Young People's Social Scene in Skibbereen, Co. Cork, Ireland 1980

What do young people do for fun in the west Cork town of Skibbereen?

In the 'Our Town' section of 'Youngline', young people from Skibbereen tell viewers about life in their town. A newly established youth club is a focal point for many of them.

Imelda, a teenager, points out that Skibbereen offers young people a great social scene which includes basketball, tennis, a badminton club and discos.

There’s plenty for a girl to do around the place.

Imelda plans to go to University College Cork, but has no intention of living anywhere else but Skibbereen. She thinks bigger places are too impersonal and prefers living in a place where everybody knows everybody else.

A boy called Liam is involved in Skibbereen Rowing Club and he trains every Sunday and on bank holidays. Other hobbies undertaken by some of the young people include citizens band radio (CB radio), arts and crafts, music, and looking after ponies. After school, the Drimoleague bus many of the Skibbereen youngsters get to meet young people from outside the town.

While Skibbereen has a cinema, some negative points are that it lacks a swimming pool. Also, the much-promised handball court has not materialised.

A group of young people visit The Square in the town, where the focal point is Skibbereen Town Hall. This building was rebuilt after it was destroyed by fire in 1955. Also in The Square is The Maid of Erin statue by sculptor John Francis Davis, which was unveiled in 1904 by Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa.

This episode of 'Youngline’ was broadcast on 17 November 1980. The presenter is Ultan Guilfoyle.

‘Youngline’ was a once weekly, half-hour magazine show for younger viewers.

The first programme was broadcast on 23 November 1976, and it continued until May 1984