Youghal's boardwalk will bring town 'back to the top of its game'

The 7km accessibility-friendly coastal walkway, which stretches between Youghal town centre and Redbarn beach, was described as a 'fantastic facility' by Community Development Minister Heather Humphreys

Community Development Minister Heather Humphreys, Tim Lucey, chief executive of Cork County Council and Mayor of County Cork Mary Linehan Foley at the official opening of phase 2 of the Youghal boardwalk. Picture: Cathal Noonan

Ireland’s longest coastal boardwalk, which was officially opened by Community Development Minister Heather Humphreys on Wednesday, will help bring the Cork coastal town of Youghal "back to the top of its game".

The 7km accessibility-friendly coastal walkway, which stretches between Youghal town centre and Redbarn beach, was described as a "fantastic facility" by Ms Humphries.