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Youghal has been designated as an Irish Heritage Town by Bord Fáilte. Situated within a comfortable drive of our wonderful Irish Hotel Youghal developments include an interpretative centre and other attractions such as Tynte's Castle an urban tower house located on the eastern side of North Main St. When visiting Ireland a trip to Youghal is a must. It is our pleasure at the pilgrims rest Hotel Ireland to offer to our guests advice on all the places and activities that are available during your stay in Ireland.

Youghal used to be a busy Irish textile centre and one of Cork's most popular seaside resorts, it is one of the most historic and interesting towns in Ireland being situated at the mouth of the Blackwater one of Ireland's best known salmon fishing rivers, there is a promenade leading to a magnificent 8 kilometre beach. It is well worth a visit when you are staying in Ireland.

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Here In Youghal Ireland we have an ancient walled seaport town: it was occupied in turn by the Danes and the Normans, and received a charter from King John. It was part of the great tract of lands granted to Sir Walter Raleigh. His home, Myrtle Grove still stands there (open to the public). Tradition has it that here he smoked the first cigarette and planted the first potatoes: but tradition and historians don't always agree. 

The main street is spanned by an old clock tower. St. Mary's Parish Church has recently been restored to good effect, along with the adjacent town wall. Here you will find the tomb of Margaret, Countess of Desmond, who died at the age of 147 from a fall from a cherry tree. There are several other old abbeys, towers and buildings in the town - follow the signposted Town Trail. The film Moby Dick was shot on location here.

The name Youghal derives from the Irish "Yew Wood". Yew was once extensive throughout Ireland. In Youghal Ireland yew wood was used to feed the ironworks of Richard Boyle during the 17th century.

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So why not come and visit us here in Ireland and stay in our wonderful Irish Hotel. We are sure that your stay in Ireland will be pleasurable, enjoyable and relaxing. If you are feeling stressed we also offer stress relief and stress management courses click here to find out more.