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We are a voluntary group dedicated to preserving and promoting our unique heritage in this wonderful walled port town. Youghal was an important administrative and commercial centre in the late Medieval period and up to the 19th century. In earlier times the area was associated with significant monastic settlements such as Molana Abbey which had an international reputation for scholarship.

Each year we hold a History Conference over two or three days ( 25th to 27th September 2009) with highest quality speakers, field trips and activities relating to our heritage. Our Photo gallery gives you an idea of our work, our past conferences and our activities. Most of the photos were taken by local photographer Michael Hussey.

This year’s Conference is going to be one of the best ever !!

The Theme of the Conference is :

The Blackwater Valley - Historic Houses and Landscape

In addition to the History Conference (25th to 27th September), there is an amount of other activities, including a guided boat trip along the river Blackwater.

As every year – it is an action packed Celebration of History ! Come and join us this year. Contact us if you wish to be included in mail shots.

Have you an E Mail address ? Please let us know so that we can add you to our list of contacts , you will get an occasional newsletter, an invitation to this year's conference and put us in touch with you. We will not give your email address to anyone else. That's a promise! My email address is kierangroeger@mac.com

Previous Conference Themes
The Monastic Tradition and the contribution of Molana Abbey to the development of Canon Law in the 6th century.
Youghal’s Maritime Tradition ( including Moby Dick which was partly filmed here).
Sir Walter Raleigh and his times, his links with North America and his part in the Desmond Rebellion, Richard Boyle , first Earl of Cork.

Mobile Phone Number 087 9666554