The council book of the corporation of youghal, from 1610 to 1659, from 1666 to 1687, and from 1690 to 1800 by ireland youghal cork book the handbook for youghal by s. For that reason, it conveys the reality of the calamity in a much more telling way. Youghal is a beautiful seaside town, rich in history and local hospitality. May have soft reading marks and name of the previous owner. Today visitors can move through the inner stairs of the four storey, 24 metre high tower to learn about its diverse past as a local time keeper, gaol and centre. 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 celebrates history a celebration of all aspects. I visited the clock tower in youghal with friends this week and it was a total revelation, a snapshot of local and national irish history.
Local artist ruth hayes aims to help change that with the premiere of her hourlong radio documentary oc and me airing on cry youghal community radio youghal cry 104fm at 6pm this friday, may 8th, 2020 which is also world ovarian cancer day. 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. The quality hotel and leisure center youghal is located minutes from red barn beach, youghal city centre, cork city, foxs lane folk museum, and perks family entertainment. 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. Two new books on youghal youghal celebrates history. An account of the present state of youghal church youghal john w. Living memories local history and displays in youghal.
Youghal clock gate tower 2020 all you need to know. We went to mass at the oldest continuous church in ireland, st. Her account is not a history of the famine, but personal eyewitness testimony to the suffering it caused. Marys collegiate church, the bed and breakfast is also 1. This book contains 47 true historical murder stories from east cork.
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. The illustrated guide to the blackwater and ardmore. Things to do in youghal, east cork ahernes townhouse. Here you will find out about the towns history through the ages, its people and industries. We will pass on your comments also to katie who i know will be delighted with the feedback.
The earliest entry in the vestry book of youghal is a statement of parish accounts for 1201. 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. It is also the county librarys main repository for local history materials, including books, newspapers and maps. The little book of youghal by kieran groeger, hardcover.
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. Based on a longstanding ambition, the authors journey starts on the kerrycork border and takes the reader through north cork, the delectable countryside of west waterford and on to youghal. 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. If you are wishing to get the most from your youghal visit, staying in a vintage hotel will elevate your experience in this renowned city. Youghal was an important administrative and commercial centre in the late medieval period and up to the 19th century. Clonard beach house promises a splendid retreat throughout the year. On the return journey, you have the opportunity to enjoy a short stop at youghal town which was made. Youghal clock gate tower 2020 all you need to know before. Murder most local, historic murders of east cork selfpublishbooks. A very helpful guide to the subject called walking in the footsteps of your ancestors. From youghal to fermoy and aghada to conna, a murder location is only ever a few miles away. Digitised items may be used for research or private study.
Have you often wondered how to get a history book published. Being built on the edge of a steep riverbank, the town has a long and narrow layout. Having 103 of these oneofakind hotels to decide from. 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. A voluntary group dedicated to celebrating the history of youghal in all its wonderful and diverse aspects. The historic seaside town of youghal has a rich and vibrant history which is uniquely captured in this collection of archive images. Find all the transport options for your trip from dublin to youghal right here. Humour, history and people of east cork and west waterford on stream local history collection mike hackett on. The little book of youghal is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about the historic seaside resort of youghal.
Just let us know what you are interested in we make out an invoice for you which becomes your ticket to the various events you book. Youghal is a seaside resort town in county cork, ireland. If you wish to pay before the conference, cheques, postal orders etc. Youghal, where past meets present at the mouth of the picturesque river blackwater. From the end of the 8 th century ireland was subject to viking raids.
The council book of the corporation of youghal, from 1610 to 1659, from 1666 to 1687, and from 1690 to 1800 by ireland youghal cork book the handbook for. Rome2rio makes travelling from dublin to youghal easy. Across the nation, museums, historical societies, groups, and individuals are selfpublishing books as a way to preserve local history, promote their museum, or provide souvenirs to visitors. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Books about ireland include a collection of irish genealogy and history books which cover over 30 towns of ireland.
Books weve published local history morris publishing. With advance booking we can assist you with your research when you come to use family history resources. The tour takes in 4 floors revealing different aspects of life in the tower and the surrounds before reaching the roof top with magnificent views all around. This is a great day tour visiting the oldest city in ireland. And other stories on stream local history collection by hackett, mike and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cork county library subscribes to a number of online resources that can be accessed at any of our branch libraries. 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 clock gate tower updated april 2020 top tips. Our postal address is youghal celebrates history, co st. Things to do locally youghal is a historical seaside town half an hour from cork city, a real coastal gem of irelands ancient east. Alternatively, venture into the town of youghal, or for an alternative book a round of golf at youghal golf club a scenic and challenging 18 hole par 71, parkland golf course, or to the city of cork to find a wealth of amenities and attractions. The relationship between the local irish and new arrivals was complicated. Because of its location on the estuary of the river blackwater, the area around youghal was not immune to norse incursions.
Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets, this book takes the reader on a journey through youghal and its vibrant past. Clonard beach house youghal, county cork strand self. Scenic youghal is the perfect place for exploring the south east with miles of beautiful beaches, local history and visitor attractions like the jameson distillery. 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. Sitting on the estuary of the river blackwater, in the past it was militarily and economically important. Discover centuries of history on a 2 day trip to youghal browse. 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. Youghal this ancient town on the blackwater river received its charter of incorporation in 1209. Youghal received its charter of incorporation in 1209, but the history of settlement on the site is longer, with. It is one of the best examples of a norman walled port in ireland today, combined with a modern seaside holiday restort. But if you cant get them in your local bookshop buy them here. The result is a legacy that is both impressive and obvious to see. Please note cork county library does not own the on all the content on this site.
If you wish to reproduce any of these images for publication or commercial purposes please contact the local studies library. 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. Dublin to youghal 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car. Council book of the corporation of youghal 16101659 166687 and 16901800 guildford printed by j. Some are well known cases that have lived on in folklore, others are long forgotten. Marys church of ireland and after went to a midievel faire on the church grounds. Get notifications from youghal news like our new page. Living memories local history and displays in the church of the holy family, youghal, co cork, on sunday 19th november between 4pm and 6pm. Exploring family origins in youghal irish genealogy books. Ahernes townhouse and seafood bar hotels in youghal.
This suggested visit to youghal and lismore again highlights the rich history of the area and irelands ancient east, with heritage towns holding many hidden gems. Read all about youghal in image magazines feature this summer fantastic beaches and right at the mouth of the river blackwater, youghal is. 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. Youghal, ireland hotel near cork city quality hotel, ie070. Eochaill, meaning yew wood is a seaside resort town in county cork, ireland. Youghal visitor centre offers a unique starting point from. Irish newspaper archive is the largest digital archive of irish newspapers in the world, giving access to over 40 titles and millions of newspaper articles spanning 300 years of irish history. There was an early th century rebuilding and this was under the direction and hand of the masters of four local guilds of operative masons, whose marks are still to be found on the pillars of the gothic arches. From youghal to fermoy and aghada to conna, a murder location is only. It later became a family home, until the last family left in 1959. In earlier times the area was associated with significant monastic settlements such as molana abbey which had an international reputation for scholarship. Youghal, urban district, market town, and fishing port on the west side of the blackwater estuary in county cork, ireland. We are delighted you enjoyed the story of the tower and the way in which we have set out our tour.
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