Welcome to the Youghal Celebrates History Homepage

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 days ( 11th and 12th October) 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 - Port Towns in the 18th and 19th Century

In addition to the History Conference (11th and 12th October, there is an amount of other activities, further details to follow including a classical Concert on Friday 26th in the Mall Arts Centre. Have a look at our new Mural in town or in our Photo Gallery.
As every year – it is an action packed Celebration of History ! Come and join us this year. Contact us if you wish to have a brochure, make a booking or just to get more information or to be added to our mailing list.

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.

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