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By Michael TwomeyPresentation: Presentation by Sean McLaughlin of theManagers Proposals for the Visual Uplifting of the Main Streetof the Town.This presentation was based on shop owners, businesses and resi-dents entering into the vision for heritage decoration of the MainStreet. Mr. McLaughlin said that owners and tenants shouldchoose colours for premises from the heritage catalogue. He pre-sented slide show examples of shop fronts of Youghal that bothfitted the proposed model and those that needed refurbishment. Headvised members that the heritage colours are more muted andthat ’garish’ tones are to be avoided. He stated that gutters, drain-pipes and window frames should be white and that mouldingsshould not be the same colour as wall tones. The task for owners,according to Mr. McLaughlin, is to work together to create anoverall 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 andbrickwork, 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 extremelyexpensive. She said the Council could offer to paint buildings as away of offering the owners a ’view of the heritage vision’. TheTown Clerk ventured that Development Contribution moniescould be used for this purpose before adding that the processwould ’take the jaded look from the town centre’. Cllr. Murraywarned that the time lapse between removing the recycling site atTides car park and the opening the new centre by the RailwayStation would leave users without cars in the area stranded. TheTown 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 nofacility for collecting glass with kerbside collection. Cllr. linehan-Foley said all the bring sites had been removed from all areas inthe town while both the Mayor and the Town Clerk said the siteswere removed because of ’abuse’.Report of the Town Clerk on matters arising from the minutesof the monthly meeting held on 11th February 2008. HOUSING & BUILDING:1) The allocation of the first phase of Parklands amounting toeleven social housing units (10 3 bed, 1 two bed units) will takeplace this week. The anticipated handover time from the develop-er is within the next six to eight weeks. The successful applicantswill 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 theHousing Needs Assessment currently being undertaken by theCouncil. A public advertisement was placed in the Examiner andYoughal 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 doso immediately to ensure that they will be considered for futureCouncil 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 Partnershipin respect of the DeValera Street Car Park Project (consisting ofthe development of 37 car parking spaces). A contractor will beappointed shortly with a view to commencing works in April. 2. A tender report has been received from David Kelly Partnershipin 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 NonNational Road Grant Allocation for 2008 from the Department ofTransport. This years allocation amounts to �287,000 (no increaseover 2007) and a report on same is currently being prepared by the

Town Engineer for presentation to the Members of the Council atthe April meeting. WATERS & SEWERS: 1. The reservoirs are currently at full storage capacity with anaverage daily demand of approximately 575,000 gallons per day. 2. I am unaware of any problems with the Waste Water DrainageSystem and all pump stations seem to be working satisfactorilycurrently. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT:1. A planning application has been received from Cork CountyCouncil for the laying of a new 350mm trunk water main fromBoola 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 allthe ponds together with the removal of all the vandalised pondstructures (it is hoped to replace these with a more practical solu-tion during the spring). The gates and archway have been paintedblack and gold to correspond with the scheme throughout thetown. Five new seats have been provided and all the brick pavingpowerwashed and cleaned. 2. As no funds were provided in the 2008 Council Budget for the1798 Memorial Park, I have had to source other sources of fund-ing from various agencies. I have managed to secure �26,000which will be spent on increased lighting, new balcony seating,planting and painting the park for the summer of 2008. Work hasalready commenced on the park and orders have been placed forthe 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 recentachievements with a letter congratulating the athlete. Town Foreman’s Report. Cllr. Casey asked on behalf of the fishermen for a tap to beinstalled on the quayside. He informed members of complaintsfrom Prospect Farm about troublesome dogs running loose in thearea. The Cllr. concluded by seeking clarification as to why theside gates of the Mall House are closed throughout the day. Hesaid members of the public had pointed out to him that the areahas always been open to the public in the past. Cllr. Burke point-ed out that a section of footpath at the junction of Windmill Hilland South Cross Lane has been left unfinished. The Cllr. called for’extra ladders’ to be installed on Market Dock and Buttimer’sDock. He continued with requests to clean up jail steps, fix light-ing at 139 North Main Street and heavy ponding at entrance toPitch and Putt club while thanking the Town Clerk for his effortsin getting lights working at Seafield. Cllr. Linehan-Foley told theCouncil that she received a request to have a handrail installed atthe Mall Strand to ease access for the disabled. She cited aKilcoran wall that has been weakened by subsidence and whileshe acknowledged that the wall is ’privately owned’ she wonderedif the Council could contact the owner. The Cllr. wanted the pub-lic to know that the Millennium Garden playground is closed forrenovations and will reopen. "We are very lucky in this town tohave three playgrounds," she said. She then enquired as to why thebus continues to stop by Bertie Dempsey’s ’when we all agreedhere to relocate the stop to the back street’. She said members ofthe 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 iscarried out on health and safety issues regarding the back streetstop. The Town Clerk said he was ’aware of only one complaint’about placing the new bus stop on Catherine Street. (This referredto Cllr. Murray’s information at a previous meeting asking theCouncil 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 ourdevelopment plan’, she asked. "Why did Bus Eireann change it?"Cllr. Murray said the woman in question ’must have phoned BusEireann herself’. The Town Clerk suggested Cllr. Linehan-Foley

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phoned Bus Eireann herself’. The Town Clerk suggested Cllr.Linehan-Foley bring a motion at the next meeting ’calling on BusEireann to adopt the Council’s proposal’She replied that it was ’unfair that we do things in the Chamberand then it’s changed, it makes us look like fools’. The Cllr. thenadded that she felt frustrated by the lack of activity on reopeningthe Youghal-Cork railway line. "We need to take action, even if itmeans getting the public involved with placards. We need to getIarnr�d Eireann in here. We write letter after letter but nothinghappens,’ she said. The Town Clerk again advised she bring in amotion. 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 missingand his head is loose," he said. He maintained that ’young familiesand 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 saidyoung people could be ’doing worse’. "What harm are they doingkicking a ball?" she asked. "They could be doing a lot worse likedrink and drugs. Where are they supposed to go?" she said. Cllr.Beecher replied. "Out to the beach." He warned that flowerbedswill be ’destroyed’ by those ’coming down from the estates’. Theissue of dog fowling was once again raised with the Town Clerkadvising that fines are at a national rate and abuse was a questionof personal responsibility. "They know who they are and they arethe same ones all the time," he said. Cllr. Beecher concluded byasking that refuse illegally dumped behind No. 9 Dermot Hurleybe removed by the Council at the owner’s request. Cllr. Revinssaid if he catches the dog owner fowling outside his premisesevery morning ’they will get more than a fine’. He then asked if asign be erected outside the Bun Scoil to signify the disabled park-ing space and requested the space be painted blue. Cllr. Hennesseyremarked that signs on the Rhinecrew roundabout were obscuringvision over the left shoulder on the third exit to the Breton roadand asked that the signs be rearranged. The Town Engineer hadgood news for Cllr. Burke with the announcement that funds hadbeen secured for the extension of the outfall pipe on Front Strandand funding would be available for works on SruthÆn na Sall� postEaster. Cork County Council Items a) Report by Cllr. Murray. Cllr. Murray said she has spoken to the offices in Cork CountyCouncil (CCC) about her proposal for the amenity walkways andhas requested that the project be broken into two phases. Sheinformed members that a CCC motion from Cllr. Aherne called onCCC to borrow money to build a permanent library in Youghal.She went on to say that Cllr. Aherne expressed the view that therent being paid to River Gate Mall is ’exorbitant’. Cllr. Murrayrefuted Cllr. Aherne’s claim and countered it by stating the rent forthe River Gate Mall premises was ’good value’ for money at�6.11c per sq. foot over 5,700 sq ft. She added that the CCCManager has ’no intention of borrowing’. Cllr. Linehan-Foley wasbemused by the information and called the rent ’dead money’. Shesaid she could not understand the logic in wasting money on rentthat ’could go towards a new building’. She also criticized CCC fornot having a public toilet in the library saying it was ’unheard of’.Cllr. Murray responded to the toilet issue by stating that users canbe ’buzzed in by library staff’ and that it is not an issue. MayorSavage said he thought Cllr. Aherne’s motion was ’good’ addinghis belief that ’paying rent is ludicrous’. Cllr. Murray ascertainedthat with being a member of the library committee she has workedhard to get a permanent library for Youghal and cited St. Mary’s asa possible location but was told the library had to be ’highly visi-ble’. Cllr. Linehan-Foley remarked that there is ’no high visibilitywhere it is’. She added that before Cllr. Murray was elected theYoughal Council had been presented with blueprint informationon a project for Collins Bakery to become the permanent libraryand 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

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 tomyself before tonight if there is anymore of this carry on I will notgive another report. I will give it direct to the media." The Mayorwanted clarification. "Are you saying you don’t want to report onCCC issues?" Cllr. Murray replied. "I am fed up being ridiculedand humiliated." Cllr. Linehan-Foley remarked that the librarywas ’a local issue affecting Youghal town’. Cllr. Murray simplyreplied. "Forget it, forget it." She then left the Chamber at thispoint, returning a short time later. Following this debate mattersmoved 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 environmentalwelfare of the town should not be dependant on the ’whim of thewind’. The AVR waste treatment site had also come under investi-gation from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) butwhile it was acknowledged the plant had released odours Cllr.Burke said information from the EPA clearly identified the fowlodour as 90% sourced from the civic amenity site. Cllrs. Beecherand McLellan backed Cllr Burke’s claim and criticized AVR fortheir leak while the County Manager promised to ’urgently’ passon the concerns over the amenity site. Cllr. Casey again rasied theissue on the delay in building a permanent fire station. He said themen and women ’risking their lives’ deserved a better facility. Cllr.Linehan-Foley said there was a change in design plans to make theproposed 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 toraise with the Town Engineer which included: when the footpathat the leisure centre would be completed, a disabled space forRaheen Park, loose manhole covers at Dun CorÆn and the state ofthe Hilltop Hotel. The Town Engineer replied that the leisure cen-tre footpath would ’hopefully’ be finished by summer and said hewould ’check out’ the possibility of a disabled parking space inRaheen Park. A discussion followed on derelict sites in relation tothe Hilltop Hotel. Cllr. Hennessey informed the Town Engineerthat the ’entrance to Seafield Court is always flooded’.

Mayor’s Business.The Mayor announced he had attended his first Area RoadsMeeting and said he had secured �180,000 for lighting atMillennium Court. The Town Clerk said he had contacted bothWaterford 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 theentrance of the N25 by-pass on the Cork side.

Planning ApplicationsCllr. 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 thenoise 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," hesaid. For these reasons he urged the County Manager to reject theapplication from Supermacs to extend their trading hours. He saidan extension would ’set a precedent for other fast food outlets’.Ollie Casey supported this move while Cllr. Beecher remindedmembers that ’there is already a fast food outlet operating until2am 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 50metreextension 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 thecrowds.



Report on the Harbour Municipal Policy Committee by Cllr.Casey.During this report Cllr. Casey informed members that HarbourMaster, Michael Kelly said the recent motion from Cllr. Murrayfor the installation of a pontoon at the quay was not feasible, as apontoon ’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 entireharbour. It was also agreed at the committee meeting that the SlobBank was an ideal location for a marina. The Harbour Masteradded that ’infrastructure (is needed) within the town to facilitatethis 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 goahead’ 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 TownCouncil detailing the Leisure Centre’s proposed price increase for2008. These were: Public Swimming Pool to increase to �7 peradult, �4.20 per child and OAP and �21 per family. This is anincrease of 4.6%. Public Gym - no increase for adults andteenagers but there is an increase of of 5%. A swim in addition toeither 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 towhy no route is sign is posted for Killarney Via Youghal on N25".Speaking on this motion Cllr. Murray said. "A lot of our businesscomes in from Rosslare but a lot of it is going via Fermoy andLismore. We have an opportunity to do business in Youghal andwe should take it up with the NRA." Cllr. Beecher supported themotion. Any Other BusinessUnder any other business there was an expression of strong disap-pointment from a number of Councillors to the news that DancingThru the Ages will not be performing their seasonal show at theMall Arts Centre this summer. The traditional troupe has opted totake the show to Cork. Cllr. Revins said he was ’very upset’ at theturn of events and was forthright in pointing the finger of blame atYoughal Comhaltas. "We provided them with a site, they performin the Walter Raleigh, Brœ na S� and Gazebos, do they want thewhole town?" he asked. The Cllr. was referring to a dispute overComhaltas booking Thursday nights at the Mall Arts Centre,which was a regular night for Dancing Thru the Ages in the pasttwo years. The Town Clerk explained. "Both companies madeapplications for the same dates. Neither company was willing toaccommodate 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 MallArts Centre is there for everyone. It would be unfair to pick oneover the other. It’s not good for either show and not good for thetown. It is unfair to put the Council in this position." Cllr. Revinssaid one individual ’wanted Thursday nights’. Cllr. Casey said itwas 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 andthey have invested heavily in props and lighting and they didn’twant anyone else using it without supervision. Let’s hopeComhaltas can follow the act on Thursday nights. There is a les-son learned regarding bookings. We definitely lost the bettershow," 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,went to the show, then went to the pub for a couple of drinks totalk about it. Comhaltas have Bru na S�. They knew they(DTtheA) had Wednesday and Thursday nights," she said. Cllr.

was a ’great loss’ to the town and a ’sad day for Youghal’. MayorSavage concluded that the ’Council didn’t let them go’.

LETTER RECEIVED FROMCOMHALTAS CEOLTOIRI EIREANN

CRAOBH EOCHAILLE IN RESPONSE TO THE MARCHMEETING OF YOUGHAL TOWN

COUNCIL11th MarchRe: Mall Arts Centre

Dear Councillor.I understand from reports of last night’s monthly Town Councilmeeting that there seems to be some confusion regarding Ceolta Sibooking of the Mall Arts Centre. Before going on our recent tripto China we were summoned to a meeting by the Arts andHeritage Officer Mr Ger O Riordan to discuss our booking. Weunderstand that another booking was sought for the same dates.We agreed to meet on our return from China, but alas when wereturned, our meeting had been cancelled. As the matter has nowre-appeared I would like to take this opportunity to state the long-standing Comhaltas relationship with Youghal Town Council andthe Mall Arts Centre.

During the Pre-Development, brainstorming and consultativestages of the proposed Mall Arts Centre, Comhaltas along withother Arts organisations was happy to input its ideas and perceivedneeds for the Centre. When Youghal Town Council submitted theapplication for a Government grant under the Access 2 FundingProgramme, it included a letter of support from Comhaltas outlin-ing its commitment to the Centre. During this consultativeprocess Comhaltas committed to performing it’s then establishedThursday evening Ceolta Si Seisiun at the Mall Arts Centre.Monday and Thursday were selected for Youghal Ceolta SiSeisiuns as the neighbouring Ballyduff Booly House was held onWednesday evening while Cul Ceoil in Dungarvan was held onTuesday evenings. When Micheal Ahern TD Minister of State finally opened the MallArts Centre, Ceolta Si provided the musical entertainment on thatoccasion. Comhaltas immediately booked the Centre for a Concerton the Eve of St Patrick’s Day and also booked Thursday eveningsfor July and August of that year. In year two of the newly openedMall Arts it was suggested in the Business Plan for the Centre thatthe local Arts groups would form part of the new Board ofManagement. Sadly this did not happen and when Comhaltas sought to book itsusual Thursday evening for the following summer the CouncilOfficial informed us that the Centre was given out on a first comefirst served basis. A similar response was received the followingyear, while in 2007 we were informed that no bookings would betaken until Court days were identified. Having viewed the book-ing journal in September, November, and December 07, we foundthat there were no bookings for July and August 08, so we dulybooked our preferred dates for 2008.Thank you for taking the time to read this report we can assure youthat our story and our version of the success or otherwise of ourbookings for the Mall Arts Centre can be verified through theusual channels. The Business Plan for Brœ na S� presented to MsMary Linehan Foley Mayor of Youghal Town Council on StPatrick’s Day 2003 shows that the Mall Arts Centre was alwaysviewed as an integral part of the vision of Comhaltas. Should youhave any queries please do not hesitate to contact any member ofour committee.

Is Mise Micheal de Buitleir



Clashmore & Piltown Easter Ceremonies 2008The following are the list of times and ceremonies taking place inClashmore and Piltown churches this Easter.Holy Thursday Waterford Cathedral -10.30amThe bishop celebrates this mass with his priests. The oils areblessed -Oils of Catechumens and Chrism. Everyone is welcometo attend this ceremony.Mass of the Lords Supper-We comes together as a community of believers to celebrate thefeast day of the Eucharist. We call to mind what Jesus said and didat the Last Supper. A call to share in his mission.Piltown 7.30pm; Clashmore 8.30pmAdoration at the altar of repose After mass of the lords supper until 9.30pm in Piltown and10.30pm in Clashmore. A time of quiet prayer to which all areinvited. Good Friday -Day of Fast and Abstinence - we listen to the wordof god. Prophecy of Isaiah, Letter to the Hebrews; St John’s per-sonal account of the lords passion. We pray for the welfare of thewhole world. Each one is invited to venerate the cross. We receiveHoly Communion.Celebration of the lords passion: Piltown 3.30pm; Clashmore 8.00pm [Confessions after these cer-emonies] Stations of the Cross: Piltown 7.00pmHoly Saturday - Easter Fire, Easter Candle. The Risen Christ dis-pels the darkness the story of our salvation from the OldTestament. Water is blessed - we renew our baptismal promisesand receive the Eucharist.Easter Vigil Mass:Piltown 7.30pm;Easter Sunday: Piltown 9.30pm; Clashmore 11.00pmPresenting Proform!For Redmond, Killian and the McGrath family, last Sunday’s pointto point meet at Lismore produced that much anticipated victoryfor their very promising young mare by "Presenting" "PresentingProform" in the Glanbia sponsored Mares Maiden Race for 5yo."Presenting Proform was well favoured in this race and lived upto all expectations, with the much in form M J O Connor on boardthe mare produced O Connors third win of the meet, when goingon to win this race by five lengths. Congratulations all and contin-ued success!Clashmore 45 DriveThis weeks top prizes were shared jointly three ways between theAglish Contingent John Motherway and Tom Osbourne, Bobbyand Mary Anne Connery, Ned Hynes and Jim McGrath all oneight games. Next we had best of the last five game winners LiamCurran and Thomas Power they shared this prize with Michaeland Mairead Fahey, Our lucky last game winners Martin Lynchand 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 Smiddywere this weeks top prize winners at the Clashmore 45 Drive onMonday night, on nine games they were our first prize winners. Injoint second we had Kathleen Osbourne and Eileen Dower PatRoche and Martin Lynch Tom Osbourne and John Motherway.Our best of the last five were Margaret and Dan Leahy Mary Anneand Bobby Connery. Our lucky last game winner was Aine Curranand Roger Hynes Mairead and Michael Fahey.New Arrival!Congratulations to another of our 45 drive players from across theBlackwater -James Connon and his wife Jo on the birth of theirbaby daughter Laura Elizabeth a most welcome sister forGeorgina 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 weeklylotto jackpot and it now stands at �2100 when our draw takesplace again next Monday night at the Decies Bar. Last weeksnumbers were 14, 15, 21, 22, Well done to each of the followingthat were the lucky winners of �20 spot prizes Jim Power Coolbagh ; John Flynn Cappagh; Eamonn Lynch ScartCappagh; Martin Rafferty Tallow; Alan Curran Coolbagh

We had no jackpot winner either on the previous week - Mondaynight March 3rd -in our Clashmore - Kinsalebeg Lotto draw thenumbers out were 1, 2, 13, 27, Next weeks jackpot will be �1950when our draw takes place on Monday night at The Rising Sun.Well done to each of the following who were our winners of ourweekly �20 consolation prizes; Michelle McCarthy Clashmore;Thomas O Keeffe Summerhill; Jim Flavin Clashmore; Anna andDeclan; Michael & Sharon c/o PeigOnce again thanks to everyone for their continued support!New Arrival Belated congratulations to local postman Tony Lawlor and Angelaon the birth of their baby girl, whom they have named Grainne,recently, Best wishes from all your friends and future neighboursin 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 wereour winners; 1st Mary Hynes; 2nd Joan Dower; 3rd FrancisChalice - Loft; 4th Karen Byrne; 5th Maureen Wilson; 6th KittyKeane; 7th Johanna Merrigan. Well done to all our winners andthanks to everyone who took part in the competition. On behalf ofthe Thursday Club we would like to take this opportunity to wishall our members and friends a very Happy Easter!Clashmore Aid Cancer TreatmentThroughout the months of January and February a number ofchurch gate collections in aid of ACT have taken place throughoutWest Waterford, East Cork, Youghal town and Dungarvan townand overwhelming and we would like to thankyou our supports foryour 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. (TotalYoughal 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 alsocheque �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 forFebruary: �9404.15.Thanks to our supporters and collectors.SympathyOur deepest sympathy is being extended to the Sandes Family ofBallyduff Upper on the death of Ben, dearly loved husband ofDiana and father of Neil and Patrick. Funeral service for Ben tookplace on Saturday morning last at St Carthage’s CathedralLismore. CRY Returns!Our very popular local community radio station has made a wel-come return to our airwaves on 104 fm. Broadcasting to YoughalTown and the surrounding area [Ardmore, Clashmore, Aglish,Kinsalebeg Knockanore Killeagh Inch Ballymacoda to name buta few] the station will commenced broadcasting last Saturday andSunday morning from 8am to 10pm. However because of the ongoing refurbishment of League of theCross Hall, home to the station broadcasting will continue to belimited. 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 andMary Sheehan at 5.00pm on Saturday. Mary will also be along tohost the Country and Irish show, which runs from 12 noon to2.00pm on Saturdays. We will continue broadcasting onSaturday’s only during the following weeks. We will keep youupdated on any further developments in this column so watch thisspace!

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Clashmore - Kinsalebeg Community GamesArt ResultsOur area finals of community games took place here in Clashmore- Kinsalebeg during the past week and our prizewinners represent-ed us at last Saturday’s county finals, which took place at StAugustine’s College Dungarvan. Well done to all our winners andthanks to everyone who helped in any way especially our teachersand staff at each of our three for their help and co-operation. The following were our winners in each of the age categories

GIRLS BOYSUNDER 61st Laura Buckner, Clashmore 1st Kyle Marks Clashmore 2nd Ella O Neill, Clashmore 2nd Eoin Fitzgearld, Piltown3rd Shannon Murphy, Piltown 3rd Jack Lombard,Clashmore

UNDER 8 1st Katie Roche, Clashmore 1st Adam Lombard , Clashmore2nd Eodaoin Meehan,Ballycurrane 2nd Sam Fitzgearld, Clashmore Joint 3rd Kelly Truswell,Clashmore 3rd Jack Ryan, Piltown Joint 3rd Lauren Landers, Clashmore

Under 101st Jessica Truswell, Clashmore 1st Adam O Sullivan, Piltown2nd Megan O Doherty, Clashmore 2nd Dean Russell, Clashmore 3rd Niamh Fitzgearld, Piltown 3rd Mike Vriesema , ClashmoreUnder 121st Sorcha Nolan, Clashmore 1st Patrick Thomas, Ballycurrane 2nd Elena Hynes, Clashmore 2nd Dean O Brien , Ballycurrane Joint 3rd Penny Nuttall, Clashmore Joint 3rd Ryan Thomas ,

Ballycurrane Joint 3rd Joanna Kelly, Clashmore Joint 3rd Shane Russell

ClashmoreUnder 141st Kate Hynes, Clashmore 1st Maurice Ledingham Clashmore 2nd Remee Cunningham, Clashmore3rd Anna Sheehan, Clashmore

Under 161st Caoimhe Hynes, Clashmore

Ring Tournament Our weekly Ring Tournament in aid of Hospice continues eachweek 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 ourfirst rounds. Well done to Seamus Troy who continues to keep theshow 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 JimmyOrmond Ger Ryan and one of our 2006 winners Anne Power. Thesecond 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 betterteam on the night Jimmy Quinn Mike Long and John Veale - oneof our 2005 winners. On Friday night February 29th we saw moth-er take on son in another great competition, our winners here wereDeclan Hickey, Paudie O Rourke, and Mary Flavin they beatJonathan Flavin Jason Walsh and Aggie Hurton. Following lastweeks very intensive game our score keeper Seamus Troy was offon a well deserved rest this evening and he was subbed by LiamTroy on the score board. Seamus was back in the driving seat again on Saturday nightMarch 1st when we saw Cork Dublin and Waterford set aside theirindifferences for one night and team up for what has to be the bestmatch of tournament so far. Pa McCarthy and two of last year’swinners Paul Marks and Michelle Keogh beat John Hurton J. J. ONeill [newcomer] and Tom Dee Snr. In two straight games. Watchthis space for more on this team. Our final game this weekend was between Mossie McCarthy Pa

McGrath and Angela McCarthy and they beat Patsy Fleming,Patrick Foley and John Hunt. Our thanks to everyone for theircontinued support of the Tom Beresford Memorial Cup RingTournament in aid of Hospice. Our thanks to the Darts Club On behalf of the Tom Beresford memorial Ring Cup RingTournament we would like to say a very sincere thankyou to theRising Sun Darts Club for their very generous donation to theHospice fund, it was very much appreciated.

The late James Jim MulcahyRath Kinsalebeg With sadness we recall the recent passing of Jim Mulcahy RathKinsalebeg, which occurred on January 31st in the loving care ofthe matron and staff of Youghal Community Hospital, he was inhis late 80’s and had been ill for just a short time prior to his death. An industrious and hard working man Jim Mulcahy was a man ofthe soil and he toiled honestly all of his life on the family farm inRath. Jim was a very strong willed and positive person, family andfriends recall the early years of Jim’s life when he ploughed withhorses, the pride he took in his work and counted the spoils of agood days work in the perfection of a job well done and in thewarmth of a neighbourly turn. Typical of his vintage everythingwas hard earned and Jim was very protective of his passions heloved his car and the freedom to travel it brought to his life. Helived life to the full he loved to dance and enjoyed nothing betterthan a night of traditional music and song, or watch our tradition-al games on the telly. Reposing at Egan’s funeral home Youghal Jim’s removal tookplace on Friday evening. On Saturday morning requiem mass wascelebrated for the happy repose of his soul, Jim’s sister May Kellypresently a patient in Youghal Community Hospital was silentlyremembered in our prayers during the mass. Following mass Jimwas laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. He is sadly missed by his sisters Julia and May his brother Matt,all his relatives neighbours and friends; to each of you we extendour deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace.

Clashmore Kinsalebeg Juvenile GAAU10.Our under 10s were in Ballinameela on Saturday March 1st. To

take part in a Football Blitz. They performed very well. Winning3 out of their four matches and held to a draw in the fourth one. Agreat result for our team.Indoor training Indoor training sessions are coming to a close Over all they havebeen 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 willcommence soon afterwards.

Easter Egg Draw All our members of our Clashmore - Kinsalebeg Juvenile GAAClub are reminded of our annual Easter Egg draw which is takingplace at the moment, as this is our clubs main fundraiser membersare reminded to make on final effort this week to sell as manylines as possible before our draw next Thursday night March 20th- and of course do not forget to return all you cards and moneybefore 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 FerryBill died peacefully at his home in Ardsallagh on Wednesday lastMarch 12th. Reposing at Egan’s Funeral Home Youghal Bill’sremoval took place to Clashmore Church on Thursday eveningand following requiem mass on Friday Bill was laid to rest in theadjoining cemetery. To his sister May and all his relatives neigh-bours and friends we extend our deepest sympathy.

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Ailbrin Society Youghal presents an illustrated talk by GerryAherne on Wednesday 19th March at 8.30 pm in the Walter RaleighHotel, Youghal, "In the Footsteps of Tom Crean - the AntarcticExpeditions of Shackleton and Scott". Few men graced the heroicage of polar exploration at the start of the 20th century more noblythan Tom Crean. Gerry Aherne who has been to the Antartic withtim Falvey will talk to the society on his expeditions to the Antartic.Admission �5, members free. All Welcome

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ANOTHER SNOOKER STAR FORYOUGHAL CYMS

Michael Hennessy son of Christy and Karen Hennessy of theMarket Square has all but qualified for the Irish U-14 snookerteam to play against Wales in June of this year. With just the cham-pionships left to play in April, Michael stands at No.5 in the rank-ings. 6 players qualify and Michael is far enough ahead of the 7thranked player to ensure his place in this year’s Irish team.The grandson of the late Christy who for many years gave sterlingservice to the C.Y.M.S. Michael has put in great effort over theseason and is well deserving of his place in the spotlight. He hascontinued the C.Y.M.S. representation over the past 3 years fol-lowing his brother James and his fellow member ChristopherCooney. It is indeed a great honour for the C.Y.M.S. and particu-larly for his family.Kenny Wight grandson of the late Jack Trihy another great stal-wart of C.Y.M.S. teams over the years has an outside chance ofmaking the team. He currently lies one place off in 7th. This is asuperb achievement from a player who is underage again nextyear. Kenny still has everything to play for in his final tournamentand we wish him every success. Other players involved and allunderage next year are Mark Flaherty at No16. Aaron Tobin atNo18 and Alan Revins at No 20.all these young boys have been acredit to their families and the C.Y.M.S. and long may it continue.The town is really proud of their achievements.Final confirmationof placings will be given on completion of ranking events.

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 thinksYoughal is a lovely place to teach such a wonderful thing as Yogato people. "It brings such relaxation and feeling of well-being,that holding classes and courses at the Quality Hotel in Youghalcan 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 seemto 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 andspirit, gives a way of taking some of the control back - giving our-selves time for rest, relaxation and renewal. And sometimes it’sgreat just to get away from it all and be yourself, even if only fora couple of hours or so stretching and feeling good in the space aYoga class provides."Yoga also helps you to understand your body and recognise whenit’s time to do some preventative breathing or stretching. Ofcourse if you have, say, back pain due to major damage you’ll needintensive one-to-one yoga guidance - but if aches and pains aredue to stress or minor injury you can learn quite quickly your ownsimple yoga routine to relax. And learning about relaxation andposture is so important."Just think about when you’re driving" says Susan, "you have astiff upper back. You reach behind you for something from theback seat. What happens? Well, the chances are you’ll feel pain inyour lower back. That’s because the upper back is so stiff thejoints in the lower back are forced to move beyond their naturalrange to stretch that extra inch." Yoga helps to get the whole spinemoving again. Bad posture is such a Western cultural thing now,but once you feel that freedom of a spine that moves with ease, it’samazing what happens to your confidence and enjoyment of life.There’s a wonderful lift to the spirits when you don’t have to livewith stress or pain any longer.Susan’s classes and courses will start on Saturday 29th March andthere 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 firstfloor 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 Introductionto 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 relaxedstyle and is suitable for back problems, arthritis, the inflexible,unfit and overweight. This class includes some slow, gentle HathaYoga postures, breathing, meditation and relaxation. The fee forthis class is 60 euro for 4 classes and Susan says that hopefully thiswill be an ongoing class if there’s enough interest. The Introduction to Yoga course (part I) is a 4 week introductorycourse to Hatha Yoga and is suitable for absolute beginners orthose wanting to refresh their practice. It includes Hatha Yoga pos-tures, breathing, meditation and relaxation and again, if there’senough 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 juststarting out as a beginner and want to try it, just wear somethingsoft that you can move easily in (not jeans preferably) and bringsomething to put on the floor such as a large towel or blanket, andalso something warm for relaxation - again a blanket or fleece ifyou have one. Susan has been teaching Hatha Yoga for over 8years but, as she says "I was initially a Meditation teacher, I’vebeen teaching for over 18 years and used to do lots of work withRelaxation. I think that learning Hatha Yoga in a lovely beach-side environment at Redbarn will be a special experience and toemphasise that I’ll leave you with this quote from Swami VishnuDevananda of the Sivenanda tradition of Yoga teaching: If younever tasted honey, no matter how often I tell you that honey isgood you won’t understand until you try it. Yoga is not a theorybut a practical way of life, put yoga into practice and you will seethe benefit for yourself."Susan Ni Rahilly (Dip. BSY Dip.(Mn)BSY) Ph: 085 711 3702e-mail: [email protected]


Daffodil Day StreetCollection

Margaret Walsh, Anne Muckley and Anne McCarthy collecting outside Merricks

Gillian Ahern and her son Dylan sup-porting Daffodil Day with Denis Hurtonoutside The Credit Union

Ian Malone buys his daffodil off HelenKeane outside The Post Office

Kitty Mac Sweeney supports daffodil day with Noreen Cronin and Helen Brookesoutside Brookes Super Valu

Martin McCarthy supports the worthyoutside LIDL

Paula Cooper collects her flowers fromHelen Walsh

Kady Faul collects her flowers withMaurice Lynch outside Amber

Park National School plant a tree during National Tree Week.

YOUGHAL CYCLING CLUBOver the past few weekends club training spins have been wellattended with upwards of 10 riders putting in Sunday morningspins covering 60 to 90km.With the clocks about to change at the end of the month, clubmembers will be looking forward to the upcomingLeisure/Cyclosportif/Challenge Ride Cycling season which is justaround the corner. With the first event kicking off in May clubtraining 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 100kmand 150km cyclosportif taking in 2 ascents of mount Leinsterwhich is promoted by slaney cc and held in Enniscorthy. TheWicklow 200 takes place in June with a 100km and the tough200km cyclosportif through the Wicklow mountains. The Ring ofKerry Cycle Challenge takes place in July which is a 180km char-ity fundraiser in aid of Enable Ireland around the picturesque(on adry day) ring of Kerry.Also taking place in July is the 10thAnniversary Tour De France Cycle Challenge a 200km cyclebetween Enniscorthy and Cork the exact route of the TDF stage 10years ago with the cyclists passing by Youghal .August brings the2nd Sean Kelly Tour with 3 distances to suit all abilities from45km,100km to the tough 160km trek through the Comeraghmountains.We will hold 2 Youghal CC club tours in August and Septemberwith distances to suit all abilities. Last year these tours provedvery 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: wwwyoughalcyclingclub.com, information is continually updatedabout the clubs activities. A special mention goes to club memberKieran Groeger on his work and input in launching the site.If you would like to train for a particular event or just get fit in thefresh air, club training spins leave by the clock gate at 9am Sundaymornings. Routes are tailored on the morning to suit any newcom-ers---Helmets are compulsory.For more info contact Jonathan 086-8563292

YOUGHAL FLOWER &GARDEN CLUB

Youghal Flower & Garden Club monthly meeting will be held inthe Walter Raleigh Hotel on Tuesday next, April 8th, at 8p.m. ADemonstration entitled "Floral Memories" will be given by Mrs.Margo Allen A.O.I.F.A. Competitions: Floral Exhibit - "SpringTime"Horticulture - 5 Spring Flowers. Plant Sale will take place and allare welcome to attend.


Youghal Cumann Na Daoine and Knockenrawley Resource Centre, TipperaryTown celebrate International Women’s Day and exchange gifts at The WalterRaleigh Hotel

Maureen Tobin, Knockenrawley Resource Centre, Tipperary Town presents a saltdough plaque to Stacey Quinlivan, Youghal Cumann Na Daoine and AnnMorrison, Youghal Cumann Na Daoine presents a Celtic Cross Tapestry made byJulie Gracey Cox to Maureen Ruth, Knockenrawley Resource Centre, TipperaryTown during the International Women’s Day Celebrations

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AT THEWALTER RALEIGH HOTEL

Daffodil Day Committee: Margaret Walsh, Eileen Donoghue, MarianMurphy, Mai Motherway, Willie Doyle and Anne McCarthy

Helen Landers and Phil Mangansupporting Daffodil Day

Carol Mullally, Bridie Walsh,Sheila O’Sullivan with Pa Forrest

Fidelma O’Connell and Paula McNamara

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Catherine Canavan, Anne Taylor, John Dunphy and Jack Price

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

Angela Donoghue, Carmel Galvin, Elma Cronin, Richenda Kelly andJean Farrell

Willie and Brid Doyle, Anne and Jerry Russell

Mary Bermingham, Aoife O’Shea, Gerty Murphy, Maggie Kilgallon andTrish McNamara

Kieran Groeger, Margaret Leahy, Marian O’Halloran and AmeliaFitzgerald

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

James Hennessy winner of this year’s Paddy Joyce Memorial SnookerTournament and runner up Derek Ahern with Mr. William Kelly,President Youghal C.Y.M.S. James won by 3 frames to 1 in an excitingfinal played at the societies premises last Thursday.

YOUGHAL C.Y.M.S. PADDY JOYCEMEMORIAL SNOOKER TOURNAMENT

Paul Curley with a little help from his two sons Adam and Lee fromFitzgerald Tce. presents a cheque of �2,200 to Catherine Egan, Secretaryof the Youghal Cope Branch. Paul a member of the Youghal AthleticClub raised the money for the charity by completing the Amsterdam CityMarathon, Holland last October.

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By Christy Parker Sinn Fein MEP Mary Lou McDonald ignored the parking spacereserved outside the Town Council offices Hall for her Youghal visitand 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 Towncouncillors 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 widemission to decry the impending Lisbon Treaty on which Ireland is thesole EU country holding a referendum. The EU says it won’t recognisea democratic ’No’ if Ireland delivers one but that’s for another day,Senor. Meanwhile, Sinn Fein is the only Irish parliamentary partyopposing 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 atCouncil 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 ofworkers’ rights or the environment. It supports nuclear energy and thenuclear industry. Then there are unwelcome complications aroundDefence and Single Foreign Policy...Q: Oh. But doesn’t EU Commission Vice-President MargoWallstrom say indigenous nations can decide their own Defencestrategies?ML: Only in terms of troop commitment. The government may want tonarrow it down to our ’triple lock’ system but this Treaty is also abouthow you fashion foreign policy. ’Triple lock’ hasn’t stopped belligerentAmerican troops passing through Shannon airport. Lisbon will ask thatwe 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 thinkIreland’s foreign policy interests coincide with a British, French orGerman foreign policy. Q: Name three changes you’d make to the Treaty? ML: 1. I’d insert a clause recognising the rights and responsibilities ofthe new military neutrals, giving them equivalence in law with theNATO members. NATO is all over this Treaty without one mention ofthe military neutrals, except a torturous formation of words that marksus out as an oddity. 2. Insert a clause that defines and protects public services. I’d recognisethe market and competition but draw limits and say in law that the mar-ket will not intrude into health or education. These are basic servicesthat citizens have a right to expect and its inappropriate to turn a profiton them. 3. Discard the institutional changes in terms of the Commission. I thinkevery member state has a right to have a commissioner. But there’s adozen 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 setterin Europe doesn’t have representation from each Member State. Thetrick in political influence is to be in early. If you intercept something� way through the programme, its very difficult to change it. That’s thevalue of being at that table. Q: Do people really care? ML: I think once people see how big and central the issues are they willtake a bigger interest. I think overall Irish people very much have adesire to be part of Europe though its difficult to get them to engagewith 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 whereEurope should go but also know that their view differs with what peo-ple want. Political elites and power structures protect themselves. Somepoliticians 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 politicalmessage in a way that’s relevant, contemporary and accessible. We’velearned to go back to basics in terms of what we’re good at -organisingand community activism. We’ve also learned that things can turn veryquickly and we need to have a much better capacity to read things.

Q: Does SF have a big problem with voters associating it with 30years of Northern Ireland’s problems? ML: Yes, because we’re an all-Ireland party and yes because there is ahangover from the conflict. But in the course of the election, though theresults didn’t reflect it, I found the level of goodwill from people muchmore significant than I had expected.Q: Will issues surrounding the Gerry McCabe, Jean McConvilleand Robert McCartney murders continue to affect your electionperformances? 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 goaway. We’ve been saying for some time that we need some sort of atruth 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 violenceover decades. Anyone who imagines emerging easily from that or thata peace process is un-problematic is wrong. But I don’t feel either or theparty or me are damaged by these things.Q: Isn’t being an All-Ireland party a two-edged sword becausewhat happens on one side will affect the other? ML: Absolutely. And we seem to be constantly fighting elections. Priorto last year’s election we were incredibly busy in negotiations with theBritish and DUP and the issue of policing. Then we faced into aSouthern election. That’s a dilemma in being an All Ireland party. ButIrish politics is in transition and Sinn Fein is in the process of becom-ing mainstream. I think that throws up challenges for other parties andfor us.Q: You brought baggage into the South; some associate SF supportwith beer-swelling, Celtic supporting, confrontational yobbos.Agree? ML: Nationalists don’t all correspond to that image. I’m not saying wedon’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 notvery typical of what we’d expect of SF’ and I say, ’Why not? Are you socaught up in your own stereotypes? I’m not untypical; lots of women ofmy 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 itcarries 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. Weargue 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’tgone away you know."

IMMIGRATION: Q: You have said that ’people turn against each other people butit’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 areaslike equal pay, conditions, and public service, this government must getthings right. When Irish workers can be displaced by exploited foreignlabour, it’s setting up a nightmare collision. Equally so regarding accessto school places, housing and so on. If the government doesn’t deal withthe 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 intoIreland even for work purposes! But if you have a booming economypeople are going to come here and Irish people must understand we area diverse society now. There is no turning the clock back. Obviouslyanyone looking at the phenomenon of such strong emigration fromAfrica needs to be concerned about it; not just because of Europe butbecause its bad for Africa. That’s one area where Europe can be veryeffective if we get the politics right. Q: Finally, as an MEP and having an in-depth knowledge of thepan-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)

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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 thinksYoughal is a lovely place to teach such a wonderful thing as Yogato people. "It brings such relaxation and feeling of well-being,that holding classes and courses at the Quality Hotel in Youghalcan 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 seemto 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 andspirit, gives a way of taking some of the control back - giving our-selves time for rest, relaxation and renewal. And sometimes it’sgreat just to get away from it all and be yourself, even if only fora couple of hours or so stretching and feeling good in the space aYoga class provides."Yoga also helps you to understand your body and recognise whenit’s time to do some preventative breathing or stretching. Ofcourse if you have, say, back pain due to major damage you’ll needintensive one-to-one yoga guidance - but if aches and pains aredue to stress or minor injury you can learn quite quickly your ownsimple yoga routine to relax. And learning about relaxation andposture is so important."Just think about when you’re driving" says Susan, "you have astiff upper back. You reach behind you for something from theback seat. What happens? Well, the chances are you’ll feel pain inyour lower back. That’s because the upper back is so stiff thejoints in the lower back are forced to move beyond their naturalrange to stretch that extra inch." Yoga helps to get the whole spinemoving again. Bad posture is such a Western cultural thing now,but once you feel that freedom of a spine that moves with ease, it’samazing what happens to your confidence and enjoyment of life.There’s a wonderful lift to the spirits when you don’t have to livewith stress or pain any longer.Susan’s classes and courses will start on Saturday 29th March andthere 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 firstfloor 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 Introductionto 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 relaxedstyle and is suitable for back problems, arthritis, the inflexible,unfit and overweight. This class includes some slow, gentle HathaYoga postures, breathing, meditation and relaxation. The fee forthis class is 60 euro for 4 classes and Susan says that hopefully thiswill be an ongoing class if there’s enough interest. The Introduction to Yoga course (part I) is a 4 week introductorycourse to Hatha Yoga and is suitable for absolute beginners orthose wanting to refresh their practice. It includes Hatha Yoga pos-tures, breathing, meditation and relaxation and again, if there’senough 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 juststarting out as a beginner and want to try it, just wear somethingsoft that you can move easily in (not jeans preferably) and bringsomething to put on the floor such as a large towel or blanket, andalso something warm for relaxation - again a blanket or fleece ifyou have one. Susan has been teaching Hatha Yoga for over 8years but, as she says "I was initially a Meditation teacher, I’vebeen teaching for over 18 years and used to do lots of work withRelaxation. I think that learning Hatha Yoga in a lovely beach-side environment at Redbarn will be a special experience and toemphasise that I’ll leave you with this quote from Swami VishnuDevananda of the Sivenanda tradition of Yoga teaching: If younever tasted honey, no matter how often I tell you that honey isgood you won’t understand until you try it. Yoga is not a theorybut a practical way of life, put yoga into practice and you will seethe benefit for yourself."Susan Ni Rahilly (Dip. BSY Dip.(Mn)BSY) Ph: 085 711 3702e-mail: [email protected]

Mary Lou McDonald MEPVisits The Town Hall

Mary Lou McDonald MEP signs the visitors book at the council chambers withCllr. Michelle Hennessy and Town Clerk Liam Ryan with (standing) local SinnFein members: Sheila Whyte, Mark Morrison, Thelma Reilly, Linda and MaryAnne Regan.

Mary Lou McDonald MEP with local Sinn Fein councillors Sandra McLellan andMichelle Hennessy

Mary Lou McDonald MEP with Sinn Fein councillors Sandra McLellan andMichelle Hennessy and Sinn Fein members: Sheila Whyte, Mark Morrison,Thelma Reilly, Linda and Mary Anne Regan.

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New Coordinator takesover at Amnesty

International Cork groupJay Flavin from Youghal has been elected as the new coordinatorfor the AmnestyInternational Corkgroup. Jay has been a member for sever-al years and was one of the organisers ofthe Cork group’s ’’Stop human traffick-ing" campaign and the play ’’FLESH’’,which depicted the appalling brutality ofhuman trafficking.The group are currently campaigning onhuman trafficking, the Darfur crisis,Burma, mental health, violence againstwomen and for the closure ofGuantÆnamo Bay detention camp,amongst other current and local issues.Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people whocampaign for internationally recognised human rights.Our vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of thehuman rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of HumanRights and other international human rights standards. In pursuit of this vision, our mission is to undertake research andcampaigns focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of therights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience andexpression, and freedom from discrimination. We are independent of any government, political ideology, eco-nomic interest or religion. We do not support or oppose the viewsof the victims whose rights we seek to protect. We are concernedsolely with the impartial protection of human rights. Amnesty International has more than 1.8 million activists, mem-bers, supporters and subscribers in over 150 countries and territo-ries across the world. Although we come from many different backgrounds and havewidely different political and religious beliefs, we are united by adetermination to work for a world where everyone enjoys humanrights. ’’No person made a bigger mistake than the person who did noth-ing, because she/he could only do a little". (Edmund Burke, 18thcentury Irish statesman and philosopher.) "If you feel you havetime to spare, no matter how little, and you feel passionate abouthuman rights, join us. I believe that all the little bits add up to themomentum for change," said Jay.Group meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at7.30pm at Barracka bookshop near the top of Barrack Street.Letter writing meetings are held at 8.30pm on the 4th Thursday ofevery month, at the same venue. Please note the different times.

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Justin Slattery presents the Day SkipperNavigation Course Award to JohnGriffin jnr.

Justin Slattery presents the Day SkipperNavigation Course Award to AidanFoley

Justin Slattery presents the Day SkipperNavigation Course Award to SimonCasey

Justin Slattery presents the Day SkipperNavigation Course Award to PatrickBrooks

Justin Slattery presents the Day SkipperNavigation Course Award to DenisBroderick

Justin Slattery presents the Day SkipperNavigation Course Award to JasonAnsbro

Justin Slattery presents the Day SkipperNavigation Course Award to FionaMcKenna

Justin Slattery presents the Day SkipperNavigation Course Award to PeterMurray

Justin Slattery presents the Day SkipperNavigation Course Award to BenO’Connor

Justin Slattery presents the Day SkipperNavigation Course Award to MichaelQuinn

Justin Slattery presents the Day SkipperNavigation Course Award to GeorgeRuxton

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

AQUATREK YOUGHAL DAY SKIPPER NAVIGATION COURSE AWARDSNIGHT AT THE WALTER RALEIGH HOTEL

Special Guest Justin Slattery, Round The World Professional Sailor

Justin Slattery presents the Day SkipperNavigation Course Award to MichaelMcPadden

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

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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 andranged from 16 to 70 years. Wexford’s Justin Slattery, the first Irishman to win the world’smost famous yacht race, the Volvo Ocean Race, in 2005-06, pre-sented the certificates. Revenue from the �30 per head event, plusraffle proceeds for many prizes kindly donated by local business-es, went towards the Lifeboat service and music came courtesy ofMartin & Jason. John Innes who, along with fellow lifeboat crewman John Griffin,established Aquatrek last year, complimented all who undertookthe course, which ran twice weekly from October to February atthe 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 andlife saving techniques, on board fire safety, navigation, racing andlife jacket procedure. "Every boat owner or sailor wants to reachYachtmaster qualification, which divides into shore based -whichis 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 thosesurprised to know what he didn’t know was Peter Murray, who hashad four decades of rocking boats, so to speak. "Its unbelievablewhat we learnt. This course will make a huge difference to me butI also know there is much more to learn and I will be signing upfor further courses," he said. Peter, who co-owns a 22ft Trophy powerboat, at times found thethree-hour sessions less than plain sailing. "There were difficultparts and the homework reminded me of my schooldays," helaughs. "But it all ties in with what Aquatrek are doing, which isthe best thing to happen in Youghal for many a year. Justin Slattery, congratulated all present. Later, the man who hasraced round the world several times, including as crewman on aworld record 58-day odyssey in 2004, recalled his first boat expe-rience. "As a teenager I asked someone at my local club to let metake a dinghy out. I spent half the day upside down and swimmingin 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 hadin 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 itstoo late."Meanwhile, its almost launch time for Aquatrek’s summer 2008."Last year was extremely successful and to be honest the poorweather gave us a chance to learn as we went along ourselves,"says John. He adds. "Things are looking extremely promising forthis year and a if we get a good summer I can see the harbourteeming with boats." For news on Aquatrek for 2008 see www.aquatrek.ieTel: (024) 90542; 086 8593482/3; 086 8050726

HALL OF FAME WEL-COMES

WILLIE O’MAHONEY By Christy Parker

Athlete Willie O’Mahoney was inducted asthe 2007 Usual Place Hall of Fame sportspersonality at the recent Annual Awardsceremony. The 62-year old grandfatherreceived the accolade for outstandingcommitment and contribution to his sportover a career spanning -thus far- almost 40years. Former Olympic silver medallistand Sports Council of Ireland CEO, JohnTreacy, presented the Inch native with aClashmore crystal trophy. Willie, a salesman at Broderick’s hardwareshop on North Main Street, has remained amember of Youghal Athletic Club since joining as a 14 year old."I remember a bunch of us from Inch called to (the late) PaddyCooney to join what was then the Youghal Athletic and CyclingClub," he recalls. Their mission, he says, was inspired by suchachievements as those of Youghal’s Paddy Coleman, an Irishchampion over a mile and across country. A lot of track, field and road has bridged the years between thatknock on Paddy Cooney’s door and his most recent circuit repre-senting his club in a four-mile Masters (over 60’s) County RoadChampionship, earlier this month. March also saw him complete aseven-kilometre Munster cross-country Masters race in Tralee anda Ballycotton 10. Through the years, over all grounds and distances, indoors andoutdoors, Willie has raced, triumphed and lost against a vast arrayof 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 since1970, forming part of an administration that has nursed throughathletes-cum-acquaintances like Sonia O’Sullivan, John Treacyand Marcus O’Sullivan. "I’ve filmed a lot of their happy homecom-ings too," says Willie, in reference to a secondary passion forvideo, which he sometimes aligns with athletics. In 1974, Willie moved to Gortroe where he and Macroom-bornwife Breda, -also an athlete- reared two girls and two boys. Thechildren inherited their parents’ affinity for sport (daughter Sharonhas represented Ireland in athletics and orienteering) and Willierecalls 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 focuslargely on track & field and cross-country. He was part of theYoughal team that won County Junior, Intermediate and Novice inthe mid 1960’s. In that same era, when television sets were threeto a street, road running became immensely popular in Irelandboth amongst runners and spectators. As Youghal Athletic Clubtreasurer, 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 Walshefrom Ballycotton lined up with 29 others for the firstBallycotton10 road race. This month the two friends were amongstthe 2,200 to compete, having not missed a single year in between. Individual rewards were mostly participatory through Willie’speak years but he began to pick up a lot of indoor and outdoorTeam and Individual County and Munster medals, from ’over 35’slevel upwards. Then in Nenagh in 2007, after "umpteen 2nd and3rd’s" came that elusive first All Ireland title in the Masters 400metres. 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 andGlenbower’s woods. He trains mostly alone nowadays but theyearly schedule remains almost unchanged since 1962.

"Winter is cross country, indoors in January, Ballycotton 10 inMarch, Munster track& field in May and road races through thesummer, with the Masters in Tullamore in August," he reels offenthusiastically. His philosophy remains unchanged too. "It’s allabout 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 Fameinductee has, accumulatively, run to the moon and is nearing homeon the way back having diverted round Mars for the scenery. Butwhat else would a star do?


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A total of three schemes will be completed this yearproviding a total of 50 Social Housing Units for thepeople of Youghal.(A) PARKLANDSTwenty three houses at Parklands are being snag listedby the Council currently with a view to handover to theCouncil within the next 6-8 weeks. Twenty two of thehouses are three bed with one house a two bed. Theoverall cost of the development being purchased is�3.497m, resulting in an average unit cost of �152,000,which represents excellent value for money.The allocation of the these houses will take place intwo phases starting with phase one next week (11 hous-es) to be followed by phase two (12 houses) in 4 to 6weeks time. The Council expect to receive the housesfrom the developer within the next 6 to 8 weeks. Postallocation each tenant will undergo a pre-tenancycourse prior to occupation. The scheme is funded bythe Department of the Environment, Heritage andLocal Government. Developer: O�Neill Bros. Ltd

(B) KILLEAGH ROAD SCHEMETwenty four houses will be completed later this sum-mer in Seafield. The 24 units will consist of 21 Twobedroomed units, 1 three bedroomed unit, 1 one bedand one special needs unit. These will also be allocated

in two phases and again pre-tenancy courses will beheld for all successful applicants. The location is verydesirable and with close proximity to shops, church andnumerous amenities. The overall cost of the develop-ment is approximately �2.9m, resulting in an individualunit cost of �122,000, which represents excellent valuefor money. The scheme is funded by the Department ofthe Environment, Heritage and Local Government.Contractor: Adamslane Properties, T/A LFMConstruction

(C) ASHE STREET DEVELOPMENTAshe Street will be the site of 3 Town Houses. Thesewill be 1 three bedroomed and 2 two bedroomed hous-es. The cost of this project is �622,000 with each unitat a cost of �207,300. The Contractor for the AsheStreet Town Houses is Tourig Homes Ltd. As before,successful applicants will be obliged to attend a pre-tenancy course. The project is funded by theDepartment of Environment, Heritage and LocalGovernment.Allocation of the three houses will be given before theend of the year.

REFURBISHMENT WORKS

Refurbishment works on houses will be carried out inthree phases. Phase 1, which is currently nearing com-pletion, will see 33 houses at Blackwater Heights refur-bished at a cost of �410,000. The works will incorpo-rate central heating, wiring, insulation, windows anddoors. Phase 2: tender documents are currently beingprepared by the Architects Department of Cork COunty

YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCILHOUSING PROGRAMME 2008

PARKLANDS (23 Houses)


of Cork County Council with a view to going to tenderwithin the next few months. The houses involved are21 units at Dermot Hurley Estate. Phase 3 of the refur-bishment programme will be directed at the remaininghouses at Blackwater Heights.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

There are 6 houses coming on line atArdan na Mara supplied by MurphyConstruction. The 2 two bedroomedhouses will be 82 metres sq. andhave a current market value of�215,000. Successful applicants canmake a �50,000 saving on a pur-chasing cost of �165,000. Interviewshave taken place with allocationexpected within three weeks. The 2 three bedroomedhouses with a 92.5 metres sq floor area are �185,000,resulting in a saving of �50,000 with a current marketvalue of �235,000. 2 three bedroomed houses with a101 metres sq floor area resulting in a saving of�70,000 costing �199,000 with a current market valueof �269,000.

FUTURE PROJECTS

Meanwhile, the Council are negoti-ating a Part V Agreement withMurphy Construction for a site atBawnmore for the purpose of build-ing 100 houses over a five yearperiod. These will be split 25%Social housing and 75% Affordablehousing and will be delivered at arate of approximately 15-20 housesper year.

Further discussions are being heldwith McInerneys, now that they have obtainedPlanning Permission, for 30 houses at Whitebarn andland for future needs. It is planned to integrate deliveryof this project with the Bawnmore development. Both

of these projects are to meet current housing needs overthe next five/six years.

The aforementioned projects mark a significant com-mitment by Youghal Town Council to meet the housingneeds of the area. It maintains the Council’s record as

one the most pro-active Councils in provid-ing housing to meet local needs and for-ward planning. All of the projects aredesigned and constructed with an emphasison social integration.

This information was supplied by Mr. LiamRyan, Town Clerk on behalf of the MayorDavid Savage and the members of YoughalTown Council namely, Cllrs. MaryLinehan-Foley, Michelle Hennessey andSandra McLellan, Michael Beecher,Barbara Murray, Ollie Casey, Liam Burkeand Sammy Revins.

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The local branch of Comhaltas receives a brace of awards over StPatrick’s weekend. Having received first and second prizes in theGrupai Cheoil competition on Saturday evening the branch top upa great weekend when they won the Fr O Sullivan Trophy for beatcultural group in the Youghal Parade on Sunday. Feis MatthewFor the first time, Feis Maitiœ, a Cork institution in the world ofthe arts and the development of young talent, included Irish tradi-tional music in its programme. On the evening of Saturday 15thMarch, a bus of nearly fifty young musicians left Brœ na S� inYoughal 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 yearsand its junior ranks have seen a recent upsurge of interest. Theunder 16 competitors, a group of more than twenty young musi-cians collectively named LÆr na Cruinne, won the top prize at FeisMaitiœ, 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, theirprogress has been phenomenal and they achieved second place inthe under 13 competition. Both groups played a carefullyrehearsed medley of tunes, many of which had local lore and sig-nificance attached.A large number of parents and supporters werein Father Matthew Hall for a wonderful evening’s entertainment.With more events and competitions ahead, plans are being put inplace for these young east Cork musicians to perform in Youghalfor the summer. They are also making links with other groupsaround the county, as well as in Wales and further a field, all ofwhom hope to visit Youghal and Brœ na S� in the coming months.Congratulations to Jo Burke and Aidan Morrison who were alsoprize winners in solo competitions. All competitors did their men-tor Daithi Kearney proud on the day. Branch teachers AislingPearce, Louise Keating, Sinead Mansfield, and Aoife Butler alsosupported Daithi in turning out both groups.Youghal Parade"Hats and flags from around the World" was the theme selected forthis year’s Youghal parade. Influenced by the global exploits ofCeolta S, branch members donned hats from many countriesaround the world. Flags from the various countries visited byCeolta 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 ofthe 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 forthe Annual Mol anOige Concert andCeili. Everyonewas in a celebra-tory mood andwhen AislingPearce receivedthe Fr O SullivanTrophy for bestCultural Group,for the secondyear in a row, itmarked the end ofa very successfulyear. We now lookforward to theyear ahead and welook forward toyour continuedsupport for our many planned events in 2008.

Members of Comhaltas Eochaill who won the ’AthairO’Suilleabhain Cup for the best Cultural Group in thisyear’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Ned Brennan and Youghal Scout Troupe

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Members of the band Slemish from Co.Antrim who played to a large audience atthe Mall Arts Centre over the St. Patrick’s Weekend


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Alfie Considine, section secretary CWU presents the scroll in apprecia-tion for his service to the union

Tom and Nora Geary with their daughters Shauna and Cheryl and sonsShane, Derek and Ken at his retirement party

TOM GEARY RETIREMENTPARTY AT YOUGHAL RUGBY CLUB

A surprise Retirement Party for Tom Geary after 42 years serviceat Eircom was held at the Youghal Rugby Club

Youghal Racquetball ClubYoughal interest in the Mens Novice Munster Championshipended Thursday 6th March when Wayne Fitzgerald was defeatedby Din Carey of Templederry in their semi-final meeting. In whatwas proved to be a very competitive match Wayne and Din keptvery close on scores, however at the end of the day it was a strongserving game from Din that separated the two and ended up withDin qualifying for the Munster final. Next up for the Club will bethe Fermoy Open which is being held on the weekend of March29th & 30th. Please note that this competition has moved out aweek due to the conflict with Easter Weekend. To date we haveseven adults signed up and going to compete in the men�s novicesection. 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 onthe weekend of April 5th & 6th when we have the honor of co-hosting the Munster Junior Doubles Championships withTouraneena Racquetball Club. This is already lining up to be agreat weekend and we are expecting in the region of fifty youthsto be competing locally. We are well on the way to ensuring agood Youghal welcome to all those visiting.The club continues to grow and over the past few weeks we hadno less than nine people join (5 men, 2 ladies & two youths: U10& U12). We look forward to seeing them in the coming weeks andmonths. In an effort to integrate new players into the club andwiden your circle of players we are also planning on holding aclosed competition for local members. Further details will beavailable in the coming weeks. Anyone interested in more infor-mation please contact Wayne Fitzgerald on (086) 3806694

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A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN(Never known to fail)

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O’NEILL2nd Anniversary

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A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN(Never known to fail)

O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel,fruitful vine, splendour ofheaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist mein my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and I show me herein you aremy mother. O Holy Mary Mother of God, queen of heaven and earth, Ihumbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in thisnecessity; there are none that can withstand your power. O show, meherein you are my mother. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for uswho have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mother I place this cause intoyour hands (3 times). Holy Spirit you who solve all problems, light allroads 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 Youare with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as youconfirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternalglory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.

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Gordon Nicholson, Winner of theWinter League receiving his Prize fromMary O�Keeffe

Fiona Hickey, Fastest Lady in WinterLeague receiving his Prize from MaryO�Keeffe

Noel Curtin, Fastest Man in WinterLeague receiving his Prize from MaryO�Keeffe

Andrew Nicholson, Prizewinner inWinter League receiving his Prize fromMary O�Keeffe

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Centre Easter CampsAs the Easter school holidays are fast approaching, Aura YoughalLeisure Centre is providing parents in the local area with the per-fect solution to keep children occupied in a fun healthy way. The professional staff at the pay-as-you-go facility have organisedEaster camps for children with plenty of activities on offer to keepthe children entertained during the holidays.The Fun Easter Camp kicks off on March 25th until March 28th.The four day camp, from 11am to 3pm daily, costs just �80 and a10% member discount applies. There is also a special family offeravailable - two or more participants from the family costs just �70each. The camp includes team games, face painting, mini-trampolinesand daily fun swims providing fun, fitness and health for everybody.All staff are fully trained under the new code of ethics for chil-dren’s sports. The professionally trained staff will be on hand

throughout the Easter break to ensure that every child receives thehighest quality level of training and instruction. A strong empha-sis is placed on safety and care at all times.The centre is expecting a huge turnout and is encouraging as manychildren as possible to participate in the fun. "The centre isdelighted to organise events for the whole community to enjoy andshowcase the facilities which are attracting a large number of peo-ple to exercise and stay fit," said Rose Normile, OperationsManager at the centre. Aura Youghal Leisure Centre is also focused on providing oppor-tunities for the whole family to enjoy. Its facilities are accessibleto all members of the family, both young and old, including peo-ple with special needs.A series of courses including a new slimmers programmes,Successful Slimmers, and an extensive range of fitness classesincluding the popular aquafit, are available daily and are all taughtand monitored by the professional Aura staff. Aura also providesSwimming Lessons for all ages (under four to adults) and all lev-els of abilities. In all Aura leisure centres, highly trained and high-ly motivated staff are always on hand to guide customers throughthe facilities which can be used once-off on the pay-as-you-go sys-tem or on the membership option.To register for the Easter campsor for information on any of Aura Youghal Leisure Centre coursescontact reception at 024 91614or go to www.auraleisurecentres.ie. KILLEAGH/INCH COMMU-

NITY COUNCILA meeting of the above was held in Inch Community Hall onThursday 6th March with 19 members in attendance. This was thefirst meeting of the newly elected committee. Newsletters weredistributed to members for distribution to all households in theParish.The results of the Needs Survey which was carried out in conjunc-tion with the recent elections was then discussed. Topping thesurvey were road improvements, crime prevention, amenities forthe youth and community care. A number of sub-committeeswere then established to work in these areas. - A NRA sub-committee was established to deal directly with theNational Roads Authority with regard to the proposed upgradingof services in Killeagh. These services include water, sewerage,traffic calming and footpaths. A public meeting is being soughtwith the National Roads Authority to discuss the proposed worksand to allow the people voice their concerns regarding the disrup-tion of traffic and the inconvenience which will arise while theproposed works are in progress. - A County Council sub-committee was also established to dealwith the issues arising with regard to the roads throughout ourParish. If you have any concern or complaint regarding the con-dition of your local road please notify your local community coun-cil rep. who will raise same at the next meeting. Arising from theMarch meeting this sub-committee intend lobbying our CountyCouncillors and the County Council on a number of mattersraised including:o Public Lighting at the Halfway Bar, sanctioned but not erected.o Lack of public lighting at Cois Cille Estate in Killeagh.o Flooding at Cork Road Corner and the general state of repair ofCork Road.o Dangerous potholes at Ballydaniel adjacent to Park School.o Large potholes at Monabraher.- A Crime Prevention and Community Care sub-committee whichwas already in existence secured funding for alarms and securitylighting for those eligible throughout the Parish. If you would liketo find out more information about these services please contactyour local rep.-A youth sub-committee is now in existence in Killeagh where aForoige Club for 12-18 year olds is now up and running. It meetsevery Friday night @ 8p.m. in Killeagh Hall. All welcome.-The Monday Club for the senior members of our Parish recentlycelebrated its second birthday. This club meets the first Mondayof every month @ 10.30 a.m. in Killeagh Hall. All welcome.Finbarr Motherway then addressed the meeting on the role ofMuintir na Tire in our local area and how our local communitycouncil benefits from being affiliated to same.Next Meeting: Thursday April 3rd in Killeagh Hall @ 8.30 p.m.

IRISH KIDNEY ASSOCIATIONFORGET - ME - NOT

DONOR AWARENESS WEEK 29TH MARCH - 5TH APRIL �08The Annual Donor Awareness Week will commence on Saturday29th March until Saturday 5th April 2008. This is the mainfundraising for the Irish Kidney Association every year and thehope is to raise awareness of the great benefit of Organ Donationto people with Renal Disease. The Emblems will be sold on thestreets of Youghal on Saturday 29th March and we would welcomeanyone who could spare an hour or less to help with this. We canbe contacted on 024 93157.


Know Your Rights QuestionI’m unhappy with a recent experience I had when hiring a taxi.Where can I make a complaint?AnswerThe Commission for Taxi Regulation has overall responsibility forregulating taxis, hackneys and limousine drivers.It deals with complaints relating to:

Overcharging or other problems with faresThe conduct or behaviour of the driverThe condition or cleanliness of a vehicleThe hiring of the vehicle.

The Commission operates a consumer information line that pro-vides information on the hiring of taxis, hackneys and limousinesand advises callers about making a complaint. If you wish to makea complaint, you can obtain a form from the information line atLo-call 1890 60 60 90 or you can download it from www.taxireg-ulator.ie.When the Commission receives the complaint it will send anacknowledgement letter. Once the complaint has been investigat-ed, the Commission will decide whether to take further action. Ifit 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 tocriminal behaviour then it is a matter for An Garda S�ochÆna andyou can contact your local Garda station to report it.An Garda S�ochÆna is also responsible for property that is lost intaxis and hackneys. Lost property in Dublin is stored at its officein Dublin Castle and you can make enquiries at the PropertyRoom or (01) 666 9857. Outside Dublin you can enquire at yourlocal Garda station.Further information is available from YOUGHAL CITIZENSINFORMATION 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.ieand from the Citizens Information Phone Service, Lo-call 1890777 121.

BRODERICK BLASTS OFFFOR NASA!

Ian wins race for space on valuable energy course

By Christy Parker It’s not quite -or even nearly- flying to themoon but Ian Broderick’s career is certain-ly taking off with Nasa. The Youghal elec-trician has just embedded himself with theAmerican space agency on a three-month’upskilling’ course being run in conjunc-tion with FAS. The futuristic electronics programme willfocus on the science of alternative energyand require the 24-year old to study vari-ously at Florida’s Institute of Technologyand the University of Florida, alternatedwith work practice at the Florida SolarEnergy Centre at Nasa’s base in Cape Canaveral, 30 miles fromthe Kennedy Space Centre. "People naturally associate Nasa withspace travel but there is a lot more goes on there," he says.There were 120 applicants nationally for Nasa’s expenses-paidplaces and the Youghal man is one of seven electricians amongstthe chosen 20, which also includes seven plumbers and six heavyvehicle mechanics on relevant courses. Ian, who lives at Carleton village with his brother Colin, is the sonof Dennis and Bettie Broderick and works for the family hardware& electrical store in North Main Street. Bright and talkative, hequalified as an electrician with FAS last March, following a briefstint studying civil engineering at WIT that ultimately didn’tappeal. Last December, his former Cork FAS co-ordinator Ken Quinninterrupted Ian’s dreams of a travelling trip to Canada to recom-mend he apply for the FAS/Nasa opportunity. Anything involvingAmerica’s Space Agency seems sure to be kick-ass intense and soit 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 verylittle," the former busker, disc jockey and drummer informedthem, before announcing his awareness that "renewable energy isgoing to be a big part of people’s lives in years to come." He toldthem his dad’s business would have to react to those needs. He letthem know why felt he should be chosen, that he was honest,hardworking, eager to learn and wouldn’t waste their time. Theyhad no reason to doubt him and two weeks later Nasa had replacedMontreal on his immediate horizon. Had he not quit smokingmonths previously he’d probably have lit up a cigar. Some of Nasa’s top technicians and engineers will tutor thecourse, which swathes four modules: solar photovoltaic (convert-ing solar energy into electricity), wind turbines for houses andsmall businesses, fibre optic cabling for communications andsmart systems for homes. Ian is not unaware of their significance."Nasa is at the cutting edge advanced technology. Their engineersare scientists. The experience, knowledge and certs I get here willbe very important to my future," he asserts. He sees the future already present. "Top hardware and buildingsuppliers like Chadwicks now have renewable energy sections andemploy engineers," he muses. "Solar panels for houses may notyet 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 everythree weeks before actively "spreading the word" in his workplaceon his return. Meanwhile it won’t be all about overheating at CapeCanaveral. "We have weekends off and Miami is only three hoursaway. Orland, Disneyland and Universal Studios are just down thecoast," he ponders. Sounds like he’ll be investing in energy allright�

Team Prizewinners pictured with Mary and Ed Murphy sponsors of the LadiesWinter League, Lady Captain Sheila Coyne and Lady Vice Captain Breeda Curtin

John Treacy and Breeda Ryan-Long of ACORN Life pictured with prizewinners ofthe recent sponsored event at Youghal Golf Club

JOHN TREACY OF ACORN LIFE SPONSOR YOUGHAL GOLF CLUB


Michael Treacy and Dee Ansbro present a cheque of �1,850 to EleanorBarry and Bree Rosney, Matron Youghal Community Hospital andHospice. The money donated from two free gigs by the band Rannach,the Nook customers and staff of the Nook.

THE NOOK CHEQUE DONATIONTO YOUGHAL COMMUNITYHOSPITAL AND HOSPICE

Donacha O’Cearuill, Liam O’Laochdha, Padraig MacSuibhne, AingealUi Dhomhnaill, Cormac Mehegan, Julie Ni Chomhrai and Noirin BnMhicShuibhne

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Clifford Desmond, Jason Long and Vernoica Hegarty with Gael ScoilChorain children

Donacha O’Cearuill, Melanie De La Cour and Finn McCarthy with BunScoil Mhuire children

The Emer Casey Foundation Update:The inaugural Emer Casey memorial 10k, which took placeon the 27th of May 2007 was a phenomenal success. Therewas tremendous support, goodwill and generosity in thebuild up to the race and this resulted in a very well organisedand enjoyable day. The 800 plus participants in the race camefrom all over the country together with representatives fromScotland, the U.K., Australia, Switzerland, Germany and theU.S.A. The 10k was very kindly sponsored by MathesonOrmsby Prentice Solicitors, Dublin. Gerard Galvin’s goody-bags also ensured that nobody went home empty handed. Theoverwhelming support from the local community ensuredthat everybody was well fed after the race with musical enter-tainment provided by J.J. Cooley and his band. The localPobalscoil na Trion�ide was a very welcome haven from theunforgiving elements with hot showers and teas all round.The Emer Casey Foundation would like to thank everybodywho participated in the run/walk and to acknowledge thevery generous donations and sponsorship received. Following the establishment of the Emer Casey Foundation,friends and supporters have generously organised and runseveral significant fundraising events. Thanks to this over-whelming support and enthusiasm from donors and fundrais-ing organisers, The Emer Casey Foundation is now able tomake an initial donation of �160,000 to the DISCOVARYresearch consortium. This research group is directly engagedin addressing the pathogenesis of the most silent and dead-liest of all cancers affecting women. This consortium is composed of researchers from severalIrish institutions, whose aim is to develop a test for the earlydetection of ovarian and uterine cancer. These cancers aretwo of the most difficult cancers to detect and the develop-ment of an early test for their occurrence has the potential tosave many lives in Ireland and abroad. The director of thisconsortium, Professor John O’Leary is director of pathologyat the Coombe Women’s hospital and professor of pathologyat Trinity College Dublin. The DISCOVARY research teamis composed of gynaecologists, oncologists, pathologists,molecular biologists, bioinformaticians, cell biologists, sur-face chemists, pharmacologists and nurse specialists whohave constructed a research pipeline that enables them tocarry out individual yet linked projects. In this way, the con-sortium is broad-based with investigators from UniversityCollege Dublin (UCD), University College Cork (UCC),Dublin City University (DCU), University College Galway(UCG) and Trinity College Dublin (TCD). The consortiumhas also established substantial research links with world-leading professors in the USA both at the George MasonUniversity Centre for Applied proteomics and molecularmedicine and the department of obstetrics and gynaecologyat the University of California in Los Angeles.The Emer Casey Foundation has agreed to fully fund twopost-graduate researchers on a full-time basis for three years.These researchers will be based in TCD and UCD and willfocus their research on (a) protein signatures in early andrecurrent ovarian cancer and (b) developing novel therapeu-tic approaches in cisplatin resistant ovarian cancer patients. The good work of the Foundation continues with the secondEmer Casey memorial 10km road race in Youghal, Co. Corkon Sunday May 25th 2008. Many thanks to all the wonderfulfriends, supporters and contributors who have given of theirtime, money and efforts to establish and develop the impor-tant work of the Emer Casey Foundation.


Defibrillator For Club Vitae atThe Quality Hotel Youghal

Club Vitae the Health & Fitness Club at the Quality Hotel Youghalheld a members fund raising night on Friday 29th February inLannigans Restaurant at The Quality Hotel Youghal. The eveningwas a chance for members to get together and socialise and raisefunds to buy a defibrillator for the Club Recently the staff at Club Vitae have been aware of some of thetragic accidents that have happened around the country that couldhave had a different outcome if defibrillators had been available.With this in mind Jo Collins our Club Vitae Manager decided toraise 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 ahuge 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 themembers of Club Vitae who attended on the night and also to themembers 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: [email protected]: www.qualityhotelyoughal.com

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Results of competition played over Saturday 8th and Sunday 9thof March were 1st nett; Sunny Mangan and Declan o Shea. 1stgross Tom Bulman and Kieran Hennessey Mixed nett Ted Healyand Bride Walsh. We would like to thank Cal Flavin, of Youghalfor his Sponsorship.Ladies morning every Wednesday at 10:30 Juvenile competition every Saturday morning at 11 weather per-mitting.

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Youghal�s Anne McAuliffe isYoung Bookseller of the Year

Anne McAuliffe, of Youghal, has beenchosen from among contestants acrossthe whole of Ireland as the first everwinner of the Cathal Elliott award forthe "Young Bookseller of the Year".The award, established in the memoryof popular book trade guru CathalElliott, who died in 2007, aims torecognise and reward hard work andtalent amongst Ireland’s young book-sellers.Anne received her trophy and her prize cheque at the IrishBooksellers Association dinner dance, held in the Galway BayHotel on Saturday the 1st March.The judges were particularly impressed with Anne’s commitmentto customer service. Maria Dickenson of the BooksellersAssociation said Anne is a deserving winner of this new award.She has worked hard to build relationships with her customers andhas contributed to many events at Eason Dungarvan. The judgesfelt what distinguished Anne and Eason Dungarvan from all of thetheir nationwide competitors is their ability to provide an effec-tive and efficient service on one-off book orders at one end of thespectrum, whilst at the same time having the capability to evokelocal interest, through such events as their hugely popular HarryPotter parties, excellent book signing events with both Irish andinternational book authors such as Jung Chang, Gerry Adams andMicheal O’ Muircheartaigh.Guest speaker on the night, Richard Madeley of "Richard & Judy"fame, was particularly impressed with Anne’s passion for booksand interaction with local schools and agreed with Anne’s primaryobjective of encouraging young children to begin reading at a veryyoung age.

Anne with Richard Madeley


FAIRTRADE Exhibition at The Quality Hotel, Youghal

Seated: Cllr. Michelle Hennessy, Anne O’Connor, Cllr. Michael Beecher and KittyGriffin Standing: Cllr. Sammy Revins, Mac Dempsey, Morgan Furey, AsstManager Quality Hotel, Mayor David Savage, Stacey Quinlivan and Cllr. SandraMcLellan

Seated: Stacey Quinlivan, Cumann Na Daoine, Cllr. Sandra McLellan Cllr.Michael Beecher and Carrie Broderick, Cumann Na DaoineStanding: 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, KinsaleDistribution Company presents thewinning hamper in the fair-traderaffle to Cllr. Michelle Hennessy

Cllr. Michelle Hennessy, Stacey Quinlivan,Cumann Na Daoine and Cllr. SandraMcLellan

Seated: Paul Ayepah, Cllr. Sandra McLellan Cllr. Michael Beecher and LizO’Connell Standing: Mayor David Savage, Kojo Aduhene, Sylvia Pearson,Pobalscoil Na Trionoide, Carrie Broderick, Cumann Na Daoine and KevinLinehan, Proprietor Moby Dick’s Bar

Cumann Na Daoine representatives at the Fair-trade exhibition

Cocoa farmers from Ghana, Africa Paul Ayepah and Kojo Aduhene with seatedHannah Benaim and Ciara O’Connor and standing Megan Mulcahy and DeirdreO’Grady representing St. Aloysius School, Carrigtwohill

Gortroe ladies club held a women’s health forum on Thursday lastat Gotroe community hall. A very large gathering of woman fromGortroe and surrounding area were very well informed of the impor-tance of good health. The main sponsors of the night were Pfizer’shealthcare Ireland. Ms Sinead Fitzgerald attended on behalf ofPfizer’s healthcare Ireland. Sinead gave a very interesting talk andpower point demonstration on the healthy heart pointing out riskfactors and how to avoid these problems. Breast check covered themain importance of the new unit set up in Cork and also discussedthe Mobile unit. They gave a very informative talk on the impor-tance of early detection their delegation was headed by Ms. AoifeCollins. Our speakers on the night included Ms. Pauline Lynch ofThe 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 dealwith cuts, burns and properly and scalds in the home. And last butnot least Dr. Brid Corkery Physiatrist gave an inspirational talk onmental health. There was blood sugar testing on the night overseenby Ms Pauline Lynch of the Diabetes federation and blood pressurescreening by Sr. Siobhan of the Irish hearth foundation. Local nurs-es were to the fore here and worked very hard for the night in theclinicsThere were a number of other stands on the night including Pfizer’sforever living products. Juice Plus, Breast check club viate and spaquality hotel, HSE health promotion and community drugs aware-ness. This was a very enjoyable and informative eveningChairperson Ms. Marion Mariga thanked her hard working organis-ing group of Fidelma Coleman. Ann Loughlin, Helen Cunninghamand Paula Cashman and all the other members of the Gortroe ladiesclub who helped out on the day and for the evening. Thanks werealso expressed to the other sponsors who were associated with theevent L&N Youghal, Hurleys Midleton, Youghal Pharmacy,Killeagh Pharmacy, Dawn Dairies, Tipperary water and LeGourmet. Well done to all involved with this successful evening itwas a fantastic achievement for the Gortroe ladies club to havespeakers of this calibre in the rural area.

Gortroe Ladies Club.


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East Cork Junior ’A’ Football C/shipFr. O’ Neill’s 7-1 Youghal 0-6Two 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’ Connorsponsored 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 firepower in their forward line in the opening exchanges. However,goals win games but a worrying feature of the game was that therewas no point scored from play in 66 minutes of play - O’ Neill’s onlypoint coming from a 30M free from the boot of Eoghan McCarthyafter 12 minutes.Kieran Wall opened the scoring with a goal on the 4th minute andEoghan Mc added a second a minute later when he took a pass fromShane Harrington. Shane Spillane raised Youghal’s first white flag onthe 10th minute when he pointed after Eoin Coleman played a shortpass to him from a 13M free. Eoghan Mc’s pointed free came twominutes later but the other ’Eoin’, Eoin Coleman countered that pointwith another pointed free on the 15th minute. Kieran Wall added hissecond score of the game when he kicked a rebound into the Youghalnet to extend the O’ Neill’s score. John O’ Mahoney and EoinColeman (free) reduced the O’ Neill’s lead with two points on the24th and 26th minutes. Shane Harrington got his name on the scoresheet when he goaled on the 28th minute and Johnny Flav scored hisfirst goal when he took a good pass from the industrious Kieran Wall,who had deftly sidestepped a Youghal challenge. John Flav finishedthe first half with another goal on the short whistle to let the half timescore 6-1 to 0-4.Kieran Wall bagged his hat trick on the 33rd minute when he leftYoughal goalie, Kevin Lonergan, in his wake as his shot hit the backof the Youghal net for goal number seven. Mid way through this halfJohn Flavin received a leg injury and had to be carried off and he wasreplaced by the ever dependable, Martin Lawton. Shane Spillanepulled a point back for Youghal on the 36th minute and the evergreen 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 somuch possession O’ Neill’s didn’t score for the remaining 27 minutesor Youghal for the remaining 13 minutes. This was not a game for thepurist 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, PodgeButler, 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, ThomasLawton for Podge Butler, Eric Broderick for Eoghan McCarthy.Ref. John Kirby (Aghada)

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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.-Themonies raised from the Christmas School Concert raffle, picture includesparents 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 supportgroup of the Cork branch of the diabetes federation of Ireland. Themonies raised from the Christmas School Concert raffle, picture includesparents council and school children

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Youghal Under 15 Team - East Cork Football Champions 2008

JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 08/02/2008FR. O’NEILL’S 7-1 v YOUGHAL 0-6Played in Killeagh the score doesn’t reflect the true path of thisgame. O’Neills scored three soft goals in the first 10 minutes thateffectively ended this as a contest, but Y oughal regrouped in thesecond half and made a real contest of it keeping O’Neills score-less but the damage had already been done. Their were a lot ofheads hanging but the positive is it was 8 scores to 6 which showsterritorially 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 09/03/2008YOUGHAL 0-6 v GRENNAGH 1-12Fielding nearly the same side as 24 hours earlier, a full strengthGrennagh side struggled to overcome the local challenge buttiredness eventually played it’s part and they ran out comfortablewinners. 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 05/03/2008YOUGHAL 3-13 v SCARRIFF GAELS 0-6The Minors made their seasonal debut in style at Pairc Nua withan emphatic win. Fielding 8 of last years victorious ul6 teamYoughal dominated throughout but for some complacency in thesecond half which let the Gaels back into it. It was inevitable thatswitches needed to be made as the selectors get to know theirplayers and a few good tactical moves secured the points for thehome 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 23/03/200824/03.2008 29/03/2008MFL YOUGHAL V KILLEAGH PAIRC NUA 8PMJAFC CLOYNE V GLANMIRE PAIRC NUA 8PMIH ABERNETHY CUP YOUGHAL V IMOKILL Y AGHADA8PM U21 FC YOUGHAL V CARRIGNVAR BALLYNOE4:30PM IHL YOUGHAL V COURCEYROVERS AWAY T.B.C.MAHL YOUGHAL V SCARRIFF GAELS CLOYNE 5PMJAFC YOUGHAL V ST. CATHERINES KILLEAGH 3:30PMA Reminder that Club membership is due and the closing date forsame is April 1 st. Payment can be made to Ger Motherway or atthe Club House.Plans for the upcoming Poker Classic are in full swing. The bigdate is Good Friday in Club Aras. With Chips going fast it’simportant to get in early to secure a seat for this enjoyableevening. Tickets can be got from any committee member at ClubAras or from Gerry Russell.The next big date for your calender is Friday 2nd May when theClub are hosting a RACE NIGHT AT THE DOGS. All roads leadto 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 yearssince the last night and it is hoped that a bumper crowd will turnout on the night especially that it is the start of long weekend. Itwill be a big weekend for the Club as we are hosting Killeagh vSt. Catherines in the Senior Hurling Championship and our ownIntermediates are in action in the Championship on the Monday.45 DRNE RESULTS04/03/2008 1 st Joy & Dick, 2nd and 3rd Divided, Mossie &Olan, Kevin & Dermot, Ann & Richie, Aileen & Bernie. Bestoflast 5 Dave & Ann, Last game Sheila & Teresa.11/03.2008 1st Chrissie & John, 2nd Sheila O’Sullivan, 3rdDivided Joy & Dick, Ann & Dave, Best of last 5, Mary & Joan,Last game Sharon & Angeline.

JUVENILE CLUBUNDER 14 FOOTBALL CHALLENGE 03/03/2008YOUGHAL 4-1 v ARDMORE 2-7A good outing for the ul4’s against our near neighbours from Co.Waterford. Some very good football was played by both sides inwhat was a very exciting game and both sides deserved to getsomething from it.

YOUGHAL Ul4 3-2 V YOUGHAL Ul5A warm up game for the U15’s ahead of the East Cork Final sawthem take on their young Club Mates in what proved to be anexcellent way to get the blood running for the Final three dayslater

Ul5FOOTBALLEASTCORKFINALYOUGHAL 1-8 V KILLEAGH 1-2The ftrst fmal of the Year played in Ballymacoda saw a largecrowd gather to witness a great game. Y oughal were fairly com-fortable in the ftrst half playing against the breeze but conceded alate 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 leftdoubt in the mind of the Y oughal supporters as to whether wecould take this one home. But to their credit the Boys came outfor the second half deteqnined to win this one for Ross and withthe excellent Colin Sheehan kicking 1-3 in the second half and anoverhead score from Ryan Lane the outcome was never in doubt.Killeagh were held scoreless in the second half as Youghaldefended doggedly from no. 1 to nO.15 and ran out winners by 1-8 to 1-2. Captain Christopher Cooney paid tribute to his fallencomrade and dedicated the title to him.Ul3 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPYOUGHAL 4-3 V FR. O’NEILLS 3-4Fr. O’Neills must be getting fed up of the Youghal Jersey as onceagain they were overcome by a narrow margin. Five points downat the break Y oughal were upbeat about their prospects as theyplayed into the "scoring goal" for the second half. Y oughal went4 points up with five minutes to go and to their credit O’Neillsthrew everything at the Y oughal Boys and but for some excellentdefending by full back Ollie Dempsey and a Magniftcent displayof goalkeeping by Dylan Mason who will have a big futurebetween 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 itwill take place from 13th to 15th of August in Pair Nua. Mr. SeanOliphant is Co-Ordinator and can be contacted on 086 8355718.Registration forms will be available in the coming weeks. Withover 120 young people in attendance last Year it is important toget 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 hisexcellent run in the Ballycotton 10 with a time of Ihr 35m. Welldone Victor.

YOUGHAL GAA NEWS


Bunscoil MhuireShowcase Performance

Bunscoil Mhuire Showcase Performers on stage

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

Dance Tutor Ruth Hayes with backstage crew Lee Curley, Abbie Jayawardene andRebecca Kearns

Dancing for the past 10 weeks by the students of Bunscoil Mhuire under DanceTutor Ruth Hayes had their Showcase Performance on Wed 12 March

Happy students from Mrs Mullins’ class.

Students from Mrs Mullins’ class demonstrating sound experiments.

Ms Fleming’s class demonstrate density.

KINSALEBEG N.S.SCIENCE OPEN DAY

Ms Fleming’s class demonstrate static electricity.

As part of the Primary Science Award of Excellence KinsalebegNS held a school Science Day on March 14th. On this day eachclass set up experiments, demonstrations and displays. MsMorey’s class displayed their work on electricity, magnetism,

Eureka!" Science student Clodagh Whelan from 4th class demonstratesArchimedes’ Principle on floating bodies to the amazement of teachersMs. Morey, Ms. Fleming and Principal Mrs Mullins at the KinsalebegN.S. Science Open Day

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


Heritage Municipal Policy Committee Report March �08This is an update of all that has taken place since the previousreport in December 2007.

Town Walls 1. (a) The recent collapse of portion of the Town Walls has beeninspected by various technical experts with a view to obtaining thebest advice on how to implement the necessary repairs.Emergency funding of 300,000 euros has been requested from theDept. of the Environment, Heritage and Local Govt. and aresponse is awaited. (b) Meanwhile an additional 50 metres of wall walk has been com-pleted which will greatly enhance the visitor experience of theTown Walls (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 entranceto this carpark which will receive tour buses during the comingseason.2. SignageNew signage has been erected at the College Gardens, QuakerCottage, Sallyports and St. Mary‘s Collegiate Church Graveyard.Signs are on order for the Red House, Tynte‘s Castle, The MarketSquare, The Clock Gate and The Water Gate (Cromwell‘s Arch).A grant application has been made to Failte Ireland for over 60new fingerpost signs throughout the town all of which will carrythe Youghal Heritage logo. These signs will direct people to fea-tures of visitor interest such as Heritage Buildings, MedievalGardens, The Heritage/Tourist Trail, Town Centre ShoppingAreas, Public Toilets, Car Parks, The Waterfront, Mall Arts Centreetc.3. Heritage CouncilApplications for 7 Heritage Projects for 2008 have been made tothe 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 TownCentre(e) �25,000 for the ongoing Town Walls Conservation andManagement Plan(f) �20,000 for the Cannon Restoration Project(g) �10,000 for Youghal Medieval Family Fun Day4. Public Realm ConferencePlans are being finalised for the holding of a Public RealmConference at The Mall Arts Centre on Thursday and Friday 15thand 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 toall local authorities and to their Conservation and HeritageOfficers in order to nationally advertise the event. 5. Youghal Public Realm PlanPublic Consultation on this Plan has been completed and submis-sions received. These are being examined by the authors of thePlan and their report awaited which will be considered by themembers of Youghal Town Council prior to final adoption of thePlan.6. Medieval WeekendYoughal Medieval Family Fun Weekend will take place onSaturday and Sunday August 23rd and 24th 2008. This year it willcommence on the Saturday evening with an open air concert forall at St. Mary‘s College Gardens.7. Church StreetA number of tenders have been received for the heritage re-pavingof Church Street. These are presently undergoing technical exam-ination. It is expected that a contractor will shortly be appointedand that the works will commence after Easter.8. FundingDetails of funding for 2008 are still awaited and full details will begiven in the next Heritage Committee report to be given at theJune meeting of Youghal Town Council.

Finally I would like to express my appreciation to all the HeritageCommittee members and to the Town Clerk and staff of YoughalTown Council for their continuing commitment, hard work anddedication to the Heritage Committee‘s objective of "Prosperityfor Youghal through Heritage".

Cllr. Liam Burke, Chairperson,Heritage Municipal Policy Committee,

Youghal Town Council, March 2008

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Christy Mac Gearailt, Muinteoir Rince and Rosarii O’Brien with 1st Year studentspreparing for the ceili

Rosarii O’Brien and Christy Mac Gearailt, Muinteoir Rince with 1st Year studentspreparing for the ceili

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~ In Memorim ~ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & FIRST ANNIVERSARY

Nicholas CunninghamBallycurraginny, Killeagh

Died 16th March 2007

We extend a heartfelt thanks to the countless people who travelled long distances to be withus 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 songsand 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.

1st anniversary In loving memory of

Connie(Dooney) Hennessy

Whose first anniversary occurs on 28th March2008

Will those who think of him today A little prayer to Jesus say

Sadly missed by his loving sisters Nellie, Maria and BrotherGarry, God-daughter Sarah, nephews, nieces, relatives family

and friends

2nd anniversaryIn 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 littleprayer to Jesus say

Sadly missed by her loving sisters and Nellie, Maria andBrother Garry

On the 19th of March 2007 a much loved wife, mother, sister, aunt andgodmother 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 toFather 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 FatherGuiry, 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 nanDeise, Dungarvan for providing the Guards of honor. We extend our sincere thanks to allthe staff of St. Bernadette’s ward, Bons Secours Hospital, Cork, who cared for Mary, and tothe Pastoral care team who visited her during her illness. To all the staff of the ArdmoreHealth Centre, the Hospice home care team and to the staff of the Mari Mina PharmacyArdmore, we say thank you. A special word of thanks to our wonderful neighbours andfriends 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 CarrigleaCairde Services who gave her great help and encouragement. Thanks to the grave diggers andto the funeral directors, James Kiely and Sons. Thanks to all those who gave donations in lieuof flowers to the West Waterford Hospice, it was greatly appreciated.

Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude. The holysacrifice 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 ofDominic 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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Connie "Dooney" Hennessylate 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 recentbereavement. We’d like to thank all those who attendedthe removal, Funeral mass and burial. To all those who

sent flowers and mass cards and called to us personally, Aspecial word of thanks to Canon Browne PP, Dr. Michael

Twomey, Egans Funeral Home, nurses and staff of theSouth Infirmary Hospital, Cork.

The Holy Sacrifice of the mass will be celebrated for yourintentions

Mary GlavinLirarow, Ardmore, Co. Waterford

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND FIRSTANNIVERSARY

On this, the First Anniversary of Nickey’s sudden passing, TheCunningham Family wish to express our sincerest gratitude to

all those who sympathised with us during the past year. Weowe a huge debt of gratitude to our neighbours, friends and

family. Please know that your kindness and support hashelped us through the sad times.

~ In Memorim ~


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~ In Memorim ~ ~ In Memorim ~ACKNOWLEDGEMENTand 1st Anniversary

Harvey Dewan who died on 17th March 2007

The family of the late Harvey Dewan would like totake this opportunity to thank all those who sympa-thised with us during this time. All who attended theremoval and mass, who sent mass cards and letters

of sympathy.The Holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for

your intentions

Sadly missed by his wife Mary, Sons, Daughters and grandchildren

Farrell10th Anniversary In loving memory of Bobby Farrell

late of Cherrymount, Youghal who died on 21st March 1998

Loving and kind in all his ways Upright and just to the end of his days

Sincere and kind in heart and mindWhat a beautiful memory he left behind

Always remembered by his son Eddie,Daughter-in-law Liz, grandchildren Ted, Keith and Angela

Daly 18th Anniversary

Loving memories of

Patrick (Waxer) Daly21, Dominic Collins Pl., Youghal

Who died 31st March 1990

Happy memories we keep forever Of times when we were all together,They bring a smile and often a tear,Always a wish that you were here

Sadly missed by his wife and Family

4th AnniversaryIn loving memory of

Una DempseyLate of "Berties" North Main St.

Youghal

The memory of Mother A beacon light shining inside,

Time cannot destroy her memory her sprit survives.

Sadly missed by her sons, daughters and grandchildren

In loving memory of

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Sadly missed by her Husband Tom and Family

Anniversary Mass at St. Mary’s ParishChurch on the 30th March at 9am

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Treasured memories of a loving wife,mother and grandmother

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Sadly missed by her husband Tony, Louise, Anthony, Connie,Thomas, Christopher and Chiara


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