In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Youghal like this:
Youghal, market and seaport town, township, and par. with ry. sta., E. co. Cork, on W. side of mouth of river Blackwater, at Youghal Harbour, 25 miles E. of Cork and 192 miles SW. of Dublin - par., 4830 ac., pop. 7270; township, 125 ac., pop. 5396; 2 Banks. Market-day, Saturday. Youghal (pronounced Yawl) is a place of great antiquity, received its first charter from King John in 1209, and was the headquarters of Cromwell in 1649. ...
Sir Walter Raleigh was mayor of Youghal in 1588, and his mansion, now called Myrtle Grove, is still occupied as a residence. The harbour is safe and commodious, but the entrance is obstructed by a bar. The port has become a sub-port to Cork. The exports consist chiefly of agricultural produce, bricks, and earthenware. The salmon fishery is of considerable value. Youghal returned 1 member to Parliament until 1885. Youghal Bay, which includes Youghal Harbour, extends 6 miles NE. and SW. between Ram Head in co. Waterford and Knockadoon Head in co. Cork.
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Youghal, in and County Cork | Map and description, A Vision of Ireland through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofireland.org/place/30147
Date accessed: 01st May 2024
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