Wexford and Hook Head

Pictures taken at Wexford and Hook Head peninsula on our Summer Holiday in Ireland 2015
Tuskar Rock Lighthouse Tuskar Rock is a group of rocks topped by a lighthouse 11 kilometres off the southeast coast of County Wexford, Ireland. It has probably destroyed more ships than any other Irish coastal feature. One hundred and seventy-six wrecks are listed for the Tuskar Rock area at Irish Wrecks Online. The Tuskar Rock lighthouse, built from granite and standing 120 feet tall, was built over a period of years beginning in 1812. The lighthouse was completed in 1815. : Ireland, Irlanti, Tuskar Rock Lighthouse, kesäloma, maisema, matka, meri, scenery, sea, summer holiday, travel Colourworld Colourful paint shop in Wexford. : Ireland, Irlanti, Wexford, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Mosaics Decorated and beautiful wall : Ireland, Irlanti, Wexford, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Church of the Assumption Small stones laid out in front of the church entrance to create a mosaic. : Ireland, Irlanti, Wexford, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
Church of the Immaculate Conception Dominating the skyline of Wexford, are the Twin Churches (the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rowe Street and The Church of the Assumption, Bride Street). These two churches built between 1851 and 1858, just years after the Great Famine are a monument to the devotion of Wexford people and the determination of Father James Roche who saw them to completion. An interesting feature at the main door of both churches is the cobbled mosaic showing relevant names and dates. Although referred to as twin churches one difference is the clock on Rowe Street Church. : Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ireland, Irlanti, Wexford, church, kaupunki, kesäloma, kirkko, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Door Beautiful door frames and door on a Wexford house. : Ireland, Irlanti, Wexford, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel South Main Street One of the busiest shopping streets in Wexford, partially pedestrian area. : Ireland, Irlanti, Wexford, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Pikeman Statue The Pikeman statue, sculpted in bronze by Oliver Sheppard, commemorates Wexford’s failed rebellion of 1798 and the declaration of Ireland’s first Republic. It was unveiled in an elaborate ceremony attended by 30,000 people in 1905. In 2009, conservation works to the Pikeman statue took place. Behind the statue is The Bullring. : Ireland, Irlanti, Wexford, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
The Bullring The Bullring got its present name from the medieval sport of Bull-baiting, introduced to the town by the Butchers’ Guild. From 1621 until 1770, bulls were baited twice a year and their hides presented to the Mayor. During the 1798 rebellion, the Bullring became an open-air factory, making and repairing pikes and other weapons for the insurgents. A re-construction of the Bullring was carried out as a 1798 bicentenary project and was officially opened by President Mary McAleese on 31st May, 1998. A ‘Tree of Liberty”, an oak, was planted in the centre of the Bullring, and embedded in the ground behind the Pikeman statue is a ‘time capsule’ taking the form of a metal cylinder containing items reflective of Wexford life today. The limestone setts which sit on either side of the monument feature inscriptions relating to 1798, while bollards in the shape of cannonballs line the area. : Ireland, Irlanti, Wexford, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel The Bullring The Bullring got its present name from the medieval sport of Bull-baiting, introduced to the town by the Butchers’ Guild. From 1621 until 1770, bulls were baited twice a year and their hides presented to the Mayor. During the 1798 rebellion, the Bullring became an open-air factory, making and repairing pikes and other weapons for the insurgents. A re-construction of the Bullring was carried out as a 1798 bicentenary project and was officially opened by President Mary McAleese on 31st May, 1998. A ‘Tree of Liberty”, an oak, was planted in the centre of the Bullring, and embedded in the ground behind the Pikeman statue is a ‘time capsule’ taking the form of a metal cylinder containing items reflective of Wexford life today. The limestone setts which sit on either side of the monument feature inscriptions relating to 1798, while bollards in the shape of cannonballs line the area. : Ireland, Irlanti, Wexford, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Church of the Assumption On of Wexford’s “twin churches”, these Neo-Gothic buildings were opened in 1858 and the twin spires are part of the unique skyline of the town. Each Church is dedicated to The Blessed Virgin, Bride Street to the Assumption, and Rowe Street to the Immaculate Conception. : Church of the Assumption, Wexford, church, kaupunki, kesäloma, kirkko, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Church of the Assumption On of Wexford’s “twin churches”, these Neo-Gothic buildings were opened in 1858 and the twin spires are part of the unique skyline of the town. Each Church is dedicated to The Blessed Virgin, Bride Street to the Assumption, and Rowe Street to the Immaculate Conception. : Church of the Assumption, Ireland, Irlanti, Wexford, church, kaupunki, kesäloma, kirkko, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
By Hook or By Crook In 2007 Tesco opened its Wexford premises on the site of Pierce Engineering Ltd, a firm that established a reputation worldwide for producing innovative agricultural equipment. The firm closed in the early 1980s after more for than a century of production. Following the construction of the new Tesco supermarket on the footprint of old foundry, sculptor John Atkin was commissioned to produce 'By Hook or By Crook'. The finished piece was sited in July 2007 and commemorates the significant contribution of Pierce Engineering to the economy of Ireland. The finished sculpture, made from corten and stainless steel, with oak details, stands 16 feet tall. Its forms are appropriately influenced by the farm tools and machinery produced by Pierce Engineering in its heyday : Ireland, Irlanti, Wexford, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Bugler Doyles Bugler Doyles pub and B&B. Since its establishment as a pub in the 1850's Buglers bar has been a popular hostelry for locals and visitors through the years. The traditionally styled bar with its nooks and snugs along with its open fire give it a life of its own enhanced by the loyal locals who make it their second home. : Ireland, Irlanti, Wexford, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Sports Savers Another example of bold usage of colours. : Ireland, Irlanti, Wexford, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel The Holy Grail The quest for the Holy Grail is over, it's been found! : Ireland, Irlanti, Wexford, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
Selskar Abbey This is said to be one of the oldest sites of worship in Wexford. An abbey was built on the site by Alexander Roche who upon returning from the Crusades was informed of the decision of his true love to enter a convent believing him dead. The abbey, the tower of which still stands, was the scene of synods and parliaments over the centuries. The roofless church is of much later construction. The surviving ruins are of the abbey which was founded about 1190 by Alexander de la Roche, ancestor of the Roche family who hold the title Baron Fermoy. : Ireland, Irlanti, Wexford, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Hook Head Hook Head is said to have found its way into common English usage in the saying "By Hook or by Crook." It is claimed that the phrase is derived from a vow to take Waterford by Hook (on the Wexford side of Waterford Estuary) or by Crook (a village on the Waterford side) made by Oliver Cromwell. This peninsula has a beautiful scenery. : Hook Head, Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, lighthouse, maisema, majakka, meri, scenery, sea, summer holiday Hook Head Hook Head is said to have found its way into common English usage in the saying "By Hook or by Crook." It is claimed that the phrase is derived from a vow to take Waterford by Hook (on the Wexford side of Waterford Estuary) or by Crook (a village on the Waterford side) made by Oliver Cromwell. This peninsula has a beautiful scenery. : Hook Head, Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, lighthouse, maisema, majakka, meri, scenery, sea, summer holiday Hook Head Hook Head is said to have found its way into common English usage in the saying "By Hook or by Crook." It is claimed that the phrase is derived from a vow to take Waterford by Hook (on the Wexford side of Waterford Estuary) or by Crook (a village on the Waterford side) made by Oliver Cromwell. This peninsula has a beautiful scenery. : Hook Head, Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, lighthouse, maisema, majakka, meri, scenery, sea, summer holiday
Hook Head Hook Head is said to have found its way into common English usage in the saying "By Hook or by Crook." It is claimed that the phrase is derived from a vow to take Waterford by Hook (on the Wexford side of Waterford Estuary) or by Crook (a village on the Waterford side) made by Oliver Cromwell. This peninsula has a beautiful scenery. : Hook Head, Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, lighthouse, maisema, majakka, meri, scenery, sea, summer holiday Hook Head Hook Head is said to have found its way into common English usage in the saying "By Hook or by Crook." It is claimed that the phrase is derived from a vow to take Waterford by Hook (on the Wexford side of Waterford Estuary) or by Crook (a village on the Waterford side) made by Oliver Cromwell. This peninsula has a beautiful scenery. : Hook Head, Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, lighthouse, maisema, majakka, meri, scenery, sea, summer holiday Hook Head Hook Head is said to have found its way into common English usage in the saying "By Hook or by Crook." It is claimed that the phrase is derived from a vow to take Waterford by Hook (on the Wexford side of Waterford Estuary) or by Crook (a village on the Waterford side) made by Oliver Cromwell. This peninsula has a beautiful scenery. : Hook Head, Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, lighthouse, maisema, majakka, meri, scenery, sea, summer holiday Hook Head Hook Head is said to have found its way into common English usage in the saying "By Hook or by Crook." It is claimed that the phrase is derived from a vow to take Waterford by Hook (on the Wexford side of Waterford Estuary) or by Crook (a village on the Waterford side) made by Oliver Cromwell. This peninsula has a beautiful scenery. : Hook Head, Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, lighthouse, maisema, majakka, meri, scenery, sea, summer holiday
Hook Head Hook Head is said to have found its way into common English usage in the saying "By Hook or by Crook." It is claimed that the phrase is derived from a vow to take Waterford by Hook (on the Wexford side of Waterford Estuary) or by Crook (a village on the Waterford side) made by Oliver Cromwell. This peninsula has a beautiful scenery. : Hook Head, Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, lighthouse, maisema, majakka, meri, scenery, sea, summer holiday Hook Lighthouse The existing tower dates from the twelfth century, though tradition states that Dubhán, a missionary to the Wexford area, established some sort of beacon as early as the fifth century. The headland is known in Irish as Rinn Dubháin, St. Dubhán's Head. However, the similar-sounding Irish word 'duán' means a fish hook, hence the English name. It is known locally as "the tower of Hook." The tower was built by Strongbow's son-in-law William Marshall, Earl of Pembroke, who succeeded Strongbow to also become Lord of Leinster. Marshall had established a port in the town of New Ross, approx. 30 km up river. In order for his new port to be successful and for ships to safely reach their destination, Marshall had a 36m high tower built at the mouth of Waterford Harbour. The exact year of construction is not known, however, Marshall first came to the region in 1201 and the first map that shows the lighthouse serving its function is dated 1240, therefore construction must have taken place between these dates. 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. These two tiers are connected with a mural (within the wall) stairway of 115 steps. The tower was constructed of local limestone and the original building survives intact. The first tier is 13m in diameter at the base and has three storeys, each with original thirteenth century stone fireplace. In the thickness of the wall there are a number of mural chambers, including two garderobes (toilets). The upper tier is 6m in diameter: originally it supported the beacon fire, which was later replaced by the lantern. : Hook Head, Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, lighthouse, maisema, majakka, meri, scenery, sea, summer holiday Hook Lighthouse The existing tower dates from the twelfth century, though tradition states that Dubhán, a missionary to the Wexford area, established some sort of beacon as early as the fifth century. The headland is known in Irish as Rinn Dubháin, St. Dubhán's Head. However, the similar-sounding Irish word 'duán' means a fish hook, hence the English name. It is known locally as "the tower of Hook." The tower was built by Strongbow's son-in-law William Marshall, Earl of Pembroke, who succeeded Strongbow to also become Lord of Leinster. Marshall had established a port in the town of New Ross, approx. 30 km up river. In order for his new port to be successful and for ships to safely reach their destination, Marshall had a 36m high tower built at the mouth of Waterford Harbour. The exact year of construction is not known, however, Marshall first came to the region in 1201 and the first map that shows the lighthouse serving its function is dated 1240, therefore construction must have taken place between these dates. 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. These two tiers are connected with a mural (within the wall) stairway of 115 steps. The tower was constructed of local limestone and the original building survives intact. The first tier is 13m in diameter at the base and has three storeys, each with original thirteenth century stone fireplace. In the thickness of the wall there are a number of mural chambers, including two garderobes (toilets). The upper tier is 6m in diameter: originally it supported the beacon fire, which was later replaced by the lantern. : Hook Head, Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, lighthouse, maisema, majakka, meri, scenery, sea, summer holiday The Bristol Wagon A horse-drawn wagon built by the Bristol Carriage Company, Wagon containing the life-saving Rocket Apparatus equipment/system invented by the Cornishman Henry Trengrouse. Combinations of this gear were used in selected stations around the Irish coast. This restored wagon is liveried as 'Saorstat Éireann - Coast Life Saving Service'. : Hook Head, Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, lighthouse, maisema, majakka, meri, scenery, sea, summer holiday
La Croisette Cabriolet The carrossier, Henri Chapron who before the war had built custom made bodies for marques such as Talbot-Lago, Delage and Delahaye turned his attention to Citroën in 1955. In 1958, Chapron turned his attention to the DS, the first fruits of his endeavours being the la Croisette Cabriolet. This car is noticeable for employing the rear wings of the Berline and for covering the join between the wing and what would be the rear door of the Berline with an hideous vertical chrome strip. This conversion was undertaken without the approval of Citroën and Chapron was obliged to purchase complete cars rather than chassis and engines. The 1960 version (like this) used a new, one piece rear wing which was also used in the Usine cabriolet. : Citroen, Hook Head, Ireland, Irlanti, auto, car, historia, history, kesäloma, summer holiday La Croisette Cabriolet The carrossier, Henri Chapron who before the war had built custom made bodies for marques such as Talbot-Lago, Delage and Delahaye turned his attention to Citroën in 1955. In 1958, Chapron turned his attention to the DS, the first fruits of his endeavours being the la Croisette Cabriolet. This car is noticeable for employing the rear wings of the Berline and for covering the join between the wing and what would be the rear door of the Berline with an hideous vertical chrome strip. This conversion was undertaken without the approval of Citroën and Chapron was obliged to purchase complete cars rather than chassis and engines. The 1960 version (like this) used a new, one piece rear wing which was also used in the Usine cabriolet. : Citroen, Hook Head, Ireland, Irlanti, auto, car, historia, history, kesäloma, summer holiday Citroen DS Convertible In late 1967, for the 1968 model year, the DS and ID was again restyled, by Robert Opron, who also styled the 1970 SM and 1974 CX. This version had a more streamlined headlamp design, giving the car a notably shark-like appearance. This design had four headlights under a smooth glass canopy, and the inner set swivelled with the steering wheel. This allowed the driver to see "around" turns, especially valuable on twisting roads driven at high speed at night. Behind each glass cover lens, the inboard high-beam headlamp swivels by up to 80° as the driver steers, throwing the beam along the driver's intended path rather than uselessly across the curved road. The outboard low-beam headlamps are self-leveling in response to pitching caused by acceleration and braking. : Citroen, Hook Head, Ireland, Irlanti, auto, car, historia, history, kesäloma, summer holiday Hook Head Hook Head is said to have found its way into common English usage in the saying "By Hook or by Crook." It is claimed that the phrase is derived from a vow to take Waterford by Hook (on the Wexford side of Waterford Estuary) or by Crook (a village on the Waterford side) made by Oliver Cromwell. This peninsula has a beautiful scenery. : Hook Head, Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, lighthouse, maisema, majakka, meri, scenery, sea, summer holiday