Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

Hook Lighthouse Business Details Fethard on Sea, Hook Peninsula, New Ross, Co.Wexford T  +353 (0) 51 397 054/5 E  info@hookheritage.ie W  www.hookheritage.ie GPS  N52.12.48.75W6.93.06.15 Business Contact  AnnWaters Experience An unforgettable Sunset Experience at Hook Lighthouse. Jutting out to sea at the tip of the Hook Peninsula on the corner of Ireland’s Ancient East. The Sunset Tour Experience offers visitors the opportunity to take a guided tour up the 115 well-worn steps of the medieval tower and see its heritage come to life with an experienced local guide. Tours culminate with the spectacular panoramic views of the rolling seas stretching out while visitors savour Irish mead, prosecco, fresh tea and coffee all while enjoying the stunning sunset from inside the lighthouse watch-room and outdoor balcony. Audio tours available in: French, German, Spanish, Italian, English, Irish. Duration  2 Hours minimum Pricing Retail & FIT Rate  € 45pp. Min 8 – Max 24 guests per tour. Advance booking is required for all groups. Tour Operator Rate Yes FIT Rate  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate  No Tour Series Rates  Yes Group bookings/rates Contact  Cathy Dowling E  info@hookheritage.ie T  +353 (0) 51 397 054 Opening Details & Refreshment Sunset Experience available year round and will change depending on time of Sunset. Some areas may be restricted during extreme weather conditions. Full Café and Bakery onsite open daily 0930 -1700hrs. Outdoor Barbeque during summer months. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements This is an adult only experience. Not accessible for those with mobility problems. Onsite parking for one coach/minibus and a large carpark. Stewards available to park extra coaches if pre-booked. Nearest Accommodation Hub New Ross (40mins),Wexford (45mins),Waterford City via Passage East Car Ferry approx. (50mins). Nearest Airport Dublin Airport (2h 55mins), Cork Airport (2h 55mins) Other Experiences Nearby Loftus Hall (5mins) – http://loftushall.ie/ Tintern Abbey/ColcloughWalled Gardens (20mins) – http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/tinternabbey/ Dunbrody Abbey and Maze (20mins) – http://www.dunbrodyabbey.com/maze.htm Walk in the Footsteps of Ancient Monks Business Details C/O Holycross Abbey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Postcode E41 H519 T  + 353 (0) 86 166 5869 E  holycrossabbeytours@gmail.com W  www.visitholycross.ie GPS  52.639 – 7.868 Business Contact  John Bourke Experience Here visitors can enjoy a guided tour of a restored 12th Century Cistercian Abbey. Walk in the footsteps of ancient monks; see up close the Relics of the True Cross of Christ that gave the Abbey and village its name, share a secret at the ‘Whispering Arch’ where your voice magically travels around the carved stone doorway, ring Ireland’s oldest church bell, or simply relax in the tranquil surroundings of the Abbey as it stands proudly overlooking the majestic River Suir. Guided tours in English. Duration  Approx.40mins, tour guide tailors tour to suit time/needs of visitors Pricing: € 4pp Minimum number 10, No Max Number (groups over 40 second guide provided) Tour Operator Rate/FIT Rate/Ad Hoc Group Rate/Tour Series Rates  As above Group bookings Contact  John Bourke E  holycrossabbeytours@gmail.com T  + 353 (0) 86 166 5869 Opening Details & Refreshment Tour guides available 0900-1900hrs - all year around. Guided tours scheduled twice weekly, Sun andWed at 1430hrs, Mar-Sep inclusive (no booking required). Guided Tours by request at other times. Pub serving tea/coffee, lunch and bar food adjoining the Abbey. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach & car parking on site Ramp available if required for access Nearest Airport Dublin Airport – 2hrs Nearest Accommodation Hub Thurles (10mins) – www.discoverireland.ie Experiences Nearby Farney Castle (5mins) – www.cyrilcullen.wordpress.com/farney-castle Rock of Cashel (15mins) – www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/rockofcashel 69