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AHERNE’S
TOWNHOUSE & RESTAURANT – YOUGHAL CORK
Intimate Romantic Luxury for Foodies on the South Irish Coast
The coastal village of Youghal in Country Cork has been a seafaring
port on the southeast of Ireland since the days of the Vikings and
one of the most important ports during the sailing syas of Sir Walter
Raleigh who was once major of the town. But a ships got bigger unable
to pass over the shallow entrance to the harbor, Youghal was bypassed
by the industrial age and became a quaint fishing town and historic
resort destination. Retaining its old world feel, Youghal doubled for
whaling port New Bedford in the 1950s movie of Moby Dick (see Moby
Dick Pub) and its medieval streets over-looking the waters of its broad
bay make for a lost in time getaway spot for exploring Ireland.
Aherne’s Townhouse
and Restaurant on Youghal’s Main Street
is a small and intimate boutique luxury hotel accommodation with
a reputation for warm hospitality and outstanding cuisine. This local
landmark has earned a place over the years in a number of travel
and
food guides as renowned restaurant serving some of the finest seafood
in the world, with its motto “the best place to stay and eat
in Ireland”. The hotel is privately owned and run by three
generations of the Fitzgibbon family. The hotel accommodation of
spacious luxurious
double bedrooms, located above are stylishly furnished with individually
chosen antiques and paintings, crisp white linens, pristine private
bathroom, and equipped to deluxe modern standard. The rooms vary
a bit in size, but each double bedroom has an enormous comfortable
bed,
crisp white linen and a pristine private bathroom. Some of the rooms
are large enough take additional beds, able to accommodate an extra
adult or 2 children. Room stays include full Irish Breakfast
The
famous Aherne’s Seafood Bar and Restaurant specializes in
freshest of the local caught sea bounty of a wide variety, Lobster,
Oysters, Crab, Prawns, Mussels, Squid, and the daily catch served
in an atmosphere of open fire places and rich woods. Try the signature
seafood chowder and choose from a select wine list, sample a from
an wide
array of Irish Whiskies, Brandy
and specialty coffees, or enjoy a pour of one of the special treat
20 year
old whiskey, kept on hand. The old world bar is known for its Irish
pub friendliness where you can enjoy a chat with the familiar crowd
of locals with your Guinness. The bar menu includes smoked salmon,
oysters, prime Irish beef, seafood chowder, sandwiches made with
homemade bread.
Aherne's is located in the heart of the old town. Daily guided
walking tours are availablke to take visitors around the historic
sights. Youghal is a perfect location for touring the southern coast
region of Ireland, just over two hours from Dublin or the Rosslare abd
Cork ferry ports. Within easy driving distance are Waterford (see Waterford
Crystal Center), Cobh, New Ross (see Dunbrody
Famine Ship)
and the ancient monastery hermitage of St
Declan at Ardmore (see St
Declan’s Well), the Blarney Castle and Cashel (see
Rock
of Cashel). Blue Flag Beaches, 2 golf courses are nearby, or
take a fishing or river boat trip. © Bargain
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