Hook Head (Irish: Rinn Duáin), historically called Rindowan, [2] is a headland in County Wexford, Ireland, on the east side of the estuary of The Three Sisters (Rivers Nore, Suir and Barrow). It is part of the Hook peninsula and is adjacent to the historic townland of Loftus Hall.

Discover the world's oldest operational lighthouse at Hook Lighthouse in Wexford, Ireland. Hear tales of medieval times and take in stunning views from the balcony. Book your guided tour now.

The Hook Lighthouse (Irish: Teach Solais Rinn Duáin; [1] also known as Hook Head Lighthouse) is a building situated on Hook Head at the tip of the Hook Peninsula in County Wexford, in Ireland. It is one of the oldest lighthouses in the world [2] and the second oldest operating lighthouse in the world, after the Tower of Hercules in Spain.

2024年5月28日 · Not content with being the oldest lighthouse in Ireland, Hook Lighthouse is also the oldest still-operational lighthouse in the world. You’ll find it at the tip of the Hook Peninsula and it’s arguably the most notable stop on the Ring of Hook Drive.

Learn about the origins of Waterford's name, the early Christian monastery on Hook Head, and the geology of the area. Explore the Hook Lighthouse Visitor Experience and the stunning natural beauty of this unique headland.

This is Hook Head Lighthouse in “Ireland's Sunny South East”, County Wexford, the oldest working lighthouse in the world. The soaring black and white striped tower that stands here today dates from the 13th century when acclaimed warrior William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, built the lighthouse tower to guide shipping to New Ross.

Hook Head Lighthouse is one of 70 lighthouses operated by the Commissioners of Irish Lights around the coast of Ireland and plays a vital role in maritime safety. It is also one of twelve lighthouses which make up Great Lighthouses of Ireland, a new all-island tourism initiative.

Hook Lighthouse is one of the most fascinating examples of medieval architecture in Ireland. The tower stands four stories high with walls up to 4m thick. The tower itself consists of three rib-vaulted chambers in the lower tier, while the upper, narrower section would have carried the warning beacon.

2025年3月20日 · This is where a black-and-white colossus of stone has stood for almost 8 centuries: the hook lighthouse which continues to watch over today's sailors. Built on the remains of an even older tower, this maritime monument, an open book on the history of safety at sea, embodies the enduring link between man and the sea.

Without doubt one of the main attractions in the southeast of Ireland, the medieval lighthouse on the Hook Peninsula, is a majestic sight with a fascinating history. St Dubhán, founder of a …