Moby Dick’s bar in Youghal closes, ending a Cork pub’s extraordinary Hollywood story

From Hollywood stars to toasted sandwiches, Moby Dick’s closure marks the loss of a cultural anchor in Youghal

Kevin and Bríd Linehan have decided to berth the ship following over 30 years of manning the taps at Moby Dick's in Youghal. Picture: Christy Parker

The tides of time have permanently receded for a Co Cork bar with historic links to the world’s most famous large fish and to the catch of Hollywood luminaries that its story successfully netted.

The last drink was poured in Moby Dick’s bar in Youghal on New Year’s Day, with the filling of pints matched only by the copious flow of music and memories.