The damage done to the the town of Youghal after a major storm in 1962.
A storm in 1962 hit the coastal town of Youghal hard. William Matthes filmed the damage with his 8mm camera. The ketch The 3 Brothers owned by Commander Arbuthnot, was broken up on the front strand ,while much of the town was severely damaged.
The sea wall surrounding Green Park collapsed from the sheer force of the water. Concrete was broken up and thrown all over the park which was flooded. The front strand promenade was also badly damaged.
The Buoys the Blackball, and The Bar Rock were washed ashore, one in Green Park, the other in The Strand. The resounding waves on the beach, revealed rarely seen peat masses along the beach,evidence of our past connection with Yew Trees covering Youghal. All of this damage William Matthes captured with his 8mm camera
Title: |
Storm Damage Youghal |
Clip Duration: |
00:02:41 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
Aftermath of Storm Youghal 1962 |
Series Title: |
William Matthes Collection |
Information: |
William Matthes (1920-2004) known locally as Billy worked in Pasley's Supermarket for 10 years before going on to work in Farrell's Stores until his retirement. In 1993 Billy was presented with a long service medal having spent 20 years as a fireman in the Youghal Fire Brigade where he was also Chief Fire Officer. Billy Matthes had a lifetime passion for recording events in his home town of Youghal with his 8mm camera. As well as his film-making Billy liked to make models from matchsticks including one of the lifeboat 'The Grace Darling'. Billy Matthes was married to the love of his life Jane, and they had 3 daughters, Margaret, Susan and Catherine. |
Coverage: |
Ireland, Waterford, Youghal |
Topic: |
The Media |
Contributor(s): |
William Matthes (Filmmaker) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
Production Year: |
1962 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
DF3207 |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
Rights, Terms and Conditions: |
Copyright Matthes. This material may not be replicated in any form or manner without the prior express permission of the copyright holder. For more information contact RTÉ Archives. |
Item Type: |
part/extract |
Colour: |
Colour |
Sound: |
Silent |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
