South West Wexford The home of the Hook Lighthouse is a beacon of beauty this Christmas
SOUTH WEST WEXFORD is one of the most attractive areas in the country and this was borne out in 2016 with around 500,000 visitors making trips to see Hook Lighthouse and to stop at some of its fantastic tourism attractions.
With Tintern Abbey, Colcough Gardens, Dunbrody Abbey, Loftus Hall, Duncannon, with its impressive star-shaped fort, Clonmines, Saltmills, Ramsgrange and Campile, the area boasts a treasure trove of history around every corner and residents who can proudly recall this history.
The South West Wexford area is also the gourmet capital of the region, specialising in fantastically fresh fish dishes, often served up within smelling distance of the beach where the fish were caught.
There are wonderful villages to visit, each with their own stories, and these area have bounced back from the recession in recent years thanks to the imagination, graft and skill of local inhabitants.
The unrivalled community spirit of people on the peninsula and across South West Wexford makes a journey along the district always worthwhile.
There are fantastic gifts to be bought, experiences to be enjoyed and walks to be had.
You can get away from all the hassle of Christmas and enjoy the wild pleasure of visiting South West Wexford sure in the knowledge that you will return time and time again.