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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.

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Aherne's Seafood Restaurant & Accommodation

Youghal, Co. Cork

Restaurant with Rooms

Now in its third generation of family ownership, Aherne’s of Youghal is outstand ...

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Aherne's Seafood Restaurant & Accommodation

Youghal, Co. Cork

Restaurant with Rooms

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Gardens

Cedar Lodge

Midleton, Co. Cork

Many people will remember Neil and Sonia Williams’ excellent nursery at Carewswood, Midleton. The Williams have retired, but over 12,000 plants came with them when they moved to their new home in 1996. With a wealth of treasures to accommod ...

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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

Greenbarn Farmers Market - Co Cork - Fridays

Fridays 10am-2pm (in covered garden centre)

Location:

Greenbarn Garden and Lifestyle, Killeagh, Youghal, Co Cork

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Tourist Attractions

Barryscourt Castle

Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

The site on which Barryscourt castle now stands has been occupied for over a thousand years - there is evidence of a wooden watermill having been built next to a stream at the site sometime in the 7th century, long before any fortification existe ...

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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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