Youghal town, in county cork, has a long history which predates most others in ireland. Youghal heritage centre and tourist office is located on the quayside of youghal town, in county cork, right next to the clock gate. The place derived its name, signifying a wooded place, from its situation at the base of a range of hills, which, at the period of its. As part of youghal celebrates history a group formed almost twenty years ago we asked for permission to visit and photograph the interior. Regular passenger services were withdrawn on 2 february 1963. It is located within the poor law union of youghal, which is split between county cork and county waterford. In time, the town expanded southwards and a new base or outer town, also walled, developed alongside the older inner town. Youghal, where past meets present at the mouth of the picturesque river blackwater.
A voluntary group dedicated to celebrating the history of youghal in all its wonderful and diverse aspects. Just to the immediate south of the walled town a different town exists. Discover youghal a heritage town in county cork oxfam. 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 the granting of a charter by john of england 11991216. Cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. We are a voluntary group dedicated to preserving and promoting our unique heritage in this wonderful walled port town. 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 tra. For centuries after, the town was a hub of trading activity and a vital port during the early stages of the english empires expansion.
Buy discover youghal a heritage town in county cork, oxfam, hackett, mike, books, travel and holiday. The exploring family origins book series now comprises of 30 individual irish genealogy books on different towns of ireland. A massive, battlemented south gate, depicted in pacata hibernia as comprising a pair of circular towers connected by a portcullis. There are 40 townlands that we know about in youghal. The historic seaside town of youghal has a rich and vibrant history which is uniquely captured in this collection of archive images. Speakers included both youghal authors as well as ihta editors howard clarke and anngret simms, the cartographic editor sarah gearty and author of ihta new ross. Youghal celebrates history a celebration of all aspects of our history.
Oct 22, 2018 former town councillor rails against plans to convert youghal s old line to greenway liam burke near the former signal cabin and railway station in youghal. Sept 15 1803 mar 2 1830 feb 1 1830 aug 1846 sept 4 1846 aug 21 1875 sept 1 1875 nov 30 1880. Lovely enjoyable walk on a sunny day with our little boy in his stroller, we went many mornings while visiting cork. The little book of youghal is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about the historic seaside resort of youghal. The informative heritage centre has free admission and the tourist office sells a variety of irish souvenirs, local art, maps, keyrings and magnets. Youghal hosts many family festivals throughout the year including the moby dick festival in june, celebrating the filming of scenes in the 1956 moby dick film in youghal, the queen of the sea festival in july and the totally unique, award winning, youghaloween festival. Youghal, a seaport, borough, and markettown, and a parish, in the barony of imokilly, county of cork, and province of munster, 29 miles e. Here you will find out about the town s history through the ages, its people and industries. An account of the present state of youghal church youghal john w. There were old ledger books, some medicinal products, invoices and receipts.
This walking tour, which lasts for 90 minutes, takes in the medieval streets of the town, tyntes castle, st marys collegiate church and many more landmarks of interest. In fact, even if you stop, it may just seem like a humdrum irish market town. When you enter the church, you walk in the footsteps of 800 years of inhabitants of the town, as well as mariners who visited to give thanks for a safe arrival. Youghal celebrates history a celebration of all aspects of. In a 150 year long history of the ups and downs of a prominent building in the east cork town of youghal comes a new life chapter, courtesy of a 14 million residential property development. Four tour walks with maps160 items of note and their historyover 80 old photographs to make comparison withwalk for knowledge.
Youghal is a beautiful seaside town, rich in history and local hospitality. Youghal was an important administrative and commercial centre in the late medieval period and up to the 19th century. Here you will find out about the towns history through the ages, its people and industries. 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. It is the youghal which was a victorian pleasure ground. Youghal town, county cork, on the south coast of ireland is a well established holiday resort.
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. Cork and a gem in irelands ancient east your journey to youghal, co. The train doesnt run anymore but the beaches havent gone anywhere. Youghal, a port and market town on the south coast much frequented during the summer for sea bathing, had a considerable trade with england in the export of agricultural produce. Youghal excerpts from the story of ireland youtube.
This is based on the old seal of youghal corporation, abolished in 1840. Books about ireland include a collection of irish genealogy and history books which cover over 30 towns of ireland. Youghal heritage centre and tourist office activities. Ancient origins articles related to youghal in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends. 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. 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. Exploring family origins in youghal irish genealogy books. Former town councillor rails against plans to convert.
Youghal town, in county cork has a long history which predates most others in ireland. Cork bibliography youghal was one of the new poor law unions created in ireland between 1848 and 1850. Youghal is a market town and sea port in east cork. Bob marley once sang, if you know your history then you will know where youre coming from. The little book of youghal by kieran groeger, hardcover. It was likely to be gutted by the new owners when sold. The irish genealogy books that cover cork genealogy include the kinsale town genealogy book and the youghal genealogy book. This years theme of youghal celebrates history was youghal through the ages. The area was settled by vikings, and later the town was fortified with walls built by the normans in the 1100s. Youghal celebrates history a celebration of all aspects.
Less than an hour later another nowarning car bomb ripped through monaghan town centre, killing seven people. Still a popular tourist destination today, local historian kieran groeger explores the development of the walled town from its importance as a. Mar 09, 2011 youghal, myrtle grove, blackwater excerpts from the story of ireland episode 2. Opportunity for youghal and enniscorthy greyhound tracks to secure their survival irish examiner publish. Guided tours of olde youghal take a step back in time to experience historic youghal with a trained youghal tourism development guide. It was created from parts of the dungarvan, lismore and midleton unions and occupied an area of 57 square miles. This book contains genealogy and family history notes from the igf archives.
The area was settled by vikings danes and later, the town was fortified with walls built by the normans in the 1100s. Donegal ballybofey ballyshannon donegal letterkenny. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets, this book takes the reader on a journey through youghal and its vibrant past. Youghal visitor centre offers a unique starting point from. Discover youghal a heritage town in county cork oxfam gb. Youghal, myrtle grove, blackwater excerpts from the story of ireland episode 2. Here you will find all you need for your visit to youghal, including our top 10 things to. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets.
E series the story of ireland featuring the blackwater,tony gallaghers boat maeve, ballinatray house and myrtle grove. Jan 10, 2020 in a 150 year long history of the ups and downs of a prominent building in the east cork town of youghal comes a new life chapter, courtesy of a 14 million residential property development. The population falling within the youghal union at the. It is one of the best examples of a norman walled port in ireland today, combined with a modern seaside holiday restort. I would add, if you know your history then you will know where you are going. The complete 1901 and 1911 census for each irish town the 1850 griffiths valuation with corresponding 1850 irish town map. It includes the complete 1659 census for cork city and county. The books contains the following genealogical records. For decades day trippers came on the train from cork to enjoy the magnificent beaches.
Youghal visitor centre offers a unique starting point from which to explore the exciting history of the town. The town uses an unofficial coat of arms showing a sailing ship and tower. Youghal celebrates history focused on the irish historic towns atlas for this years conference. Townlands in youghal cork the tithe applotment books, 182337. Youghal, urban district, market town, and fishing port on the west side of the blackwater estuary in county cork, ireland. We visited st marys and it is breath taking a beautiful church with so much history a hidden gem in youghal and well worth a visit and when you finish in the church take awhile to stroll around the cemetery and t. In themselves the accounts paint a picture of life in a small town during. 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. The illustrated guide to the blackwater and ardmore. This atlas traces the growth and development of the town of youghal. Youghal town council and failte ireland have no idea where their heritagetourism drive is going. As part of youghal celebrates history a group formed almost twenty years ago we asked for permission to visit and photograph the interior of the shop. South town land,cottage south town land,packarage south town land,packerage.
Former town councillor rails against plans to convert youghal. If you continue browsing, well assume that you are happy to receive all our cookies. They get their local history from touristdriven agendas. Magnificent church in equally magnificent gardens which meander towards the old original medieval town walls of youghal from where you have a magnificent panorama of youghal. Youghal is a historic walled seaport town, and much of the old walls, building and gateways are preserved. This book covers all the streets, lanes, and yards of youghal as. Marys collegiate church is a stunning medieval church located in the th century town of youghal, in the eastern part of county cork, the southernmost county of ireland. On the cork side, youghal union is in the baronies of kinnatalloon and imokilly.
In earlier times the area was associated with significant monastic settlements such as molana abbey which had an international reputation for scholarship. Youghal roots youghal celebrates history a celebration of all. Cie also ran summer seaside excursions to youghal for passengers. Apr 01, 2014 youghal town, in county cork, has a long history which predates most others in ireland. Former town councillor rails against plans to convert youghals old line to greenway liam burke near the former signal cabin and railway station in youghal. It offers 5km of sandy beaches in addition to numerous outdoor and indoor activities. Baile an hoibeardaigh see ballyhobert baile an hoibeardaigh, youghal civil parish, barony of imokilly, co. 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. Explore youghal holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Youghal is one half medieval walled town and one half victorian beach resort.
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