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Twitter Daily Newspaper tailored to You via Social Media and all that other internet stuff, today at 11:16

image Would you like a Twitter Daily Newspaper that has been created around your account and specifically for you based on your followers and friends?  If you like to remember the “good old days” of grabbing a daily newspaper and heading to the cafe to sip on a coffee and bring yourself up to speed on the world and its events then this is for you. Just better. Paper.li allows you to sign in with your twitter account and gives you three options to produce a daily newspaper based on the information you want to read. You can: Add you name and create a newspaper about you and your social network (like this one: The Justin Parks Daily) Add in a #hashtag that you monitor or wish to keep a good eye on and you read about alot. Add a Twitter list of specific people you want to read about... Similar posts

Youghal RNLI Lifeboat Open Day – Sun.1st Aug. 2010 via YoughalOnline.com, Jul 28th, 2010 at 19:23

Youghal RNLI Lifeboat Open Day – Sun.1st Aug. 2010 The Youghal RNLI Lifeboat will host their annual open day on Sunday 1st August 2010 from 11am to 5pm. The Lifeboat station and the Atlantic 75 class lifeboat will be open to the public and our voluntary lifeboat crew members will be on hand to show the public around and answer any questions. The Youghal Lifeboat crew will be demonstrating two launch and recovery’s of the Atlantic 75 Lifeboat. Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com Youghal RNLI crew welcome you to the annual open day at the station - Pic: www.youghalonline.com Youghal has been running a lifeboat station since 1839 and is still funded by voluntary contributions. A great day of festivities is promised on the day.  Lifeboat... Similar posts

Garda soccer friendly in Adrath Park, Youghal via YoughalOnline.com, Jul 28th, 2010 at 13:00

GARDAI at Pearse Street Garda Station, Dublin said they were “quietly confident” of beating the Youghal Gardai prior to the inaugural soccer match, in memory of the late Kieran Harte from Park,Youghal, who served with his Garda colleagues from Pearse Street. The soccer friendly was played last night (Tuesday 27th July 2010) in Adrath Park, the grounds of Youghal United AFC. Report/Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com The Pearse Street Garda soccer team celebrate winning the inaugural 'Kieran Harte Memorial Cup' 2010 with the Youghal Garda soccer team at Adrath Park, home of Youghal United AFC. Kieran’s twin sister Linda and members of the Harte family presented the winning cup “The Kieran Harte Memorial Cup 2010″ to Lee... Similar posts

Comedian Pat Shortt visits C.R.Y. via YoughalOnline.com, Jul 28th, 2010 at 01:08

Kiltha River Trad Fest – Thursday 29th July – Sunday 1st August Comedian Pat Shortt called into the local radio station CRY here in Youghal yesterday (Tuesday 27th July 2010) to promote his own traditional music festival this weekend in Castlemartyr. The funny man was special guest on the Youghal @ 5 with Stanley Knott. Pat told YoughalOnline.com that he hopes to join the musicians on stage during the weekend and may even tell a joke or two! Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com CRY station manager Declan Gibbons, Darragh Parker and Yvonne Smyth try to get Pat to say a few words on the radio An accomplished musician with a particular grá for and interest in traditional Irish music, Pat Shortt has played, toured and recorded with many... Similar posts

Irish water safety and rescue week in Youghal via YoughalOnline.com, Jul 27th, 2010 at 23:44

Irish Water Safety is the statutory body established to promote water safety in Ireland. Our role is to educate people in water safety best practices. We develop public awareness campaigns to promote necessary attitudes, rescue skills and behaviour to prevent drownings and water related accidents. Photo: www.youghalonline.com Swimmers dive off the Ferryslip, Youghal Its never too late to learn to swim. Help protect yourself and your family from drowning by taking up Irish Water Safety’s swimming and lifesaving classes nationwide Pictured at the Irish water safety week in Youghal: Anette Farrell, Carmel Dempsey, Course Co-ordinator Linda White, Siobhan O'Keeffe and Janette Power Swimmers dive off the Ferryslip, Youghal William and Ann Swayne with Jessica Lyons, Charlie, Linda and... Similar posts

The start of a social media strategy via Social Media and all that other internet stuff, Jul 27th, 2010 at 14:44

The implementation of social media tactics The final aim = To convert visitors to consumers. If they do not become consumers then they should be converted to one of tree things if possible beginning with the most important. Primary Goal Purchase and item or order Secondary Goal Email subscribers on the blog Facebook Fan page members Twitter followers The Company Blog With the inclusion of the blog we must look at it as the hub of the social media efforts.  It is the content provider that is used to compliment current promotional campaign efforts and as such is the focal point where visitors are sent. Currently we are discussing sport as the next marketing effort. To begin with, content about sport should be created in the generic form.  Rules about the sport or... Similar posts

Youghal Town Council Meeting July 2010 – By Christy Parker via YoughalOnline.com, Jul 27th, 2010 at 14:03

YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2010 – By Christy Parker In reference to legal action against defaulting ratepayers, Cllr Barbara Murray asked whether those being pursued are still in business. Town clerk Liam Ryan said they were still trading. Asked if were regular or just recent defaulters, he replied that, “they were never exemplary.” Youghal Town Hall - Photo: www.youghalonline.com Litter: In regard to littering offences Cllr Murray said she endorsed the use of CCTV but asked whether such evidence clearly indicated that large bags conveying domestic rubbish were involved in cases where fines had been issued for dumping in street bins. Town Clerk Liam Ryan said fines had only been issued for offences that were “voluminous in nature” and none had been issued “where... Similar posts

Video of the Week: Jennifer Evans – Scattered via Goldenplec, Jul 27th, 2010 at 13:54

image Scattered is a song taken from Jennifer Evans (and the ripe intent) second EP Salient Point. The Video is Directed by And Maps and Plans If you like this you can catch her in the following locations coming up soon. Tour dates: Fri 30 July – The Joinery, Dublin w/ The Buzz Aldrin Allstars Mon 7 Aug – Parade Tower, Kilkenny Sun 5 Sept – Body & Soul, Electric Picnic Wed 23 Sept – Craft Centre, Kilkenny Website / Myspace / Breaking Tunes / www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPDBUYwmzLs Related News June 29, 2010 — Video of the Week : Villagers -- Ship of Promises (0) June 22, 2010 — Video of the Week: The Looks -- Romeo (1) June 15, 2010 — Video of the Week : The Whatmans -- Devil Shoes (1) April 27, 2010 — Video of the Week : Heathers --... Similar posts

New parish website for Youghal www.youghalcatholicparish.com via YoughalOnline.com, Jul 27th, 2010 at 01:17

A new website has been launched for the parish of Youghal. The website was launched to coincide / facilitate the launch of the parish child protection policy. Click here or click on any of the pages below to visit the website www.youghalcatholicparish.com. At the moment it is in its infancy. Through this website the parish hopes to keep parishioners up to date with what is happening in the Parish. We hope also to use it as a tool in proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord. Youghal is steeped in history, from St. Coran to the Franciscans and Dominican Friaries to Walter Raleigh and Oliver Cromwell. Youghal is a place of faith and its history is marked by the faith of so many lay faithful, religious and clergy who have served Christ and his Church faithfully; one such faithful servant was,... Similar posts

Multiple Sclerosis church gate collection via YoughalOnline.com, Jul 27th, 2010 at 00:35

The Annual Multiple Sclerosis Church Gate collection will take place in Youghal and Gortroe, on Saturday July 31st and Sunday August 1st 2010. Please support this worthy cause. Support MS Ireland Multiple Sclerosis Ireland relies on the generous support of the public and businesses to help fund and operate the many services and resources we provide to over 7,000 families living with MS in Ireland. What is MS? Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). The central nervous system acts like a switchboard sending electrical messages along the nerves to various parts of the body. These electrical messages instruct the body to perform various tasks, such as movement or thought. Most healthy fibres are insulated by myelin, a fatty substance which... Similar posts

Clonpriest N.S. fundraiser in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation via YoughalOnline.com, Jul 27th, 2010 at 00:15

Thanks very much, to all the 6th class students of Clonpriest National School, for organising a successful year end Jumble Sale in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation. The €950 raised was gratefully received from 6th class teacher Áine Uí Neill who pointed out that it was the students themselves who decided to donate the funds to the Irish Heart Foundation.  It is very encouraging to know that young enthusiastic people are joining us in raising much-needed funds. The money raised means we can continue funding our lifesaving CPR and resuscitation programme and continue to fund school resources such as Bizzy Break and Action for Life and the promotion of positive experiences in physical activity. Rosarii Ryan| Junior Fundraiser | Irish Heart Foundation | 42 Penrose Wharf | Penrose... Similar posts

Gig of the Week : Iron Maiden at The O2 via Goldenplec, Jul 26th, 2010 at 23:59

image This week we have plumped for a big one, mostly because you don’t see these guys over here very often and its sure to be an absolute stampede of a gig. Iron Maiden are one of those heavy metal bands that garnered a following among even the least heavy metal lovers, they have a range of songs that seem to appeal to all types and i count myself as one who would not be a big metal fan but have a soft spot for Iron Maiden. Of course compared with some metal these days they are more borderline Rock/Metal. The gig is €59.80 and is sure to be a cracker, The new O2 for these types of gigs lets bands do all kinds of fun and insane stuff as seen when KISS came to Dublin. Other gigs this week include, Jakob Dylan in Crawdaddy, Family Force 5 in The Academy 2, Bonnie... Similar posts

GOLDENPLEC DUBLIN CLUBBING GUIDE via Goldenplec, Jul 26th, 2010 at 23:01

image MR. JONES PRESENTS: GAFFPARTY 2ND BIRTHDAY PARTY & THE LOOKS SINGLE LAUNCH As I am sure you are all well aware, Goldenplec does an awesome job at keeping you Irish scallywags in the know about what’s new in the world of music – and with that in mind we are introducing the Goldenplec Dublin Clubbing Guide! Stuck for something to do during the week? Need some tips on where to go out? Dying to lose some excess body fat on a dance floor to some pumping choons?? Worried that you will end up a hermit?? Worry no more! Goldenplec will be bringing you the low down on where to bring your sweet new top-man T-shirts glow sticks each week. Kicking things off in style this week we are pointing you in the direction of the Twisted Pepper, this Thursday the 29th of July. Mr Jones... Similar posts

Review: Limbo: For better or worse, the hype machine gets it right via No Added Sugar, Jul 26th, 2010 at 17:33

image I’ve been waiting for Limbo for four years, from when I was first shown the original trailer and concept art. Since then, it’s all been worryingly silent, to the point where I feared the project would never see the light of day. Imagine my surprise then, when I woke up to find that same trailer and artwork plastered all over the internet, with the announcement that Limbo would be the lead title in this years Summer of Arcade. Unsurprisingly for a game of this style, the hype machine quickly got hold of it and game journalists everywhere gushed over its every nuance. For once though, the hype is deserved. Limbo is as wonderful and beautiful as it is dark and brutal. The silhouetted monochrome landscapes go far beyond the 2D plane you traverse, with blurred shapes passing in front... Similar posts

Youghal’s heritage future boosted by grants totalling €220,000 Report: Christy Parker via YoughalOnline.com, Jul 26th, 2010 at 16:26

Youghal’s status as a walled town of significant merit on the national and international stage has been enhanced with a €200,000 grant to the town council from the Irish Walled Towns Network. The sum, which represents 30% of the network’s entire 2010 national budget, will fund the removal of vegetation and the re-pointing of a wall section nearest Aher’s Terrace, according to town councillor and heritage committee lynchpin Liam Burke Town Walls - Youghal. Pic:www.youghalonline.com Youghal Town Council has also received €15,000 for a Conservation Plan for Myrtle Grove, €4,900 for an Architectural Appraisal of the town’s historic quarter and €2,700 for the Graveyard Trail at St. Mary’s Collegiate Church. The information is contained in the latest Heritage Municipal... Similar posts

Ballycotton lifeboat fundraising events via YoughalOnline.com, Jul 26th, 2010 at 15:45

Between Wednesday 28 July and Sunday 1 August it will be non-stop for lifeboat fundraisers and supporters in Ballycotton. Ballycotton RNLI Lifeboat-Austin Lidbury and RNLI Station - Pic: www.youghalonline.com The annual Golf Classic takes place at East Cork Golf Club, Midleton on Wednesday, 28 July.  Participants are hoping for the fine weather to continue and that their game won’t let them down on the day.  They will be hoping that they are in the running for the prize giving that evening at 8:30 pm. The 5-a-side Soccer competition has been moved from Saturday afternoon to Thursday evening, 29 July, at 7pm at the school grounds.  The ladies will be showing the men how to play this year when they take part for the first time.  The prize giving for this event will take place later... Similar posts

Youghal lifeboat man saves swimmer in distress via YoughalOnline.com, Jul 26th, 2010 at 12:49

At approximately 8am on Sunday morning the 25th July Youghal Lifeboat crew member Patsy O’ Mahony was walking along near the mall and spotted two people a male and female having an early morning swim. Photo: www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com Lifesaver Patsy O'Mahony from Youghal R.N.L.I. Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com He went to buy his morning newspaper and on the way back heard a young woman cry for help near the Lifeboat station where he could see that the young male had got into difficulty.  Patsy immediately went for the Life ring only to find that it was not there.  Patsy shouted to a passer by to call 999 and entered the water himself to help the casualty.  He got to the casualty in the nick of time as he was in danger of drowning. From... Similar posts

REVIEW: Storyfold at Crawdaddy via Goldenplec, Jul 25th, 2010 at 21:19

image Review by Vanessa Monaghan Photos by Kieran Frost Storyfold at Crawdaddy 23rd July 2010 – Behind Closed Doors Single Launch I’m waiting in Crawdaddy for Storyfold to begin their set at the single launch for ‘Behind Closed Doors’. There’s a good crowd moving towards the stage when I hear ‘I think Storyfold may have shot themselves in the foot, that support band were great. I thought you were supposed to get a band that wouldn’t be as good as the headliner?’. He was right about the support. Cavan band, Shouting at Planes, are an alternative rock blues band and had the honour of playing at Glastonbury this year. Although only together less than a year the band are accomplished musicians who gel well together. Throughout their... Similar posts

REVIEW: Kassidy at Whelan’s via Goldenplec, Jul 24th, 2010 at 19:01

image Review by: Vanessa Monaghan Photos by: Alessio Michelini Kassidy Live at Whelans July 22nd 2010 Thursday night in Whelan’s kicked off with two supports before the main act, Kassidy. First up was Dermot Kennedy. Accompanied by Michéal Quinn on cajon, Kennedy is a solid singer songwriter with a nice vocal style, with shades of David Gray and John Mayer creeping in on occasion. He was confident enough to do a new, as yet untitled song and at 18 years old, has a lot of promise. Fresh from appearances at Oxegen and Benicassim, Ryan Sheridan is next up. He too, is accompanied by a percussionist. Sheridan shows great stage presence, has a really good mic technique and looks the part. His arrangements are interesting and entertaining. I’ve never seen a... Similar posts

Hands-on: FIFA 11 via No Added Sugar, Jul 24th, 2010 at 16:12

image Having reinvented FIFA in its 2009 edition, and refined it well last year, the fact that David Rutter’s first utterance on FIFA 11 included that second R-word wasn’t surprising. It’s understandable that refinement is a key word, after all we’re constantly reminded of FIFA 10’s Metacritic score. It also shouldn’t surprise that EA present their unfinished games both slickly and with disarming confidence. Producer Rutter especially is a professional, friendly guy, but during our interview he twice managed to slyly make me feel like an ass for my line of questioning. Put it this way, you’d need great inspiration to manage to get anyone at EA Sports to admit the negative, cynical side of releasing a full-price iterative game once or twice a year. Extensive details of the new... Similar posts
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