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Youghal, Ireland

Mathematical Gazetteer of the British Isles
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Raleigh lived at Myrtle Grove, Youghal, and was mayor of the town in 1588. He is reputed to have planted the first potatoes in Ireland at Youghal and the first cherry tree in Ireland (brought from the Canaries) at nearby Affane House. [1]
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There is a large monument of the Boyle family in St Mary's Collegiate Church, showing the nine children of the 'Great' Earl of Cork, hence including the future chemist [2].
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References (show)

  1. Hammond, Reginald J. W., ed. The Complete Ireland A survey of the principal resorts and places of interest. Ward Lock, 2nd ed, 1966. pp.115-116.
  2. Hammond, Reginald J. W., ed. The Complete Ireland A survey of the principal resorts and places of interest. Ward Lock, 2nd ed, 1966. p.115
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