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Guided Tours of St. Mary’s Collegiate
Church, at The Raleigh Quarter
Business Contact Details
The Raleigh Quarter, Emmet Place, Youghal, Co Cork
(Part of Ireland’s Ancient East)
Tel +353 (0) 2481814
Email
Web
Business Contact Emma Hogan
Experience Description
Visitors to the coastal town of Youghal will now have access to a host of truly
authentic visitor experiences including guided tours of St. Mary’s Collegiate
Church (approx 30 mins) or other options including a self-guided graveyard
trail, town walls walk as well as an exhibition of a scale model of the medieval
town of Youghal.This Church has been a constant place of worship for over
1300 years and truly is a place of international historical significance.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price €3.50, minimum 10 people for a group booking.
All group bookings must be made in advance.
Tour operator rates Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group bookings/rates contact
Emma Hogan
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
Guided tours of St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, all year round (except Christmas
Day & St. Stephen’s Day).Tours: 6 days, Tuesday – Sunday inclusive. Public
Tours operate: 1100hrs & 1430hrs (except on Sundays, first tour at 1300hrs).
Access to Gardens, Graveyard and TownWalls Walk weather dependent.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Yes, Coach parking (2 coaches) within 100 metres distance, in Fair Field Car/
Coach Park. Free public carpark within 100 metres of exhibition. As this is a
medieval church, coaches are required to park 100 metres away from Church,
therefore walking/wheelchair required if mobility is an issue. No onsite
refreshments available but a range of restaurants/bars/coffee shops etc all
within close proximity.
Public Transport
Accommodation Hub
Youghal
Nearest Airport
Cork Airport 50mins
Other Experiences Nearby
The Youghal Clockgate Tower Visitor Experience – in the town
Visit Youghal’s Beach (4.8kms) and walk along the Youghal Eco-Boardwalk –
within walking distance
Lismore Castle Gardens – 30mins
Follow the Emigrant Trail – Retrace the
fortunes of the most famous Irish America
Family
Business Contact Details
The Kennedy Homestead, Dunganstown, New Ross, CoWexford
GPS N52.3486º / W 006.98099º
Postcode Y34 KW31
Tel +353 51 388264
Email
Web
Business Contact Sean Connick
Experience Description
Follow the journey from famine emigrant to President!
The Kennedy Homestead, birthplace of President John F. Kennedy’s great
grandfather, celebrates the story of five generations of the Kennedy dynasty.
Relive President Kennedy’s iconic return visit in 1963. Experience a state of
the art interpretive museum; housing an interactive exhibition, guiding visitors
through the footsteps of the most famous Irish emigrant family.Witness a
unique collection of film, photographs and exclusive memorabilia.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price Adult €7.50, senior €6.50, Student/ Child €5.00
(under 4yrs free), Family (2 adults & 3 children under 12) €22. No min or
max group size, advance booking required for groups of 10 or more.
Group Bookings /Tour Operator Rates Offered Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group bookings/rates contact
Sean Connick
Email
Tel +353 51 388264
Opening Details
Open 7 days a week, 0930-1730hrs (Last admission 1700hrs). Duration of
experience – the visitor experience is largely self-guided which begins with a
detailed personal introduction.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking onsite.Wheelchair accessible throughout. Refreshments
available onsite.
Public Transport
Taxi from New Ross (10mins)
Accommodation Hub
New Ross – (8kms/10mins);Wexford Town – (42kms/40mins); Rosslare
Harbour – (55kms/50 mins);Waterford City – (33kms/40 mins); Kilkenny City
– (60kms/60 mins); Dublin – (160kms/2 hours)
Nearest Airport
Dublin airport (1hr 50 mins)
Other Experiences Nearby
The Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience (8km/10mins); The Kennedy Memorial
Park & Arboretum (7Km/10mins); Hook Head Light House (29Km/35mins);
House of Waterford Crystal (33Km/40mins)
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