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Youghal – a designated Heritage Town situated on the
coastline of East Cork and on the River Blackwater is
an ideal holiday destination for everyone.
This picturesque town where part of “Moby Dick”
was filmed in 1954, boasts 5km of Blue Flag Beaches,
enviable historic buildings and monuments
combining past and present.
Steeped in history, heritage and culture, there are
numerous delights to be explored such as golf, arts,
crafts and water sports including angling, whale and
dolphin watching, diving and deep sea fishing.
Youghal has a history stretching back 1,000 years that
is exhibited in our Heritage Centre. Entrance is free
to all.
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Youghal <<< Youghal Clock Gate – Built in
1777 to replace the Medieval
Trinity Gate is a pivotal point of
the main street.
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The town nestling on the banks of the majesticBlackwater river as it reaches the sea.
Youghal is the only town in Ireland with not one,but two, beaches that have been awarded
EU blue Flags.
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> Guided Walking Tours of Old YoughalLocal guides escort visitors on
walking tours of historic Youghal
TEL: 024-20170.
> Youghal Clock Gate
> Tynte’s CastleEmail: [email protected]
www:tyntescastle.com
> St. Marys Collegiate ChurchThe earliest entry in the Vestry
Book of Youghal is a statement of
parish accounts for the year 1201
> Medieval Garden
> Youghal Thurough the Ages – Heritage Week, September
> Fox’s Lane Folk Museum024 91145
http:/tyntescastle.com/fox
> Town Walls
> Myrtle Grove – home of Walter Raleigh
> Shalom House
> Alms Houses
> The Red House
> St. John’s Priory
> Water Gate
> Mall Arts Centre024 92926
> Dancing Thru The AgesCeolti SiTraditional music
and dance events
> Eamonn O Brien Art GalleryPhotographer 024 92568
> Festival of Music
> College of Choral Clerks
> Molana Abbey
Youghal, where past meets present
at the mouth of the picturesque River
Blackwater. It is one of the best
examples of a Norman walled port
in Ireland today.
And Culture Heritage & History/\Festivals & Events
Youghal’s heritage stretches back1000 years, and our Heritage isexhibited and celebrated throughout the year by a multitude of sights, exhibits andevents. Ask a Youghal visitor centre for more details.
> Youghal Heritage CentreMarket House, Market Square,
Youghal, Co. Cork
TEL: 024-20170 / 92447
WEBSITE: www.youghalchamber.ie
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WWaatteerr GGaatteeMedieval Arch.
CClloocckk GGaatteeImpressive 18th century town gate.
MMaaiinn SSttrreeeett && SShhooppssAttractive 19th century shopfronts on medieval sites.
SStt.. JJoohhnn’’ss PPrriioorryyRemains of 14th century priory.
TTyynnttee’’ss CCaassttllee15th century fortified tower.
AAllmmsshhoouusseessAttractive Almshouses built in 1610.
MMyyrrttllee GGrroovvee16th century house,home of Walter Raleigh.
SStt.. MMaarryy’’ss CCoolllleeggiiaattee CChhuurrcchhHistoric church built in 1220.
TToowwnn WWaallllssPortion of town walls,dating to 13th century.
TThhee CCoolllleeggeeLater building on site of 15th century college.
TThhee RReedd HHoouusseeFine 18th century town house.
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The town trail begins at the Visitor Centre and explores the walls, streets and historic buildings of Youghal.Our Trail finishes at the College gates. You can explore the small lanes and
back streets of Youghal or return to the Heritage Centre by the route you have come.
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Youghal is right in the centre of thesouth coast of Ireland, putting mostof the major tourist sights withineasy reach. Ask a Youghal visitorcentre for more details.
> Leahys Open Farm021 466 8461
> The Vee> Mount Melleray
Abbey 058 54404 www.mountmellerayabbey.org
> Lismore Heritage Town|
> Blarney Castle & Gardens021 385252 www.blarneycastle.ie
> Cobh Queenstown Story021 481 3591 www.cobhheritage.com
> Midleton Distillery021 613594 Midleton, Co Cork
> Kinsale Tourist Office021 477 2234 www.kinsale.ie
> Cork Kerry Tourismwww.corkkerry.ie
> fota house and gardens andFota Wildlife ParkCarrigtwohill, Co Cork. 021 812678/812736 www.zenith.ie/fota
> Comeragh Drive> Barryscourt Castle> Titanic Trail
and Places of Interest
SShhaalloomm HHoouusseeSheltered housing in 19th century building.
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There are sports and activities foreveryone in Youghal and the surrounding area. Ask a Youghalvisitor centre for more details.
> Whale Watching 086 3283250 or 086 3283256 Of course you can often see the dolphins from the promenade in Youghal, but if you want to get closer to the Dolphins and see Whales, then take a whale and dolphin watching trip from Youghal harbour. www.whaleofatime.ie
> Deep Sea Fishing / Angling / Shore Fishing, YoughalMartin Colfer - 087 265 7177
> Sailing & YachtingYoughal Sailing Club,
Bruce Bell - 024 94232
> Blackwater Canoe TripsRitchie Power 086 3800045
> Blackwater Cruises River Trips
Tony Gallagher 087 988 9076
> kingfisher air boat cruise024 92443 airboatsireland.com
> Wreck Diving/sea-anglingPat Waide - 086 8191074
www.ardmorediving.com
> Airboats Ireland 024 92443 airboatsireland.com
> Golf ClubGolf Links Road
Youghal 024 92787
www.youghalgolf.com
> Pitch & PuttMichael Landers 024 92088
> Rugby Club024 92810
www.youghalrfc.com
> Greyhound RacingCork Road, Youghal 024 92305
> Triathlon in July
> Spa & Club Vitae in Redbarn
> GAA Pavilion024 25838
www.youghalgaa.com
> Youghal Tennis ClubThe Strand 024 92616
> Bird WatchingPat Smiddy 024 93955
> Trabolgan021 661551
www.trabolgan.com
> Bridgefield Buggies021 667533
www.quadbikesafari.ie
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and Activities
Sports SportsYoughal forYoughal for
There are 22 golf courses within 1 hours drive of
Youghal and Youghal is only 2.5 hours from the K
Club, home of the 2006 Ryder Cup
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Stretching from Youghal on the south east coast to Barleycoveon the south west Mizen peninsula,County Cork has 10 beaches with the coveted International Blue Flag environmental award.
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There are fabulous places to stay,and lots of choices for dinner, plusentertainments to keep all of thefamily happy. Ask a Youghal visitorcentre for more details.
> Perks Family Entertainment CentreSeafield Business Centre 024 92938 [email protected]
> 2 Blue Flag Beaches – Claycastle & Redbarn
> 3 Screen CinemaThe Regal Cinema, Friar Street
02491399 or 083 8184181
www.regalyoughal.com
> New Leisure Centre
> Fantastic Festivals
> Glenbower Wood
> A range of of dining experiences available fromfast food to fine dining. The discerning diner can choose from traditional to contemporary eateries, offering European and Asian dining influences.
> AccommodationYoughal has a vast array of accommodation to choose from, with luxury hotels and B & B’s, self catering and caravan and camping facilities that cater to all.
A Taste of Youghal / A Place to Rest!
FamilyFamilyYoughal for all theYoughal for all the
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Fantastic beaches, great places to stay,loads to see and do - Youghal has been afavoured holiday destination for over 100
years and is right in the centre of the sunnysouth coast of Ireland.
Youghal-Something for everyone!
Youghal Heritage Centreat theYoughal Tourist Office | Market House - Market SquareYoughal - East CorkPhone: 024 - 20170 | Fax : 024 - 20171Email: [email protected] visit www.youghalchamber.ie
Opening hoursMon-Fri: 9.30am-5.30pm | Sat-Sun: 10.00am-6.00pm
www.eastcorktourism.com
