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www.eastcorktouris sm.com A ccom mod atio ■ n Visitor Attractions www.eastcorktourism.com GUIDED TOURS 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. (last tour at 5.00 p.m.) Open all year DISCOVER round, 7 days: (Except Good Friday, Dec 25th, 26th, 27th & Jan 1st) Also at the Distillery The ‘Malt House’ Restaurant serving EAST hot & cold lunches, gourmet salads & sandwiches, homemade bread & cakes and the most memorable Irish Coffee. CORK EAST CORK has a truly unique Jameson Gift & Whiskey Shop. variety of attractions to offer the International Whiskey visitor. With a rich historical and Delivery Service: maritime legacy, the area is also a callsave: 1850 22 0002 or hub for exceptional activities, visitor faxsave: 1850 330003 or attractions and family fun. email: [email protected] The Old Midleton Distillery, With an amazing selection of accommoda- Distillery Walk,Midleton, Co. Cork tion, East Cork is now home to some of the Tel: 0 0 353 21 4613594 finest resorts and spas in Ireland. Drawing Fax: 0 0 353 21 4613642 on the rich resources of the surrounding countryside and the superb Atlantic Uncover the secret to Jameson’s smooth- seafood, the farmer’s markets, specialty food shops, and a fine selection of dining facilities offer visitors a wonderful Quality Hotel & Leisure Centre, gourmet experience. Redbarn, Youghal, Co. Cork Award winning heritage centres, ancient castles, churches, museums, historic houses, • Extensive Health & Fitness Club with 4 Treatment Rooms walking tours and gardens are all in close • Two Bedroom Apartments & Three Bedroom Holiday Homes proximity. For the activity enthusiast, championship golf, superb sea angling, sea • Children’s Playcentre & Games Room adventures, water sports, tennis and riding • Redbarn Conference Suite for up to 50 Delegates are all available. • Lannigans Restaurant & The Coast Bar with Carvery Lunch • Superbly Located along Redbarn Beach With miles of Blue Flag beaches, a wildlife • 35 minutes walk from Youghal Town Centre park, family centres, cross country safaris, a holiday village, greyhound racing and swimming pools galore, East Cork is also the perfect location for family fun holidays. Adding to this are craft workshops, galleries and a variety of festivals, which make the area your perfect breakaway location – and Youghal – Go Spoil Yourself!! all within a short drive of Cork City! Call Now: 024 / 93050 Web: www.qualityyoughal.com (pronounced Cove) became the country’s main emigration port following the great famine of 1846 41 – 1848. Here, a statue memorialis- 26 es Annie Moore, the first immi- grant to disembark at Ellis Island. 9 40 Coffin and prisoner ships, bound for the southern hemisphere, all 39 16 embarked from this shoreline. The 42 Titanic’s last port of call was Cobh 32 35 and the ill-fated Lusitania also 1 12 has a tragic association with the 2 27 25 31 town. Cobh’s unique origins are 3 37 dramatically recalled in the 21 28 8 36 4 5 Queenstown Story, on the Titanic 13 29 6 7 24 33 Trail and at the Cobh Museum. 23 20 21 22 Today, Cobh boasts an internation- 10 14 30 34 al reputation as an exceptional 15 11 38 recreational location. The calm 19 17 18 waters of the harbour are ideal for Map of Cobh Town a series of water-based and leisure © East Cork Tourism 2005 *Not to Scale activities including sailing, for it was here that the first ever yacht club in the world was founded on ascends from the sea and splendidly dominates Cork Haulbowline Island in 1720! Numerous cruise liners visit this Cobh Harbour, one of the largest natural harbours in the colourful harbour town each year, making this quaint seaport a world.This colourful town has experienced invasion, emigration, ‘have got to see’ venue for your visit to East Cork. transportation and a wealth of maritime adventures. St. For more details visit: www.eastcorktourism.com Colman’s Cathedral, a 19th century Gothic revival, overlooks the Cobh Tourism visit: www.visitcobh.com brightly painted town and the inner islands of the harbour, Local Tourism infomation Office: Tel. 021 4813301 Haulbowline and Spike - a stunning sight to behold. Cobh Index for Cobh Map 1. Pirates Rugby Football Club 15. Christies Irish Store 29. Lusitania Memorial 2. Norwood Church 16. Cobh Hospital 30. Post Office 3. Rushbrooke Tennis Club 17. Watersedge Hotel (Old White Star Office) 4. Delmar B&B 17a. Deepwater Quay (Liners) 31. St. Colman's Cathedral 5. Knockeven House 18. Sirius Arts Centre 32. Jack Doyle Bar 6. Great Island Motors 19. Tourist Information 33. Keen House 7. To Rushbrooke Hotel 19a. The Quays 35. Bible Garden 8. Christ Church 21. Amberleigh House B+B 36. Harbour Yacht Management 8a. Robin Hill Clinic 20. Carrig House, Town Council 36a. Ardeen B&B 9. Garveys Super Valu 22. Commodore Hotel 37. Sail Cork 10. Seafield B&B 23. Titanic Trail 38. Town Clock 11. Garda Station 24. Trade Winds Restaurant 39. GAA 12. Ramblers Football Club 24b. Kellys Bar 40 Cobh Golf Club 13. Cobh Museum 25. Bella Vista House Hotel 41. Ballywilliam Riding Centre 14. The Queenstown Story 26. Old Church Cemetary 42. Aura Leisure Centre 27. Deck of Cards 28. Courthouse & Library www.eastcorktourism.com whiskey was invented. In fact, the 1 town boasts the largest pot still in 14 19 2 32 the world. A stopover to the Old 13 31 Midleton Distillery is a must and 15 visitors have the opportunity to 29 become certified whiskey tasters! 20 22 17 23 3 Nearby the historic villages of 21 18 4 Cloyne, Castlemartyr, Killeagh, and 12 a 25 Shanagarry will woe visitors with 30 their tales from the past and 21st 16 a,b,c 11 12 6 5 century crafts. Among other notables, this area was home to 10 8 William Penn, the founder of the 9 state of Pennsylvania in America. Here, you will also find the famous 27 Stephen Pearce Pottery and the MIDLETON world renowned Ballymaloe 26 Cookery School – yet another food aficionado’s nirvana. Ballycotton, perched on the cliffs overlooking the Blue Flag beach of Map of Midleton Town 28 Garryvoe, is yet again another © East Cork Tourism 2005 *Not to Scale perfect location for your break to East Cork. This quaint little port is legendary for its sea angling, relax- is the vibrant centre of East Cork and is ing ambience and a spectacular cliff walk. Midleton located in the heart of a rich agricultural For more details visit: www.eastcorktourism.com hinterland. This bustling nucleus is renowned for its fine food or www.midletondirectory.com culture and lively pubs. Discerning visitors are also offered a Local Tourism infomation Office: wide range of merchandise from designer fashion to hand-made Tel. 021 4613702 May to Sept. linen and lace. Legend has it that it was here in Ireland that Tel. 021 4255100 October to May Index for Midleton Map 1. Old Midleton Distillery 12a. Denbar Jewellers 25. The Monument 2. Tourist Information 13. Midleton College 26. Midleton Park Hotel 3. Raymond's Restaurant 14. The Paddocks Village 27. Market Green Shopping 4. Distillery Lane 15. An Stor Hostel Centre & Cinema 5. O'Donovan's Restaurant 16a. The Arcade 28. Midleton Garden Centre 6. The Farm Gate 16b. Muckleys Jewellers 29. Midleton Lodge 8. Coolbawn 17. Silverstone & Town Council 9. Church of Ireland 17b. The Courtyard 30. Church of the Holy Rosary 10. Joe's Bar 18. Wilkies Fine Art Studio 31. Amanda B&B 11. Library 18a. Thai Thanie Restaurant 32. Decies B&B 11a. The Granary 19. Midleton Hospital 11b. Coach Horse Lane 20. Garda Station 12. Wallis's Pub 21. The Courthouse 22. Farmers Market 23. Hurleys Supervalu www.eastcorktourism.com a focal point for water sport 1 enthusiasts and adventure seekers. 2 Hill Cork Activities, such as whale watching and wreck-diving, are all on the 3 menu. This friendly seaside town 4 also boats an abundance of 18 20 21 wonderful seafood restaurants and 22 29 bustling pubs with ‘live’ music 19 23 28 6 Barrack Road 24 sessions every night throughout 5 25 27 26 the summer season. Mixing the old with new are many historic and architectural gems. 7 17 oad The original walls of the old town Golf Links R are still intact, while the Clock 15 8 10 16 Gate, which dates from the 1777, 13 spans the main street. St. Mary’s 14 9 11 12 Collegiate Church, an 11th Century jewel, nestles within the security of these fortifications. Map of Youghal Town Sir Walter Raleigh is probably the © East Cork Tourism 2005 *Not to Scale most famous citizen of Youghal, responsible for bringing two things to Ireland – potatoes and tobacco. has been Southern Ireland’s favorite holiday The latter has since been banned in pubs! The 1950’s saw the Youghal destination for over 100 years. This scenic making of the classic film ‘Moby Dick’ in Youghal. walled port is situated at the mouth of the majestic river Local Tourism info Tel. 024 20170 Blackwater and is renowned as the only town in Ireland to boast For more details visit: www.eastcorktourism.com two EU Blue Flag beaches. or www.youghal.ie With an abundance of things to do, including spectacular Local Tourism infomation Office: Tel. 024 20170 golfing, riverboat trips, fishing, and walking,Youghal has become Index for Youghal Map 1 Farrells Bar/Beer Garden 12. Garda Station 23. Library 2. Aura Leisure Centre & Pool 14. Mall House 24. Alms House 3. Perks Entertainment 15. Fox's Lane Museum 25. Red House 4. Greyhound track 16. Watersports & 26. Tyntes Castle 5. Strand Church Sea Adventure Centre 27.