Start at the door.
Follow the tide.

Beaches, the Blackwater, historic Youghal, golf, local craft and outdoor activities close to Aherne’s.

12 / Things to do

Aherne’s · Youghal

Five kilometres of beach. Centuries of stories.

Youghal is a historic walled port at the mouth of the River Blackwater. From the townhouse you can walk to heritage sites, local pubs, the cinema and craft quarter, then head for the water, golf course or coast.

On the doorstep

A harbour town made for wandering.

Swim from Blue Flag beaches in season, walk the coast, cruise the Blackwater, visit the Clock Gate Tower or explore St Mary’s Collegiate Church, the town walls and artist studios of the Raleigh Quarter.

Blue Flag beaches
Blackwater river cruises
Raleigh Quarter & Clock Gate

Aherne’s as a colourful base for exploring East Cork

A little farther

Cliffs, greenways and distilleries.

Walk Ardmore’s cliffs, cycle the Waterford Greenway, tour Blackwater Distillery or spend an afternoon in Lismore. Bike hire in Youghal makes the summer coastline easy to explore at your own pace.

Ardmore · about 15 minutes
Waterford Greenway · about 20 minutes
Lismore & Blackwater Distillery

01 · Water

Beach & river

Swimming, harbour walks, angling and cruises at the Blackwater’s mouth.

02 · History

Old Youghal

Medieval streets, church, walls, gardens and the landmark Clock Gate.

03 · Outdoors

Walk, ride, golf

Coastal routes, bike hire and a scenic 18-hole parkland golf course.

Make Aherne’s your base

Stay close to everything.

Book a room above the restaurant and let the coast set tomorrow’s plan.

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Start at the door.Follow the tide.