Events: "Youghal Through the Ages" Heritage Week
21-28 September 2003
Youghal is a modern market town where you can see and feel the
twenty-first century all around while simultaneously being aware of the
quiant and wonderful atmosphere in this ancient and historical town.
The history of Youghal traces to the Early Christian Period. Collectio
Hibernensis, one of the earliest collections of canon law, has strong
associations with Dairinis, known recently as Molana Abbey, the island
monastery in the Blackwater estuary.
After raiding Dairinis and Lismore monasteries the Vikings settled in
Youghal in the 9th century laying the foundations. Still, Youghal is a
Norman town guarding the River Blackwater and its rich hinterland. The
first charter was granted in the early 13th century, from which period
it quickly expanded into the main Norman stronghold in the area. The
establishment of the town walls, the best example remaining in Ireland
today, has allowed Youghal to endure the turbulent centuries.
This rich and diverse history and its wealth of cultural contributions
have been hidden in Youghal for far too long. Heritage Week and the
academic conference "Youghal Through the Ages" coordinated by Dr. Damian
Bracken and Dr. Dagmar ú Riain-Raedel of the History Department
University College, Cork celebrate Youghal's unique history.
Sunday, 21st September
- International Patchwork Quilt Exhibition
St. Mary's Collegiate Church
- Wildlife Talk and Demonstration of Bird Ringing
Pat Smiddy, Duchas Wildlife Ranger, will speak about regional wildlife at Ballyvergan Marsh
Monday, 22nd September
- Our Musical and Folklore Heritage
Featuring local music groups and Daithi O'Hogain, UCD, speaking on the Earls of Desmond
Tuesday, 23rd September
- Traditional Food Experts
Regina Sexton & Darina Allen will have a demonstration on culinary delights from the distant past
Wednesday, 24th September
- Albrin Society
Henry Ponsonby & Kieran Heffernan will speak on the Houses and Castles on the Blackwater including Ballinatray
Thursday, 25th September
- Opening of Flower Festival
Exhibition of floral arrangements in the theme of the conference. Window Display & Shop Front competition results and prize ceremony
Saturday, 27th September
- Nature Walk
Duchas's Pat Smiddy leads a nature walk along the Slob Bank
Events Throughout the Week
- Horgan's Pictures of Olde Youghal at Tynte's Castle
- Youghal Lace Display
- Open Air Market
- Music & Band Recitals
- Exhibition of Youghal Artefacts Returned for Conference
- Traditional Dance Demonstrations
- Guided Walking Tours of Olde Youghal each day at 10.30 am
- Fox's Lane Folk Museum open all week
It is through the Generous Donations and support of our Sponsors that we
are able to present this Event.
TESCO Ireland
East Cork Area Development
Cork Kerry Tourism
Bord Failte
Youghal Town Council
Janssen Pharmaceutical Ltd.
Youghal Credit Union Limited
Margaret Gowen & Co. Ltd.
Allied Irish Bank
Serge Boissevain Ballynatray Hse
Conoco Phillips Whitegate Seafield Technical Textiles Ltd.
Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal
For more information, please contact:
Mary Gibbons, Secretary
Youghal Through
the Ages at the Youghal Chamber of Tourism & Commerce
Phone: 024-20170
Email: youghaltourism@eircom.net
Website:
Youghal Through the Ages History and Community
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