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animals to their natural habitat.
The white-tailed sea eagle is
one native species that has
been saved from extinc tion in
Ireland. The park boasts over
70 species, including giraffe,
flamingo, and zebra. A train
links the sections of the park.
P Fota House and Gardens
Fota Island. Tel 021 481 5543.
Open Apr–Sep: daily. & house only.
- = ∑ fotahouse.com
O Fota Wildlife Park
Fota Island. Tel 021 481 2678.
Open daily. Closed 25 & 26 Dec.
& 7 0 = ∑ fotawildlife.ie

k Old Midleton
Distillery
Road map C5. Distillery Walk,
Midleton, Co Cork. Tel 021 461 3594.
@ to Midleton. Open 9am–6pm
daily. Closed Good Fri & 24 & 25 Dec.
& 7 = 8 0 in summer only.
∑ jamesonwhiskey.com
A sensitively restored 18th-
century distillery, Old Midleton
Distillery is part of the vast
Irish Distillers group at
Midle ton. Bushmills (see p270) Fishing boats moored in the harbour, Youghal
is the oldest distillery in Ireland
but Midleton is the largest, largest pot still, with a capacity became a closed borough – an
with a series of distilleries of over 30,000 gallons, and the English Protes tant garrison town.
each producing a different working waterwheel. The picturesque, four-storey
whiskey, including Jameson. Clock tower was originally the
The story of Irish whiskey is city gate, but was recast as a
presented through audiovisual l Youghal prison. Steep steps beside
displays, working models and Road map C5. Co Cork. * 7,500. the tower lead up to a well-
authentic machinery. A tour @ n Market Place (024 92447). preserved section of the
of the old distillery takes in the ∑ youghal.ie medieval town wall and fine
mills, maltings, still-houses, views across the Blackwater
kilns, granaries and ware houses. Youghal (pronounced “yawl”) estuary. Through the tower, in
Visitors can take part in is a historic walled town and the sombre North Main Street, is
whiskey tasting and try to thriving fishing port. The town the Red House, a Dutch mansion
distinguish between various was granted to Sir Walter built in 1710. Virtually next door
brands of Irish, Scotch and Raleigh by Queen Elizabeth I are some grim Elizabethan
bourbon whiskies. Highlights but later sold to the Earl of Cork. almshouses and, on the far side
of the visit include the world’s In Cromwellian times, Youghal of the road, a 15th-century
tower, known as Tynte’s Castle.
Nestling in the town walls
opposite is Myrtle Grove (closed
to the public), one of the few
unfortified Tudor manor houses
to survive in Ireland. It has a
triple-gabled façade and
exquisite interior oak panelling.
Just uphill is the Gothic Church
of St Mary. Inside are tomb
effigies and stained-glass
windows depicting the coats
Grain truck (c.1940) at the Jameson Heritage Centre of arms of local families.

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