Would like to stay in town so that we don't have to drive after the pub crawl!! Thought it was a good stopping off point as we head to Blarney in the morning and then further west. Anyone stayed at a good bb or guest house in either area? Any advice is greatly appreciated!! Thanks!!

Tia

Haven't stayed in either town, but did stay in Ardmore. I posted the following last week:
We really liked Summerhill Farmhouse, just outside of Ardmore. Nice people, comfortable rooms, great breakfast, all on a working dairy farm (not too close to the cows for comfort.) We really enjoyed having dinner at the Round Tower Hotel in town, great food in a charming old hotel.
Maybe that will help.

Check out http://www.harveysdock.com
Two and three bedroom self catering holiday suites on the Waterfront in Youghal Co.Cork

if you have some spare money(!!), it's worth splashing out to stay in Aherne's Seafood Restaurant & Luxury Hotel in Youghal. However, if you can't stay there - at least eat there!!

I would recommend going to Youghal. It's full of pubs! The Walter Raleigh hotel is only 5 mins walk from the center of the town, there is also the option of staying in a B&B. These B&B's are in the town :
Leahy's B&B Tel: (024) 92292 outside of Ireland it's 00353 24 92292

Avonmore House Tel: (024) 92617

Some good pubs in Youghal are the Nook, Joe Dan's, JD's. I would also recommend you try Tynan's, but be warned it is a bit of a old mans pub but worth going for a pint. Youghal is also full of history and you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!

Thank you all very much for the info. I'll check a few of these suggestions out!!

Tia