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Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton has contacted Iarnrod Eireann asking them to enter into discussions with local people in Youghal regarding future use of Youghal Railway station.
Youghal Railway Station - Now derelict
Youghal Railway Station - Back Then
“The old railway station in Youghal has been lying idle for many decades now. The station is very well situated close to the beach area and is a great location for development of a tourist amenity. If it were developed for this purpose it would surely prove an added attraction for visitors to the Youghal area.
“I have written to Iarnrod Eireann to gauge their interest in developing the old station. I think the feasibility of developing the station as a tourist amenity such as an aquarium,a museum or a similar facility. I believe that this deserves serious consideration.
Deputy Stanton concluded by stressing the need to develop the full tourism potential of Youghal and that he believes every possible avenue to attract tourist to the area should be explored.
Workers dig up the tracks at Youghal Railway Station. Picture: Youghalonline/ Archive 2008
SAD TO SEE - Railway tracks and sleepers leaving Youghal Railway Station. Picture: Youghalonline/ Archive 2008
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