Treasure hunts, outdoor games and art workshops were held during the ... to warn ships of the treacherous waters around Hook Head. The lighthouse has a visitors’ centre and cafe.

Perhaps the most spectacular sight in Co Wexford is the Hook Lighthouse. Located on the scenic Hook Head, it's a must-visit ... Lovely scone afterwards and bought some art." Another expressed ...

by travelling to the point of the Hook and shooting an arrow into the sea from Hook Head Lighthouse. On New Year’s Day 2025, the Cathaoirleach will shoot an arrow into the sea, symbolising the ...

IT was a bumper start to 2023 at Hook Lighthouse with record crowds attending the annual arrow ceremony, causing some traffic chaos along Hook Head ... outdoor games and art workshops with ...

Second-oldest in operation is 115-foot tall Hook Head Lighthouse, built in 1245 by magnate ... Today it also includes a museum, art gallery, even lodgings in a former Coast Guard station.

The custom dates back to 1867 when the Mayor and corporation of New Ross, Co Wexford, claimed authority over the Tower and waters by travelling to the point of the Hook and shooting an arrow in ...

Since the 12th century the Hook Head light has cast its friendly eye out to sea. Tucks Tweedy Principal Keeper with 36 years service tells reporter Tom Kelly about the history of the lighthouse.

adding that it is a highlight of a visit to Hook Head to be able to visit the inside of the oldest operating lighthouse in the world. "We are going to continue to offer our outdoors guided tour ...

Purpose-built, Hook Head lighthouse has served sailors and shipping for 800 years, apart from a short closure during the 17th century. When the Tower of Hook became fully automated in 1996 — and ...