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EVENTS GUIDE 2019 Book your tour experience or event tickets online at www.hookheritage.ie
Sunrise Tour and Food
Experience Events 2019
New Year's Day
Jan 1st 2019
The first of Spring
Saturday 2nd February
Sunset Tour and Food
Experience Events 2019
May Bank Holiday weekend
Sunday 5th May
Perseid Meteor Shower evening
Saturday 17th August
All sunrise and sunset experiences are adults only
Fish & Chip Supper Food and
Tour Experience Events 2019
Hooked on the Sea Festival - Sunday, June Bank Holiday 3rd June
Summer Solstice - Saturday 22nd June
World Lighthouse Day Celebration - Saturday 10th August
Harvest Moon Fish & Chip Supper - Saturday 14th September
Pre-book your tickets now at www.hookheritage.ie
Hook Lighthouse Brunch
Weekend Brunch is on offer at Hook Lighthouse every Saturday
and Sunday all year round with a special Champagne Brunch on
offer on January 1st annually. The Lighthouse Café also offers a full
menu daily.
FEBRUARY
February 1st & 2nd, 2019
Brian Kennedy
in concert at Hook Lighthouse
Acclaimed and multi-platinum selling singer
and songwriter Brian Kennedy will host an
evening concert on the Monastery level of the
oldest Lighthouse in the world. Enjoy this
intimate, exclusive acoustic concert with the
chart-topping singer. Pre-booking essential,
tickets €40 per person at www.hookheritage.ie
February 2nd & 3rd, 2019
Hook Lighthouse will celebrate Imbolc, a traditional Gaelic festival
marking the beginning of spring, also the feast of St. Bridget, a fire
goddess & the patron saint of boatmen, sailors, and mariners.
Getting the weekend's festivities off to a start on Saturday morning
is an exclusive ticketed Sunrise Tour and Food Experience.
Advance booking essential, tickets €45.
On Saturday and Sunday, Baya Salmon-Hawk will host talks,
visualisation and Imbolc ceremonies. Enjoy a photography
exhibition, food tasting, talks including Senator Grace O Sullivan,
Herbalist Bernard Harris, and New Ross GYO group plus a Wishing
Tree Imbolc ceremony. A Poetry Slam Spoken Word event with
ModWords Waterford. Family fun and entertainment and of course
Art with Rose.
February 14th to 17th, 2019
Valentine’s
at Hook Lighthouse
Sitting at the tip of breathtaking Hook Head in
County Wexford the world’s oldest intact
working lighthouse is offering couples the
chance for seaside romance this Valentine’s
Day with a tour for €10, a family tour ticket is
also on offer for the same fee from Thursday,
February 14th until Sunday, February 17th.
MARCH
March 17th, 2019
St. Patrick’s Day
at Hook Lighthouse
Celebrate all that is uniquely Irish at Hook
Lighthouse this St. Patrick’s Day … from a green
theme in the café and the celebration of
Paddy’s… yes, that’s right, if your name is
Patrick, Pat, Paddy or Patricia you can enjoy
access to a free Lighthouse Tour on St. Patrick’s
Day. On Bank Holiday Monday enjoy snake
hunts on the Lighthouse lawns!
March 31st, 2019
Mother’s Day
at Hook Lighthouse
We know how hard all you wonderful mums work day in and day
out and to honour you we are delighted to welcome all mammies
on Mother’s Day and offer you access to a free tour on the day and
we have some delicious dessert platters on offer on the day.
APRIL
April 21st & 22nd, 2019
Easter Sunday &
Easter Monday
Hook Lighthouse presents family fun games and entertainment
this Easter Bank Holiday weekend ….arghhhh and of course lots of
chocolatey treats. Enjoy fun and games on the lawns with Captain
Hook and Pirate Pat. Easter arts and craft sessions with our
resident artist Rose will also be on offer.
MAY
SHINE A May 4th to 6th, 2019
LIGHT ON May Bank Holiday in association
SUMMER with Great Lighthouses of Ireland
2019 Celebrating all things nautical on the grounds
of Hook Lighthouse the festival showcases the
FESTIVAL work of the Irish Coast Guard, with fun family
games, lots of activities and great food. An
action-packed weekend of festivities will be on
offer daily from 12 to 4pm join in the fun and
games for all the family with Captain Hook and
Pirate Pat.
Sunset Experience Sunday 5th,
Norman themed exclusive
ticketed Sunset Tour and food experience.
JUNE
HOOKED June 1st to 3rd, 2019
ON THE SEA
FESTIVAL
June Bank Holiday
in association with Hook Peninsula Tourism
The BBQ will be fired up at Hook Lighthouse, there will be games on
the lawns and there are reports of Pirates on the horizon….
In anticipation of World Environment Day on June 5th and World
Oceans Day on June 8th, Hook Lighthouse will be unveiling a brand
new ECO Education Station on Sunday, June 3rd with Senator Grace
O’Sullivan.
Fish and Chip Supper Evening Sunday 3rd 7.30pm - €35
An exclusive guided tour and fish and chip supper including drinks
reception in Watchtower and wine or craft beer during dinner.
June 22nd, 2019
Solstice Weekend
An exclusive guided tour and fish and chip supper including drinks
reception in Watchtower and wine or craft beer during dinner
taking place at 7.30pm. Advance booking essential, tickets €35
JULY
July 1st to September 1st, 2019
Hook Lighthouse is open late for summer
Hook Lighthouse will extend its summer opening hours from July
1st to Sunday, September 1st 2019. The Lighthouse Visitor Centre
and Cafe will open until 7pm and will offer additional tours. Guided
tours will run every half hour from 10am with the last tour of the
day on offer at 7pm.
AUGUST
August 3rd & 4th, 2019
August Bank Holiday Fun
During the August Bank Holiday weekend, the BBQ will be fired up
at Hook Lighthouse, games on the lawns and there are reports of
Pirates on the horizon…
August 10th, 2019 - 7.30pm
World Lighthouse Day
Celebration
Explore the oldest original operating
lighthouse in the world as you take a Fish and
Chip Supper Tour Experience and enjoy one of
the greatest journeys through the maritime
gateway of Irelands Ancient East. Following
your private tour experience, you will be
treated to a traditional fish and chip supper.
Take a seat in the Lighthouse Keepers
conservatory and enjoy the magnificent views
of the rolling seas as you will be served a
wonderful traditional seaside supper of locally
caught seasonal fish in a beer batter with a
glass of local craft beer.
Advance booking essential, tickets €35
Includes drinks reception in Watchtower, and
wine or beer during dinner.
August 17th to 25th, 2019
Heritage Week
at Hook Lighthouse
A variety of events will take place as part of the many happenings at
Hook Lighthouse for National Heritage Week. Free guided tours will
be on offer each morning from 9.30am to 10.30am. Pre-booking is
essential at www.hookheritage.ie
August 17th, 2019
Sunset Tour and
Food Experience
Saturday, August 17th enjoy a Sunset Tour and
Food Experience, enjoy the sunset on the
balcony of the Tower, a tour of the oldest
operational Lighthouse in the world and a
buffet of local produce canapes and delicious
cocktails as the Perseid meteor shower takes
over the night skies. Adults only.
Pre-booking essential at www.hookheritage.ie
August 18th, 2019
Family Fun Sunday
Fun is to the fore… the BBQ will be fired up at Hook Lighthouse,
games on the lawns, entertainment and there are reports of Pirates
on the horizon.
August 24th, 2019
Irish Whale and
Dolphin Day
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group will host an
information day at the Lighthouse, the group
will tell visitors how best to spot the Whales
which are frequently seen off the Peninsula,
along with details on Dolphins, Porpoises,
Seals and other sealife.
September 1st, 2019
Family Fun Sunday
And to take the summer season to a close is a Family Fun Sunday at
Hook Lighthouse. Some of those pesky Pirates will be back to take
hold of the Lighthouse. Don’t miss the calamity on Sunday,
September 1st as Captain Hook and his cronies host their final
Pirate Fling, all of their usual antics and mischief will be par for the
course.
SEPTEMBER
September 14th, 2019
Harvest Moon
Celebration
Hook Lighthouse is set to host its fourth annual
Harvest Moon celebration. Visitors can enjoy watching
the sunset and the harvest moon rise over Hook
Peninsula beneath the protective beam of the
world’s oldest intact operational lighthouse during
the Harvest Moon Fish and Chip Supper at 7.30pm.
After a welcome drink in the Watchroom, explore the
oldest original operating lighthouse in the world as you take
a Fish and Chip Supper Tour Experience. Following your private
tour experience take a seat in the Lighthouse Keepers conservatory
and enjoy the magnificent views of
the rolling seas as you will be served
a wonderful traditional seaside
supper of locally caught seasonal
fish in a beer batter with served
with wine or craft beer.
Pre-booking essential-
Tickets are €35 at www.hookheritage.ie
September 20th, 2019
National
Culture Night
Hook Lighthouse celebrates its ancient maritime heritage and
culture and will throw the doors open for free on National Culture
Night. Come and enjoy a free guided tour experience free guided
tours will run at 5.30, 6pm, 6.30 and 7pm, pre-book on
www.hookheritage.ie to avoid disappointment.
Café and Visitor Centre will be open until 7pm.
OCTOBER
October 26th to 28th & 31st, 2019
Feile Samhain
Discover the history and mystery of Samhain
from October 26th to October 28th & 31st
2019. At 2pm and at 3pm daily, a free Féile
Samhain ritual will be showcased at Hook
where age-old tales of Samhain will be shared
by ‘Druids' in the graveyard of one thousand
ships, along with children's entertainment with
Captain Hook and Pirate Pat. Samhain Art with the resident artist at
Hook Lighthouse, Rose, will also be on offer. The Lighthouse café
will serve traditional fare and special Samhain platters.
October 26th to 28th, 2019
Spooky Tours
Special ghastly lantern-lead Halloween
tours only for those who like the ghoulish
and ‘sphooky’ will be on offer at 5.30pm,
6pm, 6.30pm, and 7pm. Venture into
darkness as you ascend the 115 steps of
Lighthouse amid the graveyard of 1,000
ships, explore the original keepers'
quarters and learn about the ghostly tales behind the Lighthouse
and its grounds including the paranormal experiences of previous
guests and staff. NOT for the faint-hearted.
Pre-book at www.hookheritage.ie tickets: €10 per person.
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Winter At Hook
Winter at Hook is always spectacular, amazing sunsets, crisp clear
days where the views stretch along the coast
and stormy days where you can watch the
rolling seas from the comfort of the conservatory.
Whale Watching Season
During Winter in particular between November and February, the
waters around Hook Peninsula are frequently visited by majestic
whales, such as Humpback, Fin and Minke, along with Harbour
Porpoise, Common Dolphins and Seals. The Humpback has become
particularly associated with the Hook Peninsula.
DECEMBER
Hook Lighthouse is closed from 5 pm DecemberHook Lighthouse is closed from 5 pm December
22nd and re-opens on December 26th
(St. Stephen’s Day at 11 am).
December 26th, 2019
Daisy Day
A day of fun with a free 'Daisy Hunt' and games.
Local history records show the old custom of
'penny for a daisy' was carried out by children and large numbers
of children collected the first flower and received pennies for them.
Come and find a daisy at Hook Lighthouse and enjoy a chocolate
coin reward this St. Stephen’s Day.
JANUARY
January 1, 2020
New Year Sunrise Tour
& Food Experience
Enjoy the first sunrise of the year from the panoramic watchroom
at Hook Lighthouse. Take in the spectacular Celtic Sea views from
the wraparound glass as you welcome in the first day of the new
year with a bucks fizz breakfast, canapes prepared from fresh local
produce by our Chefs, and a Mead or Prosecco toast. Guests will
also experience a bespoke guided tour through the medieval tower
as over 800 years of history will be brought to life before you step
onto the lighthouse balcony with the Southeast coast of Ireland
stretching out before you. Tickets only. Book online at
www.hookheritage.ie or call 051 397055. Adult only.
January 1, 2020
New Year’s Day
Arrow Ceremony
A centuries-old tradition will take place on New
Year’s Day at the 800-year-old Hook Lighthouse
as the Dunbrody archers, will take part in a
traditional “arrow ceremony”.
The Dunbrody Archers and the Chairman of
New Ross Council will participate in the
ceremony. The age-old tradition dates back to 1687 when the
Mayor and the corporation of New Ross Town Council claimed their
authority over the Tower and waters by travelling to the point of the
Hook and shooting an arrow into the sea from Hook Head
Lighthouse. On New Year’s Day, The Dunbrody Archers will assist
the Mayor of New Ross in an ‘arrow ceremony’. The Mayor will cast
an arrow into the sea symbolising the Ports authority over the
estuary. Members of the public are invited to come and watch the free
historical event on New Year’s Day.The award-winning Hook Lighthouse Visitor Centre
offers experiential guided tours of the Medieval Hook
Lighthouse Tower, sharing with visitors one of the
greatest stories on Ireland’s Ancient East.
Hook Lighthouse truly is one of a kind. Purpose built
as a lighthouse 800 years ago, and still fully
operational today, it is the oldest intact operational
Lighthouse in the World. Step back in time as you
walk the same steps as generations of Lighthouse
keepers, with fascinating insights, stories and facts
of this unique building will be shared by your tour
guide & enjoy spectacular views over the Celtic Sea
from the lighthouse balcony.
The Visitor Centre has much to offer including free
indoor and outdoor exhibits, Art and Crafts, a gift
shop and a Café with an extensive menu showcasing
local and Seafood specialities.
For further details on Hook
Lighthouse and all events
plus tickets see
www.hookheritage.ie
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or telephone
Hook Lighthouse on
00353 (0) 51 397055.
www.hookheritage.ie
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