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‘Thundercats are Go’ in Youghal

Youghal is set to be the most exciting location in the country this coming June when the Thundercat European Beach Challenge takes place from the 20th to the 22nd. On water,on land and in the air, the thousands that attend are promised world-class entertainment for the entire family.

For the first time ever in Ireland top international Thundercat teams will race right on the shoreline, giving spectators a powerboating experience they can almost reach out and touch. Unusually, for an Irish outdoor event, weather conditions are not an issue - if the weather is great then everyone will enjoy a balmy, yet exciting weekend at the beach in Youghal, but if the weather is in any way inclement then the Thundercat spectacle gets even more exciting. In short, whatever the weather - Youghal is going to be the place to be.

Continuing the family-friendly theme of the weekend the organisers have packed a huge supporting festival into the three days of the event. The largest firework display ever seen in these parts will kick off proceedings on the Friday night, preceded by a free outdoor concert by ‘Abbaesque’ and a parade by the Thundercats - all right in the centre of Youghal town.

Daytime on Saturday and Sunday the action moves to Claycastle Beach (1 mile from the town) where an exciting programme of land, sea and air displays will keep all ages entertained from 10am each morning until 7pm each evening.

And if that’s not enough, then there’s also a great boatshow, plus a food and craft market.

In the evening the action moves back into the centre of Youghal with even more great free concerts and street
entertainment. To make life easy for the thousands expected to attend, there will be a full park and ride service in place with shuttle buses transferring visitors from designated parking locations to the main event site and Youghal town centre.

This year’s event is completely free to the public and huge thanks are extended to Cork County Council, Youghal Town Council, Youghal Socio-Economic Development Group and the business community in Youghal for providing the funding required to make an event of this enormous scale possible.

Thundercats began life as surf-rescue boats in South Africa where they were the only boats that could go out into the wild Southern Ocean waves to rescue surfers. Following a eureka moment from some of the rescue crews, these small inflatable craft started racing in the surf just off the beach.

They are now raced all over the World, from South Africa to Australia, New Zealand, all over Europe and both sides of America. Pulling well over 2g on corners these amazing craft have a better power-to-weight ratio than a Ferarri. Racing at speeds over 60 mph they race a tight circuit right on the shoreline and race finishes often see them driving right up on to the beach at full speed.

This is the first powerboat race to be held in Ireland under the guidance of the Irish Sailing Association’s (ISA) new Motorboat Division, and it is fitting that Thundercats will kick-off what promises to be an exciting new era for Irish watersports.

Exciting, challenging and great fun, Thundercats look set to become a regular sight in Irish waters, with many new Irish teams expected to be tempted into the series due to their relatively low cost of purchase.

While this year will be one of the largest free public events in the country, the potential for Youghal is even greater. The town is currently in the running to become the location for the Northern European leg of the Powerboat P1 World Championship.

This is one of the biggest sporting events in the world with a global television reach of 2.2 billion and an expected attendance of 150,000 spectators a day. If Youghal is successful then it would play host to the event for five years, starting in 2009. The potential benefits, not just to Youghal but the entire South-East coastline from Waterford City right down into Cork Harbour, are staggering - global media focus, direct economic impact of more than €260 million, job creation and a massive tourism influx.

P1 is the water-based equivalent to Formula 1 Racing with all of the associated glitz and glamour - pits, tented villages, VIP’s, concerts, international fashion shows and parties, etc.

This is truly an exciting time for Youghal, and the people of the region are invited to come along this June 20th to 22nd to witness an amazing spectacle - and to be able to say that they were there right at the start!

Date: Fri May 30 2008
Owner: John Hennessy
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Youghal Thundercat Team (1)
 
 

Youghal Thundercat Team (1)

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Date: Fri May 30 2008
Youghal Thundercat Team (2)
 
 

Youghal Thundercat Team (2)

All images © John Hennessy 2008

Date: Fri May 30 2008
The offical launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge in Youghal

The offical launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge in Youghal

Date: Tue May 27 2008
Fionan Murray, Medaza, who are the european rights holders for the P1 power boat championships,

Fionan Murray, Medaza, who are the european rights holders for the P1 power boat championships,

Date: Tue May 27 2008
L to R, Fionan Murray, Medaza, taking to Liam Ryan, Town Clerk Youghal UDC, during the launch of the Thundercat's European Beach

L to R, Fionan Murray, Medaza, taking to Liam Ryan, Town Clerk Youghal UDC, during the launch of the Thundercat's European Beach

Date: Tue May 27 2008
Mike Farrell, President of Youghal Chamber and Tourism

Mike Farrell, President of Youghal Chamber and Tourism

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(5)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(5)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
Eddie and Nora Irwin, Irwins Youghal

Eddie and Nora Irwin, Irwins Youghal

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(27)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(27)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
A group in the media boat, pictured at the launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge

A group in the media boat, pictured at the launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge

Date: Tue May 27 2008
A scene from the Mall Arts Centre in Youghal during the launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge

A scene from the Mall Arts Centre in Youghal during the launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(26)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(26)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
Aileen Ahern, Tourism Development Officer, Youghal

Aileen Ahern, Tourism Development Officer, Youghal

Date: Tue May 27 2008
Cllr David Savage, Mayor of Youghal

Cllr David Savage, Mayor of Youghal

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(21)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(21)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
Fionan Murray, Medaza

Fionan Murray, Medaza

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(7)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(7)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
L to R, Denis Broderick, Noel Mackey and Michael T Murphy

L to R, Denis Broderick, Noel Mackey and Michael T Murphy

Date: Tue May 27 2008
L to R, Liam Ryan, Town Clerk Youghal UDC, with Colin Doyle, J D's Bar Youghal

L to R, Liam Ryan, Town Clerk Youghal UDC, with Colin Doyle, J D's Bar Youghal

Date: Tue May 27 2008
L to R, Pat McCarthy and Alan Sheehan, HSE Ambulance Service, with Janette Hickey, Order of Malta

L to R, Pat McCarthy and Alan Sheehan, HSE Ambulance Service, with Janette Hickey, Order of Malta

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(14)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(14)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
L to R, Phil Tivy, Perks Youghal, with Mike Farrell, President of Youghal Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

L to R, Phil Tivy, Perks Youghal, with Mike Farrell, President of Youghal Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

Date: Tue May 27 2008
L to R, Sgt Orla Coghlan, Youghal, Sgt Damien McNamara, Youghal, Spt Flor Horan, Midleton, and Gda Pat Grace, Youghal

L to R, Sgt Orla Coghlan, Youghal, Sgt Damien McNamara, Youghal, Spt Flor Horan, Midleton, and Gda Pat Grace, Youghal

Date: Tue May 27 2008
L to R, Tommy Roche, Station Officer, and Paddy Delacour, Sub Station Officer of Youghal Fire Brigade

L to R, Tommy Roche, Station Officer, and Paddy Delacour, Sub Station Officer of Youghal Fire Brigade

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(22)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(22)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
Mike Farrell, President of Youghal Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

Mike Farrell, President of Youghal Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

Date: Tue May 27 2008
Patricia Power, Cork County Council

Patricia Power, Cork County Council

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(4)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(4)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
Some of the attendance pictured at the launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge

Some of the attendance pictured at the launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge, which will be held held in Youghal

The launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge, which will be held held in Youghal

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The media in action on Gavin Tivy's boat in Yougal during the launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge

The media in action on Gavin Tivy's boat in Yougal during the launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The media in action on Gavin Tivy's boat in Youghal during the launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge (2)

The media in action on Gavin Tivy's boat in Youghal during the launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge (2)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The media in action on Gavin Tivy's boat in Youghal during the launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge

The media in action on Gavin Tivy's boat in Youghal during the launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The media launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge was held in the Mall Arts Centre in Youghal

The media launch of the Thundercat's European Beach Challenge was held in the Mall Arts Centre in Youghal

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(1)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(1)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(2)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(2)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(3)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(3)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(6)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(6)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(8)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(8)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(9)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(9)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(10)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(10)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(11)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(11)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(12)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(12)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(13)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(13)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(15)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(15)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(16)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(16)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(17)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(17)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(18)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(18)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(19)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(19)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(20)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(20)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(23)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(23)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(24)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(24)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(25)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(25)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(28)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(28)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(29)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(29)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(30)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(30)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(31)

The Thundercat Boats in Youghal(31)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
Shane Supple from Youghal on Line(1)

Shane Supple from Youghal on Line(1)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
Shane Supple from Youghal on Line(2)

Shane Supple from Youghal on Line(2)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
Shane Supple from Youghal on Line(3)

Shane Supple from Youghal on Line(3)

Date: Tue May 27 2008
 
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