Youghal is a Heritage Town and Seaside Holiday Destination, situated in East Cork in the south of Ireland at the Estuary of the River Blackwater (GPS 51.953215, -7.845880). Getting here is easy.
Cork Airport to Youghal (40 minutes)
Exit the airport and turn left on the main roundabout. Proceed to the Kinsale Road Roundabout and keep on the right-hand lane. Take the 4th exit on the left which is signposted for N25. This will take you through to the Jack Lynch Tunnel. Follow signs for Rosslare/Waterford. Proceed along the N25 for 25 minutes, through Castlemartyr and Killeagh Villages. The next town you will get to is Youghal. Turn off the N25 at the first exit. Entering Youghal proceed past the Lighthouse and to the town centre to reach Youghal Clock Gate.
Cork Ferrypoint (Ringaskiddy) to Youghal (50 minutes)
Exit the Ferrypoint and turn right onto the N28/R609. Proceed north until you reach the junction with N25 and go east following signs for Rosslare. Proceed through the Jack Lynch tunnel, turning right and again following signs for Rosslare/Waterford. Proceed along the N25 for 25 minutes, through Castlemartyr and Killeagh Villages. The next town you will get to is Youghal. Turn off the N25 at the first exit. Entering Youghal proceed past the Lighthouse and to the town centre.
Waterford to Youghal (1 hour & 20 minutes)
Taking the N25 from Waterford City, follow signs for Cork. As you approach Youghal you will cross the stunning Blackwater River. Approaching Youghal take the first exit at the Rhinecrew Roundabout for Youghal and head towards the town centre.
Rosslare Harbour to Youghal (2 hours)
Heading west along the N25 from Rosslare following signs for Cork. As you approach Youghal you will cross the stunning Blackwater River. Approaching Youghal take the first exit at the Rhinecrew Roundabout for Youghal and head towards the town centre.
From Dublin to Youghal (2 hours from the M50)
Take the N7 (junction 9 off the M50) onto the M7 in the direction of Cork. At junction 11 on the M7 take the exit to the M9 in direction of Waterford. At the end of M9 take the N25 following signs for Cork, via the toll bridge, passing Dungarvan and on into Youghal.