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publicbuilding places of interest
Hook Lighthouse, Hook Head, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford. A unique
example of an almost intact medieval lighthouse. It dates back to the
early 13th century and was a major feat at the time of its
construction. It has served sailors and shipping for 800 years and is
thought to be one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world.
Visitors will enjoy a guided tour of the lighthouse with its fascinating
history finishing with the panoramic views of the peninsula from the
tower balcony. Visitor centre open daily all year round with a gift shop,
café, information and exhibits (Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas
Day). Guided tours operate daily from March 1st to October 31st;
weekends and holidays only from November 1st to February 28th.
FOULKSMILLS
Foulksmills was the scene of several encounters during the 1798
Ferns Castle, Co. Wexford, and right, Dunbrody Famine Ship, New Ross. Rising. Longgraigue House near Foulksmills was the site of Sir John
Moore’s camp. It was from here he advanced to intercept fugitives
guestrooms accommodation from the Battles of New Ross and Enniscorthy.
Treacys Hotel, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Tel: (053)
923 7798; Fax: (053) 923 7733; Email:
info@treacyshotel.com; guestrooms accommodation
Web:
www.treacyshotel.com. Treacys Hotel is located on the banks of The Horse and Hound Inn, Ballinaboola, Foulksmills, Co Wexford; Tel:
the River Slaney. The Hotel has its own Waterfront Leisure Centre with (051) 428323; Fax: (051) 428471; Email:
pool, gym, sauna and steam room. The Hotel has two restaurants
horseandhoundinn@eircom.net.The Horse and Hound Inn Hotel is a
giving you a choice of options; The Bagenal Harvey offering classic family-run hotel in picturesque Ballinaboola, a small village on the
European cuisine and Chang Thai introducing you to a taste of the N25 to Rosslare Europort. Accommodation is provided in 27 tastefully
Orient. The Temple bar serves food until 8pm and there is live decorated guest rooms. All needs catered for: From private
entertainment nightly. A perfect location to unwind. parties/weddings to conferences. It is a haven for weary tourists or
busy delegate. Food served all day in our renowned restaurant. You are
pointofinterest activities & pastimes sure of a friendly welcome from the Murphy family and their
National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy, Co. professional staff.
Wexford. Tel: (053) 923 7596/7; Fax: (053) 923 7198; Email:
98com@iol.ie; Web:
www.1798centre.com. The National 1798 GOREY
Rebellion Centre is open for visitors all year round. It tells the story of Gorey is a small market town about 20km south of Arklow on the main
the birth of popular democracy in Europe through a spectacular Dublin to Wexford road. Situated at the foot of the Wicklow Mountains, the
exhibition using state of the art audiovisual material, including town offers good opportunities for walkers, in particular on Tara Hill. The
interactive computers. The Centre has a well-stocked craft/gift shop, as nearby seaside resort of Courtown is a popular Irish holiday destination -
well as a restaurant which is an ideal location for lunch or afternoon tea. perhaps due to the fact that it has the lowest recorded rainfall in Ireland.
FETHARD-ON-SEA NEW ROSS
Close to the historic Hook Head Lighthouse the colourful and New Ross, 34km west of Wexford town, is a large town on the River
welcoming Fethard-on-Sea serves as the main centre to a growing Barrow and home to the 13th century St. Mary’s Church. The John F.
number of visitors attracted to the Hook Peninsula. Dating from the Kennedy Trust, Tel: (051) 425239, operates a genealogical database
early 13th century, Hook Lighthouse is a rare example of a medieval for those from the region wishing to trace their Irish ancestors.
lighthouse. Apart from a short closure during the 17th century, it has One of the town’s most interesting eateries is the Galley Cruising
guided ships for 800 years and is thought to be one of the oldest
operational lighthouses in the world. The tour guides visitors through a
series of chambers, exploring the fascinating story of Hook Lighthouse,
including the legend of Dubhán, the sixth century Welsh monk who is
reputed to have established the first light on Hook Head. Visitors will Wexford Town
delight in views of Hook Peninsula from the top of the tower’s 115 steps.
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