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|cap=The Clock Gate, Youghal, County Cork | |cap=The Clock Gate, Youghal, County Cork | ||
|text='''Youghal''' is a bustling and picturesque town in [[County Cork]], standing on the estuary of the River Blackwater. Being built on the edge of a steep riverbank, the town has a distinctive long and narrow layout. It is a tourist destination, and also | |text='''Youghal''' is a bustling and picturesque town in [[County Cork]], standing on the estuary of the River Blackwater. Being built on the edge of a steep riverbank, the town has a distinctive long and narrow layout. It is a tourist destination, and also serves as a commuter town for Cork and Waterford. | ||
In former days, Youghal was militarily and economically important. Today Youghal is regarded as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland. It is a walled seaport town and within its walls are many historic buildings and monuments. It has been designated as an Irish Heritage Port by the Irish Tourist Board. | In former days, Youghal was militarily and economically important. Today Youghal is regarded as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland. It is a walled seaport town and within its walls are many historic buildings and monuments. It has been designated as an Irish Heritage Port by the Irish Tourist Board. | ||