Youghal

Youghal [ jɔ ː l; Jɒhəl ] (Irish Youghal, gespr [ ɔxiʎ ] ) is a port town in County Cork in Ireland. The population is 6,393 (as of 2006). Youghal is located on the estuary of the River Blackwater. In the past, the city had major military and economic importance.

The city's name comes from the Irish word Youghal, which means yew. This species was once very common in the area. The city's name is now usually [ jɔ ː l] pronounced, but in addition also the older pronunciation [ jɒhəl ] has been preserved.

History

Structures

St. Mary's Church

From the St. Mary's Collegiate Church is believed to have been founded around 450 by St. Declan. It was rebuilt in 750 Irish- Romanesque style; 1220 a large nave was built. The church is one of the few in Ireland, which are steadily since its establishment in use. Since Youghal has two locations by Abbey, she is also known as the South Abbey. In the church, the grave of Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork is located.

The city wall

The wall of the 13th century is one of the best preserved in Ireland. Mentioned for the first time, she is in a letter from King Edward I. to Gilbert de Clare in 1275, in which he appeals to the expansion and repair, including de Clare raises an interest. Tynte 's Castle was built in the 15th century. 1777 the Glockentor was built on the site of the castle. Until 1837, it served as a meeting place and place of executions. The Watergate was built in the 13th century to reach the city by the city walls to the port. It is also known as Cromwell 's Arch.

The North Abbey

Founded in 1268 by Thomas Fitzmaurice Fitzgerald ( the Ape ) and the Dominicans. The remains consist of the west gable.

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• Ardmore (Church and Round Tower )
• Molana Monastery

Sons of the city

• Bernard Patrick Devlin (1921-2010), Roman Catholic Bishop of Gibraltar