Guidebook for New Ross
Food Scene
Lovely gastro-pub in the seaside village of Duncannon.
Serves food all week (lunch & dinner) including local seafood dishes . Great place to have a drink. Live music at the weekends.
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The Strand Tavern
Main StreetLovely gastro-pub in the seaside village of Duncannon.
Serves food all week (lunch & dinner) including local seafood dishes . Great place to have a drink. Live music at the weekends.
An authentic Irish pub off the beaten track, owned by Irish celebrity chef Kevin Dundon. Open Thursday - Sunday serving great pizzas, burgers and locally brewed beer!
The Local Pub
An authentic Irish pub off the beaten track, owned by Irish celebrity chef Kevin Dundon. Open Thursday - Sunday serving great pizzas, burgers and locally brewed beer!
Lovely little cafe in the seaside village of Arthurstown. They serve a breakfast & brunch type menu which is really great value for money. Perfect on a sunny day to sit outside and enjoy the view of Arthurstown bay.
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Kings Bay Inn
Main StreetLovely little cafe in the seaside village of Arthurstown. They serve a breakfast & brunch type menu which is really great value for money. Perfect on a sunny day to sit outside and enjoy the view of Arthurstown bay.
Sightseeing
Hook lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses in the world and still functioning to this day, over 800 years old, a visitor centre, cafe and daily tours of the tower is a must if you are visiting the penninsula http://hookheritage.ie/
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Faro di Hook
Hook lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses in the world and still functioning to this day, over 800 years old, a visitor centre, cafe and daily tours of the tower is a must if you are visiting the penninsula http://hookheritage.ie/
"Ireland's Most Haunted House" offers day and night tours of the old mansion which, according to the legend, is haunted by the devil. Cool place to visit and learn a bit about the history of the Hook peninsula. There's also a cafe and giftshop on site.
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Loftus Hall
"Ireland's Most Haunted House" offers day and night tours of the old mansion which, according to the legend, is haunted by the devil. Cool place to visit and learn a bit about the history of the Hook peninsula. There's also a cafe and giftshop on site.
A bastioned fortress perched on the side of the stunning Hook Peninsula. Open from June to September offering guided tours 7 days a week.
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Duncannon Fort
A bastioned fortress perched on the side of the stunning Hook Peninsula. Open from June to September offering guided tours 7 days a week.
Ballyhack Castle is located on a steep slope in a commanding position overlooking Waterford estuary. The castle, a large tower house, is thought to have been built c. 1450 by the Knights Hospitallers of St. John, one of the two great military orders founded at the beginning of the 12th century at the time of the Crusades
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Ballyhack Castle
Ballyhack Castle is located on a steep slope in a commanding position overlooking Waterford estuary. The castle, a large tower house, is thought to have been built c. 1450 by the Knights Hospitallers of St. John, one of the two great military orders founded at the beginning of the 12th century at the time of the Crusades
Parks & Nature
A park dedicated to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States from 1960 to 1963. It covers 252 hectares (623 acres) on the southern slopes and summit of Slieve Coilte. It contains 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate regions of the world. The lake is the most popular part of the Arboretum, and is a haven for waterfowl. A road provides access to the summit at 271m from which there are panoramic views. A Visitor Centre houses exhibitions and audio visual show. Access for people with disabilities.
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John F Kennedy Arboretum
A park dedicated to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States from 1960 to 1963. It covers 252 hectares (623 acres) on the southern slopes and summit of Slieve Coilte. It contains 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate regions of the world. The lake is the most popular part of the Arboretum, and is a haven for waterfowl. A road provides access to the summit at 271m from which there are panoramic views. A Visitor Centre houses exhibitions and audio visual show. Access for people with disabilities.
Lovely beach just outside the village of Fethard-On-Sea. Great for swimming and surfing!
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Carnivan Bay
Lovely beach just outside the village of Fethard-On-Sea. Great for swimming and surfing!
Beautiful quiet beach perfect for swimming and sunbathing.
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Dollar Bay , Co.Wexford
Beautiful quiet beach perfect for swimming and sunbathing.
Family-Friendly beach, perfect for swimming, sunbathing and pets.
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Booley Bay
Family-Friendly beach, perfect for swimming, sunbathing and pets.
A long car-friendly beach in the middle of Duncannon Village. Perfect for families, with local bars/restaurants, shop and Duncannon Fort all at the entrance to the beach. It's also home to the Duncannon Kite-Surfing and Sand-Sculpting festivals. Great place for a sunset stroll in the evenings.
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Duncannon Beach
Beach ViewA long car-friendly beach in the middle of Duncannon Village. Perfect for families, with local bars/restaurants, shop and Duncannon Fort all at the entrance to the beach. It's also home to the Duncannon Kite-Surfing and Sand-Sculpting festivals. Great place for a sunset stroll in the evenings.
A Cistercian Abbey which has been partially restored. Visitors can participate in 45-minute guided tours of the property to view the remains of the nave, chancel, tower, chapel and cloister. There are lovely walking paths all around the grounds and the "Tintern Tea Rooms" cafe/restaurant serves lunch and pastries also.
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Abbazia di Tintern
A Cistercian Abbey which has been partially restored. Visitors can participate in 45-minute guided tours of the property to view the remains of the nave, chancel, tower, chapel and cloister. There are lovely walking paths all around the grounds and the "Tintern Tea Rooms" cafe/restaurant serves lunch and pastries also.
Arts & Culture
Dunbrody Famine Ship is an authentic reproduction of an 1840’s emigrant vessel, it provides a world-class interpretation of the famine emigrant experience. Incorporating guided tour, costumed performers and themed exhibitions of the highest quality, ‘The Dunbrody’ provides a unique insight into the bravery and fortitude with which Irish people faced up to a desperate situation.
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Nave della carestia di Dunbrody e esperienza degli emigranti irlandesi
Dunbrody Famine Ship is an authentic reproduction of an 1840’s emigrant vessel, it provides a world-class interpretation of the famine emigrant experience. Incorporating guided tour, costumed performers and themed exhibitions of the highest quality, ‘The Dunbrody’ provides a unique insight into the bravery and fortitude with which Irish people faced up to a desperate situation.
The Kennedy Homestead, birthplace of President John F. Kennedy’s great-grandfather Patrick Kennedy, celebrates the story of five generations of the Kennedy dynasty and is still today farmed by his descendants.
The Kennedy family legacy is an integral part of daily life in Co. Wexford. Facilities at the Homestead include a unique collection of Kennedy memorabilia, audio-visual display, souvenir shop, picnic area, wheelchair access and extensive car and coach parking facilities.
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The Kennedy Homestead
The Kennedy Homestead, birthplace of President John F. Kennedy’s great-grandfather Patrick Kennedy, celebrates the story of five generations of the Kennedy dynasty and is still today farmed by his descendants.
The Kennedy family legacy is an integral part of daily life in Co. Wexford. Facilities at the Homestead include a unique collection of Kennedy memorabilia, audio-visual display, souvenir shop, picnic area, wheelchair access and extensive car and coach parking facilities.
Entertainment & Activities
18 Hole Par 3 Golf course including a crazy golf and "footy" golf course.
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Abbey Par 3
18 Hole Par 3 Golf course including a crazy golf and "footy" golf course.
Local Kite-Surfing, Stand-Up Surfing lessons and rental!
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Hooked Kitesurfing
South BeachLocal Kite-Surfing, Stand-Up Surfing lessons and rental!
Rock climbing, Abseiling, Kayaking, Caving, Surfing, Coasteering, Archery - you name it these guys do it!
Perfect for any adventurous groups/families to explore the best of the Hook Peninsula!
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Shielbaggan Outdoor Education Centre
Rock climbing, Abseiling, Kayaking, Caving, Surfing, Coasteering, Archery - you name it these guys do it!
Perfect for any adventurous groups/families to explore the best of the Hook Peninsula!
Essentials
Centra Campile
Main StreetLocal supermarket, perfect to pick up any essentials you may need.
Local Petrol/Diesel/Gas Station. It also has a small convenience store and local pub.
Harts Petrol Station
Main StreetLocal Petrol/Diesel/Gas Station. It also has a small convenience store and local pub.