Youghal Fire Brigade respond to a fire at a disused factory site of Seafield Technical Textiles Ltd, in Youghal, Ireland. 25th January 2012

On Sunday March 6th, 2011, Sean Slattery, senior helmsman with Youghal lifeboat, celebrated his 50th birthday which meant he had to retire as senior helmsman of Youghal Lifeboat. 06/03/2011

Sammy the Seal was released back into the ocean on Youghal Beach by the Dingle Wildlife and Seal Sanctuary and Youghal Coast Guard. Ireland. 12/02/2011

Ms Aoibhinn McGee has joined Chris & Eleanor O’Brien as General Manager at Youghal’s oldest Inn, The Old Imperial Hotel/Coachouse Bar & Restaurant at 27 North Main Street, Youghal.

The first phase of a mobility-disabled access boardwalk running from Youghal Front Strand to Claycastle was officially opened by Minister of State at the Department of Tourism and Sport Michael Ring.

Mayor of County Cork, Cllr. Barbara Murray, went for a swim in Youghal's Front Strand when the e-coli levels in the water had reduced after a recent storm, which caused high levels in beaches around Cork County.

A series of newly erected 7 metre ‘maritime themed’ banners on the main Cork to Youghal approach road have been widely welcomed by both locals and visitors to the seaside town.

Gardai found a significant amount of cannabis plants being cultivated in a disused factory in Springfield Industrial Estate in Youghal, Co.Cork. A street value of €500,000 was recovered.

The Irish cycling team of Youghal launched their Race Across America at the local Mall Arts Centre on Saturday. The team will compete in the world’s toughest cycling race, which is 3,005 miles long. Youghal, Ireland. 28th May 2011.

Team Youghal rounded off their Winter Training programme last weekend with a Training Camp in Kerry. The Race Across America bound cyclists based themselves in the picturesque town of Kenmare in what was the best weather of the year so far.

Team Youghal completed the Ultra Marathon Cycling Association (UMCA) World Cup Cycle Race, The Race Around Ireland, when they crossed the finish line in Navan, Co.Meath.

Youghal’s reputation as ‘Ireland’s Finest Coastal Resort’ will be significantly enhanced with the completion of the first phase of the long-anticipated 2000mm-wide mobility-disabled access boardwalk. Youghal, Ireland. 23rd January 2012

Emily Humphreys, representing The Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore, Co. Waterford, was crowned ‘Queen of the Sea 2012’ in front of an audience of thousands as Youghal celebrated one its most successful festivals in years.

The annual Cork Business House Athletics Association’s Stride By The Tide, four mile, beach race took place on Red Barn Beach near Youghal, Co.Cork.