Youghal town history book

We stopped in youghal, and were pleasantly surprised at all the history we found. Our school tour incorporates a guided tour of youghal clock gate tower and a beautifully illustrated activity book about the venue. A 45minute drive from cork airport, and just a 2minute walk from the centre of town, the en suite rooms at glen house enjoy beautiful harbour views, and the guest house offers free. Youghal received its charter of incorporation in 1209, but the history of settlement on the site. It is the youghal which was a victorian pleasure ground. Within the medieval walls of the jewel, coastal town of youghal lies the fascinating youghal clock gate tower. Heritage of youghal our unique cultural, built and natural. Youghal celebrates history a celebration of all aspects of.

We are centrally located in the heritage town of youghal, at the gateway to irelands ancient east, close to all restaurants, shops and bars, therefore ideally situated to explore the fascinating history and wonderful natural beauty of this seaside town. Youghal is a historic walled seaport town, and much of the old walls, building and gateways are preserved. Cromwell in ireland history of ireland and her people. The picturesque town of youghal occupies a commanding position at the estuary of the river blackwater in county cork, ireland. Just to the immediate south of the walled town a different town exists. This is a great day tour visiting the oldest city in ireland. This clip shows the scene facing east from the top of windmill hill looking down on youghal town on march 2nd 2018. Bookworm was intrigued recently to come across the 2014 kenmare chronicle. Youghal is a market town and sea port in east cork. Youghal, an illustrated history by kieran groeger the historic seaside town of youghal has a rich and vibrant history which is uniquely captured in this collection of archive images. Youghal celebrates history focused on the irish historic towns atlas for this years conference. Youghal, urban district, market town, and fishing port on the west side of the blackwater estuary in county cork, ireland.

Still a popular tourist destination today, local historian kieran groeger explores the development of the walled town from its importance as a military base and port to its subsequent transformation into a seaside resort. The area was settled by vikings, and later the town was fortified with walls built by the normans in the 1100s. Eochaill, meaning yew wood is a seaside resort town in county cork, ireland. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in youghal, ireland on tripadvisor. A voluntary group dedicated to celebrating the history of youghal in all its wonderful and diverse aspects. The following data is being supplied via email by margaret chard. For decades day trippers came on the train from cork to enjoy the magnificent beaches.

Youghal town, in county cork has a long history which predates most others in ireland. A 45minute drive from cork airport, and just a 2minute walk from the center of town, the rooms with attached bathroom at glen house enjoy beautiful harbor views, and the guest house offers free parking and wifi. Things to do in youghal, east cork ahernes townhouse. A yew wood grew anciently on the hill slope now occupied by the town, and even yet some of the old yews remain. Beaches, rivers, scenery, heritage, and history, youghal has it all. I have not seen the original listing, so have not been able to double check it. The town has a long and varied history, with its origins as a medieval walled port town and connections with many of the major events in irish history. Records bibliography links youghal was one of the new poor law unions created in ireland between 1848 and 1850. Youghal roots youghal celebrates history a celebration of all.

Mar 26, 2020 the royal irish academy has released an online version of its irish historic towns atlas ihta no. Ahernes hotel youghal is located in the heart of the old town, and daily guided walking tours take visitors around the historic sights. John jack foley was born in youghal and helped save over 50 people when the titanic sank, he and 3 others crewed lifeboat no 4. With an ever increasing number of local festivals and events there is always plenty going on in the town and choosing to stay in one of the most conveniently located hotels in youghal offers a great opportunity to enjoy easy access to all of these and the many more events throughout east cork and west waterford. The little book of youghal is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about the historic seaside resort of youghal. Book a round of golf at youghal golf club a scenic and challenging 18 hole par 71, parkland golf course. Youghal union formally came into existence on 7th june 1850.

Enjoy the youghal heritage trail walking tour and see for yourself the th century town walls a striking reminder of youghal s importance as a medieval port town. A 45minute drive from cork airport, and just a 2minute walk from the centre of town, the en suite rooms at glen house enjoy beautiful harbour views, and the guest house offers free parking and wifi. The royal irish academy has released an online version of its irish historic towns atlas ihta no. It is the place where walter raleigh first introduced the potato into ireland, where cromwell left the country from and where much of irelands medieval trade was done through. Youghal is a historical seaside town half an hour from cork city, a real.

Here you will find out about the town s history through the ages, its people and industries. The area was settled by vikings danes and later, the town was fortified with walls built by the normans in the 1100s. The historic seaside town of youghal has a rich and vibrant history which is uniquely captured in this collection of archive images. The visit was led by david kelly, coauthor of the historic town atlas of youghal and whose knowledge of the town s history is second to none. I have known this story over 50 yrs and would like to see john jack foley be remembered in his home town of youghal. Sitting on the estuary of the river blackwater, in the past it was militarily and economically important. Described on the inside cover as a social history of kenmare, by the people of kenmare, compiled by simon linnell, it.

Youghal received its charter of incorporation in 1209, but the history of settlement on the site is longer, with viking settlements dating back to the 11th century, the church of coran in the towns western suburbs dating from the 5th century, and evidence of neolithic habitation at nearby newport. And, more pertinently, will they be told the truth. It is located within the poor law union of youghal, which is split between county cork and county waterford. His most recent book, the much maligned mary pike was published this year. The line was closed to all goods traffic except wagonload on 2 december 1974, closed to wagonload traffic except beet on 2 june 1978 and to beet traffic on 30 august 1982. Marys collegiate church, in the heart of historic youghal. The irish genealogy books that cover cork genealogy include the kinsale town genealogy book and the youghal genealogy book. Cork is a medieval town, rich in history and spanning the centuries. Youghal visitor centre offers a unique starting point from which to explore the exciting history of the town. Jul 06, 2018 ancient origins articles related to youghal in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends. Written by david kelly and tadhg okeefe, the youghal ihta was originally published in 2015. Youghal is steeped in history, and blessed with beautiful countryside, lots of things to. Youghal boardwalk updated april 2020 top tips before.

Youghal town, county cork, on the south coast of ireland is a well established holiday resort. Wont visitors demand to know who he was and what he did in youghal. Youghal was an important administrative and commercial centre in the late medieval period and up to the 19th century. A stunning coastal resort, rich in medieval history the race venue is located in youghal, in east cork. Once in waterford, the crystal factory and medieval museum are located very close to each other so you have the opportunity to explore the area a little and get a glimpse of reginalds tower and the famous bishops palace. Exterior of shop the front of the shop is very bland and gives little indication of what lies behind. On the cork side, youghal union is in the baronies of kinnatalloon and imokilly. The little book of youghal by kieran groeger, hardcover. On the return journey, you have the opportunity to enjoy a short stop at youghal town which was made. Youghal this ancient town on the blackwater river received its charter of incorporation in 1209, but the history of settlement on the site is much longer. On this occasion cromwell exceeded himself more than anything i ever heard of in breaking faith and bloody inhumanity. North abbey, youghal the priory was founded in 1268 by thomas fitzmaurice fitzgerald, the second baron of desmond, whose maternal grandfather, maurice fitzgerald, 2nd lord of offaly, had founded the franciscan friary of south abbey, youghal.

He is the author of the little book of youghal, youghal in old photographs, the youghal heritage trail, the trial and execution of james cotter. There were old ledger books, some medicinal products, invoices and receipts. Cie also ran summer seaside excursions to youghal for passengers. Heritage of youghal our unique cultural, built and. Take a cruise along the stunning blackwater river with captain tony gallagher on the maeve blackwater cruise. Youghal received its charter of incorporation in 1209, but the history of settlement on the site is longer, with viking settlements dating back to the 11th century, the church of coran in the town s western suburbs dating from the 5th century, and evidence of neolithic habitation at nearby newport. Youghal celebrates history a celebration of all aspects of our history.

We are a voluntary group dedicated to preserving and promoting our unique heritage in this wonderful walled port town. It is an ideal family destination with its 2 blue flag beaches and numerous entertainment options for the children and lots of medievel history for the family to explore on a walk through the town. But attributes on which all commentators agree are the towns ancient history and its outstanding collection of historic monuments. Youghal is a seaside resort town in county cork, ireland. So with this rich history the town has many historic buildings from the medieval era and its streets follow the layout of the medieval town. Let us take you on an interesting journey in time from our viking founders down through the various eras that formed youghal and bestowed us this unique heritage that is ours to cherish and savour today. It offers 5km of sandy beaches in addition to numerous outdoor and indoor activities. Youghal truly is one of irelands hidden gems, a quiet back water on the river blackwater it is an absolutely delightful seaside town full of history. It is one of the best examples of a norman walled port in ireland today, combined with a modern seaside holiday restort. The 10 best things to do in youghal 2020 with photos.

Youghal roots a celebration of all aspects of our history. Sept 15 1803 mar 2 1830 feb 1 1830 aug 1846 sept 4 1846 aug 21 1875 sept 1 1875 nov 30 1880. Feb 25, 2016 youghal, an illustrated history by kieran groeger the historic seaside town of youghal has a rich and vibrant history which is uniquely captured in this collection of archive images. Youghal county cork is a medieval town rich in history a perfect destination for your school tour visit. Youghal library is certainly a fantastic facility in the town, providing a meeting place for local community groups such as youghal lace group, creative writing group, childrens book club, youth reach, youghal tourism and many more. It was created from parts of the dungarvan, lismore and midleton unions and occupied an area of 57 square miles. Our school package incorporates a guided tour of youghal clock gate tower and st. The money raised will go towards erecting a plaque in his memory.

Youghal clock gate tower places to visit heritage in. Regular passenger services were withdrawn on 2 february 1963. Youghal celebrates history a celebration of all aspects. There are 40 townlands that we know about in youghal. This picturesque spot has lots of interesting history so you have the. It is possible that danes originally occupied youghal, but the first known history is that of the establishment of a baronial town by the anglonormans in the th century and. Youghal, where past meets present at the mouth of the picturesque river blackwater. This book is a hands on guide for finding your family in cork some family history is included but it is not a gigantic collection of family histories. Other highlights include the famous clock tower and tyntes castle. Books about ireland include a collection of irish genealogy and history books which cover over 30 towns of ireland. These irish genealogy books have helped thousands of irish people across the world find their irish roots and their irish family origins. The town grew up along a strip of flat land beside the river where there was good access to the water at a defensible site. Kieran groeger is a retired teacher who has been part of the youghal celebrates history committee since the first conference.

Alan prims bookshop, stocking preloved books of all genre is a hiddengem of a shop, situated on south main street of the historic town of youghal. In themselves the accounts paint a picture of life in a small town during. Apr 01, 2014 youghal town, in county cork, has a long history which predates most others in ireland. Still a popular tourist destination today, local historian kieran groeger explores the development of the walle. We enjoyed this incredible th century wall, along with the clock gate, church, gardens, and views of the ocean. Ancient origins articles related to youghal in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends.

For centuries after, the town was a hub of trading activity and a vital port during the. The town also houses some fascinating historical sites of ireland. Youghal visitor centre offers a unique starting point from which to explore the exciting history. The train doesnt run anymore but the beaches havent gone anywhere. Things to do locally youghal is a historical seaside town half an hour from cork city, a real coastal gem of irelands ancient east. Accommodation youghal roseville house luxury bed and. The race venue is located in youghal, in east cork. Let us take you on an interesting journey in time from our viking founders down through the various eras that formed youghal and bestowed us this unique heritage that is ours to cherish and. There is evidence of neolithic habitation in the town s, and viking settlements date back to the 11th century. Wonderfully situated at the mouth of the river blackwater, youghal derives its name from the irish eochaill meaning yew wood since these trees were once plentiful in the region. Youghal is one half medieval walled town and one half victorian beach resort. As the most visible landmark in the centre of youghal main street, the tower is inextricably linked with the surrounding landscape and community across more than 700 years of history.

Youghal boardwalk 2020 all you need to know before you. Each book contains over 5,000 irish families living in the streets and lanes of each specific town irish genealogy at its best. If raleighs image flies over youghal, isnt that history in the present. For centuries after, the town was a hub of trading activity and a vital port during the early stages of the english empires expansion.

Being built on the edge of a steep riverbank, the town has a long and narrow layout. It is the place where walter raleigh first introduced the potato into ireland, where. Read all about youghal in image magazines feature this summer fantastic beaches and right at the mouth of the river blackwater, youghal is picturesque but also steeped in history. If you have ancestral connections to this county cork town, youll find it fascinating to read about its development over the centuries. British library, historical print editions the british library is the national library of the united kingdom. Ireland in old photographs youghal an illustrated history. Landward town walls of youghal 2020 all you need to know. Youghal heritage town, where past meets present, is both a modern seaside resort and one of the best examples of a norman walled port in ireland today. This atlas traces the growth and development of the town of youghal. Take a guided walking tour of youghal town and discover our fascinating heritage. Youghal is a historical seaside town half an hour from cork city, a real coastal gem of irelands ancient east. This book covers all the streets, lanes, and yards of youghal as well as 57 townlands that surround the town included in the book is the griffiths valuation of 1851 with corresponding 1851 map.