Time nears when public can access Clock Gate Tower

The public may shortly have access to one of Ireland’s iconic heritage structures, following a major restoration programme. Youghal’s Clock Gate, which straddles the east Cork town’s main street, will open to the public in early 2014.

The 18th century structure had been closed, due to its slow deterioration, since the late 1960s.

However, a revamp of the tower will provide a major tourist attraction to the south east that is expected to boost the local economy by an estimated €400,000 per year.