Planning permission to build a marina in Youghal, Co Cork has been granted.

The 56-berth marina will be located beside Buttimers Dock in the heart of the town. Although still in the planning stages, it is hoped that the building of the marina will commence in the coming months and completion is expected by early next year.

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The man behind the marina, developer Jerry Dennehy, said he is delighted to be bringing such a development to the town.

"Youghal deserves to be seen as a fantastic place to visit and by building this marina I hope to boost the profile of the town to both foreign and Irish boat owners alike," he said.

"We have a beautiful town with everything a tourist could need, all we need to do is let people know we are here."

(NS/BMcC)