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Places to Visit > Heritage Sites Tourist Information Centre,
Market Square,
Youghal,
Co Cork,
Ireland
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Youghal, where the past meets the present at the mouth of the River Blackwater. It is one of the best examples of a Norman walled port in Ireland today, combined with a modern seaside resort. Youghal Visitor Centre offers a unique starting point from whic h to explore the exciting history of the town. Guided walking tours direct the visitor through the most notable areas of the town. Following in the footsteps of Sir Walter Raleigh, Edmund Spenser and Sir Richard Boyle, the visitor is taken through the mai n streets, spanned by the 18th century clock tower, where Victorian shopfronts stand shoulder to shoulder with 13th and 16th century dwellings.
(Youghal - meaning Yew Wood).
Heritage Centre: Adult/Student: €1.27, Child: €0.63, Group: €1.27 per person.
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