The coast and beach at Youghal in East Cork
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Youghal · Ireland’s Ancient East

Five kilometres
of possibility.

Beaches, medieval streets, the River Blackwater and some of Ireland’s loveliest day trips, all from Aherne’s front door in Youghal.
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Aherne’s · Youghal

Sea air, storied streets and a very good base.

Youghal sits where the Blackwater meets the sea, with long beaches, a medieval centre and coastal walks close at hand. Cork, Waterford and the villages between them open out from here.

Sunset over Youghal’s long sandy beach01

On the doorstep

Beach in one direction. History in the other.

Walk the boardwalk, swim from the Blue Flag beaches, cruise the River Blackwater or explore the Raleigh Quarter, St Mary’s Collegiate Church and Youghal’s Clock Gate Tower, all within easy reach of the townhouse.

  • Blue Flag beaches
  • Blackwater cruises
  • Medieval Raleigh Quarter
Aherne’s vivid facade in the heart of Youghal02

A short drive

Ardmore, Lismore and the greenways.

Follow the cliffs at Ardmore, cycle the Waterford Greenway, visit Lismore Castle’s gardens or discover a working distillery. Aherne’s sits between Cork and Waterford, making the south coast feel wonderfully close.

  • Ardmore · 15 minutes
  • Waterford Greenway · 20 minutes
  • Cork ferry terminal · about 40 minutes
01 · Walk

The coast

Boardwalks, beaches and cliff paths with the Atlantic beside you.

02 · Discover

Old Youghal

Walls, towers, gardens and one of Ireland’s oldest working churches.

03 · Day trip

East Cork & beyond

Distilleries, castles, greenways and harbour villages within reach.

Make Youghal your base

Stay for one more tide.

Book the room, plan the walk and let the weather decide the rest.

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