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Youghal, Co. Cork

Youghal (Irish: Eochaill) pronounced Yawl or Y'all is built on a steep riverbank on the estuary of the River Blackwater on the coastline of East County Cork. The name of the town derives from the yew woods (Eochaill) which were once plentiful in the area.

This bustling and picturesque town is regarded as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland. The historic walled seaport town of Youghal adjoins a fine 5km blue flag beach and, because of the many historic buildings and monuments within its ancient town walls, has been designated as an Irish Heritage Port by the Irish Tourist Board.

Fishing in the River Blackwater (noted for salmon, trout and excellent coarse fish), golf, sailing, angling, pitch and putt and yachting are just some of the facilities that are located either nearby or in the town.

Gardens

Ballymaloe Cookery School Gardens

Shanagarry, Co. Cork

The gardens at Ballymaloe are delicious - traditional with an original twist, just like Darina Allen’s recipes. The first garden was made in the 1980s and, inspired by a the great French garden at Villandry, is laid out with a parterre of f ...

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Golf

West Waterford Golf Club

Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Course Type: Parkland

The opening of this fine, Dungarvan development in 1993, was a particularly proud occasion for the designer, Eddie Hackett, who was seeing his 100th course become ready for play. The course is located in the Brickey Valley, just outside Dungarva ...

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Self Catering

Castlemartyr Resort - Lodges & Mews

Castlemartyr, Co. Cork

Castlemartyr Resort offers the perfect County County self catering holiday for golfers, families, and groups alike. Spanning a 220 acre Estate, adjacent to the ruins of an ancient castle, this all-new County Cork holiday resort features two lodgi ...

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What's On

Dungarvan Farmers Market - County Waterford - Thursdays

Dungarvan Farmers Market

Gratton Square, Dungarvan, County Waterford

Thursdays - 9.30am to 2pm

Contact:

Siobhan La Touche,

contact@dungarvanfarmersmar ...

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Tourist Attractions

Jameson Experience Midleton

Midleton, Co. Cork

The Old Midleton Distillery is a fascinating place to visit. Dating back to 1795, a tour of the old distillery is worthwhile; you can, among many other interesting things, see the world’s biggest pot still, take part in a whiskey tasting - ...

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Wedding Venues

Ballymaloe House

Shanagarry, Co. Cork

Ireland’s most famous country house (modestly described as ‘a large family farmhouse’ in their Blue Book entry) is a place that may not immediately come to mind as a wedding venues, but the Allen family’s fine creeper-clad ...

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