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Pobalscoil na Tríonóide teachers were delighted with the JuniorCertificate Results 2009, with most students excelling.A student, Blathnaid Ní Chléirigh is one of only 92 students in thecountry to achieve 11 A's in the Junior Certificate Exams 2009.Another student Dawn Donovan achieved an outstanding 10 A's one ofonly 201 students nationally. School Principal Seámus O’Ceallacháinsaid "Our results are absolutely exceptional. I congratulate all students,parents and staff for the wonderful academic culture in the school."Mr. O’Ceallacháin continued "while I am delighted I am not surprised.We know what we are about. Our Mission Statement is" 'Together werespect one another, value learning, nurture community and pursueexcellence.' "These results came only 3 weeks after 42 of our Leaving CertificateStudents received over 400 points in their Leaving Certificate," statedMr. O’Ceallacháin"We are very proud as this is the first group of students that wereenrolled in First Year when the school opened in September 2006 totake the State Examinations."

LEGAL NOTICETHE HIGH COURT

2009 No. 332 SPBetween

START MORTGAGES LIMITEDPlaintiff

-and-FRANCIS MORRISEY AND CHRISTINE MORRISEY

Defendants

NOTICE OF ORIGINATING SUMMONSTAKE NOTICE that on Monday the 13th July 2009, at a sitting of theHigh Court before Mr. Justice Peart, an Order was made by the HighCourt, permitting the Plaintiff in the above entitled proceedings toeffect substituted service of the Originating Summons by way ofadvertisement by one insertion in the Youghal News newspaper, forthe purpose of notifying the second named Defendant, CHRISTINEMORRISEY, that her attendance is required before the Master of theHigh Court on Thursday the 22nd October 2009 at 10.30a.m. in theFour Courts, Dublin 7 in respect of an application for possession of thepremises known as 3 Knockaverry Strand, Youghal, County Cork.

AND TAKE NOTICE that copies of the said Summons are availableon request from the Plaintiff's Solicitors namely Fitzpatrick GallagherMcEvoy Solicitors of Orby Chambers, 7 Coke Lane, Smithfield,Dublin 7.

Dated this 15th day ofSeptember 2009 Signed:Fitzpatrick Gallagher McEvoySolicitors for the PlaintiffOrby Chambers7 Coke LaneSmithfieldDublin 7

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LABOUR PARTY RISES FROM THE ASHES

By Christy ParkerThe Youghal branch of the Labour Party enjoyed a well-attendedre-launch at the Quays bar on Monday September 7th. The build-ing itself didn't exist the last time the Labour Party held a meeting.Now, decades later, the pendulum has swung (to the left perhaps)and the bell has tolled the party's name. Like a sheepdog rousedfrom his sleep before the fire, there is work to be done -with per-haps more than the odd stray sheep to be returned to the flock. The party's revival has been reflected locally in the election lastJune of Donie Daly to Youghal Town Council, providing a lynch-pin for its renewal as political force in the town. Thus the re-launch saw TD Sean Sherlock arrive to chair proceedings, withMayor of Cobh, John Mulvihill Jnr also attending. Not that thepast has gone away either you know, and it resurfaced with thepresence of two veteran comrades in Tomas O'Connell and KevinO'Brien. The night was afresh with new faces however, many of whomwould have been too young to be served in a pub when DickSpring was leading the party through the light and into darkness.Pleased with this favouring facet, Cllr Daly said the Labour partyis "giving a fresh new political option to such people, who are tiredand frustrated with the traditional, civil war political ideology andweary of the extreme left wing policies of other parties." Hedeemed the party's recent local election successes as an opportuni-ty for the people of Youghal and east Cork to meet future chal-lenges with "a strong, youthful and vibrant" public representation. In the old, old days a financial consultant (if there were any) andthe Labour Party would have seemed as contradictory in terms asa farmer in a fedora. Ireland has changed however and though itmay be changing back, it's taking a different route at least. Therewas no irony in Cllr Daly proclaiming the challenges ahead as anopportunity for the people of Youghal and east Cork to row inbehind the party The ensuing formalities saw Tomas O'Conell elected branchChairman, with Sean Rush Deputy Chairman. Other appointmentsare Shannon Coleman (Secretary), Donie Daly (PRO), CatherinePower (Treasurer), Tara O'Connell (Women's Officer) and FredaLanders (Youth Liaison). Deputy Sherlock remarked on the pre-ponderance of females as "unique" in his political experience. Hebelieved it augured well for the development of the party that theywould choose it as best representing their interests. Awakenedfrom its ling slumber, the party plans to prowl the political farm-yard longterm and further meetings will be announced.

YOUGHAL ARTS NETWORK PRESENTS

TUXEDO JUNCTIONIN CONCERT AT THE MALL ARTS CENTRE

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Eamonn O' Brien, Donacha O' Cearuill and Dermot Hennessy

Robbie Curtin takes a nap during the concert with his parents Sarah and Noel,brother Jack and cousin Oona Brosnan

Sisters Anne Reppen, Ethna O' Flynn, Peg Crowley, Margaret Kelleher andNodlaig O' Sullivan

Teresa Watkins, Jessica Gunn, Paula Harris, Jenny Kirwan and Polaris

Claycastle Pitch & puttOur captain Martin Keohanes prize was played for over the week-end in glorious sunshine.Edward Long emerged victorious afterfour days of fierce competition for this much sought after prize.Results- Overall nett - Edward Long, Overall Gross - AnthonyO'Loughlin, Gents 1st Nett - Martin Dalton, 1st Gross - DonSheehan, 2nd Nett - Martin O' Regan. Ladies 1st Nett - MaureenBroderick, 1st Gross- Joy Bryan, 2nd Nett - Joan Hyde.The Noel O' Driscoll perpetual trophy will be played for on 23rd,26th and 27th September at the usual times.Results of fourballs played recently-Sponsor: Kays Flowers- 1st Nett- Edward Long,Thomas Bulman,1st Gross- Michael Landers,Edward Long, Mixed Nett- MartinDalton,Maureen Broderick. Sponsor: Sammys Buther- 1st Nett-Rita Ryall,Seamus Murphy, 1st Gross- Joy Bryan,Edward Long,Mixed Nett- Maureen Broderick,Ted Healy.Sponsor: Supervalu- 1st Nett- Ted Healy,Michael Dalton, 1stGross- Michael Landers,Anthony O' Loughlin, 2nd Nett- MaureenBroderick,Michael Dalton.Our sponsored fourballs have now finished for the season and theclub with like to thank each and every sponsor for their continuedsupport and generosity.

"Caring, sharing & growing together” that’s the aim of TallowArea Credit Union. They most certainly proved that on Friday 11thSeptember when Angela Leahy from Tallow Credit Union handedover their very generous cheque to the KGK Community SportsHall. There to accept the cheque were the board of directorsMichael O’Neill, Mary Herlihy, Tony O’ Brien & James Tobin,also present were committee members past & present. ChairmanMichael O’Neill said a few words mainly expressing our gratitudeto Tallow Credit Union. He then called on Angela Leahy to say afew words. She acknowledged how she knew the majority of peo-ple present and told how the Tallow Area Credit Union was happyto be able to sponsor our hall as the aim is to serve its memberswith their interests in mind. She wished to remind people they nowhave an ATM Credit Union Money Card & many other excellentservices. It was then time to present the cheque & pose for photo-graphs. There wasalso a photo shoot of various committees that had been set up to

develop the hall. How nice it was to have all these people gatheredtogether within the hall that they helped to bring to fruition. Peoplemingled, socialised & reminisced of their endeavours while beingtreated to a delicious array of finger foods and refreshments. We’dlike to thank all those involved in the catering for the night and

once again to all committee members for their hard word. It is nowtime to look forward. With works about to begin on the new stage& continued maintenance & running costs we must again expressour sincere gratitude to Tallow Area Credit Union, just like theirlogo that of an acorn & oak leaf signifying their continued growthperhaps we too can look at that logo & know that we will also con-tinue to grow in providing an excellent facility for our communi-ty.Once again we’d like to remind people of our American Tea Party.If you are planning to host a table it is very important to call &reserve your place. Last orders must be in by September 20th aswe need to know exact numbers to get organised. If you feel you’dlike to go but don’t want to be a host or hostess then you are stillvery welcome & we will endeavour to facilitate you just ring thereservation number 086 2538272.There is a committee formed forthe sole purpose of the American Tea Party. They are working hardbehind the scenes to ensure an eventful & fun filled night will behad by all.The drama classes will be beginning on Thursday the 24th ofSeptember from 3-4pm for children from 1st -6th class with only20 places available. The cost is 50 euro for 10 weeks. The aim ofthese classes is to bring enjoyment to children through the won-derful creative art of drama thereby learning to express oneselfvocally & physically. For more information then call 058 55010.That’s all for now. Remember -watch this space!

Youghal Adult Education Exhibition held at Cumann Na Daoine

Patricia Walters, Adult Guidance CorkCounty VEC and Sr. Carmel

Cathy O'Mahony, Group Tutor YoughalAdult Literacy Group

Mary Hehir, Elizabeth Coleman, Margot Barry and Margaret Ahern

Sharon Lupton-Training and Education Officer, Equality for All, Patrick Calinan,BTEI and Cathy O'Mahony, Youghal Adult Literacy Group

Patricia Walters - Adult Guidance Cork County VECand Helen Coen

Mary Kay Solomon and Pat Nolan from Pobalscoil naTrionoide

Carmel Murphy and Anne Marie Kenneally fromYoughal Library

Stacy Quinlivan - community developmentworker and Pat Deasy Phil Hallinan and Maria O’ Brien from FAS

KGK COMMUNITY HALL

Christy Parker examines the 'right of way' issue at Ardmore's CliffHouse Hotel. Ardmore residents angered over a closed 'right of way' at the CliffHouse Hotel say they will fight on to have the access re-openedregardless of the conclusion reached in an imminentOmbudsman's report. The Ombudsman's decision is expected thismonth on complaints made by local residents against WaterfordCounty Council's handling of the issue. "Hopefully theOmbudsman will vindicate our argument but meantime we willcontinue our campaign to have the right of way re-opened," saidone local last weekend, though declining to be named.The dispute began in April 2008 when the hotel owners ValshanLtd, refused to re-open a step way linking a higher road and theroad that transcends the hotel car park towards Ardmore cliffs, thevillage and other amenities. The access, which was closed duringdevelopment of the €20m hotel, is one of several such 'right ofways' linking the two roads. Locals claim 'the Steps', as they are colloquially known, link onepublic road to another and thus form a traditional right of way thatdates back many decades. Some suspect Valshan's motives arisefrom an attitude of 'exclusivity' that seeks to minimise contactbetween guests at the luxurious, €200 per night facility and pass-ing locals or hill walkers. Valshan for their part, insist the steps aretheir property, do not constitute a right of way at all and that theyhave closed them due to their bad repair. The protestors' disdain for the proprietors of Cliff House Hotel ismatched by their disillusionment with Waterford County Council.Following initial complaints, in April 2008, the Council's Planningdepartment appointed executive technician David Regan to inves-tigate. Mr. Regan's report noted that the disputed area had been"permanently fenced off" and that "no exemption exists for worksof this nature." On his recommendation, May 8th 2008, theCounty Council issued notice to Valshan to restore the access. Inresponse, Valshan claimed, through its architects, CoughlanDeKeyser Associates that their "legal advice is that there is noright of way" and said the steps had been closed "due to beingunsafe." Enforcement did not proceed and in October 2008, WaterfordCounty Council explained that 'warning letters are issued when acomplaint is received.' Given that there was a dispute, they nowconsidered it "a matter for the civil courts." Matters abated until November 3rd 2008 when 13 swornAffidavits were handed to Waterford Council, each one arguingthrough personal experience that the Steps had been, by long tra-dition, a right of way. Five more were subsequently forwarded.The witnesses include a former proprietor of the original CliffHouse hotel, locals and long-term visitors. Mention is made of theSteps's practical, aesthetic and cultural consideration. Crucially,the complainants included a map, submitted with their planningapplication (PD 04/1924-site layout) by Coughlan DeKeyser noless, indicating the Steps as a right of way. Sucked back into the fray, County Council Planner, Brian White,now viewed the matter as "a dispute between Valshan, the commu-nity and the Council that could linger and fester." He believed all"reasonable efforts with the land owner, including 3rd party arbi-tration if possible," should be attempted "before referring it to oursolicitor." Still reluctant to enforce its own order, on November 26th 2008,the County Council wrote to Valshan, reminding them of the stip-ulation on their own architect's map, advising again that theCouncil was "obliged under Roads and Planning Legislation toprotect Rights of Way" and requesting "a copy of your legal advicereferred to in your correspondence of 27/6/08." The Council fur-ther asked if Valshan proposed to carry out remedial works on thesteps and to open same thereafter. Valshan remained unmoved. On December 15th, Mr. White delivered a verdict of sorts. Heinformed locals, by letter, that "having examined legal precedencein relation to Right of ways, I regret to inform you that WaterfordCounty Council is not in a position to legally establish that a Right

of Way exists in this location" and, "in particular had not carriedout maintenance work on the steps in living memory" and there-fore could not assuredly claim it existed. A month later, Mr White elaborated that the steps were substan-dard, too narrow, did not have a handrail and were not construct-ed to the standard for public access. This reasoning, someobservers noted, could invalidate 'right of way status pertaining toall step ways in the vicinity. The Council official's uncertainty about proving right of way legit-imacy centres on a number of details. One reservation arises froman affidavit's testimony that a previous owner who had developedthe car park, "created" the steps as they presently stand from "aslope with a few rough steps." In Mr. White's analysis, this consti-tutes "a clear distinction between a permission granted by thelandowner to members of the public to walk on a pathway acrossprivate property and the dedication of these pathways to the pub-lic at large." Perhaps even more profoundly, he finds that thewhile a right of way by definition "starts and ends in a publicplace," it appears that 'the Steps' leads (or emanates from) a privatecar park. In any case, on January 19th 2009, the residents referred itsrecords on the County Council's role to the Ombudsman. Ninedays later it further reminded him that, despite the absence ofCouncil maintenance on the Steps, "public money" had been usedon remedial work in 1999, through the Ardmore Enterprise Co-op,supervised by FAS.

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Congratulations to Mark Carey and Donna Hurton who were married on 25th July2009 in Glendine Church and held the reception afterwards in the Walter RaleighHotel.

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CARETAKER REQUIRED for Bunscoil Mhuire, Primary School, O'Brien's Place, Youghal, Co. Cork (Diocese of Cloyne)

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By Christy Parker A gathering of approximately 20 attended the walter Raleigh onTuesday September 1st when the Youghal & District CommunityAlerts resumed its monthly meetings following the August recess.Committee members present were Chairman Mossie Lynch,Treasurer Michael Beecher, Secretary Pa Forrest, Assist SecretaryKay Curtin and Garda Sergeants John Sherkey (PR) and PaulKennedy. Stastistics:Recapping the previous six weeks, Sergeant Sharkey said criminaland disorderly activity had, fortunately, been relaively low in theregion. The sergeant's subsequent report summarised garda inves-tigations in the jurisdiction over the past six weeks as follows:Thefts: 11; Fraud: 7; Drugs: 2; Public Order Offences: 11; DriversUnder The Influence: 8; Criminal damage: 17; Burglary: 3;Assaults: 3.The gardai said that the majority of investigations been successful,with some outstanding incidents likely to be brought to successfulconslusions in the coming weeks. Phone & Tell:Sergeant Sharkey reiterated that members of the public shouldnever hesitate to alert gardai with regard to witnessing suspiciousbehaviour or holding concerns. In fact, he proceeded, on very quietnights the gardai would probably welcome the diversion! Mr. Beecher remarked on the incidences of underage drinking andmentioned specific areas of town where the problem appeared toparticularly manifest. Sergeant Sharkey said it would be impracti-cal to mount surveillance programmes in these or other areas butrepeated the importance of reporting illegal behaviour. "We willrespond to every call and while sometimes culprits may be gone,on the balance of probabalities we will catch them a lot of thetime," he assured. Community Be Alert:Chairman Mossy Lynch told the gathering that "community alertis not just about all present here, but should be about the town asa whole." He urged that "everyone should alert within their com-munity." Mr. Lynch floated the idea of one or two people in differ-ent areas being the focal point of community alertness on theirown and others' behalfs. However, it was deemed that it mightoverburden such individuals, not to mention compromise theirlives generally and it was agreed that the community alert move-ment is progressing satisfactorily as it is. It was also observed thatresident's networks have a vital role to play in community protec-tion. HalloweenResponding to a query from the floor, Sergeant Sharkey said therewould be "significant resources" deployed to meet the nowdepressingly anticipated social disruptions attached to Halloweennight. It was put to the gardai that the town was insufficientlypoliced last Halloween when particularly violent and disruptiveincidents evolved. Ironically, that night sparked increased interestin the Community Alert project and strengthened the resolve of thetownspeople against social disruption. General community policingThe gardai have no plans to allocate individual gardai to particu-lar areas, Sergeant Sharkey said. He said the system, which oper-ates in some towns, including Cobh, has inherent flaws in thatshould a garda be absent, for example, incidents on his 'patch'might suffer poor response. Also a garda in one area might carry afar greater workload then others, he explained. The sergeant saidthat as a rule the garda that responed to a call would deal with thematter thereafter. Alarms, CCTV, invitations, funds, bus and schoolsThe meeting heard that recession-rleated funding shortage isdelaying the processing of house alarm application forms. It hadbeen mooted earlier in the year that the funding which was frozenpending a procedure reassesment, woud be resumed fromSeptember 1st. However, further news had as yet not been forth-coming. The forms remain in the garda station, with further appli-

cations welcomed. The sergeant said a meeting with the relevant Rapid co-ordinatorregarding the application for CCTV funding for the town wasimminent. He said it took a lot of research and time to acquire anaccurate pre-tender estimate. He said the application could nowproceed but that funding again was a likely impediment. Treasurer Michael Beecher confirmed that letters had been issuedto the council and the Chamber of Commerce formally invitingthem each to appoint a representative to attend Community Alertmeetings. It was noted that in particular Mayor Sandra McLellan,Cllr Michelle Hennesssy and Cllr Beecher were regular partic-pants anyway. Mr. Beecher said the Community Alert group had raised almost€800 through the July church gate collections. Following somesuggestions and a short discussion on how best to disperse themoney, it was agreed that it would best be spent on a "communi-ty-based" project rather than administered to benefit individuals,with an information session incorporated. Further discussion willensue. Mr. Beecher referred to a pilot community bus scheme being man-aged by the Youghal Transport Group. The group, of which he istreasurer, intends to purchase a bus designed specifically with eld-erly and disabled in mind. South & East Cork Area Development(SECAD) had provided €4,500 funding. He said it was necessaryto be a group committee member to avail of the service and newmembers are now being sought. Meanwhile the project (thoughnot the bus hopefully) was about to get "off the ground," andwould soon go to tender. Sergeant Sharkey agreed with a view from the floor that aCommunity Alert representative/s should endeavour to visitPobalscoil na Trionoide, particlarly perhaps transition year. Hesaid a visit need not specifically regard Community Alert businessbut that it could be included within it.

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Thursday 29th OctoberWalter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal

8.00pmAdmission: €30 - Team of 4

By Christy Parker Report of the Town Clerk on Matters Arising from the MonthlyMeeting of Youghal Town Council held on 13th July 2009.YOUGHAL QUAY WALLS:L & M Keating Ltd., have been awarded the contract for the repairof the Quay Walls at the Pier Head and the northern section ofGreens Quay. The company have set up on site and are commenc-ing works immediately. The duration of the Contract is 8 weekswith works to be completed in early November. The value of thecontract including vat is €176,873.48 and is funded indirectly bythe Maritime Transport Division of the Department of Transport.Europlan Health & Safety have been appointed as ProjectSupervisor Design Stage and L & M Keating Ltd., have beenappointed as Project Supervisor Construction Stage under theSafety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) RegulationsS.I. No. 481 of 2001. YOUGHAL TOWN WALLS PROJECT:Cornerstone Construction Ltd., have been awarded the contract forthe initial stabilisation works associated with the repair and re-instatement of the collapsed section of the Walls (A NationalMonument). The company have set up on site and are commenc-ing their work schedule immediately. It is anticipated that this ini-tial stage will be completed within six weeks. The value of thissection of the contract is €74,832.60 including vat and is fundedby the Heritage Council of Ireland. Absolute Precision Surveyinghave been appointed to carry out a baseline survey of the entireupstanding walls and the value of this contract is €10,266.75.Nolan Ryan Tweeds have been appointed as Project SupervisorDesign Stage under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work(Construction) Regulations S.I. No. 481 of 2001. MILLENNIUM GARDEN PLAYGROUND:The refurbished Millennium Garden Playground re-opened to thepublic on the 26th August last. The entire playground was refur-bished by Play & Leisure Services Ltd. at a total cost of€84,655.00. Pro Safe Security Systems Ltd. have been appointedto install a Playground CCTV System at the playground at a costof €9,887.20 including vat. FÁILTE IRELAND SIGNAGE:The Fáilte Ireland Directional Signage and Interpretative Signagehas been erected around the streets and car parks of the town. Theymake a very positive impression and greatly enhance the touristattractions within the town. The total material costs amounted to€49,323.00 with €47,305 directly funded by Fáilte Ireland throughtheir Heritage Towns Project. MARKETING OF MALLARTS CENTRE AND ST. MARY'SCOLLEGIATE CHURCH:The following events took place or are planned for the above loca-tions over the coming months and set a flavour of the potential ofboth venues going forward, now that the marketing of same isbeing orchestrated by Oona Colin of the Enterprise Centre. St. Mary's Collegiate Church:· Recital by Cologne Philharmonic Orchestra (August).· Recital by the Epping Forest Band (August). · The East Cork Early Music Festival (September 20th). · Classical Concert planned for December. Mall Arts Centre:· Youth Arts Strategy Event (September 7th).· Tuxedo Junction (18 piece swing band) (September 11th).· Choke Comedy Group (October 9th). · Brendan Grace (October 20th). · John Kenny (October 28th). · Finbarr Hannon & Harmony (December).· 8 weeks of Art Classes are due to commence on October 6th. The proceeds generated by these events are being reinvested inboth venues to ensure better event centres into the future. FINANCIAL MATTERS:The financial position of the Council deteriorated significantlyduring the month of August. Expenditure for the first eight monthsamounted to €2,938,831 while income for the same periodamounted to €2,835,481 resulting in a funding deficit of €103,350

for that period. This deficit can be attributed directly to a decreasein rate revenue by approximately €60,000 year to date, coupledwith delays in relation to grant payments from GovernmentAgencies and deficits associated with the roll out of theMillennium Garden Playground. I am currently and will be overthe remaining four months of the year addressing these financialdifficulties, and will report to the Council monthly detailing the upto date position and what actions I will be taking. It is importantthat all revenue generating options be examined in conjunctionwith reducing expenditure further for the 2010 Budget. Church Street DelegationPrior to the meeting proper, the Council welcomed a delegationfrom Church Street. They included Clodagh Madden, spokes-woman, Jerry McCarthy representing Shalom House and the Almshouses, Mick Treacy of the Nook, Brendan McCarthy, father ofthree small children and Kay O'Beirne, grandmother and regularminder of two small grandchildren. They also had sanction fromtour guide Sheila Loughnane to speak on her behalf. They werethere to convey their concerns on the potential re-opening of thelaneway, which has been closed for two years, during and follow-ing major landscaping work in keeping with the town's HeritageStrategy and regeneration programme. Heritage coreMs. Madden said that while the laneway was now "peaceful, safe,attractive and welcoming," with what little traffic that needed toaccess being easily manageable. She first deliberated on the issuefrom a tourism perspective. "It's the heart and obvious access tomajor tourist and heritage sites in the town," she said. Touristnumbers were not just rising significantly, with over 100 travers-ing the lane last Friday alone, but doing so in a delightful ambi-ence that was producing pleasant interaction between locals andvisitors delighted with the general area. "It's a contrast to the dayswhen they'd be flattened against walls by traffic," noted MsMadden. The Nook proprietor Michael Treacy also emphasised the com-mercial/tourism aspect of the lane, insisting that Youghal's indus-trial profile with its "fast-buck" mentality was in the past, that her-itage is its and that it "shouldn't take rocket science" to devise aplan to minimise the traffic that threatened it. The argument reflected more personal concerns when Jerry Mr.McCarthy spoke of 25 residents of Shalom House having to "duckinto doorways" to avoid cars. Kay O'Beirne spoke of the dangersposed to children by traffic on the narrow lane, not to mention thecul-de-sac now discouraging so called joy riders. Parking waslargely a pleasure now, she emphasised but those parking in theirown premises would have difficulty accessing the lanes with aconstant traffic flow, as would wheelchair users. BrendanMcCarthy echoed the concerns in respect of his and others' chil-dren. It would provide a nightmare journey for people with prams,he added. Cllr Barbara Murray was first to respond and her views would bereflected in the subsequent sentiments of her colleagues. Sheagreed that Church Street was now "gateway to the heritage core"and also felt that pedestrianisation generally, was the way forwardfor Youghal. The chamber was unanimous in its acceptance thattraffic would be bad for Church Street but, as Cllr Mary LinehanFoley observed, there are still another five lanes to consider andthe knock-on effect that closing any one lane can have on theremainder. She agreed with the sentiments but also found approvalfor her insistence that the issue be considered in the wider contextof a proper traffic management plan. Town Manager Patricia Power concurred and said she would setabout rallying a senior engineer and his forces to conduct a surveywith a view to devising such a plan. Priestly problemsProgress on the issue had been faster than the traffic on the laneused to be, but the delegation then presented a logjam. Ms.Madden recalled a promise of "five parking spaces for residents ofShalom House." However, a "certain priest" had, "without consul-tation or planning permission,' managed to have installed three

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YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER MEETINGthree bollards and a parking space for his personal use. At onestage, the delegation reported, he had engaged "the most courteousand considerate" of developers, John McMahon & Co, to erect afourth bollard but a lady driver had insistently sabotaged the planby parking on the site! The council heard that the priest refuses to drive into the alleywaywhere he lives and has not merely been stubborn but "very abu-sive" when attempts have been made to persuade him to do so.Letters had been dispatched, an Archbishop (appropriately) hadbeen invoked "and perhaps even the Pope," suggested MsMadden, but to no avail. Where the Church failed, so also had theState. Gardai armed with measuring tapes had also failed to cajolethe man of the collar into confronting the demons of the alleyway,with the power of petrol. It was decided that Town Clerk LiamRyan -a former altar boy allegedly- would best be suited to resolvethe riddle of the priest and the passageway. Votes Of Congratulations: Cllr Revins congratulated Pat Collins on re-opening Jack O'Patsy'sat Friar Street. He said a workforce of nine will be employed withpotential for 25 in due course. All products on sale within will bemade in Youghal, he added. Cllr Linehan Foley congratulated Sinead Kane of Windmill Lanefor becoming Ireland's first blind solicitor. She paid tribute also toall involved in the recent triathlon and the ill-fated, rain-soakedMedieval day which, she noted, still attracted a steady "trickle" ofpeople. The councillor also congratulated Cara Moloney of Millwho recently became the first female ever to become first in thePotential NCO course. She congratulated in advance all partici-pants in the Team Youghal entry for the All Ireland cycle race.Cllr Donie Daly congratulated hurlers Leigh Desmond andBrendan Ring on representing the successful Cork Intermediateteam over Kilkenny. Cllr Michelle Hennessy congratulated six members of the KenirySchool of Dancing, two from Youghal and four from Midleton,who performed "fantastically" in a show from Eurodisney onSeptember 3rd. Mayor Sandra McLellan offered a vote of congratulations toGardai Pat Grace and Pat O'Leary on their retirements. She alsopaid tribute to Dennis Desmond of O'Reilly's Terrace on the hugesuccess of his "absolutely fantastic" Epping Forest during theirvisit to Youghal. She also congratulated Eddie O'Sullivan on hisnew autobiography. Town Foreman's report: Cllr Linehan Foley said a recent outbreak of graffiti was a disgraceand she hoped the gardai had apprehended those responsible. Abollard "at Frankie Keane's place" needed re-erecting. She askedwho is responsible for Parklands, as a lot of residents have prob-lems with faulty fireplaces. She said the developer was referringthem to the council but she didn't think the council had taken overthe estate yet. She suggested someone attend to a wall at Kilcoranroad, near Brendan Casey's as it seems about to fall. Cllr Liam Burke said a cracked footpath at the bottom of WindmillLane needed attention. He sought updates on proposed landscap-ing at Srathan na Sali. He reminded that the diving board neededtaking in at the end of the month, while the green area at the pathleading to the diving rocks needed cutting. Light no 4 at Shanavineneeded replacing, he concluded. Cllr Donie Daly said residents at Sweetfield wanted a derelict sitenext to a developed site restored to its previous state. Also, thewooden, flower-adorned entrance sign at Sweetfield is "beingkicked by people' and perhaps a concrete solution could be found.He too wanted a baby swing for the Millennium playground.Residents at Mill road have a ponding problem. The roundabout atMill Road was a problem too as it was hard to see approachingtraffic from the town side approach. The sight lines at Magner'sHill/Dermot Hurley presented a similar situation and speed rampsfor the front of Dermot Hurley estate were also required. Site for EyesoresCllr Eoin Coyne said overhanging trees at Golf Links Road nearPoison Bush Lane badly needed trimming for the sake and safety

of pedestrians. Two shores at the top of Sarsfield's Terrace neededunblocking. He condemned the "dreadful eyesore" that is the oldMurray Kitchens (and would-be-Dunnes!) site, now despoiledeven further with graffiti. He requested that the owners be askedto cut the grass at least. He sought a baby swing -with harness- forthe re-opened Millennium playground. Cllr Hennessy had much of her list already aired but she said res-idents at Parklands were wondering when the lights on the estatewould be activated given that the poles and bulbs were in place."Its pitch dark and children are out playing," she said. She saidhedges on private properties opposite Amber petrol station badlyneeded pruning as they were intruding onto the footpath. Sherepeated previous requests that the rockery at Dermot Hurly estatebe removed, before a bad accident occurred. LisbonCllr Murray wondered if the Council could draw on the bond ifthere was nothing forthcoming from the developer's side atParklands. "Apparently there is a lot of rubble on the green area,"she said. She said a new sign for Nealon's Quay is blocking sightlines and also some of the signs for the Battle of Lisbon 2 shouldbe removed "regardless of what party" before they take the eye outof someone's head or worse! (There was a general 'yes" to her pro-posal). She said the town's bins were a mess, with curry sauce veryapparent. Cllr Linehan Foley asked were she sure it was currysauce?! The wall in Ashe Street, is "absolutely scary," she said,with a bulging belly and a tendency to topple. She wanted theground arrows on Nealon's Quay car park painted.

Cllr Michael Beecher wanted trees near Artysan cut back thoughhe was unsure if it was a council matter and even if it was, whichcouncil! He urged the Town Foreman to check for other obtrusivetrees also. He also wanted some "dangerous" tree stumps removedfrom opposite the Town Hall (or Mall Arts Centre if you like). Thepavement and gutters at the tourist office and CYMS respectivelyneeded remedial attention. Graffiti around the town, he said, wasscandalous, as was dog fouling and general littering. "These peo-ple should be caught and an example made of them," he insisted.He said a hand railing was needed going into the sally port oppo-site Cross Lane. A similar remedy was needed on steps to the foot-path at Mill Road. He too was asked about the non-lights atParklands and he wondered what plans there were for the greenarea at the entrance. He was told it was a private space and therewere currently no plans. Cork County Council Items: Cllr Murray said a dip on the road near the swimming pool need-ed resolving. She was keen for landscaping at Srathan na Sali toproceed. The bins at Claycastle needed to be emptied more fre-quently, while the area to the right hand side, although merginginto private property from County Council land needed to becleaned up. She said there was "huge ponding" at Kia garage. Cllr Beecher asked if there was any plan to alleviate flooding atQuarry Road. He believed Kilcoran Road was "not on the Registerof Electors, nor on Sat Nav" and showed up as Knockaverryinstead." Cllr Linehan Foley (who lives there), vehemently dis-agreed. Liam Ryan said the road was Kilcoran Road and the town-land was Knockaverry. It was decided to "write to Franchise" toresolve any discrepancy. The councillor repeated previousrequests for route information signs at the end of Cork Hill, two'Fair Trade' signs at town approach roads and information signs onthe N25 indicating free main street parking from 1-2pm. Cllr Hennessy asked if the road liners were returning as there werestill a lot of road marking needed. Cork County Council's TownEngineer Paul Murray said he had completed the list he was givenbut they would be returning from the country and a further listcould be considered. He warned that the road works budget wasnow at €3,000 from the original €20,000. However more fundswould be available in 2010.

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YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER MEETINGQuarryvale quandaryThe discussion detoured towards the newly re-painted and slightlyextended double yellow lines opposite Crowley's garage, by theentrance to Quarryvale. Cllr Linehen Foley, forever warning of thedanger being imposed by vehicles ignoring the lines and impeding theview of emerging drivers, said they "might as well have painted hopscotch lines there" for all the difference it would make. Mr. Murrayappeared relatively unmoved, his alleged promise to Cllr LinehanFoley to landscape the area with flower beds remaining unfulfilled.Cllr Daly demanded "a more imaginative solution than MickeyMouse double yellow lines" to avert a tragedy. He had written to theguards to no avail. Cllr Daly then suggested the area's footpath be extended. Cllr LinehanFoley said a private tenant adjacent to three boards that occupy a foot-path space would be willing to talk to Mr. Murray, who in turn said hewould follow up on the issue. It was felt the footpath would offer thebest part of a solution that could be easily completed finalised by theapplication of hardcore covering and some ditch removal. However,the Town Clerk reminded that several agencies may need to co-oper-ate to effect funding for the project, with Cork County Councilresponsible for the road and an Estate Enhancement Programme inoperation that revolved around Woodland Grove and Quarryvale. Thecurrent economic climate did not promise much in that direction. Onecan only hope the climate doesn't darken further with a serious roadaccident in the area. Babies, bottles and beerCllr Daly then continued that the area between the prom andClaycastle was "a disgrace' -liter-ally so to speak- with cans, beer bot-tles and nappies in evidence. Not that babies were drinking mind for,as he asked, "what kind of animals leave this stuff behind them?" Headvocated prosecutions, followed by public "naming and shaming."Cllr Beecher concurred and nobody demurred.Cllr Burke sought an update on the proposed new fire station forYoughal and likewise the proposed new library. He decried the ongo-ing ponding by Nagle House and once more raised the issue of themissing concealed entrance sign at Summerdale Lawn. He said therewas "no road surface at all" between St. Coran's well and the entranceto Summerdale Lawn and beyond, amongst other places. He repeatedthe usual list of "jigsaw puzzle pavements", aka Tallow Street, SouthMain Street and the junction of South Abbey and Strand Street. TheTown Engineer said new costings for the proposed fire station werecurrently being considered. Cllr Revins thanked the engineer for road repairs to the main streetsand asked for similar in the Knockaverry area. Cllr Linehan Foleyrequested likewise for a manhole cover in Kilcoran Road. She thenasked that signs be erected on the bog road to Redbarn warning ofroad-crossing swans and ducks. A motorcyclist had nearly collidedwith some ducks recently. She dismissed the Town Clerk's scepticismthat such signs existed by referring to their presence a plenty inKillarney for example. She also condemned dumping at the area'sBirdwatch which she revealed, was now a romantic (if not actually amating) site for humans. She sought a solution to the "unbelievable"overflowing of the toilets at the Front Strand due to vandalism.Finally, a shore in Kilcoran Road was in poor shape also. Mayor's Business:Mayor Sandra McLellan said French town Lamour Plage wished tosend a deputation to Youghal to re-energize twinning arrangements.They wish to investigate the possibility of establishing summer campsbetween teenagers from both towns. She had passed the informationto Youghal's twinning committee. The Mayor referred to the upcoming Youghal celebrates History con-ference weekend (Sept 25th-27th) and said it had an outstanding pro-gramme of events pertaining to 'The Blackwater Valley -HistoricHouses and Landscapes.' She also remarked on a conference in Killarney called 'Getting a Grip'which will tackle the issue of reducing drug and alcohol related harm.Town Clerk Liam Ryan said he would advise anyone interested inattending on the funding situation. Mayor McLellan then reminded the council of the impending TeamYoughal entry for the Race Around Ireland on behalf of the EmerCasey Foundation. (See elsewhere in this edition for details).Taking in Charge of Dun na Mara, Youghal:The Town Clerk said there had been no submissions following news-

paper notices and the Council would now proceed with the takingover. Nomination of Public Representaive To Youghal CommunityAlert Committee:Cllr Coyne, nominated by Cllr Revins was appointed. Cllr Beecherdeclined to be nominated given that he is already treasurer of thegroup. It will be Cllr Coyne's official remit to report proceedings backto the Council. Draft Youghal Town Council 'Taking in Charge' Procedure forPrivate Housing estates Policy Document: The Town Clerk quickly described the various aspects of the taking incharge procedure contained in the document. Cllr Linehan Foley wel-comed the initiative, saying it would educate and inform a lot of peo-ple and dispel many misunderstandings regarding the issue. One suchexample was the misconception that the Council was responsible forcouncil houses on private estates, she cited. She asked how long itusually takes for a Council to take charge and was told it takes "anumber of years," depending on how long until the developer met allthe criteria necessary to fulfil his obligations. "Usually if there is adelay, it's down to the developer," Mr Ryan said. Draft Youghal Town Council Tenant's Handbook 2009:Mr. Ryan said it was an update of he 2005 handbook and dealt withall aspects of Council tenancy. Cllr Beecher commended the contents. Youghal Farmers' MarketThe market is seeking to trade at Dolphin's square on Fridays, theTown Clerk informed the meeting. It emerged that difficulties overinsurance issues had decided the organisers to abandon previousintentions to trade on a Tesco owned site adjacent to the supermarket.Mr, Ryan was seeking permission from the members to amend theCasual trading bye-laws prior to accepting a submission to theCouncil for the market. Cllr Murray was uneasy about the loss of carspaces as was Cllr Revins but the uncertainties were far outweighedby the positives, probably moreso with the recent failure of the'Dunnes Stores' planning application on foot of local objections!! "Weare losing shoppers to similar markets in Dungarvan, Lismore andMidleton," observed Cllr Revins. Cllr Murray said she could see thelure of greater foot traffic at Dolphin's Square compared to Barry'sLane and she gradually rowed in with her approval. Mr Ryan addedthat if Tesco had a problem in relation to a protected structure thenthey could concede it to Youghal Town Council and there would be noinsurance issues!" Motions in the name of Cllr. Burke seconded by Cllr. Revins:a): That Youghal Town Council calls on Cork County Council tofreeze the County Demand for 2010 in light of the current nationaleconomic difficulties being experienced by al businesses and localauthorities; and that this motion be circulated to all local authorities inCork County".b): "That Youghal Town Council calls on our local CountyCouncillors to table a similar motion at Cork County Council".Cllr Burke said the annual County Charge paid by Youghal to CorkCounty Council had risen from to €619,000 in 2006 to €740,000 in2009. Neither a breakdown of expenditure nor details of how it wascalculated were ever forthcoming, he said. He believed no increasecould be justified for the coming year in the current economic climate.Cllr Revins said a recent AIMI conference, many town councilsexpressed similar concerns. Cllr Murray praised the Motion and saidshe would raise it at County Council level. The Motions were passedunanimously. Motion in the name of Cllr. Revins seconded by Cllr. LinehanFoley:"That Youghal Town Council calls on the Minister of Finance outlin-ing the importance of the RAPID area status of Youghal, and ask himnot to implement the draconian financial cut backs proposals con-tained within the McCarthy report. This is in recognition of RAPID'ssignificant and demonstratable impact on improving service, delivery,support and resources for new and existing projects, community ini-tiatives and local infrastructure".There was unanimous concurrence for Cllr Revins's view thatYoughal had benefited enormously from RAPID programmes. CllrMurray recalled that Youghal originally recoiled from RAPID desig-nation but it had proven to be of enormous benefit. "It's been an ongo-ing process and it needs to continue," she insisted. The Motion waspassed unanimously.

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YOUGHAL COMMUNITYHOSPITAL FACING SER-

VICE CRISISBy Christy Parker

There was anger and dismay amongst Youghal Town Councillorswhen Cllr Barbara Murray revealed that a severe reduction in carewas impending at Youghal Community Hospital. The councillor said that staffing shortages at the hospital were setto severely affect front line services. She revealed that five nurseswho had left, for various reasons, over the past two years, whiletwo longstanding care attendants will be retiring within weeks.Their replacements are to be taken from a HSE redeploymentscheme. However, to date nobody had applied for the positions.Consequently, the hospital faces having to close St. Coran's ward,which was refurbished with local funding and has been open lessthan two years. "This ward has four respite beds which are in con-stant use by families from Youghal and throughout eat Cork," shesaid. "It is often the only place that families can use and know thattheir loved ones are being well cared for in their local area. Itseems our elderly will suffer that a policy made by armchair trav-elers can be maintained." Cllr Murray added that three continuingcare beds are also at risk, while all podiatry services are now basedin Midleton. "Youghal once had four visits a month, then two daysa month and now the service is gone completely," she said angri-ly. The councilor said she has a Motion down for the next HSEmeeting calling for local matrons to hire own staff in the event ofredeployment not being taken up.

Jack O’ PatsyPotteryFriar Street, Youghal

Re-Opening on Friday 18thSeptember at 10a.m.

MASSIVE OPENING SALE

Stephen Pearce Pottery 30% Off

Jack O’ Patsy Pottery at 2004 Prices

With Many Special Opening Bargains

Eddie O'Sullivan, former Ireland Coach, and Jay Flavin, AmnestyCork, Eddie requests your support in the upcoming Cork LadiesMini Marathon on Sunday Sept 27th at 1pm. Register soon onwww.corkminimarathon.com or register on the day. Please phoneTommy on 1850 882 400 or text 087 2070737 to get your sponsor-ship pack and free t-shirt. Free goody bags for allparticipants.Contact; Jay Flavin 087 8128236

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

The prize winners this week with an excellent score of 28 pointswere :- Maureen Broderick, Sheila Kenneally, Katherine O'Reganand Albert Ruxton. The attendance was very good and an enjoy-able afternoon's bowling was had by all. The sheet for the pairscompetition is on the board and anyone wishing to take part areasked to write their names and contact numbers. Entry to thiscompetition is free to all members. Bowling continues nextTuesday at Arus.

YOUGHAL INDOOR BOWLING

On Monday the 14th of September the 2nd and 3rd year the HomeEconomics department of Pobalscoil were delighted to welcomepatchwork expert Moya Geraghty of 'Patchwork Plus' Aghada.Students had the opportunity to learn how to design and sewpatchwork pieces. Moya also displayed a selection of her wonder-ful patchwork designs which were admired by all. The patchworkdemonstration was part of the students craft investigation for theirJunior Certificate examination. The Home EconomicsDepartment wish to thank Moya Geraghty for taking the time tovisit Pobalscoil.

Patchwork Demonstration

in Pobalscoil na Tríonóide

40th Wedding Anniversary

Eileen and Alan Brown celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary recently. Alsopictured are daughter Alannah, son Donnachadh and daughter-in-law Emma.Congratulations from family and friends

Ciara Hayes, Eithne Lynch, Catalina O’Brien, Samantha O’Brien, Blake Langfordand Richard Murphy

By Christy Parker. Youghal will be represented in one of the year's great sportingevents when eight cyclists participate in the inaugural RaceAround Ireland on Wednesday Sept 15th). Team Youghal is one ofonly two entries in the 8-person team category in what is beingdeemed "the world's second toughest ultra-endurance race" behindthe annual Race Across America. The team will cycle on behalf of the Emer Casey Foundation. Thecharity, founded in honour of the 27 year-old, who died from ovar-ian/uterine cancer in 2006, has raised over €400,000 for cancerresearch since its inception. The Race Around Ireland is organised by Meath athletics andcycling coach Alan Heary, in association with the Meath LocalSports Partnership and the Ciaran Maree Cancer Research Fund.Each entry paid €2,000 to compete. With the Youghal cyclists cov-ering their own expenses, every cent raised goes directly to theFoundation. The 2, 170km race commences and ends in Navan, with a largely

coastal route visiting 25 counties, including mountains on bothsides of the Irish border, not to mention Patrick's Hill in Cork. A total of 75 cyclists will compete, in three categories -solo (15),4-person teams (11) and 8-person teams (2). Though most com-petitors are recreational cyclists, they include Fabio Biasiolo,Italy's world ultra-marathon number 1, Canada's 2007 NorthAmerican 24-hour Champion, Caroline van den Bulk and Derry'sIrish endurance record holder Joe Barr.The Youghal team contains two guest cyclists from Dublin andincludes an electrician, a care worker and a retired school princi-pal. They are: Ger Flanagan, Tommy Roche, Christy McCarthy,Eoin Whyte, Kieran Groeger, John McCormack, StephenMcGovern, Michael Hines. They will be supported by a nine-strong back up team and will sleep in camper vans supplied byKIA motors. The team race starts at 8 pm on Wednesday, 24 hours after the soloriders depart. Riding 24 hours daily, Team Youghal plans to deploy

two cyclists on ½ hour stints in hour blocks of four. "Comingdownhill in the dark will be a bigger challenge than cyclinguphill," says team organiser Ger Flanagan. They expect to passthrough Youghal on Saturday evening and hope to compete thecourse within four days. Members of the Casey family joined the race competitors andinvited guests at the team's official launch last weekend. The fam-ily thanked all involved, along with the public who continue toenhance the Foundation's aims and achievements. Most international, national and local media outlets will cover theevent as will local radio station, with Community Radio Youghaltransmitting regular updates on the Youghal team. Meanwhile Team Youghal are under no illusions of leading thefield across the line. "Our aim is simply compete and complete,while raising funds for the Foundation," says Ger.See www.racearoundireland.com and www.emercaseyfoundation.com

Juliette Casey with Mayor Sandra McLellan Cllr Michelle Hennessy and baby Ava

Angela, Grainne, Carmel and Anna Hehir

Team Youghal Cyclists Eoin Whyte, Christy McCarthy, Michael Hines, KieranGroeger, Ger Flanagan and Tommy Roche

Helen Waide, Youghal Credit Union presenting a cheque to Juliette Casey of theEmer Casey Foundation. Also included are Brendan Casey, Pat Ryan Youghal KIA,Analee and Eddie Raicevic and Team Youghal members.

Mayor Sandra McLellan with fellow councillors Eoin Coyne, Mary Linehan-Foleyand Michelle Henenssy, Helen Waide, Youghal Credit Union, Aileen Ahern,Juliette and Brendan Casey, Pat Ryan Youghal KIA, and Team Youghal members.

YOUGHAL CYCLISTS IN HISTORIC RACE AROUND IRELAND CHARITY CHALLENGE

Pat Ryan of KIA Youghal pictured with Team Youghal Cyclists and Crew

Ger Flanagan, Seamus Kelly and Kevin Power

Team Youghal members Joe Davis andClaude McCarthy pictured arriving inthe KIA SOUL

Cllr. Mary Linehan-Foley pictured withher daughters Daina and Shauna

YOUGHAL CYCLISTS IN HISTORICRACE AROUND IRELAND CHARI-

TY CHALLENGE

Youghal Vintage Club Raffle

The winner of the Youghal Vintage Club Monster WheelbarrowRaffle was Mrs. Abina Leahy, Ballyvergan, Youghal. The winningticket was drawn by Mrs. Kay Curtin of Condon’s Florists onWednesday Sept. 2nd at the Walter Raleigh Hotel. The club wouldlike to thank everyone who supported.Proceeds to Youghal Hospice

13 year old Cormac O'Callaghan is the son of John &Catherine, Kilcoran Park,Youghal. Cormac, who is amember of Youghal Golf Club,started playing golf just lessthan three years ago, and isshowing real talent for thegame. Playing off a handicap of20, Cormac was one of a teamof eight picked by the GolfingUnion of Ireland to play on theCork South East Team in an U-14 Inter County ChallengeMatch between all the countiesin Munster. The competition was held on Saturday last, September5th, in the prestigious Fota Island Golf Club and Cormac con-tributed two birdies in his excellent eighteen hole singles roundscore of 37 points. The team were succesful, beating challengesfrom Wateford, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Clare and werepresented with a personal trophy each for their great win. Congratulations are extended to Cormac by his Mum and Dad,Catherine & John who are very proud of his achievement, andfrom his brother Aaron and sister Ali. The O' Callaghan andSwayne families are very well known in the town of Youghal andthey are delighted with Cormac's success. Particularly his twograndmothers, Nana Aggie (Swayne) and nana Mary (O'Callaghan), his godmother Geraldine O' Connell, his aunts AgnesHennessy and Clare Geaney and his Uncle Robert Swayne. Cormac said he now wants to get even better at the game and

hopes to come down to a single figure handicap because, he said,"golfers are very rich and all they have to do every day is playgolf". Sensible as well as talented is young Cormac O' Callaghan.

CORMAC O' CALLAGHAN U14 GOLF CHAMPION

The girl’s soccer season is underway and the new Youghal Utd U-12s were hosts to Passage at a sun-drenched Ardrath Park lastSaturday. A large number of the team were playing for the first time.Passage took the lead after 12 minutes but Youghal responded witha terrific run and strike by Holly-Rose Twomey only to see hereffort hit the post and her follow up shot saved by the keeper. TheYoughal captain wasn’t to be denied however on what was to turnout to be an exceptional performance by the number 9. She soonequalled the score with another fine run and neat finish to the cor-ner. With the new players still finding their feet, Passage struck tolead 2-1. Holly-Rose Twomey, supported by the extremely hardworking and skillful Amy Ben-Aim and Lynda Galvin, again pickedup the ball and ran at the passage defence, turning the centre-halfbefore slotting home. At 2-2 Youghal were in the ascendancy and incontrol of the game. Unfortunately, Passage scored before the breakto make it 3-2. The visitors began the second half strongly but greatdefending by new signings Catriona Savage and Jennifer Gearyshowed the team has a lot of promise. With Sarah Roche bossingmidfield and tireless running from Aoife O’ Sullivan Youghallooked likely to score. Holly-Rose Twomey secured her hat-trickwith another run and cool finish to make it 3-3. It looked likeYoughal could go on to claim the three points but Passage neverwilted and again took the lead – 4-3. It was time for the Youghalcaptain to again show the way and after coming back on to the pitchafter a minor injury, she picked up the ball and ran into the area todrive a low shot under the diving keeper. At 4-4 Youghal looked thestronger side. However, the game changed when Youghal lost theirexperienced keeper, Jo Healy to injury. Passage pressed on andscored two more goals to claim victory at 6-4. This was a tough testfor the new Youghal team but they have plenty to be proud aboutafter the opening day fixtures. Player of the match – Holly-RoseTwomey, a five star performance from the captain.

Holly-Rose Twomey Strikes FourTimes But U-12s Fall at First Hurdle

Eddie O' Sullivan signs his book 'Never DieWondering'/ Autobiography of Eddie O' Sullivan, the

candid story of Ireland's longest serving coach

Tom Troy with a signed copy of EddieO' Sullivan's autobiography Biddy Coveney with Eddie O' Sullivan

Don Mulcahy and hisnephew Ciarán withEddie

Eddie with his aunt Margaret Fitzgerald, her husbandEddie and daughter Deirdre

Aingeal Ní Dhomnailla with Eddie John & Tina Coleman with Eddie

Eddie and Norman MacDonald Eddie and Mary Linehan-Foley

Eddie and Michael Kelly Eddie and William Moloney

Sheila Coveney, Maeve Kenneally, Margaret & Deirdre Fitzgerald

Sarah Brosnan with EddieWill, Noreen, Jamie and Emma Varneypictured with Eddie

Sharon and John Flavin representingYoughal Chamber with Eddie David and Catherine Kelly with Eddie

Read & Write staff Mary Kenefickand Mary Heffernan Anne and Edel Cooney with Eddie

Eddie with his nephew and nieceClara and Cillian Power

Eddie with Fionn, Cian and OrnaKenneally

Michael McCarthy with Eddie Jean, Marie and Remy Bernard withEddie

Mayor of Youghal Sandra McLellan withEddie

Eddie Irwin with Eddie

Eddie O' Sullivan signs his book 'Never DieWondering'/ Autobiography of Eddie O' Sullivan, the

candid story of Ireland's longest serving coach

Brendan Murphy in discussionwith Eddie. Brendan wasEddie’s first rugby coach whenEddie started playing rugby inYoughal

Mary Clohessy and Kay Clohessy and kids withEddie

Paudie Mulcahy and nephew Paul withEddie

Margaret and Sarah Simkin with EddieNiamh Coveney with Eddie

Ronan Coveney with Eddie

Seamus Curran and Richenda Kelly with EddieEvelyn and Leslie Snell withEddie

JJ and Tess O' Brien, Teresa and Michael Hegarty with Eddie

Eddie O' Sullivan with his family

Eddie O' Sullivan with the rugby backlinePaddy Lane, Colin Broderick and Charlie O'Neill

Eddie with Dara Murphy andTony Glavin from Read &Write

Eddie O' Sullivan delighted in the company of the friendly staff of the Read &Write shop Mary Heffernan, Joan Cashman, Breeda O' Sullivan, Dara Murphy,Angela Cronin and Mary Kenefick

Eddie's No. 1 fan Beverley O' Brien andher mother Mary at the booksigning Mary Kenefick with Eddie

Ger and Catherine Swayne with EddieBill Twamley with Eddie

Launch of the 7th annual Youghal CelebratesHistory at the Malll Arts Centre

Photo Michael Hussey

Catryn Power and Kay Donnelly

Catryn Power and Kay Donnelly Breeda, John and Siobhan Phillips

Tony Gallagher and Helen Keane

Tom McCarthy, Emily Villier Stuart, John Kelly and Dagmar O'Riain

Helen Mackessy, Michael Beecher and SheilaMoreham

Frankie Mills, Noel Cronin and Sean Noonan Tom McCarthy, Barbara Murray and Cliff Winser Mervyn Scott with Margaret and Eoin Crowley

Rhiannon Carey Bates, Catherine Desmond, Mayor Sandra McLellan and MarianO'Halloran

Helen Keane, Emily Villier Stuart and Catherine Kelly

Seamus Langtry and Sheila Moreham Micheal and Helen de Buitleir

Catherine Kelly & Rhiannon CareyBates

Marian O'Halloran and CatherineDesmond

Michelle Hennessy and Mayor SandraMcLellan

Catherine Kelly & Rhiannon CareyBates

Youghal Flower and Garden Club launch of fundraiser in aid ofThe Alzheimers Society of Ireland which will feature a GalaFlower Demonstration including cheese and wine reception at7.30 pm with show starting at 8pm on Tue. 29th Sept. in TheWalter Raleigh Hotel.

Front row L/R- President Kathleen McSweeney, Phil Irwin from The WalterRaleigh Hotel and Ken Brookes sponsors, Chairwoman Eileen O'Connell and sec-retary Patricia Hogan with committee members

Best wishes to Gillian Howe and Ellen Danagher from Youghal RNLI who are trav-elling to England on an RNLI training course

Youghal RNLI

Youghal Flower andGarden Club Launch

Fundraiser

Joanne with members of the Walsh family

Happy 18th Birthday toJoanne Walsh who

Celebrated at the WalterRaleigh Hotel

The first ever, free mobile advice and support centre for smallbusinesses, The Enterprise Bus, will be visiting South Cork fromMonday September 14th to Friday September 18th. In conjunc-tion with Bank of Ireland Business Banking, the Network ofCounty & City Enterprise Boards (CEBs) have introduced thisexciting and innovative concept - a mobile support and advice unitfor budding entrepreneurs - The Enterprise Bus - to provide adviceand support for early business start-ups.The enterprise bus will visit various locations around South Corkon the following dates: n Monday September 14th 10am - 1pm Ballincollig,outside

Fintan's furniture shop, Main Street, Ballincollig2pm - 4pm Carrigaline, Owenabue Car park

n Tuesday September 15th Macroom, Dunnes Shopping Centre (10am - 4pm)

n Wednesday September 16th Kinsale, main car parkadjacent to Supervalu (10am - 4pm)

n Thursday September 17th Cobh, Westburn Place nearCommodore Hotel (10am - 4pm)

n Friday September 18th Youghal, Supervalu ShoppingCentre (10am - 4pm)

Business owners, or those thinking of setting up a business, will beable to avail of support and advice from business advisers onaspects of training available, developing business plans, accessingthe right type of finance and guidance on other services availableto enterprises. According to Sean O' Sullivan, Chief ExecutiveOfficer, South Cork Enterprise Board: ''The Enterprise Bus reaches out into local communities promotingentrepreneurship and providing local people with the right infor-mation and advice about starting up or growing a business.''The Enterprise Bus initiative further endorses Bank of Ireland'scommitment to small businesses in Ireland and demonstrates itsongoing support to local enterprises in conjunction with the CEBs.The network of CEBs around the country has been supportingbusinesses for almost 20 years and has been a significant contrib-utor to the success of Irish enterprises in this generation.

ENTERPRISE BUSVISITS SOUTH CORK

Cadenza return to YoughalCadenza are a five piece vocal group based in Cobh. They willreturn to Youghal on 27 September after a sell out concert in TheMall Hall last July. Last year's concert was a very successfulfundraiser for Sr. Bridie and was greeted with a standing ovation.Cadenza were founded in December 2007 and since then have soldout numerous concerts in Cobh, Fota House and Youghal.Each of the five members of Cadenza has varied musical influ-ences and this is reflected in a programme which has something toplease every musical taste. An evening with Cadenza combinesclassical arias, Irish ballads, swing standards, songs from the musi-cals and contemporary favourites. It is this variety which appealsto audiences of all ages and provides a hugely entertaining nightfor all the family.Cadenza were delighted to accept an invitation from The YoughalMusical Society to return to Youghal and are eagerly looking for-ward to 27 September in The Walter Raleigh Hotel.The group comprises of Jim Quinlan, Eileen Plummer, RyanMorgan, Brenda Murphy and Alan Carney. Alan is also Cadenza'stalented musical director.Youghal Musical Society Presents A Spectacular Evening ofMusic with ‘Cadenza’ (Classical, Broadway & ContemporarySong) at The Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal on Sunday 27thSeptember 2009 at 8pm sharp. The proceeds are in aid of TheYoughal Musical Society & Sr. Bridie’s Work For Education inPakistan.Tickets €20 on sale at Cree’s Card Shop, from Eileen Hunt on 02493883 and on the Door.

WEST WATERFORD NEWSGreen Light for our playgroundFinally, work is about to begin following unforseen and extendeddelays, we are happy to report that work will commence in thenext few days to build our playground! The playground will belocated in Clashmore Village on the green, along side the river –thanks to local residents and voluntary groups for helping us toprocure the site.We will be working with Go Play, whom the committee andWaterford County Council selected to supply the equipment willcater for children up to 12 years of age. Ground works will com-mence in the next few days and it is expected that the project willbe completed by the end of October.As soon as we have dates finalised for the opening of the play-ground we will publish details. While the council will be respon-sible for insurance and maintenance of the facility once openedwe would ask you to respect the area and remember it was ourmoney that helped get it built!If you would like to discuss the project with any member of thecommittee in the interim, please feel free to contact us.

Golden Wedding AnniversaryThis week we extend our congratulations to a very popular in ourcommunity who are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary, best wishes to John and Mary Sheehan Ballinaclash Clashmorefrom all you family and friends.

Knockanore Ploughing Match The annual ploughing match takes place in Knockanore thisSaturday September 19th we will have all the usual classes and wewelcome everyone to join us for this great family day out. Thevenue for this event has yet to be decided it will be sign posted onthe day so do come and join us here in Knockanore on Saturday

In Loving memory of Christina O ConnorChristian O Connor (nee Guiry), ofArdsallagh and Newcastle West diedrecently after a short illness in her 88thYear. Christina was second youngest often children born to Michael andHannah Guiry. Her youth was spentwith her brothers and sisters on herfather’s farm in Ardsallagh andD’Loughtane and she had such vividmemories of the backbreaking workthey endured that once she left home,she never wanted to see a ploughed field again. She left Ardsallagh in the forties joining her sister Rita and broth-er in law Pat Keogh in London where she worked for many yearsin a manufacturing facility for close to two years. She returnedhome and within a short time she was on her way to NewcastleWest to help her sister Jo who had a young family. Jo’s grandsonEoin Reddan would later don the Irish rugby jersey. While inNewcastle West, she met and married William O Connor a groceras the fifties drew to a close. They had five children and their busi-ness thrived. Her husband predeceased her in 1978 and she wenton to run the business successfully up to the end of the eightieswhen she handed over to her son Niall. From the time she left West Waterford, she never forgot her rootsnaming her house Ardsallagh and spending many summer holi-days in Youghal, along with the annual trip to participate in theprocession. A visit to Youghal was not complete without a trip tothe old homestead.Typical of many Irish families three of her brothers John, Neil andMichael and four sisters Mary – Ellen, Jo, Nora and Bree hadimmigrated to the United States in the thirties and forties. Onarrival the joined their Uncles Tom and Jack Guiry from Coolbaghin Boston. John would serve in the Philippines during the SecondWorld War while Michael would serve in Japan at the time of theJorean War. Christina’s nephews, Johnny and Robert would laterserve in Vietnam.Her family was all important to her she had fourteen grandchil-dren who all spent their formative years in her care. Her othergreat interest were gardening animals and Waterford Hurling. She

is survived by her sons Gerard, Liam, Patrick Niall and Robert,her brother Michael in Florida her dear sister Bree in Youghal.Also her nieces Joan Cashman (Youghal) Ann Del Punta (Grange)Georgina Keogh (Kinsalebeg) nephews Michael Fenton(Blessington) and Brendan Keogh (Ardglass) to these and all herfamily and friends we extend our deepest sympathy

Birthday greetings PatrickThis week we extend birthday greetings to Patrick FoleyCoolbagh who celebrated his 50th during the week – birthdaygreetings to you Patrick from all your family and friends.

Choir ResumesThe Clashmore - Piltown Parish choir will resume after the sum-mer break on Saturday 19th September at the 6.30pm mass inPiltown Church. New members are most welcome.

Thursday Club Returned last week!Team Thursday Club would like to remind all you ThursdayClubbers! That we have resumed our weekly meetings onThursday last. Each week we will be meeting at 2.00pm sharp inKinsalebeg Hall. Our rural Transport has also resumed so if transport is an issue foryou please contact any member of the committee and they willgive you information on this service.

POWER PILATES CLASSES As the introductory Pilates classes with Michelle Power here inClashmore earlier this year proved so popular Michelle decidedto come back to us again. To accommodate all those interestedMichelle is giving two different series of Pilate's classes Beginners Pilates Mat Work This time a seven week series of beginners Pilates mat work classwill commenced on September 10th from 7pm to 8pm Pilates - The second series of Classes will commenced onSaturday September 12th from 10.30am to 11.30am There are still some places available in the above classes and thereis a whole new body waiting for you - This is an ideal opportuni-ty to learn techniques and principles, which make this work outunique. Learn how to apply all beginners Pilate's mat work exer-cises to Flatting your tummy strengthening your back, which willimprove your posture balance flexibility and mobility.

Come Set dancing this autumn!It’s time once again to lace up the shoes forget the winter blues,get fit and have fun come join us at the Heritage Centre inClashmore every Thursday night for our seasonal set dancing ses-sions. As in previous years we welcome everyone, even if youhave never danced a step before come along and you will beenjoying the craic before you know it. Set dancing commencedlast Thursday September 10th but it is not too late to join us sosee you there!

Clashmore 45 Drive This week we had Nell Foley and Roger Hynes, Mary and GerDonovan sharing first prize at the 45 Drive at the Decies Bar onMonday night with eight games each. In joint third we had JohnMotherway and Tom Osbourne Nell Foley and Pat Roche MartinLynch and Mike Hunt on seven games each. Best of the last five were Bernard Moloney and Billy Allen andour lucky last game winners were John Connery and Noel NugentMary Dower and Jack Douris. Well done all The previous winners were Mike Hunt and Aine Curran they wonnine games in second place we had Nell Foley and Roger Hynesand in joint third we had Mary Fleming and John Cliffe PercyHallahan and Derry Cotter Best of the last five this week wereMargaret and Dan Leahy Tony Keane and Gabriel Hynes CarmelO Keeffe and Edmond Og Ledingham Tom Osbourne and JohnMotherway. Our lucky last game winners this week were JamesLedingham and Edmond Ledingham Kathleen Osbourne andEileen Dower. Well done all We wish Percy Hallahan all the bestas he flies south for the winter hope to see you back again in thespring. Meanwhile back in Clashmore Derry will be on the lookout for a new partner for Monday nights. He comes with a goodCV- well trained with no signs!

WEST WATERFORD NEWSDecies Bar PokerLast weeks Decies Bar poker winners on Friday night were PatDalton John Scanlon was second and Redmond Foley was third.Monday nights winners were Barry O Neill and Eugene OHalloran was second.

Clashmore – Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto Jackpot €2100Our weekly Clashmore – Kinsalebeg GAA club lotto jackpotstands at €2100 this Monday night - we had no match four num-bers last week the numbers out were 7, 12, 17, 18. Our next drawtakes place at The Rising Sun on Monday night if you want to bein with a chance to win is sure to get your tickets in. Well done to the following who were the lucky winners of ourweekly of €20 spot prizes Barry Dunne Clashmore - Ian and Mary Roche BallyheeneyKarina and Alex Clashmore - Roger McGrath TinniscartMike Foley PiltownOn the previous week the numbers out were 2,5,21,22 to ourweekly ?20 spot prize winners we say well done Tony Mansfield Kinsalebeg - Mike Hynes Kinsalebeg James Ledingham Tinnock-Tom Cunningham Lower BallyheeneyDave Thomas Clashmore If you are not in you can not win so get your tickets for our nextdraw at any of our usual venues.

Get well wishes Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to AprilLedingham Tinnock who is presently feeling a bit under theweather - Hope to have you back to full health quickly AprilClashmore Ramblers Alpha LottoJackpots €10,000 and €3250 Once again last Wednesday night we had no winner of our bigjackpot prize of €10,000 the letters drawn were I N Z B . In oursecond draw the letters were B O X H again we had no winnershere so our jackpot here on Wednesday night will be €3400 whenour draw takes place at the Decies Bar . Congratulations to ourweeky €20 spot prize winners Linda Colbert Coolbagh - Alice Terry C\O EithneAmy Foley Kinsalebeg On the previous week our letters were S, Q, G, A, in our maindraw . In our second draw we had the letters C, N, W, V, again wehad no match four winner.Our winners of €20 spot prizes wereRyan O Sullivan KinsalebegJamie and Aoife Power C\O Sinead CoughlanGer Cummans c\0 Sinead Coughlan Well done all

Disappointment of our girls Our Clashmore – Kinsalebeg Junior ladies suffered a devastatingdefeat when they met Dungarvan in this years county final of jun-ior ladies football in Ardmore last Sunday afternoon. This was a fantastic game throughout between two equally matchteams and right to the final few minutes of the game a victory forour girls seemed possible and they never gave up the fight sadly itwas not our day.

Birthday Greetings MikeThis week we extend birthday greetings to Mike LynchD’Loughtane who is celebrating a major mile stone birthday – Avery happy birthday to you Mike

Gemma McSweeney is a lady who loves a challenge When most of us were turning over for our last sleep or tucking into our cup of tea and toast sleep on Sunday –[Sean Kelly CycleDay] - over in the Kinsalebeg side of the parish a remarkable ladywas setting out on a remarkable journey in the wind and rain toconquer her latest challenge - the 100k Sean Kelly cycle.Gemma McSweeney is a lady who loves a challenge and nothingprevents this iron lady from achieving her goals. Last year Gemmacelebrated a major milestone birthday. when most friends in herage group were thinking presents along the comforts lines ofAutomatic transmission when they purchased their next car or aluxury holiday - any dreams of bicycle were well rusted - not our

Gemma she had a different plan.For Gemma preparation for last Sunday's 100k cycle-, which tookplace from Dungarvan to Leamybrien, on to Carrick on Suir andClonmel before finishing back Dungarvan began back in April.Over the following months Gemma devoted a huge amount of hertime cycling hundreds of miles sometimes in extreme weatherconditions in preparation for this event.Gemma's motto in life "nothing is impossible if you really want toachieve it" - once again on Sunday last she proved right as shecompleted her challenge in a fine time.

Youth 2000 – Catholic RetreatYouth 2000 – a Catholic Retreat takes place in Mount Melleraryfrom FridaySeptember 18th toSunday September20th for all youngpeople between theages of 16 to 35.Over the weekendmeals and boardwill be providedfor all attending –there is no retreatfee - those attend-ing are just askedto give a donation. For further infor-mation please con-tact Dave on [085]7167904

Pad Kennifick gives a demonstration on making a suganat aglish vintage rally and family day

Coláiste Eoin, Golf Links Road, Youghal, Co. Cork(024) 93869 yry@eircom.net www.youthreach.ie

New Opportunities for All

Training course for young people aged 15 - 20 yearsFETAC, LEAVING CERTIFICATE APPLIED

WORK EXPERIENCE. SPORTS & TRIPS, SAFEPASS etc

Training & Travel Allowance paid and ChildcareSupport Available

For further information and application forms contact YOUTHREACH @ (024) 93869

The HOT SPOT Youth CaféAutumn Opening Hours.

The HOT SPOT Youth Café based at Nagle House, South Abbey,Youghal is open again with a new and exciting range of activitiesfor any young person aged 14-18 years. The Youth Café is safe,supervised, youth friendly space that is FREE and stocked withyummy treats and great games. For the Autumn the youth café willbe open during the following times:Every Tuesday 7:30-9:30pm , every second Tuesday is ChampionsLeague Night shown live on the Big Screen (commencing 15thSept). Every Thursday 7:30-9:30pm, Young Musicians Night,Young people can either pop into the café and relax or they can getinvolved in the music group that is run by Booby Lee and SteveWhelan. Every Friday 7:30-10pm, Live Gig Nights every secondFriday night with a Chic Flick and Beauty Night one Friday eachmonth, (Girls only for this one). If you are a young person aged 14-18 and have yet to visit the youth café then please come down andcheck it out. If you are an adult or parent of a young person and areinterested in finding out more about the youth café or becoming anadult volunteer then please contact Nicola on 086 1702347 or popinto the café during one of the opening times and speak with anadult leader.

It is estimated that as many as 750 children fail to transfer everyyear from Primary to Post-Primary school . The number of stu-dents who leave education with no qualifications is 3.2% whileanother 15.3% leave with only a Junior Cert qualification . Early school leavers are at particular risk in the labour market. Ofthose who enter the labour market after school, the unemploymentrate is 47.5% for those with no qualifications, compared with 9.6%for those with a Leaving Certificate. Research also shows that boththe levels of education and the grades achieved have a markedinfluence on gaining employment and, in general, that higher qual-ifications and grades · Increase the chances of gaining employment· Reduce the length of time spent seeking work.· Reduce the risk of unemployment and · Promote higher earnings levels.The key features of successful interventions with early schoolleavers:-In the experience of YOUTHREACH, the key features of success-ful interventions with early school leavers are as follows: · A focus on the holistic development of the individual; · a learning environment which is safe, structured and challenging;programmes must focus on independence and integration; · a process which is both participant-centred and participant-led;there should be open and honest feedback between trainer and par-ticipants; · a team approach - programmes are most effective if organised onthe basis of a curricular matrix in which each teacher or trainer isimplementing a range of cross-disciplinary curricular objectives(such as communications skills development, health and safetyawareness, etc); · staff who facilitate and animate and are themselves open to learn-ing. Ideally, teams should be multi-disciplinary. The maintenanceand in-career development of staff involved is a priority; · a methodology/pedagogy which begins with the young person; · a general emphasis on achievement rather than failure; · appropriate assessment and certification; · flexibility (at all levels - management, relationships, curriculum); · programme duration based on need rather than time.

Youthreach objectives The programme is intended to facilitate young people in returningto learning and preparing for employment and adult life. Its gener-al objectives are as follows:· Personal and social development and increased self-esteem; · second-chance education and introductory level training; · the promotion of independence, personal autonomy, active citi-zenship and a pattern of lifelong learning; · integration into further education and training opportunities andthe labour market; · the promotion of social inclusion.What do we do in Youthreach?Youthreach offers a flexible and dynamic programme of integrat-ed general education, vocational training and work experience.Learners set personal and educational goals that increase their self-esteem, skill and knowledge base and employability. Essentialcourse elements include Personal and Social Development,Vocational Skills and Communications Skills.The Youthreach process involves - personal development and exploration; - identification of needs, interests and capacities;- setting learning goals- sampling general vocational skills; - development of specific aptitudes; - work experience; - literacy and numeracy development. The Foundation Phases programme is constructed as a curricularmatrix incorporating these elements. This approach is also foundin the certification offered by FETAC (www.fetac.ie).Both personal skills and vocational skills are developed. These are

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ADULT EDUCATIONPROGRAMME

AUTUMN 2009

MONDAY & THURSDAY

NIGHT COURSES 10 WEEKS

Commencing Mon 5th October 2009OFFICE ENROLMENTS

FROM MON 14TH SEPTEMBER 09

ENROLMENT NIGHT WITH TUTORS PRESENT

TUESDAY SEPT 22ND ‘09 FROM 7.30-8.30PM

MONDAY NIGHT COURSES:

M1. Beginners Computers

M2. Intermediate Computers M3. Introduction to Digital Photography

M4. Practical Cooking

M5. Style & Image

M6. Intermediate Woodturning

M7. Improvers Yoga

M8. Rational Spirituality A JOYFUL JOURNEY OF SELF-REALISATION

M9. First Aid - CPR, CHOKING AND DEFIBRILATOR

M10. Beginner’s Floristry

M11. Beginner’s Salsa Dancing

M12. Beginner’s Bridge

M13. DIY and Home Maintenance

M14. Basic Administration Computer CourseINCLUDES LETTER-WRITING / INVOICES / FILING ETC.

M15. Wine Appreciation DEVELOP YOUR TASTE BUDS TO IDENTIFY WINES OF THE WORLD

THURSDAY NIGHT COURSES:

T1. Beginners Computers

T2. Auto-Cad Design Drawing AN INTRODUCTION TO SOLID

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T3. Intermediate Computers

T4. Web Page Design

T5. Conversational Irish

T6. Woodturning for Beginners

T7. Pilates

T8. Conversational/Holiday French

T9. Salsa Dancing A CONTINUATION COURSE

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED A BASIC COURSE

T10. Beginners Yoga

T11. Photoshop DIGITALLY MANIPULATE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE COMPUTER

T12. Bee Keeping

T13. Beauty CourseMANICURE, PEDICURE, EYE CARE

WHY TAKE AN EVENING CLASS? Our freetime is a precious resource that is shrinking with eachpassing generation. It is not to be given up lightly. Taking part inan evening class usually requires a little sacrifice to be made withregard to time spent with the family, working, socialising or justrelaxing. The benefits are myriad; here are just a few reasons totake the plunge:First and foremost, the evening course should benefit the student;it should not be taken at the behest of anyone else. You will needcommitment and drive to complete your course, and if you are notinterested in the subject matter, it will prove difficult to complete.You will reap the greatest rewards out of a course you enroll in forpersonal reward.The Student Within: Personal DevelopmentWith all the commitments that come with modern life – work,family, social-life - it is easy to start feeling a little rusty aroundthe edges. Enrolling in a nightcourse is one of the most effectiveways to shake off the dust that accumulates with simply goingfrom day-to-day, coping with whatever life throws at you. Byengaging in a stimulating challenge of your own choosing, youmay discover fresh mental and physical resources you never knewexisted within you.Many of those who take an evening class are returning to completea formal education that circumstances would not allow them tofinish the first time round. Adults, who partake in literacy andnumeracy classes or take a GCSE/A-Level course, give them-selves a fresh footing in a society where information and the abil-ity to communicate are all. Learning a new skill often provides the student with the sense ofconfidence and self-reliance that comes with overcoming a chal-lenge. The subject matter need not be of everyday practical usesuch as a computer course. Even learning the mysterious arts of

of belly-dancing will invigorate the student with a sense of achievement.If a completely foreign skill can be mastered; then you know that youare well-prepared for the challenges life may throw at you.Have you ever pondered what untapped potential may lie within you?Perhaps you are a live at home mother, juggling the plethora of tasksthat make up the job of running a household. The ability to multi-task iscentral to the business-world, and a nightcourse is just the way to findout if you have got what it takes. There are many courses provided forthose seeking to harness their creativity. It is very difficult to sit downat home, with all its distractions, and bash out a short-story or painting.Adult education provides the structured surrounding where your cre-ative talents can be teased out and developed. Healthy Benefits: Activating the Brain A recent report in the New YorkTimes investigated the various factors – wealth, health insurance, etc. –that influence the average person’s lifespan. “If you were to ask me whataffects health and longevity”, said City University of New Yorkresearcher Michael Grossman, “I would put education at the top of mylist.” Besides the physical benefits of activity-based courses, from yogato kick-boxing, the positive effect of adult education on a student’s men-tal health and lifestyle can be immense. One study found that one addi-tional year of education for Swedish men born between 1945-55,increased their chances of being a healthy weight from 60 to 72 per cent.The socialisation and companionship involved in adult education canplay a strong role in lessening the occurrence of stress, loneliness anddepression. Many in the scientific community believe that the brainneeds to be ‘exercised’ just as much as the body. Actively engaging in anight class can help sustain your powers of memory and concentration,and possibly even stave off forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Asone American researcher, Dr Gary Small of UCLA, put it, “It’s the use-it-or-lose-it theory. If you keep your brain cells active it improves theirefficiency”. So there you have it, take a nightcourse and enjoy eternallife! Or perhaps, a tad more realistically, take a nightcourse and enrichyour life

TO THE RESIDENTS OF

THE GREATER YOUGHAL AREA:

The Walter Raleigh Hotel has for many years now been a

place you can turn to for good food, spirits, lively entertain-

ment and great community social events.

We at the Walter Raleigh Hotel are committed to continuing

this great tradition.

The Walter Raleigh Hotel is keeping its full schedule of 24

hours a day, 7 days a week. We are here to meet your every

need. Be it a wedding (Civil weddings a speciality), a

Christmas party or a family function.

We know that unfortunately some other restaurants and

hotels in this area are closing permanently or for the winter,

but we are not, we are here for all your needs, all the time.

Stop by and say hello to the locals who staff this wonderful

hotel.

Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to

seeing you in the future.

Richard Voke

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YOUGHAL CYCLING CLUB The Rebel Tour - Sunday 13th September.A large group of cyclists from Youghal C.C. headed to Mallow,Co. Cork last Sunday for the final series of The An Post NationalCycle Series. The 130km route took in the scenery of theBoggerah Mountains passing along historic trails such as the oldButter Road and Aghinagh Way with a very challenging climb upMushera Mountain on the way to Nadd village. The route started at Mallow GAA Sports Complex, continued outthe N72 Mallow to Killarney road, turning left for Millstreet, andleft again entering the outskirts of the town (Rylane Road) com-mencing the climb towards Mushera. This is part of the ButterRoad which dates back before the 18th century when it was themain trade route between Kerry and Cork. After coming downfrom Mushera the route turned right along the Aghinagh Way, andcontinued to Ballinagree and Macroom. The cyclists then contin-ued on through Carrigadrohid and Coachford, then on towardsCrean's Cross Roads where they took a left onto R579 heading forNadd. Beyond Nadd village the route joined up with the 60kmroute by turning right over Lacka bridge after Nadd, passingGortroe, into Glantane and back to the Mallow GAA SportsComplex.Completing the event for Youghal C.C. were the Schleck Brothers( Brian Sanders & John Flynn ), Jonathan Tobin, Michael ( JellyBaby ) O' Mahoney, James O' Mahoney, Johnny Bulman, WayneFitzgerald, Ina Walsh and Joe Dee. The start was delayed by halfan hour due to fog but once they were on the way the sun brokethrough to put all those who took part in good form and a veryenjoyable spin was had by all.The Weekly Spin - Sunday 13th September. With the powerhouses of Youghal C.C. away in Mallow for the day and more clubmembers heading to Clonmel to watch the World Military CyclingChampionships, the remaining members of the Sunday morninggroup gathered as always by the Clock Gate, outside Moby Dick'spub, for the weekly spin. With good weather again on show, a tidypeloton of five turned out for a lesurily 50km spin around EastCork. The Group left Youghal at 9.00am sharp and headed out ofYoughal towards the bog road which took them on toBallymacoda and Ladysbridge. From there they took the backroad to Ballinacurra and came out onto the main road at the 2 MileInn. From there they cruised home on the good main road throughCastlemartyr and Killeagh before arriving back in Youghal for11.15am. Enjoying the good weather on the bike were John Healy,Elliot Murphy, Anthony Kenneally, Cillian Kenneally and GerFlanagan.Well done to newcomers Elliot Murphy on his secondsuccessful spin and 14 year old Cillian Kenneally for completinghis first big spin with the group.Etape De Tour - July 2009. The Etape de Tour offers interestedamateurs an opportunity to experience the "real thing" - they cando one stage of the Tour De France under more or less the sameconditions as the real Tour. Over Nine thousand people try it everyyear with on average only half that number completing the event.They are warned about time constraints - an average of 25 km. perhour is not just expected - it is required - and ignominious defeatand a seat in the broom wagon awaits those who fail, just like inthe real Tour!. This year the "Etape " took in Mont Ventoux - one of the big myth-ical mountains which has seen moments of sheer magic and hoursof deepest tragedy. It was there that Lance Armstrong and MarcoPantani danced their way to the summit and who knows reallywhether Lance let Marco win the stage? It was there that TomSimpson died - one of the great British hopes for the Tour. And itwas the mountain that formed the core of this year's Etape. Ventoux gets its name from the French word for wind - vent -because as you struggle around the hairpin bends every now andthen you get a little comforting wind - before you hit the bleakdesert of the higher parts, where vegetation cannot survive andwhere you are hoping your legs will!. The hot searing sun and thedead blast of heat which surrounds you in that bleak Godot like

landscape makes that little wind so welcome. Jonathan Flynn from Youghal C.C. took up the gauntlet of thisyear's Etape and trained like a mad professional all year, throughour ever reliable windy and wet weather, to be in perfect form forthe challenge that lay ahead of him. Sure enough he packed hisbike and bag and headed off to France where he duly did completethis physically and mentally tough challenge well within the timelimits - so as the French say "Hats off!" ( Chapeau!).Race Around Ireland.On the 15th to the 20th of September 2009 an ultra marathon cyclechallenge will take place in Ireland which will test the endurance,strength and mental toughness of any athlete. Whether the partic-ipants are an elite or leisure cyclist, they will all be attempting tofinish the toughest, and most gruelling cycling event ever to beheld in Ireland. The Race Around Ireland is a time trial consistingof 1350 miles of open roads, over some of Ireland's largest moun-tains taking in magnificent scenery and passing some of Ireland'smost famous landmarks. The challenge runs for 24 hours a dayand must be completed within a maximum of five days. The racewill pass through Youghal around 6.00pm on Satherday the 19thof September.Competing in the event this year for the first time are a team fromYoughal. The riders competing for Team Youghal are GerFlanagan, Tommy Roche, Christy McCarthy, Eoin Whyte, KieranGroeger, John McCormack, Stephen McGovern and MichaelHines. The riders will be ably supported by their support crewmade up of Claude McCarthy, Joe Davis, Tom Fitzgerlad, RobertHeffernan, Michael McCarthy, Jimmy Healy, Peter Morgan, JamieField, Brian Fitzgerlad and Peter Coady. Team Youghal are doingthe race for the charity "The Emer Casey Foundation".Youghal C.C. would like to wish the best of luck to all those tak-ing part in the event and encourage all to come out and support theparticipants when passing through Youghal.Get Well Wishes.Get well wishes are to be conveyed to local club man Tony Walshwho was recently injured while taking part in the Sean Kelly TourOf Waterford. Rumor has it that he had a bit of trouble with a rightof way and some ones front wheel. Get well soon Tony from all atthe club. We hope to see you again soon spinning that triple chain-set up Strikes Hill.Club Sponsors.We would also like to thank our sponsors ( as listed below ) forthis years support. As you all know, no club can survive withoutsponsorship and we will look forward to next season where wewill again be promoting our sponsors names on our club kit. Avery special thanks to Kenneally Rochford & Associates Ltd., O'Neills Oil, Coal & Gas, Munster Tool Co., Youghal In Car, JohnTreacy Acorn Life, Breda Ryan Long Life Coach & Cree's CardShop.Weekend Spins. As you are all well aware by now, there is aweekly spin every Sunday morning at 9.00am sharp leaving fromMoby Dicks Pub. With all the yearly objectives now completed,its time to wind down the miles and pace so that we can get organ-ized and plan for next years objectives. This spin which runs on various routes every week usually takesbetween 2 to 3 hours and covers on average about 55km ( 35 miles). Sounds like a lot but it doesn't feel like it when you a ridingalong and chatting within a group. The pace is comfortable and weusually stop half way around for a coffee or tea. This is the perfect time for someone new to start with the group.With a steady pace and friendly people you are assured of anenjoyable spin. Someone is always alert to tiredness and there isalways a helping hand if there is a problem. You learn a lot fromothers while out training in a group - about which gears to use,your position on the bike, when to put on or shed the winterwoolies, or how to change a puncture. And don't be afraid to askthat question, no matter how silly it may sound. If you don't askyou will never find the answer. New members or visitors to thearea are always welcome.If you have any questions about the club or attending one of ourweekend spins, please contact our Club Secretary Jonathan at 086-8563292 for details. See you all Sunday Morning !!.Until next week, safe cycling !!.

Inch Festival 2009Its festival time again in the little village of Inch. This years com-mittee has been busy preparing for the last number of weeks underthe stewardship of Anthony Flavin, Chairman, ably assisted byKevin Green Hon. Secretary and Roger Green & MargaretMulcahy Joint Treasurers.Tickets for the main raffle are presently in circulation with manyprizes on offer, to include Coffee Table (kindly sponsored byColeman Green Furniture), Voucher for 2 at Curragheen Park incl.meal, iPOD, €50 Garden Voucher (kindly sponsored by Barry’sHedges), €50, Case of Wine and Bottle of Whiskey.An Art Exhibition takes place at the Community Centre withDavid Willis of TG4 fame on Wednesday, September 16th at 8.30am with a cheese & wine reception. The painting will be raffled atthe end of the night. Junior table quiz will be held on Friday night,18th September at 7.45 pm.

Friday night, 25th September, sees the Crowning of the FestivalQueen. This is a very popular night in the Walter Raleigh HotelYoughal commencing at 8.30 pm with compere Tommy Collins.The Queen selected will receive the perpetual trophy, a replica tro-phy for keeps as well as a prize of a week-end away for two in aLuxury Hotel plus spending money. The night will include: livemusic provided by Ger Byrne and Patsy Irwin, this is a night to beenjoyed by all.Sunday, 4th October sees the staging of the Bazarr commencing at2.30pm which includes monster spinner prizes, a Baby Show,Prince & Princess Show, various side shows including The SplashGame, Golf, Darts, Treasure Hunt, Horse Shoe Throwing and thevery popular Duck Derby. The draw for the main raffle will alsotake place. The day culminates with the duck derby in the RiverTourig.The festival draws to a close with a tipple at Powers Bar,Mountuniake, which will include a traditional Irish music session.The festival activities referred to are the only source of income forthe Committee to enable the Community Centre to be kept open,to allow all clubs the use of it and maintain it as the hub of ourCommunity activities. In recent years major Capital Project havebeen carried out to include refurbishment of gents toilets, purchase

Inch Festival Queens:

Aisling Fitzgerald(T&M Fitzgerald Ltd.)

Alison Curtin(Condons Florists)

Donna Savage (Solo Hair Dressing)

Ann Marie Draddy(Breakridge Construction)

Edel O’Connell (Tattan’s Bar)

Gillian Griffin(Inch Point to Point)

Kellie Faul (Spar)

Melanie Clohessy (Brookes Super Valu)

Michelle O’ Regan(Inch Rovers)

of container to store furniture and equipment, purchase of comfort-able seating, specialist stage lighting, refurbishment of mineral barand corridor area and replacement of timber floor is ground floormeeting room. Other works very recently carried outare external decoration and the installation of PVC windows. Inaddition to capital expenditure the other major expenditure includethe everyday running costs such as ESB, Gas Insurances and ongo-ing maintenance which all add up to an alarming sum at year end.In conclusion of this article it is appropriate that the Committeewould take this opportunity to extend thanks for the support of allSponsors and Patrons for the past years and look forward to thesupport of all concerned for this year’s Festival Events, and as thesong goes 'together we will make it work'.

EAST CORK GAA RESULTSMichael O'Connor Motor Factors JAFC Final: Cloyne 2-11Glenbower Rovers 0-9Michael O'Connor Motor Factors JAFC Semi-Final: Cloyne 1-10Lisgoold 0-8Michael O'Connor Motor Factors JBFC: Carraig na bhFear 3-12Ballinacurra 0-8Multi-Roofing JBHC: Midleton 3-12 Sars 0-12Jones Engineering U21 AHC: Carrigtwohill 1-10 Midleton 1-10.Sars 2-24 Erin's Own 1-6. U21 BHC: Bride Rovers 1-9 RussellRovers 1-9.Star Homes JHL Division 1: Russell Rovers 0-13 Castlemartyr 0-15. Division 2: Youghal 2-12 Carrigtwohill 2-10. Division 3:Carrigtwohill w/o Castlemartyr abs, Russell Rovers 3-11Watergrasshill 3-14.Garryvoe Hotel JFL Division 1: Glenville 2-17 Fr. O'Neill's 2-7.Division 2: St. Catherine's 0-9 Ballinacurra 0-2, Dungourney 0-4Glenbower Rovers 2-17. Division 3: Cloyne 3-7 Dungourney 2-9.MBFL: Castlelyons 1-10 Carraig na bhFear 3-5FIXTURESThursday September 17thGarryvoe Hotel JFL Division 1: Erin's Own v Bride Rovers,Caherlag, 6.45pm, ref: E. McGovern. Division 2: Dungourney vGlanmire, Dungourney, 7.30pm, ref: Ch. McAllister.Friday September 18thJones Engineering U21 AHC Replay: Carrigtwohill v Midleton,Riverstown, 7.30pm, ref: J. O'Connell.East Cork Journal MCFC: Bride Rovers v Cobh, Caherlag,6.15pm, M. Mulcahy.Saturday September 19thEast Cork Journal MBFC: St. Catherine's v Cloyne, Dungourney,2pm, ref: P. Buckley.Star Homes JHL Division 1: Bride Rovers v Castlemartyr,Rathcormac, 5pm. Tuesday September 22ndGarryvoe Hotel JFL Division 3: Castlelyons v Dungourney,Castlelyons, 7.30pm, ref: P. O'Driscoll.Wednesday September 23rdEast Cork Journal MBFC: Glenville v Castlelyons, time and venuetbc, ref: M. Murphy.For news and details of all results and fixtures, see www.eastcork-gaa.com

Youghal Camogie girls who played in the camogie final on Saturday last inYoughal

The hype and carnival atmosphere of a true World Cup Cyclingevent will be brought to Navan over two evenings next week whenthe Race Around Ireland starts on Tuesday 15th September forsolo riders and Wednesday 16th September for Teams. A local outfit, Team Youghal, are on the starting line along withtwelve others in the Team Category. The team comprise localcyclists Ger Flanagan, Tommy Roche, Christy McCarthy, EoinWhyte and Kieran Groeger. Team Youghal are supporting theEmer Casey Foundation through the cycle and sponsorship cardsare available from any member of the Team. The team are backedup by a Crew of 10 and transport is supplied by Youghal KIA withtheir new KIA SOULThe event is being organised by local personal trainer Alan Hearyand being promoted by Navan Road Club. It is also being run inassociation with Meath Local Sports Partnership and the CiaranMaree Cancer Research Fund. The main sponsors for the eventare the Ritz Carlton Hotel with other sponsors like BrookdalePartners and international supplement company ZipVit helping tofund the race.The event is ranked as the second toughest ultra-endurance race inthe World by the Ultra-Marathon Cycling Association. Only thefamous Race Across America is considered tougher. The RaceAround Ireland team have been working for a full year to makethis event a huge success and are looking forward to bring the startin Navan. This is the first event of its kind in Ireland and it has attracted thetop ultra distance riders in the World including the WorldChampion Caroline Van Den Bulk and current World Cup leaderFabio Biasiolo. These champions won't have it all their own way,however, in this 1350 mile time trial as Irish endurance recordholder Joe Barr and local Navan rider Paul Nolan will be fightingfor top positions on the podium. Sky Sports will be on the starting line too, as presenter GrahamLittle is taking part in the 4 person team category. The team's per-formance will be filmed as part of a documentary, some of whichwill be shown on his new Sky Sports show "Sporting Ireland".The team category will also be highly contested with An Post hop-ing to take top honours. The An Post team are also taking part ina ground breaking study by DCU (Dublin City University), whichwill have them followed by a van that can only be described assomething you would see in a storm chaser movie. Every heartbeat, breathe and pedal stroke will be recorded day and night andfed back to the van for analysis. "The start of a race like this is something that everyone should be

a part of. We would love to see as many people come out to sup-port the riders as possible. It is our hope that the International rid-ers will go home having been treated to the hospitality and craicthat Ireland is famous for. Entertainment has been planned for thetwo evenings. Navan Town Council has been fantastic and hasgiven us the Civic Space for the start as well as financial help,which will ensure a carnival atmosphere that riders, crew andspectators alike will remember". Navan Lord Mayor Joe Reilly, will start the solo race on Tuesdayevening at 8pm and the team event at 8pm on Wednesday. Thefestivities will start at 6pm both evenings in the Civic Space,Kennedy Road, Navan. Team cars will be parked during both daysat the Civic Space and it will give everyone the opportunity tomeet the riders and crew who will take on this very unique chal-lenge. During the race live updates of the progress of all riders will befound on the race website. For more information check outwww.racearoundireland.com

Team Youghal Gear up forWorld Cup Cycling Event

Starting in Navan

Fr. O' Neill's GAA Club held its Grand Prize Draw on Sundaynight last at Fr. O' Neill's Sportsfield. Michael Holland, Chairman,welcomed the large crowd to the Draw and thanked all those fromwithin and outside the parish who purchased tickets. He wished tothank all the sellers who travelled the width and breath of the coun-ty and further afield selling tickets for the club. He thanked theFinance Committee of the Club for overseeing the Draw and theninvited Club President, Fr. David O' Riordan P.P. to make theDraw. Results as follows:1st. Prize: Ford Fiesta Style, Eileen Cronin, Garryvoe,Ladysbridge; 2nd. Prize: €3000, Carrie Higgins Yellowford,Ballymacoda; 3rd Prize: €1000, Tom O' Regan Ballybutler,Ladysbridge; 4th Prize: €500, Tom McGuckian, Ballyhonock,Killeagh; 5th Prize: 2 All-Ireland Hurling Final tickets &Overnight hotel stay, Dave O' Keeffe c/o Conrad Hotel Brussels;6th Prize: 2 All-Ireland Football Final tickets + Overnight hotelstay, Ann Marie Keniry, Drishane Killeagh; 7th. Prize: €200,Brendan, Leslie, Katie & Marian Aherne Ladysbridge; 8th Prize:€200, Sean Farrell, Millmount Youghal; 9th Prize: € 100, TonyFlavin c/o Flavin's Youghal; 10th Prize, €100, Sean RingBallymadog, Youghal, 11th Prize: €100, Declan Hennessy,Ballymacoda.Colman Abernethy T.W. Abernethy & Sons hosted a reception onMonday last at their new Showrooms in Midleton to facilitate thehandover of the keys by Club Chairman, Michael Holland to thedelighted Eileen Cronin from Garryvoe.

Fr. O’Neill’s GrandPrize Draw

Michael Holland Chairman Fr. O' Neill's GAA seen handing over the keys of a newFord Fiesta Style to winner Eileen Cronin Garryvoe at a function atT.W.Abernethy's Ford Dealer in Midleton on Monday last. Also in photo is Eileen'shusband Owen Cronin, Colman Abernethy T.W.Abernethy's & Sons, Pa DunneTicket Seller, Quintin Higgins Treasurer Fr. O' Neill's GAA and Michael O' BrienSecretary do.

PJ Nolan, Peader Corbally, Declan Byrne, Adrian McNally, Alan Duffy, LorraineLewis, Stephen McManmon, Minister Noel Dempsey, Emmet Roche, Joe Roche

Race around Ireland Launchin Teach na Teamhrach

Photo Kieran Maguire

Report on U11's Imokilly league Youghal 6-1 Sars 0-0 Tuesday 25th AugustTeam: Niamh Kelly, Niamh Roche, Elizabeth Brennan, LauraWhite, Louise Dempsey, Catriona O’Keeffe, Ciara White, ShaunaO’Connell, Emer Farrell, Fidelma Flavin, Erin Galvin, CiaraCrowley, Lucie Sheehan, Amy Herlihy. Scorers: Erin Galvin 4-0, Catriona O’Keeffe 0-1, Amy Herlihy 1-0 and Ciara Crowley 1-0 Youghal 8-2 to Castlelyons 0-0 Friday 28th August Team: Niamh Kelly, Niamh Roche, Elizabeth Brennan, LauraWhite, Louise Dempsey, Catriona O’Keeffe, Ciara White, ShaunaO’Connell, Aoifa O’Neill, Emer Farrell, Fidelma Flavin, ErinGalvin, Ciara Crowley, Lucie Sheehan, Chloe Landers, ClodaghO’Keeffe, Scorers: Erin Galvin, Aoifa O’Neill, Ciara Crowley, ChloeLanders, and Catriona O’Keeffe.Louise Dempsey, Erin Galvin, Niamh Roche, Niamh Kelly, AoifaO'Neill, Catriona O'Keeffe, but all played well really.The girls have now qualified for the Imokilly final, the game is setfor Saturday but the girls will have to wait until Wednesday to findout who they will meet. Best of luck girls!! Training Monday & Thursday at 7pm

Minor GirlsOur minors were in action against Barry Roe-Sunday 6th of Sept.Team: Goals: Sally-Ann Quill (Made a few fantastic saves in firsthalf and also cleared the balls she did save)Back Line: Jane Walsh, Marie Ahern, Aisling Siochru.Half backs: Chloe Daly, Robyn Healy, Michela DaltonMidfield: Shannen Joyce, Niamh QuillHalf Forwards: Roisin O'Keeffe, Edel O'Connell, AmyMotherway,Full forwards: Ciara Siochru, Leah Broderick, Nora SheehanSubs: Shelly O’Brien, Ellie Budds, Allanah Finn, Sally PoyntonNiamh Quill got a goal in the second half from a free around the20 meter line and had a superb game.All our subs came on, we would like to say a huge thank you to allthe girls for coming out in such terrible weather. We deserved thewin and had a load of wides in the second half but the weather did-n't help one bit as the wind carried a lot of balls wide. Had a fewfrees also at the start of the second half but they just couldn't man-age to put them over with the strong wind and rain.The final score was 1-3 Youghal 1-1 BallyroeWe would like to wish our Cork Ladies Camogie team all the beston Sunday, we will be there cheering ye all on!

Youghal CamoigeClub Results

Joy Bryan, club chairperson with winners Emily Fitzgerald, Jan Goodwin and AnnEileen Long.

Joy Bryan, club chairperson with 2nd place Carol Mullally and Ceila O’Sullivan.Missing is Lily Bulman

Joy Bryan, club chairperson with 3rd place Maureen Broderick, Sheila Kenneallyand Michael Bevin

Youghal Indoor Bowls

Last Weeks Race Was Flown From Lurgan In Co. ArmaghThe Birds Were Liberated At 8.00am In A South Westerly Wind.It Is A Good Few Years Since We Last Flew From This Race PointAnd The Birds Were Expected To Cover The 184 Mile Journey InAppx. 5 HoursFirst Home Again This Week Was Michael Aherne Who Clocked 3Birds In Under 2 Minutes. Mick Is Having An Outstanding SeasonAnd His Birds Are In Great FormThe Full Result Is As Follows;1st Mick Aherne2nd Mick Aherne3rd Mick Aherne4th P& A Kelly5th P ParkerMany Thanks To Our Sponsors For 2009

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Congratulations to YOUGHAL CYMS who proudly had two IrishSnooker International players in Wales for the 'HomeInternationals', but what made this fact even more interesting isthat the two players are father and son Brendan and ChristopherCooney.This is the first time a father and son have played on the Irishsquad in the home internationals and as Brendan and Christophertook to the green baize in the 'Pontins Sands World SnookerCentre' in Prestatyn they created a little bit of Irish snooker histo-ry. Well done to Brendan and Christopher you done the town andYoughal CYMS proud.

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Noel Cronin-Secretary, Tommy Collins-Chairman, Maurice Ahern-Historian, PatReilly, Chairman of the disability group and Frankie Keane-narrator

Tommy Collins-Chairman of the board CRY greets new CRY station managerDeclan Gibbons with Mervyn Scott, Noel Cronin-Secretary, Maurice Ahern-Historian and Pat Reilly and Chairman of the disability group.

Special Offer for New MembersNow is the time of year when many of us think about taking up acourse, learning a new skill or trying something different. YoughalLawn Tennis Club might be just what you are looking for. We arefortunate to have four courts to cater for the increasing number ofmembers playing tennis, two of which were completed earlier thisyear. All courts are also floodlit so members can play throughoutthe winter even when the evenings are dark. The summer monthssaw an increased uptake in membership. Demand for courts isexpected to continue however during the autumn/winter season. We are now offering new members an introductory, once-off,value for money package. Join now and not only will you avail ofa discounted membership rate but you will also qualify for a freecoaching session and can take part in an introductory tennis night.Adult membership is now on offer to new members at the dis-counted rate of €100 and also includes a free coaching session.Family membership is on offer to new members at the discountedrate of €150 and includes a free coaching session for two adults.To avail of this introductory offer or for more information contactFrank (086)8406848.An Introduction to TennisOn Friday 25th September at 8pm non members are invited toYoughal Tennis club to play tennis. This is for players of any leveland is a good opportunity to 'try before you buy'.. For more infor-mation contact Dave (086) 3827723.Adult Coaching An adult coaching session with professional coach, Ger Flynn,begins on Friday 2nd October. The session consists of three les-sons, which will take place on three consecutive Fridays: 2ndOctober, 9th October and 16th October. Ger was very popular forcoaching in June and we are delighted that she found time for usin her busy coaching schedule. Coaching will cater for two levels:beginner/improver and intermediate. Coaching is now fullybooked for the 7pm-9pm sessions. Limited places are availablefor a further session. With less than a week left to register anyoneinterested in booking a place is urged to do so asap. Places will beallocated on a first come first served basis. Non members are alsowelcome to attend this coaching session. Registration for coach-ing takes place at the tennis club every Thursday from 7.30pm-9pm and on Saturdays from 10.30am-12pm . Final date for regis-tration is Saturday 19th September. All participants must be fullypaid up on this date. For more information or to sign up contactJohn (087) 7672136 or Anne (086) 1083485. Ladies TournamentWell done to all ladies who took part in the Ladies SummerTournament. A final reminder that all games must be playedbefore 18th September. A fun tournament will take place onFriday 18th September at 7.30pm; all are welcome to attend. Thiswill be followed by prize-giving for the Ladies SummerTournament and a social evening. Adult Club NightAn adult club night takes place every Thursday from 7.30pm-9.30pm. This is a mixed doubles event and is open to all levels,members and non members. Entry fee is €2 for this event. Once amonth the club night will have a more competitive edge whenprizes will be up for grabs.Junior TennisJunior tennis takes place every Saturday morning from 10.30am-12pm. This is for 10-18year olds. All are welcome to attend.Numbers in attendance have been very good, with all four courtsin use every Saturday. Junior coaching resumes on Sunday 20thSeptember with professional coach, Martin Cusack. For moreinformation on juniors contact Linda (087) 6754337.Membership FeesAdult and junior members who have not yet paid their fees arereminded to do so. Fees can be paid directly to membership sec-retary, Frank Delaney or to a committee member on Thursdayevenings at 7.30pm or Saturday mornings at 10.30am.

Youghal Lawn Tennis Club KILLEAGH GAA NEWSThere was no winner of the lotto on Monday the 7th. The numberswere 25, 31, 36. The jackpot now stands at €4,000. Our Junior A footballers lined out against Cloyne on Sundayevening for the first time in 12 years in an East Cork FootballFinal. Unfortunetly this trophy still eludes our club despite the factthat we opened brightly and managed to stay with Cloyne for along period in the first half. But goals win games and Cloyne man-aged to get opening one which saw us go in 2 points down at halftime. Half time score Killeagh 0-5 Cloyne 1-4. In the opening min-utes Cloyne notched up 1-2 to our single point which put us on theback foot for the remainder of the second half. Cloyne grew inconfidence and scored some valuable long range points, our ladsbattled bravely but scores were hard to come by and we managedto score only a further three points. A gallant effort by all con-cerned. We are still in contention for a leagu final spot so don'tgive up hope. Well done to all. Final score Cloyne 2-11 Killeagh0-9.Congratulations to Mary O'Connor and the Cork Camogie Teamon retaining the O'Duffy Cup for another year.Fixtures: Senior Hurling League (Last league game) - Killeagh vsNa Piarsigh Saturday the 19th in Na Piarsigh. Time to be con-firmed, check the website closer to the date.

Cork centre-half-back Mary O'Connor, Killeagh Camogie Club lifts the O'Duffycup. Gala All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final, Cork v Kilkenny,Croke Park, Dublin. Picture: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE

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RETIREMENT FUNCTION AT THE WALTER RALEIGH HOTEL FOR YOUGHALGARDA PAT GRACE AFTER 37 YEARS LOYAL SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

Photo Michael Hussey

Pat Grace with his wife Liz and children Julie, Susan, Kate and John Pat with colleuge Brendan CaseyPat and Liz Grace with Garda Superintendent forMidleton and Youghal Flor Horan

Pat with friends Sean Twomey, Fergal Cullinane, Liam O'Laochdha and MickWalsh

Canon Tom Browne PP wishes Patwell in his retirement

Liz and Pat Grace with Paul O'Brien and Kay Fahy

Pat and Vina O'Leary with Frank and Orla Griffin

Jean Spillane with Julie, Kate and Susan Grace

Joan and Patrick Hyde with Peg Flynn

Garda Chief Superintendent for North Cork Kieran McGann and hiswife Jo congratulates Pat Grace and his wife Liz

John and Helen WalshPat with friends Art and KaySupple

Manager of The WalterRaleigh Hotel MichaelDavitt and Pat

Mayor of Youghal SandraMcLellan and Pat

Pat with Dan McSweeney and Mary Fleming

Ciara and Pater Queally, Pat and Liz and Ian Browne

Garda Sgt. Paul Kennedy and Garda Sgt.JohnSharkey with Pat

In Memoriam In Memoriam

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

O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splen-dour of Heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, ImmaculateVirgin assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me andshow me herein you are my mother. O Holy Mary Mother of God,queen of heaven and earth.I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour mein this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power. Oshow me herein you are my mother. O Mary conceived withoutsin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy MotherI place this cause into your hands (3 times). Holy Spirit you whosolve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, youwho gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil againstme and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want inthis short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm onceagain that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory.Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.The person must say this prayer on three consecutive days. Afterthree days the request will be granted. This prayer must be pub-lished after the favour is granted. K.H.

THANKSGIVINGMIRACLE PRAYER

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked formany favours, this time I ask for a special one,(mention here). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus andplace it within your own Broken Heart, whereyour father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes it willbecome your favour, not mine Amen.

Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication andprayer and favour will be granted no matter howimpossible. Never know to fail. K.H.

Kiely10th Anniversary

Treasured memories of our two beautiful daugh-ters Stephanie and Karena, 10 Atlantic Park Youghal

who left our home on 25th September 1999.

If we could visit heaven, on this our saddest day,

Maybe for a moment our pain would go away.

We would put our arms around Stephanie and Karena

And say these words so true. Our lives have never been the same

since the day that we lost ye. No words can say how we feel today

Or feel in our hearts since ye went away. The tears flow when we speak

ye're names, but the pain in our hearts remains the same.

Two special smiles, two special faces,

Two special daughters no one can replace.

Look after them Lord while they take their rest,

For here on Earth they were "Simply the Best"

Love and Miss ye alwaysHeartbroken Mam & Dad xxxx

Kiely 10th Anniversary

Treasured memories of our two beautiful sistersStephanie & Karena,

10 Altantic Park, Youghal, who left our home on 25th September 1999.

Though ye're smile is gone forever

And ye're hands we cannot touch

We will never lose sweet memories

Of Stephanie and Karena we loved so much

No Birthday cards to send

No gifts to show we care

The way ye had to leave us

Will always seem unfair

Two hearts of gold stop beating

Four smiling eyes at rest

God broke our hearts

To prove to us, he only takes the best

To us ye were, "Simply the Best"

We miss ye so so much.

Heartbroken Brother Trever and Sister Melissa xxx

In Loving Memory

Michael (Lynott) YellopWhose 6th Anniversary occurs on Sept. 22nd

God looked around his garden and found an empty place

He then looked down upon his earth and saw your tired face

He put his arm around you and lifted you to rest

Gods garden must be beautiful

He always takes the best

Always remembered and sadly missed.

House Wanted in Youghal for immediate purchase.

Cash Customer, Sea Views, 2/3 Bedroom.Phone: 087 - 2245779 (after Sept. 22nd)

Gaelscoil ChoráinCoffee Morning & Cake Sale

Friday Sept. 18th 10am - 12 meán lae (noon)Fáilte Roimh Chách

Organised by Comhairle na dTusiti

Youghal Methodist ChurchHarvest Thanksgiving

Sept. 27th 2009 @ 8pmAll Welcome - Refreshments Served

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Asley aged 3 is from Ecuador. Fr. John Keane (from Youghal) hashelped bring her and her mother Lucia over to Cork for an eyeoperation. In CUH Asley was diagnosed with a large tumourbehind her eye which caused the terrible pain she had been suffer-ing. As a result of the tumour Asley is blind but the operation hassuceeded in removing the tumour.To give Asley a quality of life when she returns to Ecuador somefundraising is being done to buy equipment to teach her e.g. abraille machine. People have been generous in their time & sup-port of Asley & her mother over the last week. We would like espe-cially like to thank Welsh Sports of Midleton who donated a Corkjersey which the Cork footballers have signed & this will be usedto help raise much needed funds. If you would like to help in anyway or have any fundraising ideasyou can contact any of the following. Maureen O' Riordan 086 3341307; Katie Murray 087 7732175;Deirdre Fitzgerald 086 3460757; Susan Cronin 086 1014513;Marjorie Broderick 021 4668222

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Young Performance Variety Show

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Tractor Run in aid ofYoughal Hospice

Kevin Dalton, Aglish, Cappoquin on his 1955 Ferguson 20 taking part in theTractor Run in aid of Youghal Hospice

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SUPERVALU TO SELL €2.2 MILLION

WORTH OF IRISH APPLESSuperValu has announced projected sales of €2.2 million of Irishapples in 2009. First in season Irish apples are now available in allSuperValu stores across the country. SuperValu’s commitment to Irish based growers and producers result-ed in combined Irish retail sales of €1 billion of fresh Irish food in2008. This commitment to investing in local produce guarantees topquality, fresh Irish fruit and vegetables for consumersSuperValu’s longstanding loyalty to local Irish producers and commu-nities means that, currently, 65% of the fruit and vegetables purchasedby SuperValu and its retail partners are Irish. The remaining 35% ismade up of fruit and vegetables either not available or out-of-seasonin Ireland. This commitment to secure supply locally has ensured con-sumer trust in the SuperValu fresh fruit and vegetable offering.Commenting on the announcement, Donal Horgan, ManagingDirector, SuperValu, said; “SuperValu has a long established policy ofinvesting in local Irish produce whenever possible, thus providing theIrish consumer with top quality Irish fresh fruit and vegetables and weare delighted to welcome this season’s Irish apples in store.”During 2008 Musgrave, owner of the SuperValu brand made a signif-icant contribution to the Irish economy and Irish suppliers with 75%of all products purchased on behalf of all its retail partners, either pro-duced or manufactured in Ireland. This represents total purchasesfrom Irish suppliers in excess of €2.85 billion at retail level, servingto both create and protect Irish jobs and livelihoods and also sustainthe Irish community.The apples are from the Worcester variant, a particularly sweet andreliable desert apple. It has white flesh and bright red to orange skinand is very good for juicing.

It's time for celebration!South Beach Boutique is 2 years

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IRISH GUIDE DOGS FOR THEBLIND WALK AT GLENBOWER

WOODS KILLEAGHPhoto Michael Hussey

Dennis and Niamh McCarthy with dog-gie Jill

Cathal and Liam Mariga with doggieHolly

Keith Ansbro, Simon Coady,Treasurer East CorkBranch IGD and Finbarr Barrett, Irish Red Cross

Meg Cronin fromSarsfield Terrace

Seamus Kelly Ted Murphy with the Leahy kids

Marion Murphy with doggie York, Noreen Kenneally,Eugene Murphy and Ger Kenneally with dog Maggie

Sarah and Barry Lynchwith doggies Holly andÓiche

Margaret and Cathal Deane with doggieNoah Bridget Duane with doggie Iris

By Christy Parker Knockanore's success in building a top quality indoor sports hallcontinues apace with a donation from Tallow Credit Union mark-ing its initiative. Credit union representatives travelled toKnockanore last weekend to hand over a €2,000 cheque to mem-bers of the KGK (Knockanore-Glandine-Kilwatermoy) SportsCommittee. Costing €600,000, the hall, adjacent to Knockanore nationalschool, evolved from an aspiration five years ago. Assisted byfunding from the National Lottery and Clar, the plan reachedfruition when builders Aqualine Ltd., Cappoquin completed con-struction in Sept 2008, although it was officially opened by MEPBrian Crowley last May. "Phase 1 involved construction, waslandscaping, paining and kitting it out to a certain degree," saysKGK Community Sport chairman Mike O'Neill. School students, local sports bodies and women's groups havebeen using the facility for a variety of purposes, including indoorhurling, soccer and general training as well as ladies' PE classes.Now, Phase 2, with further funding from Waterford LeaderPartnership, promises to extend its remit considerably. "We intendto acquire a stage, seating, lighting bar, etc. to make it amenablefor drama and the arts," say Michael. "We'd also hope though thatother sports groups, such as volleyball and basketball organisa-tions from within and outside the parish avail of it," he adds ofwhat he described as "a hall that's paid for." Tallow Credit Union.At the recent ceremony, Michel acknowledged Tallow CreditUnion's "unwavering commitment and assistance to the communi-ties in its common bond area and thanked them for this most recentdonation.For her part, Tallow Credit Union's spokeswomanAngela Leahy said it was "an honour and a pleasure to return thecompliment to the Knockanore community, who have always sup-ported us." She added that her organisation was committed to athree-year sponsorship programme and, having "contributed over€250,00 to local groups over the past three years, we want to reas-sure communities that we are here for them." In a brief summary,Angela outlined further enhancements in a credit union that is"going from strength to strength." She spoke of extended openinghours to include lunch times and the recently launched CreditUnion ATM Card. Which "is proving particularly popular withyounger people and students." A new scholarship scheme is immi-nent for 2010/11, which should alleviate problems associated withthe Third Level fees atrocities! It need hardly be mentioned thatTallow Credit Union, in its 31st year, 300 members, €9,523 inshares and assets of over €19m, continues to provide a wide rangeof financial services for a particularly rural community. Theseinclude lending schemes based on car, baby and farmer require-ments -not that all three don't occur simultaneously either. Inquiries regarding Knockanore hall: 087- 9675399 (voluntaryline -open 7pm-9pm, text messages all other times). Tallow Credit Union: (058) 56289; www.tallowcu.ie

TALLOW CREDIT UNION'CHEQUES INTO' KNOCK-

ANORE HALL.

Caroline Power of Tallow Credit Union; Deirdre Barry of Credit Union Tallow:Mike O’Neill KGK Community Sport Chairman; Mary Herlihy KGK; TonyO’Brien KGK; James Tobin, KGK & MCC.

Gort Aoibhinn CommunityFun Day

Artist Andrea Cashell with Aoife Healy Tracie McCarthy and Sasha Barron

Face painter Nessa Cashell with FionnColeman and Karen Kenefick

The Big Gort Aoibhinn Kids KenDempsey, Barry Goggin and FinbarrO'Mahony show off their medals in therace that ended in a dead heat

Ann Marie Riordan, Gillian Corcoran, Geraldine Harty and Tracie MaCarthy withthe Gort Aoibhinn Community kids

Medal winners in the fun race

Brian, Philomena, Caitlin and Connor at the funday

Parents join in the highlycompetitive race

Shauna Walsh, Youghal Credit Union Annual Scholarship 2009 presented with theaward from John Colbert, Chairman of the promotional and development commit-tee. Shauna is studying Government at UCC and the award is worth`€1,300 peryear for four years.

Youghal Credit UnionAnnual Scholarship 2009

The winner of the annual Youghal Credit Union Scholarshipscheme for 2009 is Shauna Walsh, 17 Woodview Court, Youghal.Shauna will begin her course in Government in UCC in the com-ing weeks. Shauna is the ninth winner of the award scheme whichhas been in operation since 2001. The other current recipients ofthe scholarship scheme are Liam Kelly (2006), Jessica Power(2007) and Tara Gibbons (2008).The scholarship scheme is open to students that are pursuing athird level course and is open to students who are members ofYoughal Credit Union since April 1st of that year. The closing datefor the scholarship scheme is usually at the end of April by whichtime students must have submitted their entry forms and a shortessay on why they believe they should be worthy winners of thescheme. The winner is chosen by open draw. Application forms areavailable in all the Youghal Credit Union offices. The scheme isworth €1,300 each year up to a maximum of four years and is usu-ally paid in two instalments i.e. October and January. Payment ofthe Scholarship is dependant on the student maintaining satisfac-tory progress.

Whats On atThe Mall Arts Centre?

Despite a quiet summer in the Mall Arts Centre in Youghal, thisautumn/winter season promises to be a whole different story withan exciting line-up of fun and laughter, art, music, dance and the-atre for the delight of the people of Youghal and surrounding areas.The Youghal Celebrates History Conference continues this yearfrom September 25th -27th with the Theme The Blackwater Valley- Historic Houses and Landscape Houses on the River Blackwater,promising to be one of the best ever!!In addition to the History Conference, there is an amount of otheractivities, including a guided trip along the river Blackwater. Forfuther details go to their websitewww.youghalcelebrateshistory.com or ring 087 9666554.ART COURSES by renowned local artist and qualified art teacherDiane Magee, will commence on Tuesday October 6th 2009. An8 week morning course for Adults and an 8wk After Schoolcourse for children, will run in the stunning location of the glassannex, providing spectacular views in a tranquil environment.The Adult Painting Course (€95) will take place on Tuesday morn-ings, beginners, intermediate to advanced, from 10am to 12.30pm,tea and coffee provided. The After School Art Course (€65), suitable for 6-12year olds willrun from 4pm - 5.30pm also on a Tuesday. This course will exploreArt Through The Ages as the basis for weekly projects includingdrawing, painting, collage, 3D/sculpture, art history and more.COMEDY - Bringing much needed laughter in times lacking goodnews and sunshine, Choke Comedy Improv' from Limerick will beperforming at the centre on Friday October 9th from 8pm. 'Choke Comedy Improv', have been going from strength tostrength, with a sell out show and a Special Judges' Award fromLimerick Unfringed 2009 under their belt, the troupe have per-formed regularly in Java's U.L., The Precinct, Listowel,Kilmallock, Birr and the Belltable @ 36 Cecil Street. Choke Comedy sets foot on stage with no script or safety net. Ashow that is driven by its audience, If you enjoyed Whose Line IsIt Anyway? Choke Comedy Improv are the night out for you. Goon, have a laugh and pick up your tickets at Crees Card Shop foronly €10. Special Group rates. For more details contact Oona on083 360 6507.Watch this space for news on Ireland's most popular family come-dian Brendan Grace coming to our doorstep on October 20th, aplay on the life and times of Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh from theLondon Irish Theatre group and the very popular and very funnyJon Kenny show.If you would like details on upcoming events and concerts in theMall Arts Centre, send an email to themallartscentre@gmail.comwhere you'll be added to our mailing list and be the first to knowwhats on!

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Based in Equality for All, c/o Cumann na Daoine,Catherine St, Youghal, Co CorkApplicants must be eligible for Fas Community EmploymentApplication arrangements: Letter of application with C.V. to ElmarieMcCarthy, Cumann na Daoine, Catherine St, Youghal, Co. Cork.On or before Friday 25 September 2009

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Youghal Red CrossPRACTICAL

FIRST AID COURSEBeginning September 22

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Youghal GAA ClubMagnier's Hill, Youghal, Co. Cork

90’ x 60’Indoor Sports Hall Available

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To apply contact Tim Mason:024 - 25838

GALLERY 126will be open this

Sunday, 13th.September.

A selection of paintings are currently on

offer at substantially discounted prices.

The sale offer will continue untill the end of

September.

April Curtin from Kinsalebeg

graduated from the CIT Crawford College of Art thisyear.

On Tuesday 22nd. of September an exhibition of herwork will open in the Gallery at 7.30pm, further

details to follow.

ArtFor

Everyone087 6595303

YOUGHAL LAWNTENNIS CLUB

Recession!Recipe:

Relocate to Youghal L.T.C.Relish & Relive the wonderful experience of playing Tennis &

feel completely rejuvenated

Looking forward to seeing our four courts fully lit up over theAutumn/Winter Season. New Members Most Welcome

News Flash:n A special rate has been agreed for new members from Sept ‘09 toApril ‘10: Family €150; Adult €100 incl. FREE Coaching. Contactour Membership Officer Frank Delaney 086 8406848

n Adult Club Night Every Thursday 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Cost €2

n Junior Competition every Saturday 10.30 am to 12pm

n Junior Coaching Commendes Sunday 20th Sept with professionalcoach Martin Cusack. Contact Juvenile Development Officer LindaDonoghue 087 6754337 or Caroline Connelly 086 1722047

n Adult Coaching Commences 2nd Oct at 7pm & 8pm and runs for thefollowing two Fridays with top Professional Coach Ger Flynn - Backby Popular Demand. Cost €30.

n Big Mixed Doubles later in year with the proceeds going to St.Vincent de Paul.

n For any further information contact our PRO Ann Webb 0861083485 or Secretary Paul McGabhann 087 7841265 or YoughalVisitors Information Centre.

LAST WEEK OUR CLUB RACE WAS ONCE AGAIN FLOWNFROM LURGAN.THE BIRDS WERE LIBERATED AT 9.45AM IN IDEAL CON-DITIONS.MICHAEL AHERNE WAS AGAIN THE ONE TO BEAT ANDHE DULY OBLIGED TAKING THE TOP 3 POSITIONS FORTHE SECOND WEEK IN A ROWHE IS HAVING AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND HISBIRDS ARE THE ENVY OF ALL US WHO TRAIL IN HISWAKE WEEK IN WEEK OUT.THE FULL RESULT IS AS FOLLOWS:

1ST M AHERNE2ND M AHERNE3RD M AHERNE4TH B HEHIR5TH B HEHIR

MANY THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS AND WE WILLBE CONTACTING YE ALL IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS FORYOUR 2009 SPONSORSHIP

YOUGHAL PIGEON CLUB

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Youghal Rugby ClubYoughal Rugby Club

COACHINGCONTACTS

MINI RUGBY Training on Sunday Mornings at 11.15a.m.

Peter Coady 087 6491076

U14’s, U16’s & U18’s

Ivan O’Flynn 086 8145229

& Declan O’Flaherty

U20’s - Chirsty McCarthy 087 1261455

Ladies Rugby - Diarmuid Keogh 92505

Junior Rugby - Sean O’Neill 087 0570202

CLUBHOUSE AVAILABLE

FOR FUNCTIONS

Contact Padjo Terry on 087 2457042

BADMINTONStarting Monday 21st September

Every Monday & Wednesday

Youghal GAA Club- Over 16’s8pm

BEGINNERS WELCOME

Anyone looking for some motivation to get their autumn fitness pro-gramme up and running have been handed the perfect opportunity,thanks to Aura Youghal Leisure Centre which is hosting a free'Health and Fitness Night' on Monday, 28th September Aura's fully qualified gym instructors will be available to meet allvisitors to the centre, with free half hour fitness classes taking placefrom 6.30 p.m. to 8. 30 p.m. for those who want to start getting intoshape. The classes on offer include everything from 'Boxercise,'Indoor Cycling' Step Aerobics' and 'Total Tone' workouts so there issomething to suit everyone. "Aura offers everyone, no matter theirage or fitness level, the opportunity to improve their health and fit-ness and to have fun. Anyone is welcome to try out the free classes,to get advice from our instructors or to make an appointment for afree fitness assessment," said Tracy Kenneally, Operations Managerat Aura Youghal Leisure Centre.The Open Evening will also give visitors the opportunity to inspectall of the facilities at the centre, which include a 25 metre pool, kid-dies and leaner pools, state of the art gym, group fitness studio andhealth suite. "Aura's fully qualified fitness instructors will be onhand to provide body fat testing and advise people on any nutrition-al or dietary questions they may have. It promises to be a great nightwhere people can learn loads in a fun environment and more impor-tantly see how we can help them with their personal health and fit-ness goals," added Tracy. Aura Youghal is now offering people theopportunity to exercise for free. The current special membershipoffer means that if you sign up for a twelve month membership dur-ing the month of September you only have to pay for eleven months. "People are naturally more price conscious during a recession and weare committed to ensuring that anyone who wants to keep up theirexercise routine can continue do so at a price they can afford,"explained Tracy. Further information about the Health and Fitness Night, specialmembership offers or any of the classes and fitness programmes tak-ing place at Aura Youghal Leisure Centre is available by contactingreception at 024 91614.

AURA HOSTS FREE 'HEALTH AND FITNESS NIGHT'

Aura Youghal Leisure Centre is taking steps to cater for the increaseddemand in their facilities by extending their gym opening hours fromthe first of September onwards. The initiative is designed to facilitatethe growing number of people who want to exercise before they goto work in the morning. "After talking to members and customers wemade the decision to extend our opening hours. People really wantthe opportunity to be able to get their daily workout done before theygo to work, so we decided the best way to facilitate this is to openearlier in the mornings" explained Tracy Kenneally, OperationsManager at Aura Youghal Leisure Centre. "Office workers who havebeen using the gym on a regular basis are telling us that they find agym session first thing in the morning is the best way to kick starttheir day," saysTracy. "The response to this initiative has been really positive and itgives more people the opportunity to come down and avail of ourexcellent facilities at an hour that suits them. We understand the pres-sures and time constraints of modern day living and that is why weare making it as easy as possible for people to fit exercise into theiroverall lifestyle and daily routine," added Tracy. "We want people ofall ages to enjoy our facilities which include a 25 metre pool, fun andlearner pools, fully equipped gym, sauna and steam room.Everybody should be able to fit exercise into their weekly schedule,"explained Tracy. The Aura Youghal gym will now be open from 7a.m. to 10 p.m. every Monday to Friday from Tuesday, September 1stonwards. Aura Youghal is now offering people the opportunity to exercise forfree. The current special membership offer means that if you sign upfor a twelve month membership during the month of September youonly have to pay for eleven months. Further information about theextended opening hours or any of the special membership offers isavailable by contacting reception at 024 91614.

Early morning workouts in store forYoughal fitness enthusiasts at Aura

KENNEALLY1914 - 2000

In loving memory of our dear motherMaureen whose 9th anniversary occurs at

this time. Masses offered.

I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one

I'd like to leave an afterflow of smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo, whispering softly down the ways

Of happy times and laughing times

And bright and sunny days

I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun

Of happy memories that I leave when life is done

Will those who think of Maureen today, a little prayer

to Jesus say.

Always remembered by Therese, Sean and family.

10TH ANNIVERSARY

Noreen Mc Carthy

In loving memory of my dear wife,

Noreeen (nee Carey), 4 Cork Road, Killeagh.Who died on September 15th 1994

Kind friends who think of Noreen today

A little prayer to Jesus say

Forever in my heart and prayers your lovinghusband Fintan.

24TH ANNIVERSARY

Hennessy

In loving memory ofMicheal Hennessy

late of 7 Windmill Hill, Youghal.Who died on the 11th September 1985

Silent memories keep you near as time

unfolds another year

Remembered by his sister Josie, not forgetting my broth-

ers Paddy, Christy and my beloved sister Pearl who died

recently.

1st Anniversary of

Freddie Lennon~ Late of Clashmore ~

The sisters and brother of Freddie wish to thank allwho were a support to us during our sad time.A special thank you to Dr. Meehan who was so kind toFreddie, also to Fr. O’Gorman, Colin, Billy & Pat andto those who sent Mass Cards and Floral Tributes.To our neighbours and friends and anyone who helpedin any way, and all who attended the Rosary andRemoval, thank you.

Mass will be offered for your intentions

In Memoriam In Memoriam

THANKSGIVINGMIRACLE PRAYER

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked formany favours, this time I ask for a special one,(mention here). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus andplace it within your own Broken Heart, whereyour father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes itwill become your favour, not mine Amen.

Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication andprayer and favour will be granted no matter howimpossible. Never known to fail.

E.O.C.

St Martha Feast Day 29th JulySt. Martha I resort to thy aid and protection. I offer up thee this lightwhich I shall burn. Every Tuesday comfort me in all my difficultiesand intercede for my family that we will be provided for in our neces-sities. Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary and one Gloria for manyfavours receive.

E.O.C.

IRELAND’S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING

It is that time of year again. September is here andit is time to celebrate Ireland’s biggest coffee morn-ing in aid of Hospice. Please join with us for acuppa at the coffee morning and a cake sale atYoughal Community Hospital on Thursday 17thSeptember. Your support would be greatly appre-ciated.

C L A S S I F I E D S

ELITE ENGINEERINGSTAINLESS STEEL SPECIALISTS

Stainless Steel Kitchens, Domestic & Commercial,Splashbacks, Railings, Staircases, Balconies & Gateswww.eliteengineering.ie 024 20386 / 087 7410360

David Stanton TDOffice: 29 St Mary's Road, Midleton Tel: 021-4632867 Email: david.stanton@oireachtas.ie Website: www.stanton.ie

"Please contact me if I can be of help to you in any way"

MAURICE KIELYDomestic Appliance Repair

For Repair of: Washing Machines - Cookers - Dish Washers Tumble Dryers - Ceramic Cookers and Tops

Fast Appliance Service Now! All Work Fully GuaranteedTel 058 44300

Ken-Co Cleaning ServicesCOMMERCIAL - DOMESTIC - INDUSTRIALGUTTERING, FASCIA & SOFFIT CLEANED

Carpets, Windows, Power WashingAll work fully insured & C2 Registered

MARTIN COAKLEY: 024 91233 OR 087 9580662Email: ken-cocleaning@hotmail.com

CHIROPODYBook your Appointment Today at Chiropody & Reflexology Clinic

Youghal (Off Cork Hill)Mobile: 087 6112244

Cllr. Barbara Murray, M.C.C. T.C.Summerfield Lodge,Summerfield, Mob:087-2854971Youghal

summerfieldlodge@eircom.net"Please contact me if I can be of help to you in any way - I’m only a phonecall away"

Clinic by Appointment

COLBERT & CO PROPERTYMANAGEMENT & LETTINGS

Youghal - North Main Street Selection of newly refurbished apartments 1-2 beds €300-€400 p.c.m.

South Abbey -1 bed apts from €350.00 p.c.m.For viewings please call Gary Colbert 087-9026201 / email gary@colbertandco.ie

TRAINED GARDENER(Royal Horticultural Society)

Available for all your gardening needs

Ring Mac at 087 6771853 - 024 97980

A-Z Boucing Castles10% Off Mid-Week Hire

Marquee available for hire, 10x20.Contact Willie: 086 - 1741842

VAN AND DRIVER FOR HIRE

Good RatesContact Willie: 086 - 2777804

MATHS GRINDS - Youghal Tutorial CentreAll Levels, Experienced Teachers

Now Enrolling for Sep. ‘09Limited Places - Booking EssentialEnquiries to 086 - 3081790

Building & Civil Engineering Estimator

Available to price projects for contractors orto measure quantities from drawings

Tel: 086 - 1957075

Eamonn Foley1st & 2nd Fix Carpentry Service

& General BuildingTel: 086 - 8184800

Mini Digger & Driver Hire & Ground WorksFoundations, Bases too Floor Level, Patios, Lawns, Gardens

Leveled, Footpaths, Drainage, Driveway Preped, KerbingSpecialises in Concrete Shuttering Work inc. retaining walls, raft

& pilled foundations.

Excellent Rates Guaranteed, Fully Insured C2 & VAT Reg

John 086 8522487

Ross Cashman ElectricianAvailable for New Homes, Extensions, Re-Wires,

Agricultural etc. No Job too Big or Too Small - Free Quotations

C2 Registered Tel 087 1248091 Fully Insured

TOPS TO TAILSMOBILE DOG GROOMERSmall Dogs from €20 & Large Dogs from €40

DOG SITTING (An alternative to Kennels, from €15 per day)

For further information contact Imelda Rodgers 086-8937865

L NOEL HENNESSY LDoing your driving test in Dungarvan?

Learning to drive in Youghal or Dungarvan?Contact Noel Hennessy Driving School R.S.A.A.D.I. Pre-tester, highest pass rate.

All test routes covered, car available for test. Gift vouchers available

Phone 087- 2633240 or 058-54000

SHOOTING DAYS YOUGHALDes O’Halloran

Registered Firearms & Ammunition DealerLarge Selection of Firearms, Ammunitions & Accessories in stock

10% OFF ALL GUN SAFES NOW

087 - 6480692

2010 Calendarin aid of

Youghal Community

Hospital & Hospice

featuring original oil paint-

ings by

Pauline Neville

ON SALE

NOW