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Up to date information on events and things to do in Youghal can be found on www.youghal.ie
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NEW!! - Ring of Cork Driving Route
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It's time to pack your bags and hit the open roads of South and East Cork! We've compiled a driving route packed with fun places to visit, from major attractions to those yet undiscovered gems! If it's a day out with the family you fancy, or you're the independent type looking to get away from it all we have it covered. Follow the designated route; but it's up to you to choose where YOU want to start from. So get exploring! You'll find a warm welcome , stunning sandy beaches and landscapes and some of the country's top visitor attractions! Now, you have just found your ideal touring base. Have fun ...
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Aura Youghal Leisure Centre
There is something for everyone at Aura Youghal Leisure Centre - whether you want to get fit, lose weight or de-stress. You can work out in the gym or take one of the many fitness classes, or maybe you want to bring the kids for a swim, or simply relax in our Health Suite Area, the choice is yours. And you don’t have to be a member you can just pay as you go! The centre comprises of the following facilities:
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- 25m Swimming Pool
- Learner Pool
- Toddler Pool
- Fully Equipped Gym
- Changing Village
- Fitness Class Studio
- Sauna
- Steamroom
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Situated at Claycastle near the junction for the beach beside the pitch & putt club and caravan parks. You don’t even have to be a member, you can pay as you go: www.auraleisurecentres.ie
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To Garryvoe, Ballycotton, Midleton:
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- Take N25 towards Cork.
- Pass through Killeagh and onto Castlemartyr where you turn left for Garryvoe. Garryvoe is a seaside village. Visit the Garryvoe Hotel for lunch or snacks.
- Continue on towards Shanagarry and visit the Stephen Pearce Pottery, it’s on left as you go towards Shanagarry.
- Follow the directions for Ballycotton a lovely seaside-fishing village. The Bayview Hotel is good for food.
- Continue on to Midleton and visit the Jameson Distillery where you can join a Distillery tour finishing with whiskey tasting.
- Another good restaurant is the Farmgate in Midleton (on exiting the Distillery, return to junction with main street, turn right and first left, it’s on Baldwin St on the right).
- Return to Youghal via N25.
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To Ardmore:
- Take N25 out of Youghal towards Dungarvan/Waterford.
- Follow the signposts for Ardmore.
- Nice seaside village with beach, restaurants (Whitehorses to be recommended).
- Do the Cliff walk for breathtaking scenery.
To Lismore:
- Take Tallow exit from Rhincrew roundabout (Waterford side of town)
- Follow signposts for Lismore
- Visit the Castle gardens, 6euro per person, or the Millennium garden for free, see St Carthage’s Cathedral and have refreshments in Barca wine bar on main street nearby.
- Continue to Cappoquin and take the road to the Vee in the Comeragh mountains.
To Kinsale:
- Kinsale is seaside town near Cork City with a marina and renowned for it’s seafood restaurants.
- Take N25 towards Cork.
- Turn left for exit to Tunnel.
- Continue to Kinsale Road Roundabout and take the Airport exit, follow signs for Kinsale.
To Cobh and Fota Wildlife Park
- Cobh - the Titanic’s last port before crossing the Atlantic - on N25 take exit for Cobh it’s between Midleton and Cork.
- Fota Wildlife Park is on the road to Cobh.
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