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Youghal Credit Union Car Draw presentation

Michael Hussey — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:21:51 +0000

Youghal Credit Union presented the keys to the lucky winner of the Summer car draw. The presentation took place on Saturday (August 27th 2010) outside the main offices of the Youghal Credit Union. Pic: www.youghalonline.com

Manager Barry Treacy presents the keys of the new car to Margot Walsh with husband John and Pat Ryan from Kia Motors, Youghal.

The lucky winner Margot Walsh from Fanisk, Killeagh, was presented with the keys by manager Barry Treacy. Margot was accompanied by her husband John. Margot is the proud owner of the new Kia which was supplied by Pat Ryan from Kia motors, Youghal.
Photo: Michael Hussey YoughalOnline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

Youghal Adult Night Courses – Autumn 2010

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:36:24 +0000

An exciting range of night class courses will commence shortly at Pobalscoil Na Trionoide, Youghal. Courses will be held on Monday & Thursday evenings the first week starts on Monday 27th September and Thursday 30th September 2010.

Enrolments can be made at the office from Thursday 9th September by phoning 024 25732 or why not call to our enrolment night on Tuesday 14th September from 7:30pm – 8:30pm where course tutors will answer your queries. Enquiries by email to adulted@trionoide.ie

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MONDAY NIGHT COURSES

Beginners Computers

Intermediate Computers

ECDL Modules 1, 2 and 3

Introduction to Digital Photography

Style & Image

Intermediate Wood Turning

First Aid

Salsa Dancing

Beginners Bridge

Beginners Guitar

Cooking Made Easy

Conversational French

Microsoft Powerpoint

Garden Design

Art for Relaxation

THURSDAY NIGHT COURSES

Beginners Computers

Follow-on Computers

Dimensional Auto CAD using Solidworks

Web Page Design

Photoshop

Conversational Irish

Advanced Woodturning

Follow-on Salsa

Yoga for Beginners

Bee Keeping

Beauty Course

Meditation & Stress Relief

Remember enrolments can be made at the office from Thursday 9th September by phoning 024 25732 or why not call to our enrolment night on Tuesday 14th September from 7:30pm – 8:30pm where course tutors will answer your queries. Enquiries by email to adulted@trionoide.ie

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Youghal Art Group

Michael Hussey — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:44:27 +0000

Members of the Youghal Art Group presenting a donation to Ina Murphy for the St Vincent de Paul Society.

This is in lieu of wine at the opening of their recent annual exhibition. Pictured back: Michael O’Loughlin, Louise O’Loughlin, Marina O’Loughlin, Risteard MacSuibhne, Gwillym Dewick, John Roche. Front: Brid O’Brien, Kathleen McSweeney,Ina Murphy, Brigid Hughes.

Youghal C.Y.M.S. Snooker News

Michael Hussey — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:26:52 +0000

Congratulations to Lee Walsh who qualified to represent his country in the forthcoming U-16 Home International Snooker Championships. This is Lee’s first time playing at this level and will compete with some of the best snooker talents from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This is the biggest international team tournament outside of the European and World Championships. Pic: www.youghalonline.com

Lee Walsh

It is a great honour for the Youghal CYMS to have this young talented snooker player amongst it’s ranks. His parents Eamonn and Marie and members of the Walsh family from Woodview Court, Youghal, are extremely proud of his achievements as are the people from the town. Lee is the grandson of Jimmy Healy. Best wishes to Lee on his travels to Wales from the committe and members of Youghal CYMS.

Michael O’Driscoll Memorial

Michael Hussey — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:13:23 +0000

Michael O’Driscoll Memorial – 27th to 29th August 2010

Winner - John O'Regan (12) 5 up B9, pictured here representing the O'Driscoll Family Sponsors - Ger O'Driscoll, Captain Jimmy Coleman and President James Morey.

2nd - Conor Coyne (2) 5 up B9, pictured here representing the O'Driscoll Family Sponsors - Ger O'Driscoll, Captain Jimmy Coleman and President James Morey.

Claycastle Pitch and Putt – Juvenile Matchplay 2010

Michael Hussey — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:57:05 +0000

Juvenile Matchplay 2010
The 2010 Juvenile Matchplay came to an end recently with the most experienced juvenile David Poynton becoming the victor. Throughout the whole competition there were many exciting matches. The match between Una Brosnan and Adam Bulman went to sudden death with a dramatic ending where Una lipped out giving Adam the win and a place in the next round of the competition.

Also the game between brothers David O Brien and Ian O Brien went to four holes of sudden death and was a great battle to watch. Ian eventually came out on top after the fourth play off hole.
Congratulations all the players who took part in the matchplay and well done to David Poynton once again, not forgetting his opponent in the final Erin. Well Done!.
Well done to Paudie O’ Sullivan who finished runner-up at the Larkspur park scratch cup last weekend. A three shot swing and a visit to the water on th very last hole cost Paudie a well deserved victory.
Fixtures-
Lady Captain Phil Mangans re-arranged prize will be layed for over the weekend of 19th September.
Noel O’ Driscoll memorial – weekend of 26th September.

ISA National Powerboat Championship (Youghal)

Michael Hussey — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:16:46 +0000

A beautiful sunset last evening (Sunday 29th August 2010) over Youghal Bay finally drew a fitting curtain over an exciting day of powerboat racing in the East Cork town. Returning to Cork waters for the first time in many years this year’s ISA National Powerboat Championship is proving to be a huge success with intense competition across all classes and superb excitement for spectators.
Photos: Ger Leahy

Will Chambers, F2 Class, Lisnaskea Boat Club

With the waters directly off the quays in Youghal roaring to the sound of 14 race engines, the quays were equally buzzing with the chatter of keen spectators enjoying this unique blend of water, noise, bravery and spectacle.

Although only in it’s first year, this was Youghal Bay Boat Club’s second hosting of a round of the National Championships – the first being in Ardmore back in July. In Ardmore it was the P750 (Thundercat) classes that provided the excitement, this time out the entire national powerboat racing fleet came to party.

Padraig Brooks, Commodore Youghal Bay Boat Club; Fionn Little & Ronan O'Connor of Youghal Bay Boat Club who came third in the P750 (Thundercat) Class, and Mary O'Donnell, Youghal Bay Boat Club

The weekend of maritime activities had begun the previous day with local marine training centre Aquatrek hosting the Munster Final of the Yachtsman Euromarine Rib Challenge and Youghal Bay Boat Club hosting their Commodore’s Cup and a thrilling aerobatics display by Gerry Humphries (and his wonderfully daft flying cow!) in the skies above Youghal. With two new ribs up for grabs in the national finals of the Rib Challenge, competition was naturally keen. Challenges were spread across land-based skills, questions and tasks – while on the water crews were tasked with a variety of tests. When the dust settled, the teams going through to the national final were announced as:

Seniors:
1st – Aquatrek Training Centre
2nd – Youghal Bay Boat Club
3rd – Tralee Bay Sailing Club

Juniors:
1st – Aquatrek Training Centre
2nd – Wexford Harbour Boat & Tennis Club
3rd – Wexford Harbour Boat & Tennis Club

left to right: Gearoid Hooley and Keith Goggin (Youghal Bay Boat Club), Aidan Foley and Ellen Danagher (Youghal Bay Boat Club), Ronan O'Connor and Fionn Little (Youghal Bay Boat Club), Aaron Warnock and Alvin Bell (East Coast Powerboat Racing Club), Colin Snow and Conor Mullaly (East Coast Powerboat Racing Club)

Sunday morning arrived with a car-park full of very strange machines for the people of Youghal to wonder about – it’s not every day you see a van with what looks like a little jet plane parked on its roof. With crews and boats from the four corners of Ireland filling out the car park the excitement grew from early morning until the first boats hit the water just after noon to begin a long day of hot action. Under blue skies and mostly clear water the afternoon was filled with twelve races in total. Community Radio Youghal were on hand to provide informative commentary and fill the time between races with music and banter. With this being the penultimate round of the national championships the racing was always expected to be intense, and the crews didn’t disappoint. Turn after turn, race after race, the crowds were treated to top-notch racing directly in front of the town’s quays. The big F2′s rocketing past at 100 miles an hour throwing huge plumes of water into the skies, the little P750 (Thundercats) throwing their boats and crews into impossible turns just inches apart from one another, and the T850 monohulls buzzing, skimming and often flying across the water.

Will Chambers, F2 Class, Lisnaskea Boat Club

For Youghal Bay Boat Club this was the first year in the build towards a major annual Maritime Festival, and it proved to be a satisfying success. For the spectators it was another opportunity to enjoy the wonderful spectacle which the waters of Youghal can provide. For the competitors it was an opportunity to showcase their sport and battle hard for championship points.

At the end of a long and exciting day the honours went to the following:

T850 Class
1st: Oliver Haire (North East Powerboat & Racing Club)
2nd: Megan Anderson (North East Powerboat & Racing Club)
3rd: Philip Haire (North East Powerboat & Racing Club)

Formula 2 Class
1st: Will Chambers (Lisnaskea Boat Club)
2nd: Liam Ralph (East Coast Powerboat Racing Club)
3rd: Oliver Haire (North East Powerboat & Racing Club)

Formula 4 Class
1st: Will Chambers (Lisnaskea Boat Club)
2nd: Phil Boyle (Irish Powerboat Club)

P750 (Thundercats)
1st: Sean Dillon & Gary Hogg (Irish Offshore Powerboat Racing Club)
2nd: Colin Snow & Conor Mullally (East Coast Powerboat Racing Club)
3rd: Ronan O’Connor & Fionn Little (Youghal Bay Boat Club)

For further information please contact Aidan Foley (Club PRO) on 086 0401368

Cork Lions Club 8th Annual Motorcycle Run 2010 – Video Clip

Michael Hussey — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:32:07 +0000

On the road again for Headway

The run kicked off in Youghal at 12:00pm on Sunday August 29th 2010, continuing on through Dungarvan, Cappaquin and Lismore before steering back to Cork City for a party at the Clarion Boardwalk that afternoon. Photo/Video www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

Motorbike enthusiasts from all across the country were asked to don their helmets and rev there engines for brain injury this August as Cork Lions Club roar off on an epic run to raise funds and awareness for Headway.

Cork Lions Club motorcyclists depart from St. Raphael's Centre, Youghal, at the start of the run - Pic: www.youghalonline.com

Founded in 1985, Headway works to bring about a positive change to the lives of those with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), by providing vocational, community, rehabilitative and psychological support services. Given that road traffic accidents account for more that half of all brain injuries reported in Ireland, Cork Lions Club feel that a Motor Cycle Run is the perfect way to support Headway and promote safe road use at the same time.

Aisling Barry, Cork Lions Club, Teresa Dineen, President C.L.C. and Pat O'Brien with young C.L.C., Megan McCarthy

For further information:

Event Organiser: Declan Moon 086 2567394 moondeclan@gmail.com

Cork Lions Club: Teresa Dineen 087 696255

Headway: Paula Larkin 021 4871303 paula.larkin@gmail.com

Click on the image to start slideshow of the start of the run

* Headway offer services and support to people affected by acquired brain injury (ABI). In many cases people with brain injury have no obvious physical disability but the effects can be profound and unique to the individual. Brain injury can happen to anyone at any time in life and can be the result of a road traffic accident, or a blow to the head, stroke, haemorrhage, infection or tumour.

* It is estimated that up to 30,000 people are living with the effects of a brain injury in Ireland. Road Traffic accidents are the biggest cause of injury to Headway’s service users. A recent study in Beaumont Hospital found that , of patients with serious head injuries, 50% were not wearing seat belts in there vehicles, and 50% of cyclists and 33% of motor cyclists were not wearing helmets.

* The impact is often life-long, affecting both the person with the injury and their family members in a variety of ways. Due to the many and varied effects of acquired brain injury, people often have difficulty living independently, working or returning to education, participating in social and leisure activities and maintaining family roles or personal relationships.

* Headway has been supporting those affected by acquired brain injury since 1985. It provides a range of community-based services in Limerick, Cork, Kerry and Dublin along with outreach services in the South-Eastern region. Services include rehabilitation training, day activity, psychological therapy and family support, counselling, outreach, family education workshops, supported employment, community access and a national helpline on 1890 200 278

It’s Official! Youghal United are Guinness World Record Holders

Michael Hussey — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:28:18 +0000

It’s Official! Youghal United are Guinness World Record Holders – Guinness recognises club’s new world record for “longest five-a-side soccer marathon” Photo: www.youghalonline.com

Record breakers Youghal United - Pic: www.youghalonline.com

After thirty-three and a half hours of non-stop, five-a-side soccer, the hardest part of Youghal United’s quest to break the world record for the longest five-a-side soccer match may have been the eleven weeks they’ve had to wait to find out if their record-breaking attempt would be officially recognized by Guinness World Records.

Last week event organizer Jock Gallogley got the following good word from Guinness: “The longest five-a-side football marathon is 33 hr 30 min by members of Youghal United AFC (Ireland) at Ardrath Park, Youghal, Ireland from 5-7 June 2010.” A certificate and other official documentation are now on their way to the club.

Record breakers Youghal United - Pic: www.youghalonline.com

Many will remember the excitement and drama at Ardrath Park this past June bank holiday weekend, when sixteen stout and hardy souls, a few well past their physical prime (we won’t name names, but they know who they are), bravely battled hunger, fatigue and the elements to beat the world record formerly held by Club Next, a youth organisation in Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo.

When the dust finally settled at Ardrath Park that balmy Sunday evening, Youghal United’s record breaking attempt was just beginning. Over the next few weeks, the club started work on completing the strict record verification procedures required by Guinness, which were nearly as big a challenge as breaking the record itself. A package of video highlights, photos, witness reports, and a logbook of player substitutions and rest breaks were turned over to Guinness for scrutiny. Just one mistake in the club’s presentation could cost them the record.

Coach Gene Crotty celebrates with the record breakers - Pic: www.youghalonline.com

Thankfully, the record is now official, and the following sixteen players can now truly call themselves Guinness World Record holders:

Martin Coen, Christophe Colin, Kevin Gallogley, Leon Geary, Peter Geary, Barry Goggin, Pierce Hennessy, Stuart Hickey, Anthony Kelly, David Kenneally, Mike Lyons, Patrick Morrissey, David O’Keefe, Gavin O’Leary, Aidan Ryan, and Diarmuid Schuel

While the players deserve much praise for their incredible achievement, the event organizers and many supporters are also worthy of recognition.

Emmett Perry, Jock Gallogley, Ken Dempsey, Jamie Lawton, Sally O’Sullivan, Finbarr Walsh, Sammy Revins, Brian Wade, T Kennedy, and Dick Sheehan of Youghal United all had a part to play, as did many other volunteers from the club and the town. The support of physiotherapist Jimmy Healy and his staff, the tireless work of videographer Willie O’Mahony, and backing from main sponsors T&M Fitzgerald Homes, Youghal Credit Union, Bertie’s Bar and Farrell’s Summerfield Bar were also greatly appreciated.

Mark your calendars for next year’s June Bank Holiday weekend, as Youghal United now try to figure out how to top their Guinness World Record breaking success.

Classic Fords 4 Cystic Fibrosis Run

Michael Hussey — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:07:29 +0000

The 3rd Annual Classic Ford 4 Cystis Fibrosis (CF 4 CF) run starting point this year was a Farrell’s, Summerfield Bar,Youghal ( 29th August 2010) Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

Eithne Howard and her son David and friend Graham Murphy - Pic: www.youghalonline.com

The route took the fundraisers to Dungarvan where they turn off along the coast road to take in a lunch stop in Tramore. After lunch the run headed back in the direction of Dungarvan and on towards Cappaquin, Lismore and then Fermoy to finish. The weather was great and there was fantastic support for this charity event. Build 4 Life was founded by friends and family of Cystic Fibrosis patients in Cork and Kerry.

The aim of Build 4 Life is to:-

* Raise Awareness of Cystic Fibrosis in the region
* Raise over €1 million to develop Ireland’s first dedicated Cystic Fibrosis treatment unit within Cork University Hospital.

Build 4 Life friends and suppporters pictured at the start of the CF4CF run at Farrell's, Summerfield Bar, Youghal - Pic: www.youghalonline.com

We are appealing to organisations, schools, businesses and individuals to organise a fund raising event or make a donation to raise vital funds for Cystic Fibrosis.

Ben McCarthy with his dad Liam beside Ben's favourite car the classic Ford Capri - Pic: www.youghalonline.com

Eithne Howard and her son David and friend Graham Murphy - Pic: www.youghalonline.com