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Port and resort town in County Cork, Ireland
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Youghal (pronouced "yawl") is a harbour town at the east edge of County Cork in Ireland. It preserves many remnants of its medieval and early modern heyday, when it was a walled city and major port. In 2022 it had a population of about 8,600.
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Founded by St Declan in 450, parts of this church go back to 1220. It became a collegiate church in 1464, meaning it didn't have a permanent priest, but the staff of the religious seminary took turns. The Catholics were ejected in the Reformation and the land passed to Sir Walter Raleigh, who sold it to Robert Boyle. Most of what's there now reflects Boyle's rebuilding in the 17th century. He was the father of Boyle the physicist and lived at Lismore castle; he's buried in the graveyard here. Part of the town wall flanks the graveyard. The church remains Church of Ireland (Anglican).
Four-storey tower built over Main Street in 1777 on the site of Trinity Castle. It was used as a prison until 1837, and rebels were hung from its windows. It's now a museum.
John Huston's 1956 film Moby Dick used Youghal to represent New Bedford, Mass, and Huston worked from the pub, then called Linehans. You'll spot it by the gable-end mural depicting the whale. It has good local food.
Smart townhouse hotel with seafood restaurant.
Stylish B&B in 1838 mansion towards north end of town.
Bright friendly B&B, great cooking including vegan choices.
18th-century building on waterfront, rooms small but clean. Has conference facilities and a seafood restaurant. Two nights minimum stay July-Sep.
Youghal is a small town and easy to walk around. You need wheels to explore the coat, such as Knockadoon Head.
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