The Youghal tourist office situated in the town clock tower now includes art gallery.
Centuries ago, Youghal clock tower was an infamous location for the hanging of Irish patriots from its windows. It is now home to the Youghal Tourist Office.
Youghal's clock tower is the most historic landmark in the East Cork seaside town.
Youghal Tourist Office is unique in that it is thought to be the only tourist office in the country with an art gallery. The gallery was officially opened by Cork Kerry Regional Tourism Company Chairman Joe O’Reilly. The exhibition space was put together with the assistance of the National Gallery of Ireland and the Regional Tourism Investment Trust.
While the tourist office itself opened 13 years ago, the art gallery is an added attraction.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 18 August 1981. The reporter is Tom MacSweeney.
