Heritage

  • Pioneering Women of Youghal Museum

    Step into the stories of the remarkable women who helped shape Youghal’s rich history at the Pioneering Women of Youghal Museum. This inspiring new attraction celebrates the achievements, resilience, and legacy of local women whose contributions to education, business, healthcare, culture, community life, and social change have often gone untold. Through engaging exhibitions, fascinating artefacts,…

  • Youghal Lace Museum

    Youghal Lace Museum: Celebrating A Timeless Irish Craft Step inside the new Youghal Lace Museum on North Main Street and discover the artistry, heritage, and culture that define this unique Irish craft. The museum’s beautifully curated interior showcases rare artefacts and exquisite examples of Youghal lace, including the remarkable wedding dress made by the nuns…

  • Guided Town Heritage Tour

    Here’s A Must For History Enthusiasts You’ll enjoy an introduction to Youghal’s incredible historical richness – including the town’s well-preserved buildings andchurches and the rich array of architectural styles spanning seven centuries. Your host, Town Crier, Clifford Winser, will introduce you to: Youghal Town Walls Dating back to at least 1250, Youghal’s protective Anglo-Norman Town…

  • Youghal Clock Gate Tower

    Here, Time Tells Its Own Story! The magnificent Youghal Clock Gate Tower reflects 700 years of history and has witnessed political, economic and social changes that have shaped the Youghal of today. Led by an informed and engaging guide, you’re invited to tour this iconic, 5-storey building and explore its past in a fascinating, interactive…

  • St. Mary’s Collegiate Church

    A Place Where The Past Gracefully Meets The Present Sitting within the historic town walls in the Raleigh Quarter, St Mary’s Collegiate Church is a unique tourist attraction. With roots in 13th century Ireland, it is one of Ireland’s oldest churches and most important medieval structures. St Mary’s has provided sanctuary during war and famine,…