4
info@eastcorkjournal.ie
Ye Olde Youghal Medieval Festival
by CLAIRE O DONOGHUE
The programme of
events for Youghal’s annu- al Medieval Festival is jam- packed with activities and informational events cele- brating all that the historic old town has to offer. The main hub of the festival centres around the town’s famous Raleigh Quarter, taking in the renowned St.
Mary’s Collegiate Church and old French Convent gardens. Ancient trades and skills that gave rise to Youghal’s importance
as
a port and place of busi- ness will be on display in the “medieval village” together
and educational
with workshops talks on
how people survived and indeed flourished in the area.
will be on hand, giving detailed tours of the 13th
Historical experts
Century St. Mary’s church and grounds. Topics such as ancient weaponry, ani- mal husbandry and farm- ing skills, cooking, weaving and much more will be covered in fun and exciting ways for all ages. Children are especial-
ly catered for with battle re-enactments
to hair styling, watch
and partake in as well as face painting, games, his- toric
crafts and make and do, to name
Day 1: Saturday – 18th August 2018 *Denotes family friendly WHEN?
*10.00 – 4.00 pm
WHAT? Sir Walter Raleigh’s
Treasure Trail of St.
Mary’s Collegiate Church & Grounds
*10.30 am & *2.00 pm
* 12.00 The fascinating true
story of “Corolina – The Princess of Capua”
Guided Tours of St.
Mary’s Collegiate Church. (30 minutes)
WHEN? Go on a treasure hunt for
Sir Walter Raleigh’s head in St. Mary’s Collegiate Church. Great fun for all the family!
13th
Take a guided tour of the century St. Mary’s Colle-
giate Church – National Mon- ument of International signifi- cance. Tours are tailored to suit families of all ages!
Local historian & storytell-
er supreme, Kay Donnolly tells the beautiful story of Youghal Princess, Her Royal Highness Penelope
Carolina
of Capua, daughter of Grice Smyth Esq. of Ballynatray, Co.Waterford
*12.00 – 6.00 pm *1.00
“‘Urban Wildlife’” Explore our Natural Heritage at
ing truth of our urban wild- life.
Conservationist, Pat
Be enthralled with the amaz- Highly regarded Wildlife
Smiddy,
tells us more about the fascinat- ing habits and habitats of our wildlife at St. Mary’s Colle- giate Church Grounds.
* 3.00pm
At St. Marys Graveyard (30/35 minutes)
“St Mary’s Collegiate Church –custom and
liturgy directed its archi- tecture”.
An invitation to expe-
rience and marvel at the interior of St. Mary’s Col- legiate Church with highly acclaimed historian and author, David Kelly. Dis- cover its medieval origin and how custom and lit- urgy affected its extraordi- nary architecture.
6.00pm – 8.00pm
FREE GALA Concert with noted soloists Caro- line Fraher & John Daly: Booking advisable
on
www.themallartscentre. com
The unique timbre of
John’s voice combined with Caroline’s angelic tones makes for an evening of unrivalled music in the perfect setting of St. Mary’s Collegiate Church.
*10.00 – 4.00 pm
*2.00 pm, 3.00 pm and 4.00 pm
1200, 1.00, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00, 5.00
*12.00 – 6.00 pm *12.00 – 6.00 pm Princess
Day 2: Sunday 19th WHEN?
August 2018
**12.00 pm – 5.00pm
*12.00 pm – 6.00 pm *12.00 pm & 3.00pm Medieval Battle!
*12.30 pm & 3.30 pm
*2.30 pm & 4.30 pm
Kids Medieval Battle! (suitable for kids 7-10 years)
‘Janey Mac’ by Cork
Favourites, the Dowtcha Puppets.
Show N’ Tell Archery Dis- play with Peter O’Connor
Medieval Blacksmith at work!
Interactive Birds of Prey
Display. Get up close and get your picture taken
Sir Walter Raleigh’s Treas-
ure Trail of St. Mary’s Colle- giate Church & Grounds
Guided Tours of St.
Mary’s Collegiate Church. (30 minutes)
Archaeological Dig for
Kids!Suitable for ages 8 + 35 minute workshop
sessionsBooking advisable on: 024-81814 or email: youghal-
heritage@gmail.com
12.00 – 6.00 pm Artisan Food & Craft Fair A weekend highlight! See over 30 of ‘The White
Horse Vikings’ take to battle! Take up your sword!
Under the direction of the
White Horse Vikings let the battle begin! See the history of Cork and Ireland with Janey
Mac!“ Peter O’Connor will give a ‘hands-on’ active display
of archery artifacts and the use of longbows (warbows).
Watch first-hand the Medieval Blacksmith work
with iron metal making iron utensils, horseshoes, weap- ons and repairing armour!
Meet Birds of Prey, ‘Ben’, ‘Tiny’, ‘Optimus’, ‘Scot- ty’ and many more.
Go on a treasure hunt for Sir Walter Raleigh’s head in St. Mary’s Collegiate Church. Great fun for all the family!
Take a guided tour of the 13th century St. Mary’s
Collegiate Church – National Monument of Interna- tional significance.
Real life, hands on experiential learning for
kids!These 35 minute workshops will allow kids to take part in an archaeological ‘dig’ under the supervision of a team of qualified archaeologists
Never go hungry at Youghal Medieval Festival! Fea- turing a host of top quality producers!
WHAT? ‘The White Horse Vikings’
Weekend Medieval Village Experience
A Whole Range of Kids Fun!
WHEN? Come along and immerse yourself in the Medieval
way of life in Youghal’s Medieval Village. The village will be accessible over entire festival weekend.
Face Painting, Coin pressing, balloon magic, medie-
val hair-braiding, interactive magician, paint your own mask, make/colour your own shield, temporary tattoos, sand art
a gala
Thursday, 2nd
August 2018
but a few – all with a medi- eval flair of course! The
ethereally
voiced
Caroline Fraher, together with tenor John Daly are heading
concert
in St. Mary’s Collegiate Church on Saturday, Au- gust 19 from 6pm-8pm. The concert is FREE though booking is advisa- ble through
www.themal-
lartscentre.com to avoid disappointment
Tel: 021 463 8000 • Email:
info@eastcorkjournal.ie • Web:
www.eastcorkjournal.ie
eastcorkjournal
@eastcorkjournal / #eastcorkjournal
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80
