6. Medieval Weekend
Youghal Medieval Family Fun Weekend will take place on
Saturday and Sunday August 23rd and 24th 2008. This year it will
commence on the Saturday evening with an open air concert for
all at St. Mary‘s College Gardens.
7. Church Street
A number of tenders have been received for the heritage re-paving
of Church Street. These are presently undergoing technical exam-
ination. It is expected that a contractor will shortly be appointed
and that the works will commence after Easter.
8. Funding
Details of funding for 2008 are still awaited and full details will be
given in the next Heritage Committee report to be given at the Liam O’Laochdha and Christy Mac Gearailt, Muinteoir Rince with 1st Year stu-
June meeting of Youghal Town Council. dents at the dance workshop
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

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~ In Memorim ~
Mary Glavin
Lirarow, Ardmore, Co. Waterford
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND FIRST
ANNIVERSARY
On the 19th of March 2007 a much loved wife, mother, sister, aunt and
godmother passed away. Her husband Charles, sons Cathal and Shane and
daughter Kate wish to thank all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss.
We also wish to sincerely thank all those who called to the house, who attended the rosary,
funeral and burial. Those who sent Mass cards, enrolments and letters of support. Thanks to
Father Milo Guiry for his many visits and kindness which he showed to Mary during her ill-
ness. We would like to thank all the priests who concelebrated the funeral mass with Father
Guiry, Father Aidan Vaughan, Fr. Aidan Crowley, Fr. Tom Flynn, Canon Tom Browne, Fr.
Paul Waldron and Fr. Finbarr Lucey. We wish to thank the choir for their beautiful singing,
the sacristan and altar servers. Thanks also to Carriglea, Dungarvan CBS and Ard Scoil na
nDeise, Dungarvan for providing the Guards of honor. We extend our sincere thanks to all
the staff of St. Bernadette’s ward, Bons Secours Hospital, Cork, who cared for Mary, and to
the Pastoral care team who visited her during her illness. To all the staff of the Ardmore
Health Centre, the Hospice home care team and to the staff of the Mari Mina Pharmacy
Ardmore, we say thank you. A special word of thanks to our wonderful neighbours and
friends for their kindness, help and continued support. Thanks to Mary’s work colleagues and
’the girls’ who she thoroughly enjoyed working with and the Pastoral care team of Carriglea
Cairde Services who gave her great help and encouragement. Thanks to the grave diggers and
to the funeral directors, James Kiely and Sons. Thanks to all those who gave donations in lieu
of flowers to the West Waterford Hospice, it was greatly appreciated.
Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude. The holy
sacrifice of the mass has been offered for your intentions.
Never more than a thought away, Loved and remembered every day
Daly
3rd Anniversary
In loving memory of Eoin late of
Dominic Collins Pl
Who died on 18th March 2005
Cherished memories keep you near,
As time unfolds another year
Out of our lives you may be gone
But in our hearts you still live on
Love always Eoin
Mam, Conor, Niall, Maria, Niamh, Orla, Nieces Marie and
Shealeen and your God daughter Chloe
2nd anniversary
In loving memory of the late
Ann Egan
Late of Blackwater heights Youghal
Whose anniversary occurs on 26th March 2008
Will those who think of her today a little
prayer to Jesus say
Sadly missed by her loving sisters and Nellie, Maria and
Brother Garry
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008
~ In Memorim ~
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & FIRST ANNIVERSARY
Nicholas Cunningham
Ballycurraginny, Killeagh
Died 16th March 2007
On this, the First Anniversary of Nickey’s sudden passing, The
Cunningham Family wish to express our sincerest gratitude to
all those who sympathised with us during the past year. We
owe a huge debt of gratitude to our neighbours, friends and
family. Please know that your kindness and support has
helped us through the sad times.
We extend a heartfelt thanks to the countless people who travelled long distances to be with
us and to all those who attended the wake, the rosary, the funeral mass and burial.
Appreciation to all the telephone calls, to all those who sent Mass cards, letters of sympa-
thy and floral tributes. We would like to extend a word of thanks to Dr. Michael Twomney,
Youghal and all the medical staff of CUH for the care and attention shown to Nickey. We
would also like to thank all the people who made his funeral mass so special and personal.
Thanks to Fr. Broderick, Rev. Pat Corkery & Fr. Cullihane and to the choir for their songs
and music. Special thanks to the staff of Egan’s Funeral Home for their dignified handling
of the funeral arrangements.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledg-
ment as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the mass will be offered for
your intentions.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Connie "Dooney" Hennessy
late of Ashe Street Youghal
We the Family sisters and brothers of the late Connie
"Dooney" Hennessy would like to take this opportunity to
thank all those who sympathised with us on our recent
bereavement. We’d like to thank all those who attended
the removal, Funeral mass and burial. To all those who
sent flowers and mass cards and called to us personally, A
special word of thanks to Canon Browne PP, Dr. Michael
Twomey, Egans Funeral Home, nurses and staff of the
South Infirmary Hospital, Cork.
The Holy Sacrifice of the mass will be celebrated for your
intentions
1st anniversary
In loving memory of
Connie
(Dooney) Hennessy
Whose first anniversary occurs on 28th March
2008
Will those who think of him today
A little prayer to Jesus say
Sadly missed by his loving sisters Nellie, Maria and Brother
Garry, God-daughter Sarah, nephews, nieces, relatives family
and friends
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

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~ In Memorim ~ ~ In Memorim ~

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
and 1st Anniversary Daly
18th Anniversary
Harvey Dewan Loving memories of
Patrick (Waxer) Daly
who died on 17th March 2007
21, Dominic Collins Pl., Youghal
The family of the late Harvey Dewan would like to Who died 31st March 1990
take this opportunity to thank all those who sympa-
thised with us during this time. All who attended the
Happy memories we keep forever
removal and mass, who sent mass cards and letters Of times when we were all together,
of sympathy. They bring a smile and often a tear,
The Holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for Always a wish that you were here
your intentions
Sadly missed by his wife and Family
Sadly missed by his wife Mary, Sons, Daughters and grandchildren

2nd Anniversary 4th Anniversary

In loving memory of
Treasured memories of a loving wife,
mother and grandmother
Una Dempsey
Ann Egan Late of "Berties" North Main St.
Youghal
Whose Anniversary occurs on the 26th March.

The memory of Mother

Will those who think of Ann today A beacon light shining inside,
a little prayer to Jesus say Time cannot destroy her memory
her sprit survives.
Sadly missed by her husband Tony, Louise, Anthony, Connie,
Thomas, Christopher and Chiara Sadly missed by her sons, daughters and grandchildren

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10th Anniversary
In loving memory of
Lena O’Brien
Bobby Farrell Whose 10th Anniversary
late of Cherrymount, Youghal occurs on the 30th March
who died on 21st March 1998

Loving and kind in all his ways Sadly missed by her

Upright and just to the end of his days
Sincere and kind in heart and mind Husband Tom and Family
What a beautiful memory he left behind
Always remembered by his son Eddie, Anniversary Mass at St. Mary’s Parish
Daughter-in-law Liz, grandchildren Ted, Keith and Angela
Church on the 30th March at 9am
Youghal News.....March 20th 2008

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e-mail:antcomputing@eircom.net
KEVIN JORDAN
DRIVING SCHOOL
A.D.I./GOVERNMENT APPROVED INSTRUCTOR
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Youghal Based Est. 1989
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PSYCHIC MEDIUM
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Annette Singleton Youghal
For App. 086-3843786
AC Computer Services
Computer Repairs, Sales, Networking
Business / Home Call-out Service
Aidan Connolly - 087 6502485 024 95428
www.accomputers.ie
Net & Web Media Ireland
East Cork s leading website design company
Website Design, Hosting, Maintenance
Web Broadcasting
For Free Quotation contact us
Email: info@webmediaireland.com Web: www.webmediaireland.com
Hillside, Cork Hill, Youghal, Co. Cork. Tel: 024 90454
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Contact: Joe Keogh (087) 1205131 / (024) 94393
JOHN BUTLER MINI & COACH HIRE
Bingo Bus
Four Nights per week
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Contact John: 087-2587784/024-92544
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www.eliteengineering.ie 024 20386 / 087 7410360
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WIINDSCREEN REPLACEMENT,
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Unit 5, Seafield Business Park, Youghal
Phone: (0086) 1927214 - (0024) 81076
Ross Cashman Electrician
Available for New Homes, Extensions, Re-Wires,
Agricultural etc.
No Job too Big or Too Small - Free Quotations
C2 Registered Tel 087 1248091 Fully Insured
David Stanton TD
Office: 29 St Mary’s Road, Midleton Tel: 021-4632867
Email: david.stanton@oireachtas.ie Website: www.stanton.ie
"Please contact me if I can be of help to you in any way"
Attention Commercial Vehicle Owners
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IRISH BROKERS
BROKERLINE
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Local Agent for Vivas Healthcare
Contact Sandra, Jimmy or Michael T. at 024 92524
When you go Direct go Brokerline Direct
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Dynamite
Cleaning Services
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PAINTING & GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Special Offer for Christmas Carpets 35 Upholstery 45
We do it all - From Floor to Roof So Give us a Call, We ll Give you the Proof!
Ted: 087 7719123 / Tom: 087 4137256 Office: 024 91340
 Yawl Bay
Seafood Ltd
Foxhole Industrial Estate, Youghal, Co Cork
Tel 024 92290 Fax 024 93182

A wide range of Fresh Fish

in Stock for Good Friday
SEE OUR EXTENSIVE FROZEN
FISH DISPLAY
Recognised Seafood Specialist by BIM

102 NORTH MAIN STREET, YOUGHAL

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Stephen Pearce Gallery
FREE HEALTHCARE
SCREENING TEST
AVAILABLE
Pottery & Showroom
Are open through EASTER WEEKEND
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Come browse through our new
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•Blood Glucose in the Old Pottery for an
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•BMI ( Body Mass Index) Phone 021-4646807
Visit our Gallery CafØ OPEN All Weekend
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