Youghal hopes for tourism resurgence following cruise liner's visit

The French-owned Le Bellot, with a passenger capacity of 184 and 118 crew, will be visible from Youghal strand when it drops anchor some 2km offshore at noon on Wednesday

The ship’s tenders will transport the passengers to a pontoon berth at Nealon’s Quay near the town centre of Youghal, Co Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan

The tourism and commercial sectors of a Co Cork seaside town will be pushing the boat out on Wednesday when its hosts an inaugural visit from a cruise liner.

The French-owned Le Bellot, with a passenger capacity of 184 and 118 crew, will be visible from Youghal strand when it drops anchor some 2km offshore at noon.