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 Youghal Rotary Club are
seeking candidates for the
Rotary Group Study Exchange
to British Columbia
The exchange in April of next year (2011) is open to any person
between the ages of 25 and 40, with a profession and in employ-
ment. The exchange is for appox 4 to 5 weeks in April 2011 and is
a Rotary funded project. This trip will be to British Columbia and
North West Washington state. The purpose of the exchange will be
to give Irish candidates the opportunity to experience their profes-
sion....in British Columbia. Whatever your profession is,
Rotarian's in the district you are visiting will secure several days
in different locations for you to have this opportunity of seeing
things from another perspective. You will be part of a group, usu-
ally 5 including the Rotarian leader but sometimes 6 at most. You
will be looked after by Rotarian's when you get there and you will
move to a different area every four or so days and experience
many other exchanges of friendship and hospitality while there.
You should experience your profession in at least four different
venues. Ireland will be hosting the team from British Columbia in
September 2010. Last years team came from Japan and the Irish
team went to Japan in return. The Japanese team were hosted by
Rotary Clubs in Dublin, Fermoy, Belfast and Limerick while in
Ireland and their work experience was arranged in Schools,
Breweries and Hospitals as those were the professions that they
had, consisting of 2 teachers (1 special needs), a wine maker and
a radiographer. Professions are always varied and we are open to
receiving all professions so if you want more information or you
wish to be considered for interview, please contact Dorothy
Heaphy on 087/9889240 You will be part of a Rotary Exchange,
you will not be expected to host anybody in return. Your commit-
ments will be as a group to speak for a few minutes on yourself
when you visit the Rotary Clubs in British Columbia and on your
return to Ireland. This is a wonderful opportunity, why not find out
more. It could be for you. Closing date June 1st 2010
David Stanton TD
Advice clinic - Youghal
7.30pm, Monday,
22nd March,
Walter Raleigh Hotel
Please drop in if you have any issue to discuss
Constituency office:
29 St Mary's Road, Midleton
Tel: 021 4632867
or email: david.stanton@oir.ie
Website www.stanton.ie
Youghal Indoor Bowls
Tuesday 2nd March: Winners Michael Bevan, Sheila Kennedy &
Pat O’Leary. Tuesday 9th March: Winners Jack O’Donoghue,
Chris McHugh & Kitty O’Sullivan. Apologies to Albert Ruxton
for last weeks error.
YOUGHAL CELEBRATES
LIFELONG LEARNING
Learning takes centre stage on Wednesday 24 March in Cumann
na Daoine with a day filled with free workshops, displays, infor-
mation stands and talks. Organised by the Youghal Adult Learning
Network, this special day showcases the variety of learning oppor-
tunities available both in Youghal and in Cork City. Free work-
shops provide an opportunity to try your hand at a range of skills
- from paper flower making and gardening to computers and
mobile phones; there is something for everyone.
The event is part of the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival and pro-
vides a chance to find out more, meet with adult learners, guidance
counsellors and have a go at new skills. The festival's motto is
Investigate, Participate, Celebrate - so join us in Youghal and:
Investigate - representatives of FÁS, UCC, CIT, Coláiste Stiofáin
Naofa, St John's Central College, Dept of Social & Family Affairs,
Co Cork VEC Adult Guidance Service, Co Cork VEC, Cumann na
Daoine, SECAD and Youghal Family Support Group will all be
present to answer your queries about courses available and sup-
ports for adult learners. Staff from the DSFA and the County Cork
VEC Adult Guidance will give a special briefing session on return-
ing to learning
Participate - watch or join in some of the many free workshops
taking place throughout the day. Learn about gardening, comput-
ers, paper flower making, needlework and how to make the most
of your mobile phone. Other workshops focus on coping with
adult dyslexia and how parents can support a child's early learn-
ing. Why not end the day relaxing with a special yoga workshop?
Celebrate - above all enjoy the day - learning should also be fun.
So enjoy coffee and a scone prepared by Youthreach students,
have a mini facial from ITEC Beauty Specialist students, and cel-
ebrate the wealth of learning opportunities available.
For further information contact Cumann na Daoine, 024 91900
Youghal Daffodil Day 2010
Coffee at Youghal Golf Club on Wednesday 24th March.
Daffodil Day Friday 26th March, street stalls selling fresh & silk
daffodils, cards, shopping bags etc.
Raffle & coffee morning at The Red Store on Thursday 1st April
10am - 12 noon.
All proceeds to Irish Cancer Society
 YOUGHAL AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ALERT
MEETING MARCH 2010
Mr. Diarmuid Cronin, Muintir na Tire Southern Region
Development officer provided the Youghal and District
Community Alert meeting with information on personal moni-
tored alarms and fire alarms.
He said some funding has again become available for personal
monitored alarms for the elderly and disabled, for which the
Community Alert group has processed almost 40 applications. He
believed Youghal would require about 200 eventually. Meanwhile
he advised that the applications be submitted immediately, partly
because the Dept of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs,
which oversees funding, may find itself and its functions dispersed
in the upcoming government reshuffle and moreso because the
government may only fund 15 or so applications at a time, which
could necessitate prioritising the applications. He stressed that
alarms would belong to the community and not to individuals.
Personal, modern and reliable Reiterating how the system
works, the officer said that in an emergency users contact a moni-
toring station through a central unit, either by pressing on a pen-
dant or -as is often preferred- a specially designed watch. The sta-
tion will respond immediately and if failing to contact the house-
holder, alert designated third parties such as family or neighbours.
A small annual maintenance and monitoring fee is required. The
company supplying these ultra modern alarms also install them,
assisted by a local volunteer who is familiar with the householder.
Free smoke alarms Mr Cronin also focused on smoke alarms, cit-
ing 98% of all fire deaths in the home occurring where fire alarms
were either absent or not functioning. Cork County Council now
supplies modern fire alarms with 10-year batteries to the elderly
and disabled who reside in non-council homes. These alarms also
practically obliterates the risk of a fall when changing batteries.
He advised installing all smoke alarms strategically away from
kitchens, etc to avoid activation for such 'emergencies' as burnt
toast!
The speaker said Cork fire deaths were reduced from an average
of 16 per year to six, through these alarms, allied with communi-
ty information meetings. The householder is responsible for the
smoke alarm installations a Community Alert volunteer may
assist. However people with extreme hearing difficulties may
obtain similar devices that can be linked to a monitoring service.
Applications forms are available from Youghal Garda station
Fire blankets Mr. Cronin also advised that householders purchase
fire blankets and a decent fire extinguisher. "If I was coming
downstairs to escape a fire and maybe carrying a child, I'd like to
have a fire blanket to wrap around," he said. "Fire extinguisher too
save lives. For about €100 you can save your property lives."
Signs The officer revealed that a quantity theft warning signs are
available to counteract car burglaries. The blue signs will be dis-
tributed by East Cork Crime Prevention Officer John Kelly and
erected by the county council at beach car parks and such areas.
The group agreed to make the requested contribution of €50
towards costs to acquire some of them. For further details on the
above topics, contact Diarmuid Cronin 086-6000752.
Community bus service Treasurer Michael Beecher (Cllr) said
the Youghal Community Transport Group's pilot bus service is
doing well. The bus runs every Friday between 10 am and 5pm
and transports elderly (over 60's) and disabled passengers from
their doorsteps to various town centre locations as requested. One
speaker from the floor said the "excellent" service "goes where
ordinary buses don't go, "such as the hospital, etc.
Mr. Beecher revealed that the project received €4,500 grant aid
from SECAD but that passengers were also asked to contribute €2
(accompanying carers €1) per journey, to secure the service's long-
term viability. Mr Cronin said from his Muintir na Tire experi-
ences, people appreciated a service more if they contributed finan-
cially
Users register as members to avail of the bus and Mr. Beecher said
there are now about 50 members. "But I must stress that if people
don't use it, we lose it, "he stressed.
Details from Cumann na Daoine (024-91900) or co-ordinator
Adrian on 086-9306266.
Garda report In his monthly report PRO Sergeant John Sharkey
said a new member of staff had joined Youghal gardai as Garda
Brian Nodwell, who lives in Youghal had swapped places with
Garda Trevor Sheehan, who lives in Mallow.
On the drugs front, there had been three detections for possession,
with 34 persons formally stopped on the street and searched. Two
house searches under warrants were conducted.
The sergeant said that under age drinking remains a big problem
although there had been a lull in recent weeks, despite a mid-term
break. He had addressed students and parents at confirmation
classes in the Holy Family Church.
The sergeant explained that 2005 bye-laws existed to counter
drinking in public places but now a ticket-book notification sys-
tem was being introduced. This meant that failure to to pay an on-
the-spot (€30) fine will be followed by a letter and then court pro-
ceedings if unpaid.
Crime statistics
There had been only one, minor, reported assault since the
February meeting, which involved two girls in a nightclub. There
were two burglaries at main street business, one of which resulted
in court proceedings. Most thefts were from businesses, with
petrol stations falling victim to fill up and drive-off crimes. Theft
of home heating oil also increased.
The full crime report:
Burglaries: 2 -one detected (North Main Street and Doyle's
Chipper)
Minor Assault: 1 (Local night club)
Drunk Driving: 1 (Tesco Mill Road)
Criminal Damage 5 (Raheen Park, North Main Street, Lighthouse
Hill Killeagh Road, McCarthy's shop Tallow Street and
Summerdale Lawn.)
Public Order Offences 5 (Lower Cork Hill, South Main Street,
Tallow Street, Supermacs on South Main Street andNorth Main
Street.)
Thefts: 15 -seven detected (The Green Duncorn, Super Valu,
South Main Street, North Main Street, Amber Service station (2)
Tesco Mill Road (3), Flavin's Hardware, Aura Leisure Centre, Ned
O' Connell Furnishings, Centra Killeagh, Ballyfleming
Ballymacoda and Keane Price Furiture Store.)
Drug Possession: 3 (Beanfield Youghal, Copper Alley Road and
Rhincrew)
Drug searches 9 locations: (Friar Street, North Mai Street, Ashe
Street, South Main Street, Market Square, Kenny's Lane,
Rhincrew, Ardrath and Mill Road.)
Song and dance Community Garda Peter Queally referred to the
pilot scheme 'Open Session' afternoons at Cumann na Daoine,
which run on the second Monday every month from 2.30-5.30pm.
The afternoon involves copious helpings of live music, song and
dance Admission is €2 and includes refreshments. The next ses-
sion is on April 12th. Details from Stacey at Cumann na Daoine on
(024) 91900.
Everyone's business Garda Queally also asks that businesses that
wishing to register with the Business Watch scheme contact him
personally or through Youghal Garda Station. The system uses
web text technology to alert businesses of potential criminals, etc
in the area. It is hoped to centralise the system in the garda station
shortly.
Phone calls It was asked whether a phone call to Youghal gardai
after the station had closed was quickly transmitted from Midleton
to patrols. "Literally within seconds, "Garda Queally re-assured."
It was also asked if the gardai should be informed of underage
drinkers heading for sessions on the Slob bank, or elsewhere.
"Yes, call us of course," replied Sergeant Sharkey.
The next Community Alert meeting is on April 6th at The Walter
Raleigh Hotel.
 POBALSCOIL NA TRÍONÓIDE NEWS
Munster Junior Camogie Title
for Pobalscoil Na Trionoide
Pobalscoil Na Tionoide 2.3
Pobalscoil Na Trionoide Junior Camogie team pictured with Coach Analee Casey
Gleann Maghair 2-7 v Pobalscoil na Tríonóide Eochaill 1-6
Tuesday 9th March in Páirc Uí Rinn
This was a great game of hurling between two very well prepared
Colaiste na Phiarsiag 1.1
and evenly matched teams.Glanmire started the better and were 3
points up after fourteen minutes.Youghal clawed their way back
and went in front with a brilliant Ollie Dempsey goal. Almost
immediately Glanmire levelled and went in front to lead at half-
time.
On the resumption Glanmire got on top but just couldn't pull
away.Youghal tried very hard but could only manage to score 1
point and when Glanmire found the net for the second time there
was no way back for the Pobalscoil boys.
Pobalscoil na Tríonóide: K.Ransom, L.MacCraith, B.McCarthy,
D.O'Brien, P.Walsh, A.Curley, B.Delaney, E.O'Halloran,
M.O'Farrell, A.McCarthy, G.Coleman, A.Seoighe, O.Dempsey,
C.Morrisson, R.MacÓda: Subs: R.Deady, C.Foley, K.Foley,
T.Kennefick, O.Keniry, S.Merkushev, R.Mulcahy, L.O'Flynn,
C.ÓhAonghusa, H.Olifant, D.Walsh

The victorious Camogie Team pictured above receiving the Munster Junior Cup

Transition Year Students pictured at the School prior to their 10K Sponsored Walk
in aid of the Jean Hegarty Orphanage in Haiti.

TY Students and Teaching Staff pictured at the Film Workshop held recently

Linda Donoghue pictured with the successful Concern Debating Team of James
Howes and Thomas O’Connor. Seated are Caoimhe Hynes, Blathnaid Ni Chleirigh,
Dawn Donovan and Christine Cusack.
 YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 2010
By Christy Parker The objective of these proposals is to improve the amenity and
Report of the Town Clerk on Matters Arising from the safety on Ashe Street, Emmet Place, DeValera Street and Church
Monthly Meeting of Youghal Town Council held on 8th Street while maintaining access to services and residences. The
February 2010. main elements of this objective include:
1. DERELICT SITES REPORT; · Remove cut-through traffic, allowing access for residents and
I refer to the query raised at the monthly meeting of Youghal Town access to services in the area while reducing non-local traffic. To
Council in relation to the above. The following is the current sta- direct non-local traffic along more appropriate traffic routes.
tus of each potential derelict site. · To preserve the road pavement at Church Street and eventually
Site Status on DeValera Street, Emmet Place and Ashe Street.
1) Y.S.&.S Ltd., Notice under Section 8(2) · To enhance the pedestrian environment in what is a valuable
Greens Quay, issued on 18th February. tourist amenity in the town.
Youghal. · Ensure that a Church Street closure to through traffic does not
2) Clancy's Bar, Architects report received, negatively impact on other areas.
Upper Strand. awaiting information from Solicitors · To ensure a better quality of life for the residents of Ashe Street,
Youghal. on legal owners for delivery of Church Street, DeValera Street and Chapel Lane.
Statutory Notices. History:
3) CBS, Awaiting Architects report. Traffic congestion on Main Street has had the effect of drivers
Secondary School, seeking alternative routes to expedite their journey. Ashe Street
Golf Links Road, runs parallel to Main Street and became a cut through route with
Youghal. traffic re-joining Main Street at Church Street and DeValera Place.
4) Merricks Dept. Store. Painting works commenced on 16th Construction works in 2009 have necessitated the closing of
North Main Street, February 2010. Church Street to all but local traffic and therefore traffic must use
Youghal. DeValera Place to access the Main Street.
5) C.I.E. Site, Awaiting Architects report. A submission from residents of Church Street to maintain this sit-
Front Strand, uation after construction is complete has been received. However,
Youghal. this would put additional pressure on DeValera Street which is not
6) Seafield Factory Site, Awaiting Architects report. a desirable position.
Seafield, Therefore, instead of examining Church Street in isolation a traf-
Youghal. fic system for Church Street, DeValera Street, Emmet Place and
7) Spinning Wheel Site, Architects report received. Awaiting Ashe Street has been undertaken.
Friar Street, information from solicitors on legal Recommended Proposal:
Youghal. owners for delivery of statutory · Church Street local access only, no through road.
notices. Original notices not collected · Ashe Street two-way operation.
from P.O. · DeValera Street to become one-way from Main Street to Ashe
8) Martina Flavin, Architects report received. Notices Street after entrance to DeValera Street.
4/5 South Main Street, served. Reply received and action Potential Gains:
Youghal deferred for 2 months providing · Improved residential amenity for residents of the entire area with
works. Further report awaited less through traffic.
from Architects. · Improved pedestrian environment in the area due to reduced traf-
9) Dunroc, Architects report received. Awaiting fic volumes.
1 Emmet Place, information from Solicitors on legal · Enhanced environment in the historic core of the town and pre-
Youghal owners for delivery of statutory serves the recent/future investment in the road infrastructure.
notices. · Removal of cut through traffic by the de facto a one-way system.
10) Farrell's Store, Architects report received. Awaiting Potential Losses:
Catherine Street, information from Solicitors on legal · Slight additional journey time for vehicles travelling in an east-
Youghal owner for delivery of statutory notices. ern direction.
11) Farrell's Yard, Architects report received. Awaiting Procedure:
North Main Street, information from Solicitors on legal · Draft Proposals presented at March Town Council meeting and
Youghal owner for delivery of statutory notices. members to approve for public consultation.
12) Carnegie Library, Notices served. Formal response · Following an announcement in local newspapers, proposals to be
Ashe Stree, received on 08/02/2010. Awaiting made available for public consultation for a period of one month
Youghal. Architects response to submission plus a further 2 weeks for submissions.
received. · Consultation with Garda Siochana.
13) Indian Point, Awaiting Architects report. · Submissions and representations to be considered and a
Mill Road, Managers Report to be prepared for the May/June Town Council
Youghal. meeting.
Unfortunately many of the older properties in Youghal are not reg- · Members to vote on proposals.
istered in Land Registry and searches in the Registry of Deeds are 3) Application to extend the duration of Planning Permission
difficult, expensive and time consuming. This accounts for the PL87.209159 under which permission for a 44 berth marina and
delays in five cases. Because of the probability that all of these breakwater and ancillary works was permitted by An Bord
cases could end up in the Court System, Youghal Town Council Pleanala subject to 9 conditions.
must show that all reasonable avenues have been pursued to deter- Proposed Development: Marina by Blackwater Marina Ltd.
mine ownership, prior to fixing notices to sites. An application has been sought for an eighteen month extension
All of these potential sites are under a monthly review process and to the duration of the planning permission PL87.209159 under
are being advanced as quickly as possible in the current econom- which permission was granted by an Bord Pleanala to Aeon
ic climate. Should you have any queries in relation to any of the Developments Ltd., now transferred to Blackwater Marina Ltd.
above please contact me. The application is currently being processed under Section 42 of
2) PROPOSAL FOR IMPROVING TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT the 2000 Planning & Development Act in conjunction with the
ON CHURCH STREET, EMMET PLACE AND ASHE STREET. 2001 planning regulations which sets out the following conditions
Objective: which must be complied with namely:
 YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 2010
42.- (1) On application a planning authority shall, as regards a par-
ticular permission, extend the appropriate period, by such addi-
tional period as the authority considers requisite to enable the
development to which the permission relates to be completed, if
each of the following requirements is complied with-
(a) the application is in accordance with such regulations under
this Act as apply to it.;
(b) any requirements of, or made under those regulations are com-
plied with as regards the application.
(c) The authority is satisfied in relation to the permission that-
(i) the development to which the permission relates commenced
before the expiration of the appropriate period sought to be
extended.
(ii) substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission
during that period, and
(iii) the development will be completed within a reasonable time;
(d) The application is made prior to the end of the appropriate
period.
(2) Where-
(a) an application is duly made under this section to a planning
authority
(b) any requirements of, or made under, regulations under section
43 are complied with as regards the application, and
(c) the planning authority does not give notice to the applicant of
its decision as regards the application within the period of 8 weeks
beginning on-
(i) in case all of the requirements referred to in paragraph (b) are
complied with on or before the day of receipt by the planning
authority of the application, that day, and
(ii) in any other case, the day on which all of those requirements
stand complied with.
Subject to section 246(3), a decision by the planning authority to
extend, or to further extend, as may be appropriate, the period,
which in relation to the relevant permission is the appropriate peri-
od, by such additional period as is specified in the applications,
shall be deemed to have been given by the planning authority on
the last day of the 8 week period.
The Town Manager is currently considering the application and a
decision will issue shortly.
Re-scheduled council meetings:
A discussion prior to the meeting decided to hold council sittings
on "the Tuesday morning following the second Monday of each
month" due to public sector protests over pay cuts. Town Clerk
Liam Ryan said the goodwill of the executive was no longer forth-
coming and it would not work outside office hours voluntarily.
The change was approved by eight votes to one, with Cllr Donie
Daly opposed, as work commitments seem set to render him
unable to attend meetings. He may have motions tabled through
third parties but will be unable to vote. It also casts uncertainty
over his statutory duty to attend 80% of council meetings per
annum. Town Clerk Liam Ryan said he would investigate this
aspect on his behalf.
Youghal Main Drainage Scheme:
The council received a presentation from Mr. Noel O' Keeffe,
County Engineer and Aidan Fahy from Atkins Consultants on the
Youghal Main Drainage Scheme. Mr. O"Keefe divided his infor-
mation into two aspects: the Drainage Network Contract and the
Wastewater Treatment Contract.
All going well, the anticipated starting date for the drainage net-
work is late 2010, while it is hoped to start work on the waste
water treatment plant towards mid-2011. Both stages should con-
clude simultaneously in 2012.
Mr. O'Keefe said the purchase of the WWTP site at the Slob had
accelerated the process. It had been purchased through independ-
ent valuers at 'a fair price' in the current climate, though he
declined to quote it to the press. Nonetheless, "an amount of
money," he said, would be required from Youghal Town Council
towards about 10% of the project's estimated €17m cost.
Cllr Liam Burke asked a number of questions, in which he was
informed that the outfall pipe at the Front Strand would not
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require extending, that as much of the existing network as possi-
ble would be retained, although Cork Hill and Windmill Lane
would need new sections and that the project would bring consid-
erable disruption. However the town centre would be spared dur-
ing summer.
Cllr Michael Beecher was told that consideration is being given to
connecting Stand Street properties, which are not connected to the
present main network. The risk and method would lie with the
contractor.
Votes of Congratulations:
Cllr Eoin Coyne congratulated all involved with the Foroige youth
centre in Nagle House. Cllr Sammy Revins congratulated Aaron
Tobin for winning the Irish U-14 Snooker Championship.
Likewise Cllr Mary Linehan Foley acknowledged racquetball
player Cian McCarthy of Blackwater Heights for coming fourth in
his age group in Ireland. Cllr Burke extended congratulations to
Cliff Winser on his retirement as Coastguard station officer, while
Cllr Michelle Hennessy kept it in the family in congratulating her
daughter Tirna on her third place in Irish dancing at the Munster
Championships.
Draft Traffic Management Plan for Ashe Street, Church Street
& DeValera Street:
Traffic Management Engineer Eileen Coleman had arrived with
the Draft Plan but Cllr Sammy Revins quickly established the con-
sensus when he urged that her findings be put to public consulta-
tion and "let the people of Youghal decide." Cllr Mary Linehan
Foley concurred, albeit a little more precisely in urging the resi-
dents of those areas to "come in and discuss" their concerns with
the councillors, along with written submissions.
Ms. Coleman made a brief report, advocating that DeValera Street
be one way from the car park to Ashe Street, with Ashe Street
itself two-way. Funerals would require a garda or similar traffic
co-ordinator at the bottom of DeValera Street (or perhaps, Church
Street) to accommodate down-coming funerals. Emmet Place
motorists would need to traverse Windmill Hill to access the main
street. The six-week public consultation process will now com-
mence.
Town Foreman's Report:
Cllr Linehan Foley asked that the half collapsed bollard on the
post office lane be rectified. She wanted the flag that is "now a
rag" atop the Clock Gate removed or replaced and asked it be
noted that the council is funding the painting of Merricks. The
councillor also asked that graffiti and pre-Christmas rubbish be
removed from the heritage trail area surrounding Priory Court,
along with attention paid to a neglected flowerbed. Children were
accessing a dangerous, derelict wall in the same area and weeds
were growing on the Lighthouse Hill railings.
Cllr Burke sought remedy for potholes on Raheen Road, Kilcoran
Road, the entrance to Kilcoran Park and the corner of Bawnmore
and Barrack Road, to name a few. On asking, he was told that all
council houses had been tested for radon gas.
Cllr Barbara Murray repeated a previous request for repairs to rot-
ten floorboards in a house in Sarsfield's Terrace. She said Iarnrod
Eireann should be asked to repair fencing at the old railway sta-
tion and wanted the owners of a filthy wall at Seafield to wash or
paint it. She asked that dog poop bins be installed on the
Lighthouse Hill, while she wondered if a toilet of human require-
ments could be installed at the Adoration Chapel. The town clerk
said the chapel was private property and work thereof not the
council's concern.
Anti-litter, dog fouling and cameras
Cllr Beecher said rampant abuse of public litterbins was "dis-
graceful," while widespread dog fouling, which he had witnessed
on the promenade, was "scandalous." The town clerk said mobile
cameras were being deployed "immediately" to combat these
problems. Evidence thus gathered, day and night, would assist fin-
ing and prosecuting offenders, who would subsequently be named
in the town manager's monthly council reports. "You'd be very
surprised at who are allowing their dogs to foul!" observed Cllr
Linehan Foley amidst general support for the initiative.
 YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 2010
foul!" observed Cllr Linehan Foley amidst general support for the
initiative.
Cllr Beecher further argued that dogs "should not be allowed on
the beach at all" during summer time, referring to serious health
issues, "including blindness" arising from dog faeces. Cllr Murray
disagreed, saying she walked her dog on the beach and cleaned up
after him. She said he should declare his views in submission to
the public consultation currently being afforded to the County
Cork Draft Beach byelaws. She added that present byelaws insist
dogs be leashed from June-August. Cllr Beecher then referred to
the problem of the derelict Spinning Wheel pub and was advised
that a recent report indicated the town clerk is addressing the
issue, whilst Mayor Sandra McLellan recalled recently seeing "a
big furry fellow" running across the road in the vicinity. Cllr
Beecher concluded with a request that trees at the top of Kilcoran
Road be trimmed.
Cllr Daly welcomed the new covert surveillance pollution meas-
ures but regretted there had not been more 'naming and shaming'
previously. Mr Ryan said witnesses needed to give evidence in
court. The councillor asked that the jet-ski sign on Nealon's Quay
be refurbished and perhaps the garda station number be added to
assist reporting of transgressions.
Cllr Daly also complained that private bin services were again
holding up main street traffic, recalling one such incident "at
3pm." Cllr Linehan Foley reported similar of 9am that morning.
The town clerk said he was surprised, as the company in question
had been abiding by agreements to curtail collections to off-peak
times.
Trees and railings
Cllr Coyne wanted trees in the graveyard felled or pruned to dis-
courage illegal drinking and its anti-social connotations. The town
clerk replied that new byelaws were being enforced by the gardai,
including fines of €75. "The trees are innocent parties!" he added,
"Its about time we dealt with the real problem." Cllr. Michelle
Hennessy said underage drinkers cannot be identified publicly and
Mr Ryan said it was up to the gardai to decide on the parties' ages
but it might beg the question as to "what are their parents doing?"
Cllr Linehan Foley said she was "wild in my day" as were perhaps
others present, but trespassing on sacred ground was never consid-
ered. It made her wonder as to the morals being instilled in some
young people. Cllr Sammy Revins claimed there was a problem
with anti-social ball playing against walls in Blackwater Heights
and also that railings on the Lighthouse Hill were breaking.
Cllr Linehan Foley asked for clarification on council policy
regarding a malfunctioning window in Raheen Park. The town
clerk said he couldn't say without knowing the specifics but that
some houses in Raheen Park were earmarked for an ongoing win-
dow replacement scheme.
Cork County Council Items:
Cllr Daly said fly-tipping had rendered an area near Park School
on the Tallow Road "like a mini dump" and wondered whose
responsibility might it be to clear it. Town engineer Paula Murray
said normally a complaint preceded the litter warden searching the
litter for prosecution evidence and then the mess removed. He
would attend to it.
Cllr Burke asked if the County Council had considered generating
electricity from gas being flared off from Youghal landfill, as was
being done elsewhere. Town Manager Patricia Power said she
would investigate. The councillor asked for an update of the Cork
Area Strategic Plan and again Ms Power said she would report
back. Cllr Burke then related a regular list of grievances, aka the
concealed entrance sign at Summerdale Lawn and "the usual list
of broken footpaths": Tallow Street, South Main Street and the
junction of South Abbey/Strand Street.
Cllr Linehan Foley said people were again complaining about the
landfill odours, amidst reports that covering wasn't being used.
She asked for an update on the proposed new Youghal fire station
and the town manager promised a report.
Toilets, potholes and shores
Cllr Murray said the sign on the tennis court wall required clean-
ing. She alluded to water flowing from the front strand toilets and
sought an update on the "revamping" of the Claycastle toilets. She
asked that barriers against unauthorised encampments be installed
at Clashadonna, where illegal dumping was also a problem, as
were potholes at Ballyclamsy.
Cllr Beecher complained of potholes at the Mall Lane entrance
and also on the road up to Summerfield. A manhole at Porters
Lane had caused an accident due to a fallen footpath and he won-
dered if a manhole at 53 Blackwater Heights was finished. Two
shores -at Hayman's Hill and at Sarsfield's Terrace were blocked
and the P&T manhole at Dr. Kennedy's Place needed attention.
Cllr Daly asked for an update on Quarryvale, where parked vehi-
cles on the N25 are long a safety hazard to emerging motorists.
Mr. Ryan said a technician had undertaken a study, the traffic
engineer had a draft drawing addressing several issues, prepared
and he hoped to have that for the April meeting.
Children's road accidents
Cllr Hennessy repeated her call for a traffic survey for a pedestri-
an crossing at upper Cork Hill (near Costcutters preferably). Two
children had been knocked down and hospitalised nearby since the
last meeting. The town engineer said he would "expedite" the
process.
Mayor McLellan asked for an update on the proposed Dermot
Hurley car park. The town Clerk said there was no RAPID fund-
ing presently available. The mayor also asked that rubbish along
the Spa and Raheen Road be removed, along with rubbish bags at
the Jail Steps.
Mayor's Business:
There was further reference to Cllr Daly's imminent absence from
Tuesday morning meetings and while the short discussion elicited
all round sympathy, it was deemed an unavoidable situation as
matter stood.
A proposal to hold a welcoming reception for visiting world
snooker champion John Higgins prior to his visit the CYMS was
agreed. The mayor also invited councillors and families to the
town hall to view the St. Patrick's Day parade. She referred to a
"very successful" Fair Trade fortnight at which Oscar Gonzales
from Nicaragua had visited schools and conducted various media
interviews. "He was fascinated that Moby Dick was filmed in
Youghal," recalled Cllr Beecher.
Song and dance
The mayor alluded to Cumann na Daoine's pilot Song and Dance
sessions on the first Monday of each month and said over 30 peo-
ple had attended the inaugural event. She concluded, that as part
of Cork's Lifelong Learning Week, Youghal's Adult Education net-
work was holding a special day at Cumann na Daoine on March
24th. Free workshops would cover such activities as gardening,
computers and best mobile phone usage. Representatives from a
large plethora of education institutes would attend.
Cork Airport Special Local Area Plan 2010 -Environmental
Report (Public Consultation Process):
The town clerk said submissions in writing can be made to the
Senior Planner at County Hall before march 15th.
Local Government Act 2001 (Section 142):
Mr. Ryan said the maximum annual spending limit on councillors
attending conferences, etc, was now €2,000 per councillor, or
€1,800 totally. If a member does not use their total allocation,
another councillor can avail of it by agreement. Interestingly,
unused money remains within the council's coffers and can be
used for other council works and purposes.
2010 Regional & Local Road Grant Allocations:
The town clerk said this year's allocation is €195,000. He had pri-
oritised road surfacing at Cork Hill, Magners's Hill, Raheen Road
and the Spa and in April would reveal how much money remained
available -for the council to consider where to allocate it. Cllr
Linehan Foley believed Kilcoran Road and Golf Links Road were
already agreed as next priorities. Mr. Ryan said some money
already exists for the widening Kilcoran Road that, by council
agreement, could be used for resurfacing instead. The message
presently was 'consolidation' of the road network, as against
 YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 2010
money already exists for the widening of Kilcoran Road that, by
council agreement, could be used for resurfacing instead. The
message presently was 'consolidation' of the road network, as
against 'enhancement,' concluded Mr. Ryan.
Application to the Heritage Council for Phase II of Works to
Secure Structural Integrity of Youghal Town Walls:
An application was made for government funding of €264,000.
This comprises €237,600 from the Heritage Council and Youghal
Heritage Funding of €26,400. With a national pot of €600,000
acquiring it would be difficult.
IBAL Anti-Litter League 2010:
A "worrying factor," said the town clerk, is that 40% of all marks
will be allocated to the town's approach roads. These lay within
Cork County Council's domain. He hoped town's county council-
lors would to assist as best they could.
Notice of Preparation of the Waterford County Draft
Development Plan 2011 to 2017:
This document is on public display and submissions should be
made before May 4th 2010.
Licence for Trolley Park at Catherine Street Car Park,
Youghal:
The members agreed to the request of Ken Brooke's of Super
Valu, that the company could withdraw from the licence prior to
its September expiry date, without refund and with the company
making good the space.
Draft Casual Trading Bye Laws 2010:
This is to facilitate an imminent farmers market in the Dolphin
Square car park and will now undergo six-weeks public consulta-
tion.
Motion in the name of Cllr. Daly seconded by Cllr. Linehan
Foley: "That Youghal Town Council proceed with the pedestri-
anisation of Mall Lane, once the viability of alternative access
onto the Main Street has been reviewed by the County Traffic
Management Engineer."
Cllr Daly said he was aware of the issue's "divisive and bitter"
past, whereby arguments on both sides had varied from common
sense to scaremongering but that it concerned safety and the qual-
ity of life for residents and pedestrians. Recently he had witnessed
frightening situations arise at the location.
He agreed with the original decision to close the lane but not with
the failure to open an alternative access route. He now proposed
that the traffic management engineer investigate all possibilities
towards access to the main street. If no viable alternative was
found, then he'd accept the lane be kept open. However he pro-
posed that either Water Lane or O'Rahilly Street could prove bet-
ter alternatives.
Cllr Linehan Foley supported the motion, asking whether the lane
was wheelchair accessible or safe for buggies. Cllr Murray
opposed it. She said that in 2004 she would have been happy to
have Water Lane open instead but that engineers had eventually
rejected that alternative (principally due to the blind left side exit
caused by property at the top of the lane.). She would consider any
Water Lane option, such giving traffic a right of way, traffic lights,
etc., She would not support giving O'Rahilly Street upward access
as it would bypass businesses on the lower half of the town. This
was general accepted. Cllr Murray further suggested that lorries,
taxi buses, etc be excluded from the Mall Lane.
Cllr Daly repeated that, six years on, he just wanted the traffic
engineer to re-explore the possibilities. Both the town clerk and
the town manager agreed that the traffic engineer be allowed look
"independently" at the general situation and her findings consid-
ered. Following some further debate, it was agreed that the engi-
neer would conduct a study of the area and submit a report and
recommendations. Cllr Daly, unable to find suitable wording to
amend the motion, eventually withdrew it altogether.
Motion in the name of Cllr. Burke seconded by Cllr. Coyne:
"That this Council extinguishes the public right of way extend-
ing from the opening between North Abbey Terrace/Flemings
Court at its junction with Tallow Street as far as the Breton
Road."
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The area in question lies on council property across the road from
McCarthy's shop, North Abbey and effectively links the cemetery
and the Slob bank. Cllr Burke said youths availing of it were sub-
jecting residents to various forms of anti-social behaviour. The
councillor believed extinguishing the route would eradicate intim-
idation, reduce potential liability for accidents and facilitate a tres-
passing offence for unwanted loiterers. Cllr Coyne supported the
motion, stating that residents are regularly subjected to terrible
behaviour into the early hours of the morning. It was decided to
put the matter to public consultation, bearing in mind that it was
also a route used by law-abiding people.
The meeting ended as it had began with reference to the Main
Drainage scheme and the council sanctioning the transference of
money saved over some years to Cork County Council in defer-
ence to the purchase of land for the waste water treatment plant.
The next council meeting is on Tuesday April 6th at 10 am.
Touch of Class Fashion Show
Tuesday 23rd March @ 8pm
in aid of Casa
in The Walter Raleigh Hotel
Tickets €15 - available from any committee
member or Touch of Class
JDs GOLF SOCIETY RAISE
1,845 FOR R.N.L.I YOUGHAL
The Golf Society of JDs handed over a very generous donation of
1,845 euros to the local lifeboat on Monday last. They played Cork
International Police late in 2009 at Youghal Golf Club. Martin
Coakley and Ken Hennessy were at the heart of this for the Society
and would also like to thank John Hooley and Eugene O' Connor
who were working for the Cork International Police ( representing
MS IRELAND ) for there work and support in organising the
event. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Colin
and Marian Doyle for there support throughout the years in keep-
ing the Society running smoothly.
Coakley stated, that it was a great amount to raise considering the
current economic climate that we are in. He said that the monies
raised would be of benefit to the Lifeboat. He also said that the
work been done there is incredible seen that it is voluntary and
everyone there must be credited for it.
He finished by thanking the public for there kindness and generos-
ity in supporting such worthy causes in our town.
Colin Doyle then thanked the Committee for the work they do
behind the scenes and also thanked all who played there part in
raising such a wonderful amount for the R.N.L.I YOUGHAL.
Ken Hennessy, JD's Golf Society presenting a cheque for €1,845 to Sean Slattery
of Youghal R.N.L.I. at J.D.'s Bar recently. Also included are Colin Doyle and
Martin Coakley J.D.'s, Albert Muckley and Fergus Hopkins of Youghal R.N.L.I.
 YOUTH SERVICES NOW
people who a) have been involved in crime and are deemed at risk
of remaining within the justice system; b) have not been referred

OPERATING FROM NAGLE

by the juvenile liaison officer but have come to the attention of gar-
dai, community or local agencies and are at risk of entering the
HOUSE system eventually.
Participation is voluntary but the Youghal project strives to provide
suitable activities to facilitate personal development, promote civic
By Christy Parker and personally responsibility and work towards improving the
FOROIGE: long-term prospects of the participants.
Founded 58 years ago, Foroige provides a range of youth services Types of activities being promoted under the project fall under
though Foroige clubs, local youth development projects and youth such following categories as: group and individual work; life-
information centres. In this way it meets the developmental needs skills; family support; health initiatives; outdoor pursuits; season-
of young people and focuses on the young and as affected by al prpgrammes' day trips; youth information.
poverty, marginalisation, social exclusion, school issues, crime, Co-ordinators: Catherine Ryan (tele: 086-0481956) and Kieran
substance abuse and family difficulties. McCarthy (tele: 0867814849).
Foroige's services are primarily directed at adolescents and mem- *The general, landline number for services based in Nagle House
bership is confined to 12-18 year olds. However, it also operates is (024) 90793.
local youth services and local youth development projects involv-
ing 10-20 year-olds. In helping members to become confident, car-
Youghal Credit Union
Car Draw winner
ing individuals, it reaches some 50,000 young people annually,
through 5,000 volunteers and 300 paid staff.
The organisation describes its purpose as enabling young people to
involve themselves in their own and society's development Joan Hopkins receiving
through developing their character and talents by thinking for
themselves, having fun and making friends, acquiring knowledge
her New KIA Rio
and skills and improving the community.
The Youghal Youth Project and Café
The Youghal Youth Project and Café provides such activities as
one-to-one support, after school groups, Junior and Leaving Cert
support, youth music groups, First Cut film project, East Cork
Youth Council, Focus groups for targeted young people, summer
programmes and annual youth events.
The newly opened Hot Spot youth café is accessible for 13-17
year-olds. It aims to provide a safe recreational space for socialis-
ing, self-development and access services. It is managed by one
full-time worker, who is supported by trained, adult volunteers.
Opening hours are 7.30pm-9.30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays and 7.30pm-10.00pm Fridays.
Tele: 086-1702347.
Youghal Community Based Drugs Initiative
The drugs initiative enables young people who misuse, or are at
high risk of misusing, alcohol or drugs to take responsibility for
their own development while taking positive steps to overcome
problems due to drug and alcohol issues. The project also operates
family support groups for those whose lives are affected by alco-
Mr Barry Treacy, Manager Youghal Credit Union presenting Joan Hopkins with the
hol or drug abuse in their homes. keys to her New KIA Rio which she won in the recent Car Draw. Also included are
Each Community Drugs Initiative has a local management com- Eileen Lee, Fergus Hopkins and Pat Ryan of Youghal KIA
mittee comprised of local residents, professionals, an employing
agency and the Regional Drug Taskforce. The age group is flexi-
ble but generally targets those between 14 and 21 who may have Youghal man says Ireland will
developed drug or alcohol addictions, or who are considered at be remembered for generosity
serious risk of doing so.
Referrals to the initiative come from such sources as GP's, social to world's poorest
workers, gardai, the probation service and the general community.
Thereafter the aim is to support the young person to change their Figures just released by Trocaire reveal that the Dioceses of
substance use habits, either through harm reduction methods or Cloyne raised €256,793 for Trocaire's Lenten campaign last year,
encouraging total abstinence. The person may be also encouraged while Cork and Ross Diocese raised €255,713. Youghal man,
to take up education, participate in local youth activities or be Seamus Collins from Trocaire, has thanked Cork for the support it
referred for treatment. has shown toward the world's poorest people. "Despite going
Presently, a home detox support service is being developed in through our own difficulties at home over the past year, people in
Youghal, piloted by a local GP. This programme is partly a Cork have shown amazing loyalty and empathy toward people in
response to the dearth of detox facilities, the difficulty in accessing the developing world," he said.
treatment programmes and to accommodate those seeking to get He said that the support of the people of Cork has always makes
clean without treatment. him proud to be Irish when he travels overseas with Trocaire. This
Co-ordinator: Eric Trihy. Tele: 096-3842183 Lent he is hoping that people will be able continue supporting
Garda Youth Diversion Project Trocaire as the agency's campaign this year is about hunger, a
The Garda Youth Diversion Project is a community-based, multi- problem he described as "shocking" in parts of the world, which he
agency crime prevention initiative that seeks to divert 12-17 year- has visited.
olds from anti-social and/or criminal behaviour. The service seeks "It's inspiring to think that our country was once a poor, oppressed
to help young people understand the consequences of crime and island, but that through hard work and help from our neighbours
stay out of the justice system. There are almost 100 Garda Youth we've become a strong, productive country. People in the poor,
Diversion projects running nationally. developing countries deserve this chance too," said Seamus.
The Youghal Garda Youth Diversion Project seeks to help young
 YOUGHAL G.A.A.
Results
Under 14 Football Challenge Result: Eochaill 4-6 Tallow 3-8
Junior Football League Eochaill v Cloyne 8pm Result 1-12 - 0-1
Under 14 Football Challenge Result: Eochaill 2-12 Ardmore 3-2
Intermediate Football League Eochaill 0-7 Courcey Rvs 1-6
6th March Under 10 Hurling League Eochaill 1-1 Killeagh 1-0
7th March Minor Hurling Final Eochaill 1-3 Lisgoold 2-4
7th March U15's Football League Eochaill 2-9 St Finbarr's 2-0
Under 14's Football Eochaill v Russell Rovers draw 2-5
Street Leagues - Starting Week of the 3rd April - Final 9th May
Eochaill Og - Under 10's Decky Guckian League First Game
of Ten Youghal 1-1 Killeagh Ita's 1-0
In a thrilling encounter, Youghal opened the scoring with a great
point from Jake O'Brien. This was followed by a stunning goal
from Padraig Quilligan. A Killeagh goal after the break put sever
pressure on the Youghal defenders but Youghal were unlucky not
to go further ahead with a great first time effort from Conor
Cremin that was brilliantly saved by the Killeagh goal keeper.
Despite a late charge from Killeagh, Youghal held out for a narrow
victory over their close rivals. Many thanks to the parents and
supporters who encouraged the Youghal lads over the line.
U15 City League Football Final Score: Youghal 2-9 St Finbarrs
0-6 Next Match: Vs Nemo Rangers Date TBC Match Report:
On Sunday March 7th Eochaill Og welcomed St Finbarr's to
Copperalley for 3rd round of the Under 15 football city league.
After our championship exit the week before the lads were ready
to get back to winning ways. Captain Cian Daly won the toss and
decided to play with the wind in the first half. From the start
Youghal took advantage of the wind and applied the pressure on
the Finbarr's goal. After kicking a number shots into the keepers
hands the Eochaill lads found their range and finished the half 6
points to 2 up at half time with Andrew Joyce kicking the last 3
points with good running from midfield.
The second half saw the introduction of Bill McGrath to full for-
ward and Chris Savage to left half forward. With wind at their
backs the Visitors started well and kicked the first 2 points of the
half. Then with the move of Colin Keenaghan to centre back and
Mark Flaherty to Corner Back Eochaill began to control the game.
The hard working Cian Daly at midfield and half forwards Aaron
Hogan and Aidan O'Neill were always available to take the ball
out of defence. Up front Ollie Dempsey and Tomas Coleman
kicked great scores. With ten minutes to go Tommy Kennefick
made a great tackle and cleared the ball to Cian Daly who carried
the ball 40 yards, to set up Bill McGrath for a great goal and close
out the game.
2009 Minor Hurling League Final Eochaill 1-3 Lisgoold 2-4
Very much a game of two halves! With the wind assistance,
Lisgoold started very strongly and established an early lead. Only
for a great double save by Adrian Curtin, Lisgoold could have
been well clear after 20 minutes, but a great James O'Mahony goal
before half time left everything to be played for.
Slow to settle in the 2nd half, the Youghal lads struggled to make
any inroads into the Lisgoold lead. However they finally opened
up in the last 10 minutes with a series of great scores to finally set-na hÉochaille as a náiseanna a chur ar fáil.
tle the issue over a gallant and strong Lisgoold outfit.
After winning the Inter-Divisional League Final two
weeks ago the 2009 Minor Hurling team have go the sea-
son off to a great start. Best for Eochaill were James
O'Mahony, Aaron Kenny & Conor O'Sullivan.
Congratulations & Well Done to our Minor Hurling
League Winners and to the manager, mentors, trainers &
selectors and a special word of the thanks to all the
Eochaill supporters on the day.
Intermediate Football League
C. Rovers 1-5 Eochaill 0-6
Failure to avail of numerous opportunities for scores
ultimately led to defeat in this well contested game. We
scored only 3 points in each half and this was not suffi- Youghal Minor Hurling Team which won the East Cork Minor
cient to secure victory. Nevertheless there was a big Copperally on Sunday 7th March. Score Youghal 1-15 Lisgoold 2-6
improvement in performance from the previous League game and
with the necessary training and scoring levels will improve.
On the night Pat Mackey, Paul O'Driscoll, John Grace, Leigh
Desmond and Nigel Roche stood out with Nigel and Leigh
accounting for 5 points between them.
Team: Pat Mackey, Vincie Murray, Paul O'Driscoll, Aidan Foley,
Andrew Sheehan, Barry Ring, John Grace, Oisin Murphy, Leigh
Desmond, Jas O'Mahony, Nigel Roche, Alan Frahill O'Connor,
Ger Cotter, Eoin Coleman, Aaron O'Connor, Stephen Kelly,
Ciaran O'Mahony
St. Patrick's Day Parade Wednesday 17th March
For Youghal G.A.A. Club we would ask that all participants meet
up at Dolphin's Square at 2.15 pm. We will be holding a party
afterwards back at the club for our members.
Vodafone - Support Your G.A.A. Club Programme
If you are a Vodafone customer (non business customer) you can
now support your club by sending a text message with your name
and number to Assumpta Parker on 087-1274418.
Membership Forms
Membership forms need to be returned to your Team Manager by
March 20th.
Email & Text Updates & Match Reports
If you would like to receive news through this media please con-
tact Cormac Galvin at secretarybng.youghal.cork@gaa.ie or text
your name and number to 0857375371. Please note all match
reports should be dropped to the club by 8pm on Sunday evening's
otherwise email jilliancorcoran@gmail.com Club Website The
club website is now available at http://www.youghal.cork.gaa.ie.
Youghal G.A.A. Club News
45 Every Tuesday Night - 8pm Results: 23rd February: 1st, 2nd,
3rd divided Sheila & Teresa, Dermot & Mossie, Lilly & Cecilia.
Best of last 5 Joy & Leonard. Last Game Robert & Kevin.
2nd March: 1st, 2nd, 3rd divided Angeline & Ann, Eileen &
Bernie, Frank & Leonard. Best of last 5 Kevin & Robert. Last
Game Anne & Dick.
Over 60's Talent Competition Irish Examiner - Friday 5th March
A superb night of entertainment was held at Club Arás last Friday
night. The line up in included singing, dancing, poetry etc. The
winner of the night was Pat Lynch, Youghal who will go on to rep-
resent Youghal on the 18th of April at City Hall. Thanks to all who
participated and a special word of thanks to Paddy O'Brien who
enabled this event to come to Youghal, Don Mulcahy, Dave
Kilgannon and team.
Seachtain na Gaeilge launch 8th March, Club Arás, Youghal.
Bhí slua i láthair i gClub Áras Chumann Lúthchleas Gael ar an
Luan 8ú Márta.Bhíodar bailithe ann do Láinseáil Seachtain na
Gaeilge. Chuir Liam Ó Laochdha, Cathaoirleach Chonradh na
Gaeilge, fáilte roimh gach éinne agus chuir sé Finín Mac
Cárthaigh, Aoi Speisialta, in aithne don slua. Dúirt Finín gur seans
iontach é Gaeilge a úsáid ag an am seo den bhliain agus mhínigh
sé dúinn go bhfuil níos mó Gaeilge le cloisteáil i Stormont ná i
nDáil Éireann. Bhí díomá air nach raibh dea-shampla á thabhairt
ag Dáil Éireann dúinn go léir. Ansin láinseáil sé Seachtain na
Gaeilge go hoifigiúil. Chun críoch a chur leis an ócáid, ghabh
Liam Ó Laochdha buíochas le gach éinne a bhí i láthair: tuistí,
scoileanna, múinteoirí, daltaí, Finín Mac Cárthaigh agus le Club
Hurling League Final in
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SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE
Bhí slua i láthair i gClub Áras Chumann Lúthchleas Gael ar an
Luan 8ú Márta. Bhíodar bailithe ann do Láinseáil Seachtain na
Gaeilge.
Chuir Liam Ó Laochdha, Cathaoirleach Chonradh na Gaeilge,
fáilte roimh gach éinne agus chuir sé Finín Mac Cárthaigh, Aoi
Speisialta, in aithne don slua. Dúirt Finín gur seans iontach é
Gaeilge a úsáid ag an am seo den bhliain agus mhínigh sé dúinn Fin McCarthy, Bernard Sheehan,
Helena McDermott and Tony O'Leary Tish, Robert, Alex & Leo Nunn
go bhfuil níos mó Gaeilge le cloisteáil i Stormont ná i nDáil Éire-
ann. Bhí díomá air nach raibh dea-shampla á thabhairt ag Dáil
Éireann dúinn go léir. Ansin láinseáil sé Seachtain na Gaeilge go
hoifigiúil. Chun críoch a chur leis an ócáid, ghabh Liam Ó
Laochdha buíochas le gach éinne a bhí i láthair: tuistí, scoileanna,
múinteoirí, daltaí, Finín Mac Cárthaigh agus le Club na
hÉochaille as a náiseanna a chur ar fáil.

“Forget-Me-Not”
Donor Awareness Week
March 27th - April 3rd
On Saturday the 27th of March the Irish Kidney Association will
commence their “forget-me-not”
Donor Awareness Week. In
Youghal members and friends
will do a street collection on
Saturday 27th March. If there is
Padraig MacSuibhne, Finn MacCarthaigh, Liam O'Laochdha, Aingeal Ni anyone who could spare an hour
Dhomhnaill, Louise Phelan and pupils from local Primary Schools pictured at the to help us in promoting this
Launch of Seachtain Na Gaeilge. awareness we would be delight-
ed to hear from them. They can
contact Catherine Lawlor at 024 Terry Cooney and Nora May Revins
93157. Any help no matter how pictured at the Senior Citizens
little will be very much appreci- Christmas Party at the Walter Raleigh
ated. Hotel

Pupils from Gaelscoil Chorain

Niamh Shanahan and Noelle Beasley from Element Clothing pictured at

Michelle, Caoimhe and Eimear Kinsley Yvonne and Kelvin Yellop the Network meeting in Maryborough Hotel
 3rd & 4th Class Pupils of St
Fergal’s National School, Killeagh
raise €672 for Haiti Appeal
St. Fergal’s National School pupils presenting a cheque for €672 to Davie Murphy
for the Haven Project Haiti Appeal. Also included are Teaching Staff members
Loreto O’Connor and Margaret Hurley
Killeagh/Inch Monday Club
4th Birthday Celebrations
Group who attended the celebrations
Sean McCarthy, Philys McCarthy, Mary Broderick, Tom Quirke, Helen Kennedy
& Pat Irwin with his saxophone.
Resident musicians, Pat Irwin & bros
Maurice & Cormac Lynch.
Tommy O'Regan & Sheila Cotter cut-
ting the cake.
Mary Collins, Sorcha O'Rourke &
Siobhan Foley Joan Buckley & Finbar Motherway.
Pictured at the East Cork Tourism AGM, were from left, Aileen Ahern, East Cork
Tourism, Paul O'Brien, Fastnet Line, guest speaker, Ryan Howard, Chairman East
Cork Tourism and Elga Ryan, East Cork Tourism. Picture: John Sheehan Photography
Party on with Party On!
The day of your child's birthday party is looming. You have invit-
ed the class mates even the ones who you have never met before.
The cake is ordered and the weather is so unpredictable you decid-
ed against the bouncy castle. You take a trip to the supermarket
where you buy enough provisions to feed most of Youghal too.
The big day arrives and you have hidden the breakables and
scrubbed the house from top to bottom and then covered all your
hard work up with copious amounts of balloons and bunting. The
clock strikes 2! And chaos descends on your home for the next 2
hours. By 3 o'clock the children are creating a whirlwind in your
front room and the noise level is equivalent to that of Croke Park
on finals day. Finally at 4 o'clock the first of the parents arrive after
their 2 hours of peace and tranquillity. And by about 7 o'clock you
have the house back to some semblance of normality and you col-
lapse in a heap to enjoy a feast of curly sandwiches and healthy
snacks that have been left untouched in favour of those luminous
sugar shots known as treats.
SOUND FAMILIAR??? PARTY ON! ARE HERE TO HELP!
Let Party On! Take on this stress. We specialise in Children's
Birthday parties from the invitations through to the cake and the
party bags even the venue we do everything for you. Once you
book your child's party with us all you have to do is send out the
invitations and let us know who is coming and we do EVERY-
THING else for you. Parties start from €140 for 10 children plus
the birthday child who is free. All invitations, arts and crafts mate-
rials, food, party bags, prizes and even a personalised 'Harrinton's'
birthday cake is included in the price.
If your children can't wait for their birthday then they can come
and join us for one of our Party Workshops. The next workshops
are on 29th, 30th and 31st March from 2-5pm. Suitable for 5-10
year olds and priced €10 per day. In the workshops the children
will make a whole range of Easter arts and crafts and play party
games. New to Party On! This year we have introduced gift vouch-
ers. These are available direct from us and can be used as part pay-
ment for a party or for one of our workshops held throughout the
year. Do you have a big day coming up yourself? Wedding?
Christening? Communion? Will you have a lot of children pres-
ent? We can come and manage a party within your party to enter-
tain your smaller guests.To find out more about any of our servic-
es please call Amanda and Fiona on 087 1208107 or text your
address and we will post information out to you.
 Pobalscoil na Trionoide’s
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The schools Junior Choir travelled to Father Mathew Hall, Cork City on Tuesday

Irish Cancer Society

the 23rd of February last to take part in the Loreto Perpetual Cup schools choir
competition. The choir sang very well and were awarded Highly Commended in

Daffodil Day Launch

their category. You did yourselves and your school proud. Included in the photo-
graph are their teachers Ms Gilbert (Conductor) and Ms Fitzgerald (Accompanist).

Back Row from left to right: Caoimhe Hynes, Luke Mc Carthy, Patrick Joyce,
Rebecca Fitzgerald, Emily Breslin and Christine Cusack. Front Row from left to
right: Kathleen Quinn and Jane Crowley.
Dr. Gerald Kean and County Mayor Cllr. Derek Canty pictured with Lydia Mossop,
The above named students attended a presentation of certificates in Anne McCarthy, Phyllis Russell, Margaret Russell, Eileen Donoghue, Marion
Murphy, May Motherway, Helen Keane and Finbar Motherway from Youghal at
Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal on Wednesday the 3rd of the Irish Cancer Society Daffodil Day Launch in the Fota Island Resort last week-
February. The group were entrants in the well known Siansa end. Daffodil Day takes place on Friday 26th of March. Pic Diane Cusack
Competition. As part of this competition the group were required A 3 ball Ladies golf competition will take place in Youghal Golf
to perform and record a variety of Irish Traditional music and song Club on Wed 24th March in aid of Daffodil Day. Tea and Coffee
for a minimum of twelve minutes . The students did the school served all day. Great prizes and raffles all day. All are welcome
proud and on behalf of myself Ms. Gilbert and Ms. Ni Riain I
would like to congratulate and thank the students for their enthusi- World Book Day at Park
National School
asm, hard work and commitment.

MICHAEL AHERN T.D.

Clinic Sat. 20th March
Cobh Commodore Hotel 10.00am
Midleton Con. Office 55a Main Street 11.30am
Youghal Con. Office 32 Friar Street 1.00pm
Also Every Monday
Midleton Office 55a Main Street 12 noon
Youghal Office 32 Friar Street 2.00pm
- Except Bank Holiday Weekends -
Tel: 021 4883592 Fax: 021 4883436 Email: michael-ahern@oireachtas.ie

ART AUCTION The children in Park National School celebrate World Book Day by taking dressing
IN AID OF ORPHANAGES IN HAITI up as their favourite book characters.
Viewings will take place from 2.30 to 6.30 Auction at 7pm

AT THE METHODIST CHURCH YOUGHAL

Chernobyl Aid Table Quiz
On Wednesday 17th of March On Thursday 29th April at The
We request all to come forward in support of this worthy cause.... Bless you ....
Walter Raleigh Hotel @ 8pm
Contact : PETER LEE on - 087 2760 268 Admission €30 Team of 4.
 Quality Hotel Youghal
Fully Open From Fri 12th March
There will be much joy on Friday 12th March as all the friendly
team of the Quality Hotel on stunning Redbarn beach, get ready to
bring on the busy season ahead, which has a wonderful effect over
the entire area of Youghal & surrounds.
A fresh New Bar Menu will be launched this Friday and of course,
the old favourite, carvery lunch from 12.30pm & why not stay
onto into the evening for a song & a dance with our live music
every weekend.
Come & join us for a fun filled St Patrick's day with live "Ceol
Agus Craic" from 4pm. Carvery lunch & our new bar menu will
also be available on 17th March.Where else can you sit out on the
deck & watch your children play safely on the beach, while you
relax over a few drinks? Only at Quality Hotel Youghal.We look
forward to seeing you all - some new faces & our old regulars. Easter Party workshops
Many thanks for your patience over the winter season.

Back by popular demand!

Nagle House Youth Club Arts, crafts and games
is run by Foróige trained youth leaders.
for 5-10 year olds
situated in Nagle House South Abbey, Youghal.
The club meets every Wednesday night
7:30pm-9pm. Mon 29th, Tues 30th & Wed 31st
It's members are between the ages of 12-15. 2pm until 5pm
The Nagle house youth club aims to enable young people to €10 per day
involve themselves consciously and actively in their own devel- inc all materials and refreshments
opment and in the development of their community.
Call 087 1208107 for bookings & info
Activities the club is involved in:
Educational programmes,Interclub events,Discos, sports events,
quizzes, club swops fundraising activities and many more.
All are welcome!
Information from:
Available from
Emer Power at naglehouse.foroige@gmail.com
or Peter Queally at Youghal garda station. The Porres Trust I.N.C.
St. Dominic’s Centre Youghal
JOBATHON FOR HAITI
Having witnessed the plight of the Haitian people recently the Religious Goods Including
third/fourth class pupils of Clonpriest N.S. were moved to do Confirmation, Communion and Christening
something to help. The idea of a 'Jobathon ' was proposed by their
teacher and the pupils supported the idea with much enthusiasm.
The idea involved performing simple tasks or jobs at home for a Papal Blessings Also Available for
little money. Many useful jobs were performed during the week Marriage, Confirmation & Communion
from sorting socks to sweeping driveways to hoovering! It was a
thought provoking excercise for all involved and the pupils were
very proud of their achievement. Many thanks to all the parents, Available from second hand section
grandparents aunties and uncles who were so generous. Well done Clothes, Books & Bric-a-Brack
to all.

St. Dominic’s Centre have served Youghal Town

and surrounding area since 1995, open six days a
week. We would like to thank all those who have
supported us through the years. It is much
appreciated and we hope to continue for many
years to come

Yours respectfully
Pat McMahon
Bishop Robert Rivers O.P.
Fr. Jim Condon O.P.
Third and fourth class pupils with their teacher Jo Breslin (right) and Linda Berry
 WEST WATERFORD NEWS
Irish Doctor honoured on
Australia Day
Dr Michael Mullany was recognised
on Australia Day by being awarded
the Order Of Australia for Courage,
Self- Sacrifice, Dedication, Love
and Service to humanity. Dr
Mullany still works in general prac-
tice and keeps interest in mental hos-
pitals care of the elderly and psy-
chology, although his biggest inter-
est remains in general practice
Wishing Dr Michael and his wife Dr Michael Mullany displays the
Bernie a very happy St Patrick’s Day medals awarded to him on
from all in Ballinaclash, Clashmore. Australia Day
Clashmore ACT - Church Gate Collections
Clashmore branch of Aid Cancer Treatment held their annual
church gate collections at all the various Churches throughout
West Waterford recently a grand total of €7025.46 was collected
over all and will be handed over in full to ACT at Cork University
Hospital. Our sincere thanks to everyone for their very generous
contributions to these collections. Thanks also to everyone who
helped with the collections in all the different areas. The break
down of this year’s collection in the various areas was as follows
Aglish €316.09, Ballinameela €204.12, Mt. Stuart €211.80,
Cappoquin €738.64, Affane €130.01, Lismore €780.99,
Ballysaggart €211.13, Colligan €103.85, Kilbrien €129.97,
Kilgobnet €223.30, Ring €282.72, Old Parish €169.01, Clashmore
€207.50, Piltown €362.04, Knockanore €250.60, Kilwatermoy
€154.00, Glendine €220.86, Fourmilewater €567.07 (including
cheque €150), Nire €209.38, Touraneena €429.98, Tallow €238.59
Mt. Melleray €313.45, Ardmore €211.54, Grange €505.82.
Sympathy
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Tracey Family
Villerstown Cappoquin on the death of Jack Treacy. Jack’s death
occurred on Saturday March 6th. Reposing at Kiely’s Funeral
home Dungarvan his removal took place on Sunday evening to
Aglish Church. Following requiem mass on Monday Jack was laid
to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam
dilis.
Clashmore Community Alert Group
Clashmore Community Alert held a meeting last Friday night
week in the Heritage Centre a number of the old committee were
in attendance as were a number of newly interested people. It was
decided to hold an Annual General meeting on Tuesday March
23rd with a view to electing a new committee and reviving the
group which has be very vibrant but over time became dormant. It
is hoped that there will be a large turn out for this meeting as the
need to watch out for each other and especially the more vulnera-
ble in our community is ever increasing.
Clashmore – Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto Jackpot €6000
This weeks Clashmore – Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto jackpot prize will
be €6000 when our draw takes place here at the Rising Sun
Clashmore this Monday. Last weeks numbers drawn were 3, 7, 9,
and 16 well done to the following who were our lucky winners of
the five weekly spot prizes of €20 each; Jack Douris Coolbagh,
Mick O Connell C\O Pt. Bar, Peter Roche C\O Pt. Bar, Fiona
Costin Clashmore , James Sweeney Kilmeedy
Once again we had no jackpot winner in the previous Monday
nights lotto draw the numbers out were 1, 2, 24, 27, This weeks
lucky €20 spot prize winners were Brian O Neill Kilgabriel, Jim
Kennedy Newtown, John Veale Clashmore, Johnny Power
Kinsalebeg, Peg & Ann Clashmore
Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your sup-
port.
Happy Birthday Siobhan
This week we extend birthday greetings to Siobhan Murray
Kilmaloo on the occasion of her 18th Birthday. Congratulations
and best wishes to you Siobhan from all your family and friends
Clashmore – Kinsalebeg Juvenile GAA
Under 14 Football
The championship has got underway and our team has made a
good start.
On Friday evening last they played at home to the Nire and came
away with a 4 point win. On Sunday morning they played away to
Affane and recorded another win. The lads put in a great effort and
all showed great commitment, so we hope they continue to play as
well for the rest of the games.
Fixture The next game in this series for our under 14 football team
took place in Clashmore on Sunday morning March 14th against
Lismore, full update next issue
Kinsalebeg Macra News - Drama
Well done to the Kinsalebeg Macra drama team who represented
us in the county finals of Macra Drama in Cappoquin on Sunday
night March 7th. Just two teams took part in this years event, con-
gratulations to the Kill who were over all winners on the night.
Our team may not have won any Oscars this but they did give a
great performance, and they have secured their place in the next
round of the competition – the all Ireland semi finals, we wish
them well. Representing Kinsalebeg were Fiona Coughlan [Fiona
also our director] Carmel O Keeffe, Emmett Kelly, Tina Keevers
and Edmond Og Ledingham.
Basketball
Our club was also represented in Basketball competition over the
weekend and we will have a full report on that next week
Clashmore 45 Drive
We had a well deserved with for this weeks top prize winners last
Monday night at the Clashmore 45 Drive were Mary and Ger O
Donovan, they won nine games. In second place we had Marua
McGrath and John Connery on nine games. In joint third we had
Tony Keane and Gabriel Hynes Mary Dower and Jack Douris both
sets of players won seven games. This weeks best of the last five
winners were Peter Connon and John Smiddy. We had three sets of
players sharing the last game prize Margaret and Dan Leahy John
Motherway and Tom Osbourne Mike Hunt and Martin Lynch Well
done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for their support.
On the previous week Pat Roche and Pat O Halloran, Mary Dower
and Jack Douris shared first prize this weeks 45 Drive in the
Decies Bar Clashmore with nine games each. In Joint third on
seven games each we had Nell Foley and Ed Hynes Mary Ann and
Bobby Connery Nell Foley and Roger Hynes. This weeks best of
the last five winners were Thomas Troy and James Foley Johnny
Prendergast and Stephen Cunningham. We had three pairs share
the lucky last game prize Kathleen Osbourne and Eileen Dower
Margaret and Dan Leahy Liam Curran and Thomas Power. Well
done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for their continued
support.
Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Jackpots €10,000 & €7150
We will be heading for the Old Still in Clashmore for this weeks
Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Draw and our main jackpot
remains at €10000 and our bonus draw will have a jackpot of
€7150 last Wednesday nights letters in our main draw were X, D,
H, K, our bonus draw letters were L, G, E, C. Well done to the fol-
lowing who were winners of €20 spot prizes Pat Collins
Kilgabriel, Sinead and David Coughlan, Pat Collins Kilgabriel
On the previous week bonus jackpot broke the €7000 barrier, and
the letters for our main draw were P, G, C, K in our bonus draw
the letters were M, K, Z, N
Well done to the following who were our lucky winners of €20
spot prizes Fiona and Anthony Lombard Ardsallagh, Pat Collins
Kilgabriel, Warren Da’t C\O Eithne Aherne
Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for their won-
derful support.
Clashmore – Kinsalebeg Ladies Football
Great to see so many of our players back in training this year and
once again we look forward to another busy season and hopefully
go one extra and bring home that eagerly awaited county title.
We played our first game of the season last weekend and we will
bring you details of that and our entire program for training in
these notes next issue
 WEST WATERFORD NEWS
Kinsalebeg N. S News Draw Results
Kinsalebeg Parents Association held their February - non stop
draw at the school during the week and the following were our
lucky winners 1st Prize Mossie Keogh Promoter Megan Keogh;
2nd Prize Siobhan Walsh Promoter Sophie Walsh; 3rd Prize Barry
Kinsella Promoter Rose Kinsella ; 4th Prize Gavin Seward
Promoter Luke Seward. The winners of our special children’s
draw were; Danny O Mahony, Ann Marie Hynes, Jack Foley, Kate
O Halloran
Well done to all our winners, Kinsalebeg Parents Association
wishes to thank everyone for supporting our monthly draw.
Happy Birthday Sophie
Congratulations and birthday greetings to Sophie Condon
Clashmore Village on the occasion of her 18th birthday which she
celebrated last weekend. A very happy birthday Sophie from fam-
ily and friends.
Engagement O Neill – Cleary
This week we extend congratulations to local man Barry O Neill
Ardsallagh and Sheila Cleary Dungarvan on the occasion of their
engagement, which they announced recently. Best wishes for the
future to you both from all your family and friends.
Hat Trick for Motherway at Durrow
Well know East Cork jockey Colin Motherway was on winning
form at the recent Point to Point meet in Durrow outside
Tullamore, Colin scored a hat trick winning three of the meet’s six
races. His first victory came - when he won The Bridge Centre,
Tullamore 5-year-old Geldings maiden over 3 miles on board
“The Crafty Cuckoo”. Colin was back in the saddle again for -The
Goffs Support National Hunt 5 & 6 year old Mares Maiden on
board “Media View” which he also won. To complete the hat trick
Colin was back again in the Bridge House Hotel 7 & 8 year old
Geldings maiden over 3 miles for his third win of the day this time
on board “Russinrudi”.
A great day over all for this very talented jockey congratulations
Colin and continued success.
Youghal Lawn Tennis Club
Notice of AGM
The AGM of Youghal Lawn Tennis Club will take place on
Tuesday 13th April at 8pm in the club house. All members are
encouraged to attend.
2010/2011 Membership Draw
Membership fees for the 2010/2011 season fall due on 1st May.
We would appreciate early payment. Those who pay before mid-
night Friday 14th May will be entered into a draw for a free mem-
bership. Draw will take place on Saturday 15th May. Fees can be
paid to any committee member or directly to Frank Delaney. We
value the loyalty of all who continue to support our club and look
forward to many new members joining up.
New Members
We welcome any new members to the club. We are currently run-
ning a special offer for new members. Join now for the 2010/2011
season and avail of free membership for the remainder of March
and April. For more details on this offer or on joining the club
please contact Frank, membership secretary (086)8406848.
Tennis lessons for beginners
Tennis lessons are available for beginners at Youghal Tennis Club.
Local coach, Frank Delaney is available Saturday mornings from
10am-10.45am. To book a place please contact Frank
(086)8406848. Many thanks to Frank for volunteering his servic-
es.
Adult Coaching for advanced levels
Advanced adult coaching will take place in late spring with coach
Ger Flynn. Ger was very popular last time round and her coach-
ing sessions were a big success. To book a place please contact
John (087)7672136.
Junior Tennis
The juniors are back on court again as coaching sessions with
Martin Cusack resume. A special thanks to Linda Donoghue and
Martin Cusack resume. A special thanks to Linda Donoghue and
Caroline Connolly for their valuable time given to the juniors.
Thanks also to Ciara Connolly and Sarah and Laura Donoghue.
For information on junior events please contact Linda
(087)6754337 or Caroline (086)1722047.
Spring Mixed Doubles
A reminder to all participants that first round matches should be
played by this Thursday 18th March. Matches are going to plan
and are on schedule so far. On court one Ita Treacy and Paul
Barenski are raging hot favourites. Court two looks much tighter
with Frank Delaney and Maura Casey to take on Bridget Webb and
Brian Wade this week. On court three Jan Power and JJ Cooley
are home and dry. Court four is very tight between Dave Clarke
and Anna Beresford and rivals Kieran Dennehy and Sheelagh
Morehan.
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations to Gráinne and John Scully on the birth of your
baby boy Séan Thomas Scully. We are looking forward to seeing
you both back on court soon and also baby Séan in a few years!!
Congratulations also to Jane Quirke on your recent engagement.
We wish both you and your fiance all the best for the future.
Claycastle Pitch and Putt
Club Leagues
After 7 weeks of competition the final of the club league was
played on the 7th of March. The final was contested by team A (
Martin O’ Regan, Joan Hyde, Declan O’ Shea, Ted Healy) and
team E (Thomas Bulman, John Wallace, Martin Dalton, Teresa
McCarthy). After 36 holes in tough windy conditions team E
emerged victorious by just one shot on a final score of 309 - 310.
We now look forward to our annual Scratch Cup which will be
played for on the 28th of March. Hopefully we will see a good
turnout from our own members this year after disappointing par-
ticipation in recent
years.
County Leagues Round 4
The intermediate team won their first game of the league this year
by beating St. Annes in a thriller in Fermoy.2-1 up after the four-
balls with wins for Don Sheehan/Jimmy McCarthy and Ted
Kelly/Brendan McCausley the lads went on to halve the singles 3-
3 and take victory by 5-4.There is great credit due to the team for
their perseverance this year and justice was done when they final-
ly won a game. The future looks bright for the inter team and the
experience gained this season will stand to them next year where
hopefully they will contend for top honours.
The senior team had another comfortable game on Sunday when
they beat Riverside 8-1 at a blustery Collins course. With 4 wins
out of 4 and an aggregate of plus 31 the team is guaranteed to top
the section with one game to play. That game is against Fermoy at
Lakewood where victory will eliminate one of the pre tournament
favourites.
Round 5; The seniors took on Fermoy in Lakewood on Sunday
last. With top spot already secured the task at hand was to attempt
to eliminate one of our closest rivals. Fermoy led 2-1 after the
fourballs with some fine play most notable from former All Ireland
champion John Cahill.
Claycastle came storming back in the singles to earn a draw on a
score of 4.5 a piece. Gary O’ Sullivan showed nerves of steel to
halve his match vs. Daithi Sexton and claim the half point that
secured the draw, both players were 12 under par for the round!
The draw eliminated Fermoy and we now have a semi final line-
up of Collins vs. St.Annes and Claycastle vs. Templebreedy. The
games will be played on Sunday 21st of march with the venue yet
to be decided.
Its early to say but a final of Claycastle vs. Collins is on the cards
and what a cracking game that would be. There will be a small
matter of a semi final to overcome first where the opponents will
be Templebreedy who have the greatest player to ever play the
game ‘Ray Murphy’ in their ranks. All in all an exciting couple of
weeks lay ahead for the team and the club. Best of luck lads!
 Youghal Golf Club TEAM YOUGHAL TO
GENTS Tues. 2nd March - OPEN 18 Holes Singles Stableford APPEAR LIVE ON TV3
IRELAND AM SHOW
1st Tony Lynch (10) 33pts. Thursday 4th March - OPEN 18
Holes Singles Stableford 1st Michael Ryan (13) 37pts CSS 38pts
Fri. 5th & Sat. 6th March - 18 Holes Singles Stableford
1st Conor Coyne (5) 40pts, 2nd Dermot Hogan (17) 39pts, 3rd Team Youghal will appear live on the Ireland AM on Friday
Niall Mc Carthy Jnr. (15) 38pts, 4th Brian O' Driscoll (19) 38pts Morning March 19th on TV3 as part of a Special on Race Around
5th John Scott (8) 38pts, 6th Bryan Walsh (11) 37pts Ireland 2010. The cyclists featured include Ger Flanagan, Tommy
CSS: Fri: 36pts reduction only CSS: Sat: 38pts Roche, Christy McCarthy, Eoin Whyte, Kieran Groeger, Brian
Sunday 7th March Open 18 Holes Fourball 1st Conor Coyne (5) Fitzgerald, Michael McCarthy, John Twomey and Tom Fitzgerald.
Anthony O' Regan (8) 46pts, 2nd Liam Sloane (5) William Varney The team are currently training for this year’s race which once
(11) 44pts, 3rd Ray Kelleher (9) Liam Kelleher (12) 43pts again begin in Navan and cover a 1,350 mile route, taking in
Sunday 7th March: Open 10 Holes Scotch Foursomes 1st Newgrange, The Giants Causeway, Malin head, The Cliffs of
Albert Ruxton & Noreen Cronin, 2nd Tony & Amanda O' Neill Moher, The Ring of Kerry, Mizen Head, the Garden County
Coyne, BG John & Martina Hooley, 3rd Jim & Fionnuala Coleman (Wicklow) and back to Navan. Team Youghal are the defending
Midweek Open Singles 1st Dermot Hogan (16) 30pts champions in the 8 man team category in this World Cup event,
Friday 12th & Saturday 13th March - 18 Holes Singles the second toughest in the world after the Race Across America.
Stableford 1st Richard O' Halloran (16) 41pts, 2nd Patrick Collins The Emer Casey Foundation is once again the chosen charity of
(5) 39pts, 3rd James Condon (18) 38pts, 4th Eddie Harty (18) Team Youghal. www.emercaseyfoundation.com
38pts, 5th Dermot Hogan (16) 38pts,6th Noel Parsons (22) 38pts
Sunday 14th March - 18 Holes Singles Stableford
1st Tony Desmond (15) 41pts, 2nd Eoghan Mc Carthy (14) 40pts,
3rd Willie Jones (2) 40pts, 4th Michael Ryan (13) 40pts, 5th
Dominic Keane (20) 38pts
Fixtures: Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th March
OPEN 3 Person Team Event - Ladies/Gents/Mixed
Sponsored by: Coleman Brothers, Youghal.
Presentation of prizes Wed 17th at 7pm
Fri 19th - Sat 20th - Sun 21st March
Easter Hamper Weekend Sponsored by: Barry's Off Licence
(Mr. Brian Barry) Presentation of prizes Sunday 28th March at
7.30pm. Ladies/Gents/Mixed Sponsored by: COLEMAN
BROTHERS, YOUGHAL. Fri 19th - Sat 20th - Sun 21st March.
Easter Hamper Weekend Sponsored by: Barry's Off Licence
Midleton (Mr. Brian Barry)
LADIES
Wednesday 3rd March 1st Amanda O' Neill Coyne (27) 28pts, Team Youghal cyclists Tommy Roche, Kieran Groeger, Ger Flanagan, Christy
2nd Celia Cotter (31) 26pts McCarthy and John Twomey and Crew member Claude McCarthy driving Team
Wednesday 10th March - 13 Holes Singles Stableford Car pictured during a recent tarining session for for the Race Around Ireland.
Cat A. 1st Mary Pomphrett (20) 25pts, 2nd Betty Cotter (20) 23pts, Picture: John Hennessy

3rd Mary Lawton (16) 23pts Cat B. 1st Cathy Harnedy (26) 25pts,
2nd Amanda O' Neill Coyne (27) 26pts, 3rd Sheila Morrison (25)
24pts Cat C. 1st Maura O' Leary (34) 25pts, 2nd Juliette Casey
(33) 22pts, 3rd Fionnuala Coleman (35) 22pts
Winter League Kindly sponsored by: Deirdre & Larry Smyth
1st Team D 412pts: Maeve Troupe Kelly, Breeda Fitzgerald, Paula
Brennan, Noreen Cronin, Ann P. Coleman, Eileen Carroll. 2nd
Team F 382pts: Paula Mc Namara, Kay Curtin, Rosemary
Mathews, Cathy Harnedy, Celia Cotter, Patricia Mc Carthy. 3rd
Team E 364pts: Loretto Morrison, Maurette Fogarty, Maeve O'
Leary, Sheelagh O' Callaghan, Brid Doyle, Angela Leahy.
Fixtures: Wednesday 24th March - Daffodil Day - Champagne
Scramble: Team of 3

Amnesty Intl Cork and Cork Ladies Football Team Members. with a petiton to the
President of the UN General Assembly for a Strong, Effective UN Women's
Agency with Substantial and Predictable Resources. Annie Walsh, Mairead Kelly,
Ciara O'Sullivan, Nollaig Cleary, and Angela Walsh.

Today FM's Shaved or Dye'' event

Maths & I.T. teacher Conor Gurrin takes part in the "Today FM's Shaved or Dye''
event in aid of the Irish Cancer Society with the help of the students and teachers
from East Cork Youthreach, Youghal. The event was held at the East Cork Further
Education and Youthreach Centre, Youghal, Co. Cork on Tuesday 9th March 2010.
in aid of the Irish Cancer Society
Students and staff of the Youthreach Centres in Youghal and
Macroom have shaved their teacher's head as part of the Today FM
Shave or Dye Event. They succeeded in raising over €600 for the
Irish Cancer Society. The Maths & I.T. teacher, Conor Gurrin
allowed students to choose the colour and style and ended up with
a blue Mohawk!
Many thanks to all who donated and particularly to Natasha
Fitzgerald who shaved his head.
 Rith 2010 Relay Race Youghal CYMS Host
Around Ireland Reigning World Snoooker
Champion John Higgins

Musicians Brian and David Banim and

Tommy Roche and Cllr. Eoin Coyne Luke McCarthy Mr. Snooker himself, Frank Irwin, has to opportunity to pot the black against the
reigning World snooker champion John Higgins in a scene reminiscent from the
film classic "The Hustler"....did Frank pot the black?

Losers Pay - Snooker champ John

Higgins with Kevin and Brendan
Cooney and customers at The Old World snooker champion John Higgins
Imperial Hotel, Youghal with David & Patrick Walsh

Youghal GAA u6's who took part in the race

Snooker champ John Higgins enjoys the hospitality of Eleanor and Chris O'Brien
of The Old Imperial Hotel, Youghal
Seán Ó hAdhmaill Press Officer,
Siobhán Seoige National Events
Cllr. Michelle Hennessy and Cllr. Eoin Manager and Conán de Faoite Co-ordi-
Coyne nator for Cork.
Nagle House Youth Club.
'Party Night' on the 19th of March
in the Hot Spot Café in Nagle House. Entry is €2 at the door.
There will be drinks and refreshments served through out the night.

Activities on the night include:

Tournaments 50 cent to participate, Pool, Dance Off using the
Wii, Foosball, Darts, Nail painting, Angel card readings.
Disco taking place in the dance studio at the same time.
All welcome from 12-18 year olds, Doors open at 7:30pm and
close at 10pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!!!

Youghal Disability Action/

Awareness Group
Next meeting is on Wednesday 7th April at 7.30.
The handing over of the batton. The Youghal Disability Action / Awareness Group meet the first
Wednesday of each month in Cumann Na Daoine (league of the
St. Patrick's Day Cross) at 7.30. The group is made up of people with a disability,
carers and people interested in disability issues. The group are
Live Music at Youghal GAA Club always looking for new members and we would like to hear your
issues and let your voice be heard in the community. For further
from 5-7 followed by Planet Claire from 7-9. information contact Stacey at Cumann Na Daoine 024-91900
 YOUGHAL ATHLETIC CLUB
SPONSORED BY YOUGHAL CREDIT UNION
All Ireland Junior Pole Vault Championships
The All Ireland junior Pole Vault
Championships were held in Santry
on Sunday the 7th March as a stand
alone competition.
Nikita Savage retained her junior
Indoor title with another impressive
performance. Nikita opened the
competition with a first time failure
at 3.01 but recovered well to clear it
on her second attempt. She cleared
3.21 with her first attempt and was
unlucky at 3.41 especially on her
third attempt when well up over the
bar she clipped it on her way down to
exit the competition. Her 3.21 clear- Nikita Savage
ance easily won the event and adds
another junior title to her collection.
RESULTS AND UPCOMING FIXTURES
The following are the results and up coming fixtures of Youghal
Athletic Club.
First up was the Eagle AC 5 mile road race held in Carrigaline on
the 25th of February. We had only 1 runner in this race and this
was Paul Curley. He ran a great race and came in at 16th place out
of 206 in a time of 29m 30s, and secured first prize in the over 40
catagory running under the Quality Hotel in this Business House
Athletic Association race.
The following week on the 7th March the Janssen BHAA 4 mile
road race was held in Little Island we had three athletes in this
Paul Curley did not have it all his own way to be the first Youghal
athlete home because we had Mossie "the young pretender" Cahill
pushing him all the way and at mile three Paul "the destroyer"
Curley had to go to his locker and find some more pace and expe-
rience and came home in a time of 22m 57s in an all time person-
al best, not to be out done Mossie Cahill was close behind him in
a time of 23m 57s, also an all time best. Our third athlete home
was Georgie Bulman this man is like a good wine he seems to be
getting better with age. Now I can't call him Georgie "the wino
Bulman" but I'll think of something for the next week or the lads
can let me know. Georgie came in, in a time of 26m 27s. Don't
know what was in the breakfast rolls on the way in the car that
morning but I can't wait to try one as all athletes did very well
indeed. Just a pick of the up coming fixtures to look out for; - on
Monday the 26th of April you have the Stride by the Tide 4 mile
race in Youghal out in Redbarn if anyone in Youghal is interested
in partaking. Especially with the Emer Casey race which will be
in Youghal on May 23rd. Thats all for now, well done to all the
Thursday night gang again and also the lads who are on their long
runs Sunday mornings training for their marathons, I think Robert
has a couple of 20 miles done already and Martin is not far behind
him, also Anne "Marathon" Moloney is also doing well as she
endeavours on another Marathon somewhere around the world.
Road League Results Thurs March 4th.
1 Imelda Rodgers 15.25, 2 Seamus Stone 14.44, 3 Jim Curtin
14.37, 4 Liz O Mahoney 16.47, 5 Karen Broderick 15.53, 6 Marie
Murphy 13.41, 7 Ann Moloney 15.15, 8 Noel Parker 14.18, 9
Martina Landers 13.20, 10 Johnny O Mahoney 12.08, 11 Darren
Chambers 10.46, 12 Martin O Brien 11.08, 13 And. Nicholson
10.19, 14 Kevin Power 12.53, 15 Kevin O Reilly 12.53, 16 Ml O
Mahoney 13.01, 17 Paul Curley 10.32, 18 Brian Saunders 10.34,
19 Mossy Cahill 10.38, 20 Rchd. Mc Carthy 11.53, 21 Syl .
O’Mahoney 11.56, 22 John Lynch 11.58, 23 George Bulman 12.02
Road League Results Thurs March 11th.
1 George Bulman 11.58, 2 Rchd. Mc Carthy 11.38, 3 John Lynch
11.51, 4 Sylv. O Mahoney 11.53, 5 Kevin Power 12.35, 6 Kevin O
Reilly 12.19, 7 Marie Murphy 13.13, 8 Martina Landers 13.04, 9
Martin O Brien 10.48, 10 Gordon Nicholson 13.10, 11 Johnny O
Mahoney 12.18, 12 Paul Curley 10.31, 13 Brian Saunders 10.32,
14 Ali Buckley 14.04, 15 Mossy Cahill 10.38, 16 Isabel Mc Carthy
16.42, 17 Jim Curtin 15.14, 18 Seamus Stone 16.00, 19 Louise
Phelan 15.39
All Ireland B Cross Country and Re-Run of B/13 A Race
On 21st Feberuary last the club had two athletes who travelled the
long journey to Boyle In Roscommon. Weather conditions were
freezing and there was a heavy snowfall on the previous evening.
Fearghal Curtin ran in the Boys U/13 race running a year out of his
age; this was a re-run on the Coleraine fixture held in December.
Fearghal ran a strong race and finished in a very good 10th posi-
tion winning an individual medal and a Munster team medal. It
was disappointing for the Cork team who were short one runner as
all the Cork lads finished well up the field and should have won a
team prize. Aaron Hennessy ran in the Boys U/17 race again run-
ning a year out of his age. He ran very well to finish in 17th place.
Well dione to these two lads who showed great strength and deter-
mination whilst training during cold weather conditions in January
and February.
Seachtain Na Gaeilge Race Well done and thanks to our club ath-
lete, Aaron Hennessy, Sean Hennessy, Fearghal Curtin, Holly
Hennessy, Breffni O' Hanlon, Maurce Cahill, Celia O' Regan and
Carol O' Hanlon who participated in this event on Saturday last
through the town of Youghal up to Pobalscoil Na Trionoide. This
was a race being held throughout Ireland to promote unity and the
Irish language and was run in a relay fashion.
Juvenile Social Our annual get together for the juveniles is being
held next Friday night in the Holy Family Church Hall at 8pm.
This is an opportunity for all athletes to meet and also very impor-
tantly to meet our sponsors, Youghal Credit Union and other local
dignitaries.
Training and Registration It is urgent that all athletes resume
training this week on Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm in Tower Park
as the first day of the East Cork Track and Field Championships
are being held in Midleton on 28th March. The second day is
being hosted by Youghal AC on 11th April. Registrations can be
paid any night at training and it is imperative that these are paid
before competition commences.
YOUGHAL CYCLING CLUB
On Sunday morning, a group of 14, who were obviously off duty
for the day, gathered at Moby Dicks at 9.00am for our usual
Sunday morning spin. We headed out the main road to Dungarvan
and turned left for Clashmore to get a bit of shelter. We rode
through Clashmore and onto Aglish before turning up behind the
pub for the assent up to the mast. An eary silence gripped the
group on the climb as the new and official NUMBER ONE
LANCE ARMSTRONG FAN disappeared in the distance just like
Lance used to do in the Tour the France, except our Lance had a
bit of a Made in Taiwan twist. Looking well Wayne, Looking Well
!!. With the climb complete, we rode over to the top of the sweep
and dropped down into Ring for the scheduled coffee stop. With
all the EPO used the previous day, they group had to resort to Tea
and Cereal bars for the feed. We got going again and took the coast
road from Ring, through An Ghaeltacht, Ardmore, Piltown and
home to Youghal. We arrived back in Youghal for around 12.00pm
with 70km in the legs. Another nice spin on the day.
The 10 O' Clock group consisting of 4 riders also gathered on the
good morning and traveled out the Bog road to Ballymacoda,
through Ladysbridge and then the back road to Lockadera before
turning back onto the main road and Home to Youghal through,
Castlemartyr and Killeagh. Another comfortable 40km completed
for those who participated.
Club Website; Information about the club, cycling in the area and
cycling in general, can be viewed at our club website. It has to be
seen by all at www.youghalcyclingclub.com.
 KILLEAGH GAA NEWS
Senior Hurling: Killeagh opened their senior hurling campaign
against near neighbours and rivals Cloyne in Killeagh on Sunday
morning. From the first whistle this game was played at a frantic
pace and both teams can be forgiven for being a little rusty with
some wayward wides. It was Killeagh's Andy Walsh who opened
our account with a point from play and Joe Deane got off the mark
with a 30 yard free. Again Andy Walsh popped up to smash home
the opening goal. Cloyne soon got their opening score and then
rattled our net before John Fitzgerald hit a superb long range point
from play and Joe Deane tacked on two more. Cloyne's late rally
just before half time saw both sides go in at the break with a score
of 1-06. The breeze to our backs in the second half we opened with
a purpose with Joe Deane goaling inside the second minute and
Brian Collins and Joe adding 3 more points before Cloyne settled
and tacked on two points. But our defence repelled attack after
attack. Andy and Philip added two before Cloyne goaled again. An
entertaining game on a beautiful spring morning saw us take max-
imum points in this opening league game game on a scoreline of
Killeagh 2-14 Cloyne 2-10.
Lotto: There was no winner of our lotto on Monday the 8th of
March. The jackpot now stands at 1,200 euro. The numbers drawn
were 12, 16, 35.
Fixtures: Senior hurling league Killeagh vs Erin's Own in
Caherlag Saturday 20th with time to be announced.
Comiserations to our under 14 Feile footballers who were narrow-
ly defeated by Carrigaline in Killeagh on Sunday evening. Final
score Carrigaline 3-08 Killeagh 2-09.
KILLEAGH JUVENILE GAA
Bhíomar an-ghnóthach i rith na seachtaine seo caite, idir peil agus
iomáint. The Under 10 and Under 12 hurlers played on Saturday,
as did our Minor hurlers, while our Under 14 footballers were in
Féile na n-Óg action on Sunday. Here's a round up of these match-
es.
Minor Hurling League Killeagh-Ita's 4-9 Sliabh Rua 3-17
Our visitors, Sliabh Rua, hit the sod running (and scoring) in Páirc
Uí Chinnéide last Saturday. They had secured 1-5 on the board
before we settled into the action. We closed the gap, scoring 1-2
without reply but they did not allow us to catch or overtake them.
They upped the ante and broke through our defence again, increas-
ing their early lead by tacking on a further 1-3. We tried hard and
kept it close with some fine long range points, but their third goal
just before the half time whistle put us on the back foot again and
left the score board reading 3-8 to 1-6. With a handicap of minus
8 going into the second half, we had our work cut out for us, but
we grouped well as a team and more importantly we hurled like
Trojans in the opening twenty minutes. Our rewards came, as we
secured a hat-trick of goals and some fine points, and dominated
our visitors in this period. We were heading for a nail biting finale
as we had their lead down to the minimum at 3-12 to 4-8. Alas, the
closing minutes belonged to the Sliabh Rua boys as they tapped
over a further five points to our reply of just one. Ag an fheadóg
deireadh, le scór do 3-17 i gcoinne 4-9, d'fhágamar slán d'ár
gcuairteoirí and to the league points from this game. Our next out-
ing in this league is next Saturday as we travel to Ahavine to chal-
lenge our near neighbours Fr. O Neill's.
Parish Leagues Time
Yes, you know we're in to full-scale action when Parish Leagues
come around again. We start with Under 12 football for all boys
born in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001. Battle commences this
Thursday (18th) at 5.00 p.m. in Páirc Uí Chinnéide. Bígí ann, a
pheileadóirí!
Reminders!
(1) V.H.I Cul Camp (Summer Camp) will take place in Killeagh
on from July 12th to 15th this year. Any queries, please contact
Ursula on 087-6292646(2) Membership overdue now for 2010 -
please pay Ursula (€25, or €50 per family) a.s.a.p.
KILLEAGH CAMOGIE
Reminder, there are still a few places vacant on our upcoming
Camogie for Mothers 6 week Programme. Enquiries to Mary on
087-1251271.Dates and times to be advised.
Training continues indoors for U8 ‘s @5.00-5.45pm on Tuesdays;
U10’s @5.45-6.30pm on Tuesdays; U12 @4.30-5.30pm on
Thursdays;U14’s@5.30-6.30pm on Thursdays. Its outdoors for
our U16 upward at 12 o clock on Sundays.
Thanks to everyone who attended our registration night last Friday
12th in the GAA Complex, it proved a great success. Winners of
prizes for anyone who had registered on or before the 12th are as
follows. Geraldine Sheehan and Evelyn Fitzgerald won the parent
prizes of flowers and chocolates ,Amy McCarthy won the Cork
Camogie Jersey,Emma Fitzgerald won the Killeagh polo top,
Ciara Daly and Ashling Daly won Easter eggs and grips were won
by Jo Bourke,Jill Butler and Patricia Hegarty. There is still an
opportunity to register for those wishing to join for 2010 but hurry
as the season has already started!
Date For your diary: Camogie Academy organised by Fiona O
Driscoll for 10-16 year olds on 6-9th April in Ballincollig
Community School. If interested in taking part or if you want more
details contact Fiona on 087-9137320 www.letsgo.ie
KILLEAGH CAMOGIE
REGISTRATION NIGHT
Killeagh Camogie Club Committee
Amy Murphy and Sarah Smiddy Leanne Geany and Alannah Budds
Raffle Prizewinners;
Parents Prize: Geraldine
Sheehan and Evelyn Fitzgerald
Cork Jersey: Amy McCarthy
Killeagh Camogie Polo Shirt:
Emma Fitzgerald
Easter Eggs: Aisling and Ciara
Daly
Hurley Grips: Jo Burke, Jill
Butler, Patricia Hegarty Jill Butler, Niamh O’Farrell and Ciara
O’Connor
Tractor - Car - Bike Run
The organisers ot the Tractor, Car, Bike Run held on Sunday
March 7th in aid of South East Radiotherapy Trust, would like to
thank everybody for their support on the day. Total raised was
€1,435, thank you to our sponsors and to the Geraldines GAA
Club and Aglish Community Hall Committee for their help at short
notice. Look forward to seeing you all next year.
 'THE WIZARD OF WISHAW' JOHN HIGGINS,
BECOMES THE 'WIZARD OF YOUGHAL'
By Derek Kiely
WORLD Ranked number one snooker professional John Higgins
was in Youghal last Saturday evening for a rare exhibition match
at the Youghal CYMS and the 'Wizard of Wishaw' didn't disap-
point the huge crowd potting a maximum 147 break on his way to
a devastating evening of top class snooker.
There was a Civic Reception afforded to John and a packed Mall
House heard the praise ring out for one of snookers famous sons,
but this was different than other receptions that I have been to as
there seemed to be a fantastic atmosphere and a real affinity with
the man, as one person said to me "Sure he's like one of our own"
and I couldn't agree more, John Higgins really does have that aura
about him, they makes you feel like you've known him all your
life.
The three-time and current reigning World Snooker Champion is
just four weeks away from defending his World Crown at the World Champion John Higgins pictured with Youghal CYMS Players, seated:
Crucible in Sheffield and looks like he is in fantastic form going Aaron Tobin, Brendan Cooney, Aidan O’Neill and Killian McCarthy. Standing:
Derek Aherne, Adrian Landers, Trevor Flaherty, William Kelly, Gerard Kelly,
into the event. Christopher Cooney and Lee Walsh
At the Youghal Town Council Civic Reception Lady Mayor
memento I was thrilled" Higgins said.
Sandra McLellan rang out the praises for Higgins saying "It is
There are many great ambassadors in sport throughout the planet
very important that we recognise the significant contribution John
and John Higgins definitely ranks highly in that regard. Not only
Higgins has made to the World of Snooker. It is important that we
is he patient, polite and respectful to all he meets, but the man
came across as genuine in every department.
"Steve Davis was my role model in every respect, he was a gentle-
man on and off the table and if I could emulate that I would be
very happy indeed" said Higgins.
Of course the Scot who is a well known Celtic FC fanatic has Irish
roots, with his grandmother Peggy Doyle originally from
Magherafelt in County Derry and over the years he would have
made many trips to Ireland as he still has a lot of relations in
County Derry, but last Saturday night was the first time that John
Higgins had been to East Cork and he clearly enjoyed the experi-
ence.
"I love coming to venues like the Youghal CYMS because they
really are true snooker venues, where people like Brendan Cooney
and his committee look after the youngsters and help to teach them
good values. It is great to see the young kids here tonight, I
Mayor of Youghal Sandra McLellan remember when I was very young and started to play snooker I
Sinead Donoghue and Derek Aherne with World Snooker Champion John was one of those young lads looking at those superstars of the
pictured with the World Snooker Trophy Higgins game, and who knows it might be one of these kids one day"
Higgins said.
in our community recognise his achievements in the game and this
The future of the game of snooker looks bright as far as John
really is a list of achievements".
Higgins is concerned with Barry Hearne now at the helm "With
Higgins has won the World Championships three times, won 21
Barry Hearn now re-vitalising snooker it will be great for our
ranking tournament events and has over 400 competitive century
game, we have already seen the difference that he has made to the
breaks to his name as well, astounding when you think about it.
game recently at the Masters at Wembley giving Jimmy White a
The Civic Reception was something the John Higgins didn't
wild card, so I think he will have a big impact on the sport"
expect and as I met him for the first time on Saturday afternoon in
Higgins added.
Joe Dan's as he was locked into the Celtic Scottish Cup Quarter
With just four weeks to go to the top event in world snooker
Final match, he seemed genuinely surprised by the gesture "I am
Higgins believes his preparation has been good ahead of the
really honoured, I wasn't aware of the Civic Reception until earli-
Sheffield showdown "It's been going good, I have had a good sea-
er this afternoon, it really came as a bit of a shock and to tell you
son, I only had one bad result all year and I have reached the semi-
the truth I was a bit emotional when the Lady Mayor Sandra
finals in most of the tournaments this season, I have been really
McLellan presented me with a beautiful Waterford Crystal

John Higgins Cllrs. Michael Beecher, Michelle

Mixer Coakley, John Higgins, Jimmy Flanagan and John Higgins pictured with Brendan, Christopher and Hennessy, Barbara Murray, Mayor Sandra McLellan,
Frank Irwin Siobhan Cooney Mary Linehan-Foley and Eoin Coyne
 'The Wizard of Wishaw' John Higgins,
becomes the 'Wizard of Youghal'
really pleased the way things have been going and hopefully I can
keep that going into the World Championships in Sheffield next
month. From here on in now I will just practice as hard as I can, I
have just moved clubs and joined the 'Cue Club' in Glasgow and I
am based now alongside the likes of Stephen Maguire and Marcus
Campbell who are top Scottish players which will be good for me
and I can train against them every day and sharpen my game"
Higgins added.
Playing an exhibition match is indeed a rarity for Higgins, so when
the audience in the Youghal CYMS witnessed six 50+ breaks Liam McLellan and Daithi Cooney
Aaron Tobin and Joe Yellop
including two centuries and a magnificent maximum 147 the Scot
was delighted as the room gave him a rapturous standing ovation,
"I have never been very big on exhibitions because I have always
been the type of player that put all my time into fully concentrat-
ing on practice and I have always put my time into playing tour-
naments where you make your living really, but since I have won
the World Championship there have been a few more people want-
ing to see me, which is great and when I can do that I will and I
was delighted tonight getting the 147, it was brilliant, I think the
crowd really enjoyed it".
Higgins flew in from Edinburgh especially for last night's exhibi-
tion match and really was blown away by the warm reception he Cllr. Mary Linehan-Foley with her
Killian & Deirdre McCarthy with John
got on arrival in the East Cork Town. Higgins plans to return soon daughters Clara and Shauna pictured
to Youghal with his wife and three children. with John Higgins
Higgins said "I really love Ireland, when we visited my
Grandmother down through the years she would always have the
Irish music on and I love those tunes right through to today. I am
a huge Celtic fan, my Grandfather would go Parkhead, my Father
went and I go as often as I can, it really is a family thing. I am
coming back to Ireland and next year myself and the family will
hire a car and drive around to get a real look at the country and I
definitely plan to return to Youghal, the welcome I have had here
has been wonderful, everyone I have met have been really bril- Andrea O’Connell, John Higgins and
liant". Patrick Kelly John Higgins & Willie O’Mahony
Youghal CYMS President Brendan Cooney who praised the Scot
above all previous visiting snooker stars "We started these exhibi-
tions back in 2002 and we have had many great players in our
rooms and previous World Champions, but never have we had a
reigning World Champion and the standard of his play tonight was
astonishing, plus a very first 147 at the Society, it was just fantas-
tic" said Cooney.
It seems the 'Wizard of Wishaw' became the 'Wizard of Youghal'
last Saturday night after an astounding display of top class snook-
er where the canny Scot didn't drop a frame.
John Higgins with Mandy and Martin John Higgins with Eddie and Emily
The players who played against Higgins were Adrian 'Pepper' Hennessy Hickey
Landers, Christopher Cooney, Aaron Tobin, Derek 'Mr Maximum'
Aherne, Killian McCarthy, Lee Walsh, Aidan O'Neill, William
Kelly, Trevor Flaherty, Gerard Kelly and Brendan Cooney.
On the night John Higgins complied breaks of :
147 v Derek Aherne, 104 Against William Kelly, 85 Clearance v
Christopher Cooney, 88 Against Trevor Flaherty, 76 Against
Brendan Cooney, 76 Against Adrian Landers, 56 Against Aaron
Tobin, 56 Against Gerard Kelly.
Needles to say the World Champion was undefeated.
John Higgins with Killian Healy and John Higgins with Daithi and Brendan
Cllr. Eoin Coyne Cooney

John Higgins with John and Trish John Higgins with William Swayne and
John Higgins with Michael Hussey John Higgins with Anthony Horgan Flaherty Ray Phelan
 Over 60's Talent
Competition at Club Aras
Bill Kelly and Kathleen Bulman
Jackie Butler, Jack Whelan and Pat Biddy Kelly, Pat Ahern and Olive
Lynch
Joan McDermott and Mary Troy
Jerry Scully and friends
Judging Panel: Sr. Siobhan Ryan, Sheila & John Collins and Humphrey O'Sullivan
YOUGHAL CAMOGIE CLUB
Ann White and Ann Naughton Youghal Camogie had 9 players represented when Pobalscoil Na
Trionoide took on Colaiste Na Piarsaigh in the schools U16
Munster final in Dungarvan on Saturday 6th March.
The school were victorious with a score line of 2-3 to 1-1. with
Shannen Joyce and Leah Broderick getting on the score board for
the school.
Training resumes for u12's Wed night @ 7pm & Fri night @ 6pm
U16 training Wed night @ 6.45pm
Junior training Wed night @ 7.30pm & Fri @ 7.30pm
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 In Memoriam In Memoriam
3rd Anniversary
In Loving Memory of
EILEEN YELLOP
THANKSGIVING
St. Francis Court, Youghal - Who died on 18th March 2007
MIRACLE PRAYER
Dear Mammy
A Letter to Mammy
It has been another long year without hearing the sound of your voice, seeing your
beautiful smile, and knowing you were always here for all of us. Not a day goes by
Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours,
without missing you. We want you to know we are all doing ok, but some days are hard- this time I ask for a special one,
er than most. We remember what a great Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Mother-in- (mention here)
law you truly were. You touched us with your zest for life, sense of humor, and loyal-
ty to family and friends. Oh how we miss the great cooking, dinners we shared from
Take it Dear Heart of Jesus
recipes passed down from others that have passed on, and your own creations that we and place it within your own Broken Heart,
now share with our families. One thing for sure they were all made with love. And who where your father sees it.
could forget the funny expressions on your face during times of laughter, thankfully
many of them captured in our family photographs, while others are imprinted forever
Then, in his merciful eyes it will become your favour,
in the memory banks of our hearts. We are still trying to come to terms with the fact not mine. Amen
that we lost you, only God knows the reason why it was time for you to leave us. We
take comfort in the fact that you are in the arms of your family and that God has gained
a great friend, one that will make him laugh, and smile a lot. Heaven has inherited a
Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and prayer and
very humorous angel. And so Dear Mother, on this the anniversary of your passing we favour will be granted no matter how impossible.
are thankful we had you with us for as long as we did. Goodnight, God bless, We Love Never known to fail.
You.
From Your Loving Family Paddy, Noreen, Julie Anne,
Doug,Tom, Connor, Taylor, and James J.S.

3rd Anniversary
4th Anniversary
Nickey Cunningham
Ann Egan Ballycurraginny, Killeagh
40, Blackwater Heights, Youghal Who died on 16th March 2007
Who Died on the 26th of March 2006

Cherished memories keep you near,

Will those who think of her today As time unfolds another year.
A little prayer to Jesus say. Our of our lives you may be gone,
But in our hearts you still live on.
Sadly missed by her loving sisters Nellie &
Maria and brother Garry Always loved and sadly missed by your
loving wife Breeda and family.

3rd Anniversary Remembering

Connie Dan Coleman
(Dooney) Hennessy Whose Anniversary occurs at
this time.
Late of 10, Sarsfields Terrace Youghal
Who died on the 28th of March 2007
Deep in our hearts
you will always stay,
Loved and remembered,
Will those who think of him today every day.

A little prayer to Jesus say.

Always remembered by Mary, Fiona,
Sadly missed by his loving sisters Nellie, Brendan, Killian, Eimear, his brothers
Maria, brother Garry and goddaughter Sarah.
and many friends.
 YOUGHAL LOSE BY ONE Open House
POINT IN EPIC BATTLE at Cumann na Daoine
By Derek Kiely
The afternoon was a great hit with all who came – there was live
Youghal RFC 13 St Mary's RFC 14 music by Peter and Bobby Lee and friends, dancing, singalong,
Match Sponsor Aherne's Seafood refreshments. Particularly aimed at the young at heart this month-
Restaurant Bar and Hotel ly event will take place on the second Monday of each month from
Heroic defending and brave rugby from 2.30pm – 5.30pm. The next Open House is in Cumann na Daoine
Youghal just wasn't enough last Sunday on Monday 12 April and all are welcome =- admission is €2.
afternoon at Frogmore, where Youghal
lost their vital Munster Junior League
Division 2 bottom of the table battle
against St Mary's from County Limerick,
by the narrowest of margins and in the John Fitzgibbon of Aherne’s
cruellest of fashion. Seafood presenting the Match
On a cold biter afternoon, Youghal played Sponsorship to Charlie
O’Neill Youghal RFC
with the very strong breeze at their backs
in the first half. It was the perfect start for home side who got the
first try of the match in the third minute when a superb offload in Jack Whelan and Stacy Quinlivan
the middle of the field from Shane Coyne found the hands of
Youghal's scrum half Stephen Kelly who broke the line and went
on a bursting run towards the right corner.
The conversion was missed from a very difficult position on the
right wing by Jonathon Ormonde, but the early score was a real
boost to Sean O'Neill's men.
Credit to St Mary's who responded well to conceding the early try
and the men from Co. Limerick certainly controlled the ball well
for the next ten minutes until forcing a penalty 30 meters out from
the Youghal goal. The kick was no forgone conclusion as full back
Barry Gibbons was kicking into a fierce breeze, but the kick was
true and the deficit was reduced to just two points.
Youghal battled hard in the line as well as in the rucks for the fol-
lowing five minutes and after a quick penalty was taken on the
18th minute 35 meters out, which came close to Youghal breaking
through for their second try, this time on the left wing, the ball was
dropped, but referee Denis Keane decided that the St Mary's team
hadn't retreated the full ten meters and another penalty was award-
ed, but this time Youghal decided to kick and Ormonde slotted the
ball between the posts to re-establish the eight point margin.
Again a fiercely determined St Mary's team fighting for their lives
put themselves back into a good scoring position on the 25th
minute when a Youghal hand in the ruck was penalised.
The kick again was of the highest quality from Gibbons and again
the margin was reduced to just 2 points.
Worse was to come for Youghal on the stroke of half time when
Youghal conceded yet another penalty and the resulting kick was
again struck over by Gibbons giving the travelling team from
Limerick the one point advantage at the break.
St Mary's exerted massive pressure early on in the second half and
with Youghal losing Gary McArdle wasn't going to help, but in
came Conor Coleman who made a massive difference to the team
from the start. Then as many people have often seen over the years
a magic moment from Youghal started by Simon Prim who fly
kicked a ball through the Mary's defence, then followed it up with
another kick bringing the ball well inside the Mary's '22' and ago-
nising just millimetres away from the on-running Stephen Kelly's
grasp as the St Mary's number eight of all people Pat Hickey
kicked the ball to touch.
This set up an attacking platform for Youghal and after a series of
penalties and rucks Conor Coleman burrowed his way over the line
for a crucially unconverted try and Youghal had a four point lead.
There were two last ditch try saving tackles, but cruelty above all
cruelty Youghal conceded a late try on the 79th minute when a ball
thrown left from a St Mary's ruck found full back Barry Gibbins in Conna Dramatic Society Presents
space and with his speed and power he ran in to the corner for the
crucial try. Youghal Team: J Browne, C Lane, G McArdle, S Sieve by John B Keane
Coyne, Anthony Frahill-O'Connor, K Forrest, I White, S Brosnan, at KGK Hall, Knockanore
S Kelly, S Barry, Alan Frahill-O'Connor, S Prim, G Nolan, D
Hyde, J Ormond. on Friday 26th March at 8pm for 1 night only.
Proceeds in aid of Haiti Rebuilding Project.
 - CLASSIFIEDS - CLASSIFIEDS - In Memoriam
Sherry Fitzgerald Hennessy
Kenneally
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Michael Kenneally
St. Josephs, The Strand, Youghal
IT'S BEEN A BAD YEAR FOR Whose 31st Anniversary occurs at this time.

MOUSTACHES Masses Offered

It's been a bad year for moustaches; a poor trip for the upper lip
It's been poor God knows for the lower nose
Where the fungus halts the drip
Will those who think of him today,
It's been smooth sailing for eyelashes; no fears for beards there be A little prayer to Jesus say.
But it's been a bum's rush for the manicured brush
-Thanks to Willie O'Dea Always remembered by his daughter Thérése,
Séan and family.
The eyes of the world were on Willie, trying to keep a straight face in place
With the aid of a 'tache resembling a rash
Or some sort of strange grey life from space

Willie sent that 'tache up, down and sideways and dancing about on his Foley
mouth In Loving Memory of my parents
As he spun at full throttle in the hope that a brothel
Would not see his career counted out

It stayed true, it stayed stiff yet stayed nubile; it stayed glued as the battle
ensued
It remained a non-quitter as Dan Boyle and his twitter
Tried to make Willie's job stewed and screwed

It stayed stubborn near Cowen and Coughlan, refusing to fall in the Dail
As Willie insisted and further persisted Mary & John Joe Foley
That his memory had lapsed -that was all! Ballinalough, Killeagh, Cork.
Whose 48th & 56th Anniversaries occur at this time.
But all hairy lips were a-quiver; men sighed and some women cried Masses Offered.
Because unfortunate Willie looked increasingly silly
The more the truth showed he had lied!
Will those who think of them today,
Until even the Greens were embarrassed, then held sway at the end of A little prayer to Jesus say.
the day
As the tape soon revealed just what Willie had squealed, Always remembered by their son Séan, Thérése and
They called for his head on a tray family, also their daughter Peg Joyce & family.

Amidst scandal, dishonour and shame, no trim could make Willie less O’Keeffe
grim
His 'tache might be cute but the world and he knew it
In Loving Memory of
Was beyond face saving for him

In their graves Mussolini and Hitler will have spun as the story was run
While Einstein no doubt would have failed to work out
How Willie thought he could have won

But now moustache wearers are wary as people they meet on the street
Take one look at the hair and respond 'I declare
You are probably lying through your teeth.' Rosie, Kathleen & Paddy O’Keeffe
8, Kilcoran Place, Summerfield, Youghal.
In affairs of the pocket or heart, the flash of the 'tache is naive
And investors in both are being handed their coat Whose 23rd, 21st & 33rd anniversaries occur at this time.
And politely requested to leave Masses Offered.

It's been a bad year for moustaches; smooth grins are now needed to win Will those who think of them today,
So you'd best blow the whistle on your upper lip bristle A little prayer to Jesus say.
And dump it -with Willie- in the bin.
Always remembered by Thérése, Séan Foley
Christy Parker and family
 Spring 2010 Health & Fitness
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 SPRING 2010 HEALTH & FITNESS
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 In Memoriam
7th Anniversary
In loving memory of
Eileen McKevitt
(nee Kennedy)
Who died on 7th April 2003
Down the path of memories,
We gentle tread each day.
Our thoughts and love are with you,
As life goes on its way.
Our of our lives you may have gone,
But in our hearts you still live on.
Always remembered by your loving family Mam,
Dad, Eugéne, Margaret, Jack & Ariaan
5th Anniversary
In loving memory of
Paddy Butler
Late of Dermot Hurley Estate, Youghal.
Who died on March 20th 2005
Sadly missed by wife Bridie, sons, daughters,
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
May He Rest In Peace
In Memoriam
James Coady
3rd Anniversary
In loving memory of our darling son James,
Late of Curraghishal, Killeagh
Who died on March 24th.
Your smiling we miss,
Your laughter we treasure,
Love you always,
Forgetting you never.
Always in our thoughts love from
Mam & Dad xxx
In Memoriam
Acknowledgement & First Anniversary
Nellie Morrissey (1912-2009)
The family of the late Nellie Morrissey, Shanakill, Aglish would like to thank
most sincerely all who sympathised with them on their bereavement. Thank
you to those who attended the rosary, removal, Funeral Mass and burial.
Thank you for the floral tributes, Mass cards, sympathy cards, telephone calls
and those who called to the house to be with us. We would like to thank especially our extend-
ed family and our wonderful neighbours and friends. Thank you to those who travelled long
distances to be with us. A special word of thanks to Fr. Billy Meehan for his help and sup-
port to us, and for the Funeral Liturgies which were a celebration of Nellie's life. We would
like to thank Fr. Finbarr Lucey for the home visits and spiritual care of Nellie which meant so
much to her when she was ill. Thank you to Bishop William Lee, Fr. Finbarr Lucey, Fr.
Maurice O'Gorman, Fr. William Ryan, Fr. Liam Power, Fr. Conor Kelly, Fr. Gerard O'Connor
and Fr. Pat Fitzgerald for being with us at the removal and Funeral Mass. Thank you to
Bernadette Twomey, Geraldine Landers, Mary Pedder-Daly and Liam Dalton for their beau-
tiful music. We will always be grateful to Dr. Joe Meehan and staff at Ardmore Health Centre
who cared so well for Nellie. The exceptional care that Nellie and the family received dur-
ing her short stay in the Sacred Heart Unit, St. Joseph's Hospital, Dungarvan will never be for-
gotten by us. Thank you so much. We would also like to thank the Grave Diggers, Gardai,
and the Sacristan. Thank you to Colin Bulman, Billy Cotter and the staff at Egan's
Undertaker's, Youghal for their kind and professional help. It is impossible to thank everyone
individually, so we hope that this acknowledgement will go some way in saying how much
we appreciated your kindness to us at this difficult time. Mass will be offered for your inten-
tions.
As each day dawns we think of you, As each night falls, we pray for you,
And throughout our lives, no matter where, In our hearts, you are always there.
Sadly missed by all the family.
Anniversary mass will take place in Aglish Church on Friday 19th March at 7.30pm.
8th Anniversary
Patricia McCarthy
Whose Anniversary occurs on 21st Mar.
May God keep you in his loving care forever,
Life is not measured by the years you have
lived, but the love you gave.
Too dearly loved to be forgotten
Remembered at this time and always by
Tony & Family, Dad, Kathleen & Family, Eileen &
Family, Margot & Family, David & Family,
William & Family.
Birthday Remembrance
60th Birthday Remembrance of a Wonderful
Mother and Precious Grandmother
Jenny O’Shea
We will raise a toast to you Mam,
Our heavenly host.
You are still the light of our lives,
You are our shining STAR.
Happy Birthday Mam,
Love always, Jennifer, Mark Sinéad,
James & Ciara xxxx
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WANTED PLOT OF LAND
THANKSGIVING To Rent
MIRACLE PRAYER Couple seek plot of land in Youghal Area
to grow own vegetables.
Tel: 086 - 0712531
Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours,
this time I ask for a special one,
(mention here) House to Let
Take it Dear Heart of Jesus
3 bedroom house F.F., O.F.C.H., All mod cons, Killeagh
and place it within your own Broken Heart,
where your father sees it. Area, 1 mile from N25, Reasonable Price
Then, in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, Contact: 086 1712836
not mine. Amen

Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and prayer and
favour will be granted no matter how impossible.
Car Valeting & Body Cleaning
Never known to fail. Seafield Business Centre
Our Lady of Lourdes & Sacred Heart
Request Granted M.F. Tel: 087 - 2837754
6th Anniversary East Cork Bouncy Castles
In loving memory of
All occasions catered for, communions, con-
Una Dempsey firmations, birthdays etc.
Late of 157, North Main Street, Youghal. Tel: 085-7784335 / 086-1622120
Who died on 12th March 2004

Absolute Flowers
Grant her, Lord, a place of Light, at 29 North Main St., Youghal. (Opp. AIB Bank).
New Grave Products  Balloons For All Occasions
Happiness and Peace. Window Boxes Hanging Baskets Eternal Wreaths
Summer Bedding.

A very sincere thank you to all our customers

Always remembered by her sons, daugh- for your continued support. Susan & Barry
ters and their families
Tel: 024 - 91222

5th Anniversary Youghal Bouncing Castles & Slides

In loving memory of Covering East Cork/West Waterford Area
Reasonable Rates. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Eoin Daly Various sizes to choose from.
Late of 11,Dominic Collins Place. Also Van & Box Van Trailer For Hire.
Who died on 18th March 2005 Tel: 086-1562104

The hands of time keep turning,

The years have slipped away,
But in our hearts and memories,
Rocking Horse
You are with us every day. Creche/Preschool
Will those who think of Eoin today,
Free Preschool places September 2010
A little prayer to Jesus say.
We still have some places available for Afternoon
Loved and remembered always by your Mam, Session 12.30 - 3.30
sisters and brothers and all your extended family. Names are now been taken for September 2011
Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Limited Morning places
Parish Church on Sunday 21st at 12 o’clock Phone 024 93562

Butcher Boy
2 O’Rahilly Street, Youghal
ORDERS Now Taken for Easter
Oven Baked Hams, Turkey Breast Boned, Rolled & Stuffed,
Full Green Ham, Full Smoked Hams, Boned, Rolled & Stuffed
Chicken, Lamb Stuffed with Rosemary, Stuffed Pork, Bread Stuffing or
Apple, Leg of Lamb, Roast Beef, Stuffed Pork Steaks, Ducks.
Marinated Pork Chops, Chicken Skewers, Grill Sticks, Potato Pies,
Battered Fish.
Happy Easter to all our customers from Paul, Tricia,
family and staff.
Tel: 024-85544 for all your meat enquiries
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Carmel and John Daly, Ardrath,Youghal,on the
birth of of the son Dion on Wednesday last, A brother for
Charmaine, Jason and Cleo....
ICA RAFFLE
IN CUMANN NA DAOINE
Youghal ICA will hold a Raffle in aid of BRU COLUMBANUS
on Weds. 24th. March at 8.30.pm. in Cumann na Daoine.
Members of the public are invited to be present at the draw.. Prizes
include a large EASTER HAMBER, a basket of Vichy Beauty
Products, Btl. of Brandy , Wine and biscuits.
BRU COLUMBANUS provides home from home accommoda-
tion free, for people with seriously ill relatives in any Cork
Hospital or Hospice. Tickets may still be had from any ICA mem-
ber also from Mary Lynch or Therese Foley. Support a very wor-
thy cause.
LADIES RUGBY
Youghal-3 Nenagh-0 Sunday 7th March, Nenagh RFC
Youghal ladies maintain winning ways in the AIL league with a
narrow victory away to their constantly resilient challengers
Nenagh . After a dubious journey to the Tipperary club the
Youghal side were slow to start but upon second wind looked dan-
gerous with ball in hand throughout, however Nenaghs defence
put up a sterling performance and Youghal found it difficult to put
scores on the board where they felt deserved. This was a physical
encounter of epic proportions and a great deal of play was based
around the pack with yet another hugely energetic performance
from the deadly duo O' Mahoney sisters .
The second half started with the scoreboard reading 0-0 and was
littered with handling making continuity difficult but the Youghal
side played a slow game, biding their time believing a try was
imminent, Youghal however couldn't convert their pressure to
scores, deep into the second half Youghal were awarded a penalty
within kicking range Kellie Faul stepping up to the mark , the first
attempt grazing the posts and going wide with the referee reward-
ing a second attempt due to an infringement by a Nenagh player,,
and there was no missing this leaving the score Youghal-3
Nenagh-0
The scoreline remained till the final whistle and although not
Youghals most solid performance they came and did what they
intended-Win!
Best for Youghal were Jennifer barry with yet another hugely ener-
getic performance at scrumhalf and great piece of oppurtunism
with her 'Stringer' worthy box kick. Clare Higgins was Notre able
one of Youghals most destructive ball carriers and shone on her
debut at outside centre.
Team; M. Hooley (capt), K. Faul, T. Browne, K. O'Mahony, U.
Fitzgerald, O. O'Mahony, D. Fitzgerald, C. O' Flaherty, J. Barry, T.
Jaywardene, L. Barry, S. Hogan, C. Higgins, S. O' Suliivan, S. O'
Shea, J. Ryan, J. Arnott, C. Mason.
Power Cutz
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Upper Strand, Youghal 024 91137
CURRENT OFFERS:
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Stockists of
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Contact Caroline / Gillian
Tel: 024 91137
 Motoring With Ger Leahy
Just When We Though It Was Safe To Be a Petrol Head Porsche
Brings Out an Eco Concept Car.
Porsche has only ever brought out one concept car that never went
into production.Porsche has surprised the Geneva motor show by
unveiling the 918 Spyder eco concept - a stylish, high performance
plug-in hybrid that's very likely to become a production reality as a
replacement for the Carrera GT.This mid-engined two-seater can
sprint from 0-62mph in 3.2 seconds but returns an incredible 94mpg
and just 70g/km CO2. Launched alongside the Cayenne, it clearly sig-
nals Porsche's dedication to a hybrid future
Audi
Audi has released the full details of its new RS5 ahead of the car's
debut at the Geneva show.As expected, the car will get a 444bhp ver-
sion of Ingolstadt's acclaimed 4.2-litre V8 engine, capable of pro-
pelling the RS5 to 62mph in 4.6 seconds. Top speed is electronically
limited to 155mph, but Audi will increase this to 174mph on request.
New Manager for Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is looking for a new manager after he and his father
Anthony decided to call time on one of the closest partnerships in
Formula One. McLaren's 2008 world champion, whose career has
been guided by his father since he started out in karting at eight years
old, told reporters on Tuesday that both felt the moment had come for
the relationship to change.
"We've been discussing it for a while and it's only just come out now
that we are going to be making some changes," the 25-year-old driv-
er said in a telephone conference call."There's no need to rush, but at
some stage I will find a new manager."Hamilton, who will be part-
nered at McLaren by compatriot and champion Jenson Button when
the season starts in Bahrain on March 14, said the decision was more
due to his father's increasing business interests than any desire to
strike out as his own man."He's building his sports management busi-
ness, it's growing really fast right now," he said. "I feel he should
focus his full attention on that."
West Cork Rally
The next big rally down this side of the country is the West Cork Rally
widely regarded as having some of the best rally stages in Ireland this
rally will feature many competitors from the local IMC Motor Club
those who will not be competing will be helping out to run this great
rally.The rally takes place the weekend after Patricks day and the
excitement on this event is usually created by the modifies cars who
put on a great show over the winding roads of West Cork Clonakilty
is the spot be there.
Drivers Be Aware of the Dangers of Hitting Potholes
Hitting a pothole can damage the tyres, wheels, suspension or steer-
ing. It could even cause an accident.
"Commercial vehicles are particularly vulnerable as they are heavier
than normal cars, and often carry loads.
"The most common repair work is on broken wheel rims, split tyres
and wheels forced out of alignment, causing steering problems.
"Drivers inform the local council of any potholes, so they can be
repaired and reduce the damage to other vehicles using the road."
Having said that tyre centres are noticing a big increase in business
over the past few months remember you can replace a tyre however if
you are driving along do not be tempted to throw the car across to the
other side of the road to avoid a pot hole as one can crash into on com-
ing traffic slow down is probably the best advice hitting these pot
holes at speed is very damaging.
Pot Hole damage to alloy wheels is particularly bad and while you
may not notice it at the time the tyre may give way a few weeks later
due to rim damage which may cause an accident if you hit a pot hole
hard and think I got away with it check the wheel and tyre inside and
out and if the rim is buckled or the tyre looks damaged replace
it.Check the wheels and tyres inside and out once a week or if in doubt
call to the local tyre dealer for professional advice.
 Motoring With Ger Leahy
FORD IS BEST-SELLING CAR BRAND AS LIFT
IN SALES CONTINUES
FEBRUARY SHOWS RISE OF 38%
The rise in new car sales accelerated last month, as registrations
grew by 38% over February 2009. The jump in sales of vans was
D. Walsh
even more pronounced, at 72%. According to the Society of the
Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) a total of 12,325 cars were registered Auto Repairs
last month, up from 8,950 in the same period last year. Ford is the
best-selling car brand so far this year, with 13.5% of the market.
Commenting on the figures, Eddie Murphy, Chairman and Has moved to
Managing Director of Ford Ireland, said: "A second successive
month of sales increases in both cars and vans points to some Unit 1G, Youghal Business Park,
recovery in the market, fuelled by the car scrappage scheme and a
Park Mountain, Youghal
replenishment need among customers who have deferred purchas-
es from last year.
"I expect the positive trend to continue into March as a healthy Specialising in all your motoring needs
book of enquiries translates into sales."
Car Sales 2010
Year to Date February
1. Ford 3,914 (13.5%) 1,277 (10.4%) Pre NCT’s Computer Tracking
2. Toyota 3,842 (13.3%) 1,770 (14.4%)
DOE’s Diagnostics
3. VW 3,157 (10.9%) 1,347 (10.9%)
4. Renault 2,681 (9.3%) 1,144 (9.3%) All Repairs Engine and Gearbox
5. GM (Opel)
6. Nissan
2,108 (7.3%)
1,751 (6.1%)
890 (7.2%)
782 (6.3%)
Services Repairs
Xccelerate is Back! Tyres Cars, Vans, Jeeps
17:30 Saturday 6TH March 2010
In a brand new Season 2 of Xccelerate, Conor Twomey & Rachel
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est cars from around the world. From people carriers to off road- For More Information and Bookings
ers, super cars to super minis. Highlights this season will include Telephone 024-85626 Or 087-7478146
the Aston Martin Rapide, Ferrari 599 Fiorano, and Porsche 911
GT3. Episode 1:
Conor Twomey is among 5 Irish motoring journalists who battle it
out in a 4 hour endurance race in Venice to celebrate the birthday
William & Killian of the MX5. Rachel packs a living room into a Peugeot 5008.
Conor pits the Opel Astra against the Renault Clio. And Rachel
takes on the world Rally driving.

SWAYNE Get That Phone

Out of Your Ear!

G A R A G E Years on from the introduction of tough new laws for using a

mobile phone whilst driving, a staggering number of drivers are
still flouting the law and putting other motorists in danger by using
the mobile phone not just for making and receiving calls, but for
Clonpriest, Youghal texting, calling up the Internet and even checking messages on
Tel; 024 98296 / 087 7585249 Facebook and Twitter.
These are the results of a poll for Halfords.The figures are far
greater than previously shown and reveal Government campaigns
SERVICE, REPAIRS, to persuade motorists to use hands free or stay off the phone are
being ignored.
Almost a third of drivers 31% admit to taking a phone call and
RECOVERY over one in five (22%), have made a phone call. Men are the worst
culprits (25% males compared to 20% of females).
However the figures could be as high as over a half. 52% of adults
Now Breaking all have been a passenger of a car when the driver has made or
received a phone call.
Over a quarter of motorists 28% confessed to reading a text while
makes & models at the wheel and 18% had sent a text. Women (17%) are almost as
big a culprit here as men (18%).
Commenting on the survey's findings, Professor Stephen Glaister,
End of Life Cert issued director of the RAC Foundation, said:
"The use of mobile phones behind the wheel is bad news for road
safety. We know drivers' reaction times slow by almost half when
Contact: Damian or Killian they are having a chat on their mobiles. This is even worse than
 Motoring With Ger Leahy
Some of the biggest news from the Geneva Motor Show is the
new Nissan Micra and the exciting Juke the Juke follows on
from the success of the Qashqai.
Micra
Boasting breakthrough packaging and small-car engineering, the
all-new, fourth generation Nissan Micra is on course to create a
whole new set of industry standards. Unveiled today at the Geneva
Motor Show, the Micra has consistently won praise and success
for in Europe, Japan and other markets, gaining a reputation as a
reliable, stylish, accessible compact car enjoyed by a wide cross-
section of customers. The new Micra has been designed to build
on that trend - in 160 countries.

THE NISSAN MICRA

JUKE
Designed to bring a breath of fresh air to the B-segment, where
customers are uninspired by the lack of orignality on offer, Juke is
a distinctive combination of SUV toughness and sporting style in
a compact package.It will be the third member of Nissan's
crossover family, reinforcing the company's position as a pioneer
PEUGEOT ANNOUNCES NEW MARQUE PLAN of this increasingly popular configuration of vehicle.The top of the
TO INCREASE WORLD MARKET SHARE range Juke will come with a new turbocharged direct injection
petrol engine, developing 140kW (190PS) and 240 Nm.
Peugeot has announced its new Marque plan, with three clear objec-
The 1.6 direct injection turbo engine is available with Nissan's
tives: to move from tenth to seventh place in the World market by
ALL-MODE 4x4-i system, updated to include torque-vectoring
2015, to establish the Peugeot brand as the benchmark for style and to
technology. As well splitting torque front to rear - up to a maxi-
reinforce its position as the only manufacturer to offer a full range of
mum of 50:50 - it can now be split from side-to-side across the rear
transport solutions: bicycles, scooters, passenger cars and light com-
axle too, enhancing agility and reducing understeer when corner-
mercialvehicles. In order to achieve these goals, Peugeot is launching
ing.The inclusion of this innovation is a first in the small car seg-
a newproduct strategy, new style lines, new transport solutions and a
ment - a technology that has, until now, only been found on top-
new visual identity .Between 2010 and 2012, Peugeot will launch
of-the-range, premium vehicles.The other engine options are
fourteen new modelsworldwide.
Nissan's 1.6-litre 16-valve unit, now with a unique dual-injection
system, developing 86kW (117 PS) and 157Nm of torque, as well
WEST CORK RALLY as the 1.5-litre dCI common rail engine producing 81kW (110PS)
The next big rally down this side of the country is the West Cork and 240 Nm of torque.
Rally widely regarded as having some of the best rally stages in Sold in Europe (from the autumn) 2010
Ireland this rally will feature many competitors from the local
IMC Motor Club those who will not be competing will be helping
out to run this great rally.The rally takes place the weekend after
Patricks day and the excitement on this event is usually created by
the modifies cars who put on a great show over the winding roads
of West Cork Clonakilty is the spot be there.

IMC club members who will be in action in the West Cork Rally Allen
Treacy, Bob Fitzgerald THE NISSAN JUKE
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CHIROPODY YOUGHAL HOLIDAY HOUSES

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Care Assistant Required A-Z Bouncy Castles

Youghal & District Nursing Home
Castles Available for Communions.
Also Toddlers Bouncy Castles Available
Must have relevant experience.
Ideal candidate will have completed Fetec Level 5 New For 2010
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Doing 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
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GardensLawn LayingHedge & Tree Planting Gardens ClearedPower
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See Pictures at www.bhlandscaping.net
For a free quotation Contact Barry at: 086 - 3473212

Ross Cashman Electrician The Coachhouse Restaurant

27, North Main St. Youghal, Co. Cork.
Available for New Homes, Extensions, Re-Wires, Phone: (024) 92435 Fax: (024) 90268
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Finbarr Foley Architectural Services Served 5pm til 9.30pm
Crompaun View, Clonpriest, Youghal, Co. Cork.
Domestic & Commercial Planning Applications, Waste Facility Permit Must buy a beverage per person.
Applications, Building Design, Building Surveys, Sunday Night Buffet
Site & Contour Surveys, Fire Cert Applications
New Lunch & Dinner Menu
Tel: 087 - 9617332 Email: finbarrfoleyclonpriest@gmail.com