1220 – Collegiate Church of St Mary, Youghal, Co. Cork
St Mary’s Collegiate Church is one of the oldest churches in the country and occupies a site devoted to religious worship since early Christian times.
1550s – Myrtle Grove, Youghal, Co. Cork
A tudor house dating from the 1550s that was inhabited by Sir Walter Raleigh during his time as Mayor of Youghal in the 1580s.
1610 – Boyle’s Almshouses, Youghal, Co. Cork
Endowed by Sir Richard Boyle to house six old soldiers, who were to receive a pension of £5 per annum.
1710 – The Red House, Youghal, Co. Cork
Architect: Leuventhen
Designed by the Dutch architect and builder Leuventhen,
1777 – Clock Gate, Youghal, Co. Cork
Architect: William Meade
This is the third gate on this site in the town walls and was completed in 1777.
1798 – St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Youghal, Co. Cork
Described by Samuel Lewis in 1837 as “The R. C. district comprises the whole of the parishes of St.
1838 – Protestant Almshouse, Youghal, Co. Cork
Architect: William Tinsley
Reportedly designed in 1826 but not built for over a decade,
1880 – Presentation Convent, Youghal, Co. Cork
Architect: Architect: George C. Ashlin
Home of the famous Youghal Lace,
1952 – Former Blackwater Cottons Factory, Youghal, Co. Cork
Architect: Chillingworth & Levie
Corkman William Dwyer started a cloth manufacturing plant,
