East Cork tourist town landmark set for unveiling of lighthouse platform after five year wait

The platform will be installed on the lighthouse’s eastern facade, overlooking a rocky cove, accessible by steps

Encased in scaffolding, the 15-metre high lighthouse in Youghal is itself undergoing scrubbing and painting as the town’s latest visitor inducement comes to fruition.

A five-year wait is set to conclude in Youghal next month when a €325,000 viewing platform is unveiled at the town’s lighthouse site.

Encased in scaffolding, the 15-metre high lighthouse is itself undergoing scrubbing and painting as the town’s latest visitor inducement comes to fruition.