Vol. 1 Issue 12 - Jan14th, 2021 NEXT EDITION JAN 28TH 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 The Mayor's Christmas Market in Youghal This was the second of the Christmas markets and was a great success with clear skies and a great festive atmosphere right in the centre of town. Helen Mulcahy, Margo Kenefick, Killain Daly and the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley at Mayor's Christmas Market in Youghal 2020. Handcrafted scented soaps at this wonderful stall The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley with Bobby Whyte Bobby Whyte from the University of Nottingham purchasing the Recollections DVD, a film about old Youghal, from Killian Daly, manager of the Regal Cinema Youghal at the Christmas market held at Barry's Lane and Market square on Sunday 20th December 2020. Jigsaw puzzles of Youghal and handcrafted scented soaps available at this stall from these four ladies. A walk down memory lane The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley with Peig and Ger Flanagan This picture was taken at the 'Legends in Summer' show in 2010. Pictured Left to right - Kitty Flavin, Clonard, RIP, Mary Loughlin Hodnett, Ballymacoda, Brendan Bowyer and Bree Smiddy, Beanfield, life long fans of Brendans. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 NEW YOUGHAL MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO THOSE INTERRED IN UNMARKED GRAVES By Christy Parker their surnames are pre-fixed with the to have a memorial erected for the anony- others whose passings were undocu- word "Baby..." mous deceased. mented or untraceable remain interred in Over 300 men, women and children the Remembrance Garden and those interred without recognition in what The most recent interring was 62 year-old Cork County Mayor, Cllr Mary Linehan- attending the memorial are asked to thin was termed a 'paupers' graves' section Joseph Landy, who died in 1991. Mr Foley, who is a member of the clean-up of them also. of Youghal's North Abbey cemetery, Landy was buried, unnamed, through committee, says such a memorial had have had their names commemorated social services. However he had been been "on the agenda" in local authority Cllr Linehan-Foley says "many people in an exemplary new memorial. well known through amongst sections of circles for decades. "Local people regu- from the east Cork and west Waterford the Youghal community and was sub- larly commented on it but it never went region have complimented what is a real- Six remembrance headstones bear the sequently given a headstone. anyway here", she recalls. "However this ly excellent monument. Ex-pats have also names of the 367 people, who were In the 1970's local priest Fr. Tom Paul time. under district officer Helen Mulcahy contacted me to say how delighted they buried between from 1896 and as recent- Geary initiated an annual Mass at the and staff, it has come to fruition". are to have a focal point to visit. Some of ly as 1991. They would have hailed pre- communal plot and simultaneously Throughout 2020, the district office con- whom would also have relatives who dominantly from impoverished families renamed it a 'Garden of Remembrance. ducted extensive research from burial were buried without a name. It means a and communities and their ages ranged In recent years, a voluntary community registers to document as many names as great deal to very many people". from a day old to 103 years. group, supported by the east Cork munic- possible. The office commissioned local ipal district authority, has undertaken reg- firm Budds Memorials to design and See www.facebook.com/Clean-up-at-the- In some cases, infants seem either to ular clean-ups of neglected graves. install the memorial, which is cut from Cemetery-Youghal-476813906387885/ have never been christened or to not Following one such weeding and cleaning Indian black granite. Proprietor have had their names registered. Instead, effort a year ago, group members sought Adrian Budds says it was "an honour" to be assigned the task and that all whose names he carved were "long overdue the recognition" they are now being afforded. The monument is inscribed, "May the Lord support us all the day long, till the shades lengthen and the evening comes and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in his mercy may he give us a safe lodging, and holy rest, and peace at the last." It is possible and indeed likely that Memorial to unmarked graves email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 Giving Thanks (and a few Lockdown Tips) from Ballymaloe House The first Primrose has been spotted in a Within 5km of Ballymaloe shaded corner of the Ballymaloe House House they are lucky enough to walled garden and Darina Allen recently have several beautiful beaches. posted on Instagram 'A brave first snow- Ballynamona Beach is exactly drop' blooming at the Ballymaloe Cookery 5km from Ballymaloe House, School. All positive signs of better times accessible from the Bog Road and new beginnings ahead. It is after all, on the way to Ballycotton. A the little things that make a difference sandy beach stretching as far right now and there is beauty and signs of as Silver Strand, Ballycotton hope everywhere, if you look in the right and leading onto an internation- places. ally renowned Bird Sanctuary, walking, flask tea or coffee drinking, bird watching, Razor Clam foraging (google it, best to do it at low tide and in a month with an R in it), or sea swim- ming encouraged. Ardnahinch Beach is 5.2km from Ballymaloe House and was where Myrtle Allen would swim daily all year round. If you are willing to try it, it is the perfect Foraging expedition. Again there is plen- The taste of Ballymaloe will also still be Lockdown pursuit for us in East Cork. ty of information available at your finger- available for weekly collection via However, do please consider packing the tips to help identify and maybe cook with @neighbourfoodmidleton and the The family and staff at Ballymaloe House following essentials; a flask of warm your findings. Herbs and wildflowers too Ballymaloe Café continues to be open for would like to take this opportunity to thank water for sandy feet and freezing fingers, will be beginning to bloom all around us takeaways. The Farm Shop at the everyone in East Cork for your ongoing wetsuit booties and gloves (ideally), you soon and in our many local woodlands. Ballymaloe Cookery School will remain support. Not only during 2020, which would be surprised the temperature of the You would be surprised what you can open too. The Farm Shop offers a deli- were unprecedented times when local water you can cope with as long as your feed your family on for free. cious smorgasbord of East Cork, home- business support was more invaluable fingers and toes are literally covered. A made or homegrown delicacies. Freshly than ever, but always. Since Ballymaloe hot drink and super warm loose clothing, We are blessed with exceptional spacious baked bread from the School Bread Shed House opened its doors to the public in socks and sheepskin boots to jump into countryside, cliff walks and woodlands in being a particularly comforting pleasure. 1964, the residents and suppliers of East after swimming. East Cork. Keeping active will be impor- Cork have remained the heart of tant for us all in the uncertain weeks The message is to stay home, stay safe Ballymaloe House. They miss seeing There is no doubt nationally Ireland has ahead. and keep busy. Give thanks for living in and serving you, but appreciate that by seen a resurgence in popularity for Sea beautiful East Cork and support your closing in accordance to current Level 5 Swimming, or Wild Swimming as it is Ballymaloe House will be posting some neighbours, friends and local businesses Government restrictions, they are doing often known as. No surprise why… we inspirational recipes and Lockdown safely. The days are starting to get longer their bit to keep our community safe. are literally surrounded by it. Amongst Pursuit ideas over the next few weeks, so and there is hope and natural beauty follow them via Instagram (@bally- beginning to spring up everywhere. Stay maloe_house), Facebook and Twitter safe and stay positive, we will all meet (@ballymaloe) for more information and again soon - this too shall pass. ideas of things to do and places to go dur- ing Lockdown. www.ballymaloe.ie 021 465 2531 The Allen family and everyone working at the known benefits of Wild Swimming is a stronger immune system, longevity and Ballymaloe House very much look for- mental strength. More benefits vary, ward to reopening the famous blue door everyone seems to get something differ- and welcoming guests back when it is ent out of it, it's personal. Even smug- safe to do so. In the meantime, via their ness has been sighted as a benefit - pride social media and website, they will be in oneself and one's personal achieve- highlighting some local Lockdown ments is of course mentally strengthen- ing. Pursuits to keep you busy whilst at home or potentially within your 5km Level 5 If cold water is not for you, stay ashore Winter Swimming exercise range. and take the children on a Seaweed East Cork News & Advertiser Upcoming Publication Dates Jan 28th, Feb 11th, Feb 25th email:[email protected] email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 BALLYCOTTON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY CHRISTMAS THEMED WINDOW COMPETITION Monica Doyle (left) of Ballycotton Development Company presenting Maryrose Lynch with first prize in the Christmas Themed Window Competition.