Local Attractions
Amenities of the Capella hotel
Make use of the 18 hole inland links golf course designed by Ron Kirby. Have Lunch or dinner are served in Bell Tower. Afternoon tea at the Garden Room. Treat yourself with a spa. http://www.capellacastlemartyr.com/
Jameson Distillery
Take a tour of The Old Midleton Distillery situated on the banks of the Dungourney river.
With tours, the Malt House restaurant and the Jameson branded gift shop there's plenty to enjoy.
http://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/omd/
Fota Wildlife Park
From apes to zebras, there are lots of animals and birds to see at Fota wildlife park.
Amongst many others you will see girafes, cheetahs, kangaroos, red pandas, ostrichs, penguins and pelicans.
http://www.fotawildlife.ie
Ardmore Historic Seaside Village
Ardmore is a fishing village not far from Youghal. It is believed to be the oldest Christian settlement in Ireland. Saint Declan lived in the region at some time in the period 350 – 450 AD and christianised the area before the coming of Saint Patrick.
Youghal
Established as town by 1209, it was built on a Norse settlement dating back from the 9th century. The town is steeped in history and was once one of the busiest ports in the country, even more important than Cork and Dublin. It was through this port that potatoes were first intorduced to Ireland. Sir Walter Raleigh was major in 1588 and 1599.
Beaches
Garryvoe is the nearer blue flag beach with wonderful vistas of ballycotton lightouse island.
Youghal has a number of the finest and safest beaches in Ireland, with two Blue Flags for water quality.
Ballynamona Beach doubles up as bird sanctuary
