Youghal is ideally situated as a base to explore the varied tourism attractions of the Southern part of the County. We will be delighted to offer guidence and assistance.

Places to go and things to do!

Beaches and Bays

A large number of unspoiled beaches span the Cork coastline, these relatively quiet beaches enable visitors to swim and sunbathe in spectacular surroundings.

@ Night

Relax in local pubs and restaurants, soak up the atmosphere! Enjoy “sing along” pubs, organised bllad sessions, live bands, karaoke, disco’s or set your “feet a tapping” to the sound of our Irish traditional music, song and dance

Potteriest

Ardmore Pottery & Stephen Pearce Pottery

Suggestions

Ardmore: with its panoramic views, cliff walls and Round tower.

Lismore: Visit the Cathedral and Castle on the River Blackwater, take the scenic route over the Vee, solace from the peace and solitude of the Cistercian monastery at Mount Mellary.

Midleton: Trabolgan Holiday Centre, fun for all the family. Jameson Heritage Centre see the World's largest traditional copper vat and partake of the finest in the "Whiskey sampling" for your full certification.

Fota Wildlife Park: An exciting day out, for all the family but particularly for the younger children.

Shanagarry Pottery: Steven Pearce, the potter of international renown has his workshops and craft centre in Shanagarry.

Ballycotton: A traditional fishing port and lifeboat station with excellent walks and restaurants.

Cloyne: Noted for its Round Tower and famed sons notably Bishop Berkley (1685-1753) and Christy Ring, the former a philosopher and cleric, the latter a hurler and hero of the national renown.

Cobh: The Queenstown story, see the history of Ireland's Maritime connection and Naval Port, in an audio visual wonder.

Barryscourt Castle: Seat of the Barry clan situated at Carrigtwohill en Route to Cobh or Cork. Presently being reconstructed to its former glory.

Cork City: The second city of the Republic built on a marsh and famous for its hospitality. Cork offers a large selection of "High Street" shops and a myriad of laneways for the intrepid bargain hunter. Cork in itself is worthy of investigation from a heritage viewpoint and many hours could be spent visiting many landmarks.

Blarney Castle: Situated approx. 5 miles outside of Cork, a visit to Ireland is not concluded until one kisses the famous stone for the gift of eloquence. A visit to the Woollen Mills should be high on ones agenda.

Kinsale: The gourmet captial of Ireland and scene of the famous Battle which lost Ireland for the Irish for over 800 years. Kinsale boasts panoramic views and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.