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The Clock Gate, Youghal, County Cork

Youghal 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. The name of the town derives from the yew woods (Eochaill) which were once plentiful in the area. Fishing in the River Blackwater (noted for salmon, trout and coarse fishing), golf, sailing, angling, pitch and putt and yachting are just some of the facilities that are located either nearby or in the town. (Read more)