A visit to St. Mary's Collegiate Church in Youghal
Video footage of the interior and exterior of St. Mary's Collegiate Church in Youghal, the oldest roofed church in Ireland built in 1220 and still in use as a Church of Ireland
St Marys Collegiate Church,Youghal County Cork.
Some tombs including the Boyle monuent in the interior of this medieval church.
St Mary's Collegiate Church, Youghal
St Mary's Collegiate Church (Church of Ireland/Anglican), Youghal is the oldest Irish church with continuous worship in it since the 13th century. A National Monument of Ireland, it is a must-see for any visitor to Youghal with an interest in heritage and history.
KILA : 13 - The Bearna Waltz Live @ St Mary's Collegiate Church Youghal
Kila performing The Bearna Waltz from their brand new CD Soisín live at St. Mary's Collegiate Church in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland on Friday 5th of February 2010
St. Mary's Collegiate Church - Youghal - Co. Cork. - From a new perspective.
See the Collegiate Church of Saint Mary in Youghal for the first time from a completely new perspective.
The Collegiate Church of Saint Mary, nestling in a corner of Youghal’s medieval town walls, can claim to be the oldest church in Ireland with continuous worship since the 13th century.
The trusses of the stunning nave roof have been carbon dated to the late 12th century.
It’s fascinating monuments include the 17th century memorial to Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork, and an older stone depicting a Viking longboat from 9th century. Associated with the church were people like Sir Walter Raleigh whose house next door can be seen from the churchyard, and Oliver Cromwell who is said to have addressed his troops from the trunk in the sanctuary. Beside the trunk is a rare example of a medieval sepulchre tomb.
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Collegiate Church of Saint Mary can claim to be the oldest church in Ireland that has had continuous worship in it since the 13th century.
The presence of a church on the site itself probably dates back far earlier, perhaps even to the time of Saint Declan who founded a monastery at nearby Ardmore in the 5th century.
The stones of the building tell a fascinating story of its changes over the centuries. You can play the detective as you try to make sense of old doorways, blocked up windows, old wall lines and former roof levels. You can even find the outline of a Viking longboat carved on a stone – reminding you of the troubled history of the 9th century.
There is a 14th century font where baptisms still take place.
In the 15th century it became a Collegiate Church with the foundation alongside it of “Our Lady’s College of Yoghill” where a college of clergy and singing clerks under a Warden served the church and surrounding area. From the churchyard you can see the former Warden’s House, which was in due course owned by Sir Walter Raleigh who was Mayor of the town.
The Boyle Chapel houses the monument to Richard Boyle, the 1st Earl of Cork, who died in Youghal in 1643. There you can see Boyle, his first and second wives and his children – among them Robert Boyle, famous for “Boyle’s Law” that many a pupil had to learn at school. This magnificent monument cost him well over £1,000 – no small fortune at the time!
The stunning roof is exposed to reveal the long-hidden timber scissor trusses and some of the timbers have been carbon dated to the late 12th century. In the ancient stonework you can find medieval stonemasons’ marks which take us right back to the hands of the craftsmen who build the church. Their splendid carvings decorate doorways, windows and arches and their carved heads are a joy to search out.
In the sanctuary to the north of the altar you can see a rare example of a sepulchre tomb, a major focus for medieval piety in Holy Week, much defaced during the Reformation.
As well as Richard Boyle, and Sir Walter Raleigh, another famous name associated with the church is that of Oliver Cromwell who visited the town and is said to have preached a funeral oration to one of his officers standing on top of a trunk that can still be seen in the sanctuary.
The churchyard with interesting information points gives you access to a walk along part of the medieval town wall with stunning views across the town and the estuary. The church building is a National Monument of Ireland and, as a result of a unique agreement between the Church of Ireland and the local authority, is in the care of the Town Council while still being used for regular weekly worship by the Church of Ireland congregation.
Music: Ever Mindful Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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St Mary's Catholic Church in Youghal
A visit to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Youghal. Built in 1796, it is the oldest Catholic Church in the Diocese of Cloyne.
KILA: 01 - Soisín Live @ St Mary's Collegiate Church Youghal
Kila performing the title track Soisín from their brand new CD Soisín live at St. Mary's Collegiate Church in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland on Friday 5th of February 2010
KILA 03 Live @ St Mary's Collegiate Church Youghal
Kila performing one of the tunes from their brand new CD Soisín live at St. Mary's Collegiate Church in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland on Friday 5th of February 2010
KILA 17 Live @ St Mary's Collegiate Church Youghal
Kila performing one of the tunes from their brand new CD Soisín live at St. Mary's Collegiate Church in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland on Friday 5th of February 2010. Sorry for the abrupt ending but I ran out of storage!. End of concert as far as I was concerned but still worth including if only for the deft fingers of the tin whistle player at the end of the recording! FAB!. Sláinte!
Cherish The Ladies. St. Mary, Youghal
KILA: 07 -Simmer It Down (I Think!) Live @ St Mary's Collegiate Church Youghal
Kila performing Simmer It Down live at St. Mary's Collegiate Church in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland on Friday 5th of February 2010. If the title is wrong, please let me know. It's the bleedin Duuublin aaacent, isn't it!
KILA 16 Live @ St Mary's Collegiate Church Youghal
Kila performing one of the tunes from their brand new CD Soisín live at St. Mary's Collegiate Church in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland on Friday 5th of February 2010. If you know the title, please send me a message. Sláinte!
tru da keyole youghal
jims new flat
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St.Mary's Collegiate Church And Graveyard (Historic Site In Howth)
I had believed that this was known as Howth Abbey but I have been informed that it is St. Mary's Collegiate Church.
The first church built in Howth was on the site of Howth Abbey, in Howth Village. It was founded by Sigtrygg, King of Dublin around 1042. Around 1235, the old church was amalgamated with the church on Ireland's Eye and a new church was built - founded by Luke, Archbishop of Dublin on land granted by Sir Almeric St. Lawrence. Little remains of either of these churches and most of the present abbey dates back to the late forteenth century. The church was a collegiate church - served by a collegium of three or more priests. A private house to the south-east of the church was the priests' house. Parishioners worshipped in the abbey until about 1630. After that date worship was conducted in Lord Howth's private chapel near his castle.
KILA 14 - Katy's Tune - Live @ St Mary's Collegiate Church Youghal
Kila performing Katy's Tune from their CD Soisín live at St. Mary's Collegiate Church in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland on Friday 5th of February 2010
Tipperary Girl - Mal Blackie - St. Mary's Collegiate Church, Youghal
Tipperary Girl by Mal Blackie live at St. Mary's Collegiate Church, Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland. - Friday 5th Feb, 2010 with guest musicians Richie Foley (mandolin) and Bobby Lee (guitar) and Mal Blackie (guitar&vocals)
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KILA :02 - Gaire na bPaisti - Live @ St Mary's Collegiate Church Youghal
Kila performing Gaire na bPaisti live at St. Mary's Collegiate Church in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland on Friday 5th of February 2010
KILA : 05 - The Derry Tune - Live @ St Mary's Collegiate Church Youghal
Kila performing The Derry Tune live at St. Mary's Collegiate Church in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland on Friday 5th of February 2010