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Thursday, 23rd
August 2018 A Victorious Medieval Festival in Youghal
Article by CLAIRE O’DONOGHUE
Photos by ANDREA CUNNINGHAM
ical St. Mary’s College Gardens
The stunning, histor- cocooned in
the Town Walls, were jam packed with visi-
tors all day Sunday for Youghal’s 12th
thoroughly Annu-
al Medieval Festival. Adults and children alike were
entertained by a ring of tents, stalls, and activities on show. Children and parents were sitting cross legged painting shields and swords ahead of the
epic battles that would take place in local gar- dens around the town in the last two weeks before school starts.
Other tents demon-
strated skills and trades in the Medieval Village and used in the locality in a time long gone were
tool making, weapon- ry, apothecary, ye olde cookery, hair braiding and styling. Plenty lo- cal crafts of present day were
also on display
including a stall from Brigid Shelley Gallery in Ardmore. Brigid paints wonderful cow portraits and farming scenes that
can be bought on canvas, mugs, trays and various other materials. Other craft
displays included
jewellery and semi-pre- cious stones made into beautiful pieces, some- thing to suit all tastes from the exquisitely del- icate stones to Viking in- spired designs in bronze
and sterling silver. Sand art, music, mag-
ic, history, battles, weap- ons, birds of prey, food and drink all played a part in the making of this fantastic free family event
celebrating Na-
tional Heritage Week. Cork County Coun-
cil have announced that the
shortlisted in the
festival has been 15th
Annual Chambers Ire- land Excellence in Local Government
Awards!
Congratulations to all involved on a wonder- ful weekend celebrating Youghal’s Ancient Her- itage.
•Youghal’s 12th
Medieval Festival
•Youghal’s 12th
Medieval Festival
• Helen O Brien and Grandson Tom O Brien.
• Sinead Bateman from Beáta Borzáisi Hairstyles does a lovely style on Margaret Barry from London
• Caitlin O Donoghue and Sarah Murray.
• Kayley Donoher and Drew Kenny.
• The White Horse Vikings in action at Youghal’s 12th
• Ellie, Eoghan, Annie and Jim Collins from Baltimore.
Medieval Festival St. Mary’s College Gardens, Youghal. The annual
festival has become one of the country’s largest free events celebrating National Heritage Week. Funded by The Irish Walled Towns Network and Cork County Council, the event showcases Youghal’s built and living heritage. Picture: John Hennessy
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