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Queen of the Sea Festival, Youghal – 12/7/14

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The prospect of a fireworks display was enough to lure a group of members to Youghal on the night of 12/7/14. A beautiful balmy evening, the sky at sunset was spectacular and, with the imposing Cruise Liner, Ruby Princess, sailing lazily by the mouth of the bay en-route from Cobh to Dublin, the town looked every inch in holiday mode. As darkness fell, the strains of the Garth Brooks tribute band playing on the quayside drifted across the river Blackwater to Ferrypoint where most of the members had gathered in preparation.

The display was due at 11pm and shortly afterwards, having finished his final song, ‘Garth’ lead the crowd in the countdown. Right on cue and with a full moon as a backdrop, the first rocket headed skywards and over the following eight minutes or so the sky was filled with colour and graphic shapes as the fireworks burst high over the town accompanied by approving cheering choruses from the crowds below. The final, lingering salvo was celebrated with a rousing round of applause and cheers of appreciation and brought to an end another night of memories for young and old alike.

The display was part of the annual Youghal Queen of the Sea festival and for this night, at least, the town had it all: great weather, great music, great craic, great fireworks and the all-too-absent ‘feel-good factor’ – they even managed to get the man the whole country is talking about –  ‘Garth Brooks’ – to add to the atmosphere!

Well done to all involved.

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Cruise Liner ‘Ruby Princess’ – Cobh/Roches Point 12/7/14

 

Anthony OConnor-9Three members of ECCG headed for Cobh on 12th July for the departure of the Cruise Liner, Ruby Princess.

Meeting at White Point, we made our way along the waterfront to the deep water berth soaking up the carnival atmosphere. Coaches ferried the passengers back to the ship from day trips to locations around the county and beyond, and a brass band played while passengers boarded.

With all aboard, Ruby Princess departed at 6:30pm for her overnight sailing to Dublin, so it was a quick dash around to Roches Point, at the mouth of the harbour, to get a shot or two of the ship passing the light house.

– Anthony O’Connor

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