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MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

Join us for a fun filled weekend of activities for all ages,

on the stunning Hook Peninsula

www.hookpeninsula.com

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FESTIVAL OPENING OFFER: SEAFOOD SPECIALS €10Start as you mean to go on . . . Indulge in Hook Peninsula fresh seafood with €10 main o�ers available at:Neville's Bar, Fethard-on-SeaThe Hollow Seafood Bar & Restaurant, RamsgrangeTemplars Inn Seafood Bar & Restaurant, Hook PeninsulaRoche's Bar, DuncannonThe Strand Tavern, Duncannon

COUNTRY MARKET Who? Fethard-on-Sea Country MarketWhere? The Village Hall, Fethard-on-Sea When? 10.00am-11.30am Price Free EntryBring your basket to the country market where you can pick up locally produced fresh foods, bakes, salads, honey, chocolates & local crafts which make wonderful gifts or souvenirs.

KAYAKINGWho? Shielbaggan Outdoor Education CentreWhere? Baginbun Beach When? From 10.30am Price €10pp for 1 hr

Shielbaggan Outdoor Education Centre will take you on a one hour kayaking session around the beautiful calm waters of Baginbun Bay, bring your swimwear and a pair of old runners. To book contact Deirdre or Colin on: 051 389550

COASTAL PADDLE BOARDING TOURS & SURF LESSONSWho? Freedom Surf School Where? Baginbun & Carnivan BeachesWhen? Morning & afternoon sessions Price Paddle boarding tours & lessons €30pp. Surf lessons €25ppSpend a few hours splashing around learning to surf at one of Ireland’s top surf destinations, the beautiful Carnivan Bay or explore the nooks 'n' crannys of Baginbun Bay on a stand up paddle boarding tour. Advanced booking on: 086 3914908

GUIDED TREE WALKWho? Kilmokea Gardens Where? Kilmokea Gardens, Campile When? 11.00am Price €10

Join David our Arboriculturalist on an interesting woodland walk. David will introduce you to a selection of native, naturalised and exotic trees at Kilmokea woodland which is made up of a fantastic mix of trees such as Oak, Ash, Nothafagus and meet one of the tallest Metasequoia (dawn redwood) in Ireland as well as many more species.

BEACH FORAGING SESSIONWho? Neville’s Bar & Ecologist Grace O’Sullivan Where? Carnivan Beach When? 11.00am Price FreeEnjoy a fascinating and fun morning beach foraging session on Carnivan Beach with expert Grace O'Sullivan. Grace will help you source natural ingredients to bring on to Neville's Fethard-on-Sea where their Chef will teach you how to cook up a storm with your �ndings.

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RNLI LIFEBOAT STATION TOURSWho? RNLI Where? Lifeboat Station, Fethard-on-Sea When? 12.00 to 2.00pm Price Free Take a tour of the Hook Peninsula's Lifeboat Station. Speak to our brave & dedicated volunteers to learn about the amazing job they do keeping our waters safe.

KIDS' FISHY WORKSHOPS KINDLY SUPPORTED BY BANNOW BAY OYSTERS

Who? Hook Tourism & Bannow Bay Oysters Where? Lifeboat Station, Fethard-on-Sea When? 12.00 to 2.00pm Price Free

Free Fishy Workshops: Kids will learn to weave with willow, with Basketry Studio artist Barbara Kelly. Barbara will show you how to make your very own sea shaped creature from willow grown locally at Green Road Gardening School. Learn to tie Fisherman's knots with local �shermen and meet our very own internationally renowned Bannow Bay Oysters with talks and demonstrations from the growers. After all that, rest up and enjoy piratey tales from the sea.

LOCAL PRODUCE PICNICWho? Colclough Walled Garden Where? Tintern AbbeyWhen? 2.00pm Price €15 ppAn alfresco afternoon within the walls of the tranquil and picturesque Colclough Walled Garden; guests will be provided with picnics packed with locally sourced goodies such as smoked salmon, homemade brown bread, fresh warm scones, lemon curd & raspberry preserve. Wash it all down with Arthurstown Brewing Company's Craft Beer or Tintern Cafe's homemade cordial. We've ordered the sunshine, you bring your blanket! To book contact Mary on 086 2435328

OPENING OF THE PIRATES GALLEY &HALF PRICE FAMILY TICKETSWho? Kilmokea Gardens Where? CampileWhen? 2.00pm Price Half Price Family Tickets ONLY €10 Ahoy, me hearties! Fancy dress Pirate afternoon at Kilmokea. In the depths of The Gardens lies an unearthed Pirates Galley, arr! Heave to me hearties so that we can come aboard. Shiver me timbers! I can see the treasure chest... Yo Ho Ho and a view of the Barrow. Come join the Pirate fun at 2pm, we are only a stones throw from the Hook... Only charge is Garden Entry. Pirates menu for kids in the Cafe all day.

BASKET MAKING WORKSHOPWho? Green Road Gardens Where? Battlestown, RamsgrangeWhen? 9am – 5.00pm Price €70 incl lunch & basketLearn the skill of basket weaving from local artist Irene Kelly. Irene will also teach you about growing and preparation of materials. Participants take home the basket produced on the day. To book call Irene on 085 7818821.

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COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONWho? Neville's Bar Where? Fethard-on-Sea When? Following Foraging Price FreeSeafood cookery demonstration with chefs Craig Power & Ian Boland in Neville's Bar, including cooking with the weird & wonderful foraged goodies gathered earlier from Carnivan Beach. Further details on Neville's Facebook page.

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LIFEGUARD & RNLI RESCUE DEMONSTRATIONWho? County Wexford Lifeguards & Fethard RNLI Where? Duncannon Beach When? 12.30 & 1.30pm Price Free Come and witness County Wexford Lifeguards demonstrate an impressive beach/sea rescue in partnerhip with the RNLI. Rescue demo on 12.30 and 1.30pm, don't miss out. Have a go at the 'Lifeguard training activities for kids' and there will be time to learn about what it takes to become a lifeguard from the guys and girls who watch over us each summer.

STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING LESSONSWho? Hooked Kite Sur�ng Where? Duncannon Beach When? From 12 noon Price €5ppTest your balance with a stand up paddle boarding lesson on Duncannon Beach, shallow safe waters, perfect for paddle practice. Booking essential places limited, Call Niall: 087 6755567

SUP YOGA BOARDINGWho? Holistic Haven Where? Duncannon BeachWhen? From 12 noon Price €10/pp for a one hour sessionFor Yoga enthusiasts - why not test your balance with yoga boarding! Booking necessary, contact Finola on 087 3541540

FRESH FISH BBQWho? Cloonagh Smokin Soul Company Where? Duncannon BeachWhen? From 12 noon Delicious fresh �sh BBQ with Cloonagh Smokin' Soul Company, o�ering a variety of seasonal �sh, on the green at Duncannon Beach.

ST KEARN’S ROWING CLUB BEACH RACINGWho? St Kearn’s Rowing Club Where? Duncannon BeachWhen? From 12 noon Price Free

Watch the St Kearn’s Rowing Club racing on the estuary from Duncannon Beach, then climb aboard and have a go, it’s not as easy as it looks! Feel free to ask the club members all about it. No booking necessary.

KIDS' KITE MAKING WORKSHOPWho? Martina Where? Duncannon BeachWhen? 12.30 Price FreeKids' Kite Making Workshop on the green at Duncannon Beach, come along and join in the fun with Martina, the kite crafter, who will teach kids to make and decorate their very own kites!

BOAT TRIPSWho? South East Charters Where? Duncannon QuayWhen? Sun 1st May Price €10 pp

Take a scenic boat trip on the beautiful Waterford Estuary, the perfect viewing point to take in the Peninsula and its fascinating coastlife. Booking essential, places limited: 051 389530

KILMOKEA GARDENS HALF PRICE FAMILY TICKETS ALL DAYWho? Kilmokea Gardens Where? CampileWhen? Sat 30th April & Sun 1st MayPrice Half Price Family Tickets ONLY €10

These peaceful gardens are laid out around a pretty Georgian House. The house looks out over a walled garden which leads to a large �ve acre woodland garden and the fruit and vegetable potager.

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HIKE TO THE HOOKWho? Hook TourismWhere? Tintern Abbey to Hook LighthouseWhen? Start time 9.00am Price check out our websiteHike to the Hook 20km road walk from Tintern Abbey to the Hook Lighthouse via Fethard-on-Sea. Less challenging joining points along the way at 12.5km and at 3.5km. The walk will �nish at the Hook Lighthouse where the Maritime Matters Festival will be in full swing. Proceeds raised will go towards supporting the RNLI and Hook Rural Tourism. To book go to: www.hiketothehook.comHike to the Hook is kindly supported by:

MARITIME MATTERS FESTIVAL

Who? Hook Lighthouse Where? Hook HeadWhen? 10am to 6pm Price The world famous Hook Lighthouse will be hosting maritime talks, workshops, kids activities and cookery demonstrations.

GILLY THOMAS SCULPTURE GALLERY OPEN WEEKEND Who? Gilly Thomas Where? Carnagh Woods, Gusserane When? All Weekend Price FreeGilly Thomas Sculpting Studio is open to the public all weekend; call in to meet Gilly and view her stunning sculptures.

TINTERN ABBEY FREE ENTRY

Who? Tintern Abbey Where? Tintern AbbeyWhen? All Weekend Price Free

Free admission to Tintern Abbey for all. Take the fascinating guided tour to learn about the 800 year history of this majestic site; from its monastic beginnings in c1200 through the story of the Colclough family who were in situ here from the 16th century to the 1960's.

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COLCLOUGH WALLED GARDEN KIDS GO FREE

Who? Colclough Walled Garden Where? Tintern AbbeyWhen? 10.00am to 6.00pm Price Under 14's go free

Set in the heart of Tintern woods, discover the beautiful restored and operational Colclough Walled Garden. Everywhere you look is a treat for any avid gardener or those who like to dabble when the sun is shining!

DUNBRODY ABBEY, MAZE & TEAROOMS KIDS GO FREE

Who? Dunbrody Abbey Where? Dunbrody Abbey, CampileWhen? 11.00am to 6.00pm Price Kids go free & Seafood Specials

Kids go free into the intricate Yew Hedge Maze, one of only two full mazes in all of Ireland! Great place to play hide ‘n’ seek. Gretta's Tearooms will be plating up delicious open seafood sandwiches on her award winning brown bread all weekend.

SEAFOOD SPECIALS

Who? The Strand Tavern, Duncannon The Hollow Seafood Bar & Restaurant, RamsgrangeNeville’s Bar & Restaurant Fethard-on-SeaWhen? All WeekendThe Strand Tavern, Duncannon and Byrne's pub, Ballyhack o�ering seafood specials all weekend long.

The Hollow Seafood Bar & Restaurant, Ramsgrange o�ers include; 4 oysters with a glass of wine €10, seafood cake topped with Duncannon smoked salmon & hollandaise sauce €10 all weekend.

Neville’s Bar & Restaurant o�ering seafood specials all weekend including a seafood bu�et on Saturday evening, booking essential.

LIVE MUSIC

Who? Pubs of the Peninsula! Where? Hook PeninsulaWhen? Evening Price FreeLive music every evening across the Peninsula, check our website for further details.

STAY FOR THE WEEKENDOFFERS ON SELF-CATERING, B&B AND MOBILE HOME ACCOMMODATIONWhere? Hook Peninsula

Enjoy all Hooked on the Sea 2016 has to o�er, stay for the weekend and avail of HOTS weekend promos at Arthurs Rest B&B, Marsh Mere Lodge B&B, Sanibel B&B, Hook Head B&B, Rosegarland Estate Mews Houses, Grange Court Holiday Homes, Creacon Lodge Hotel & Wellness Centre and Duncannon Holiday Park. More details on our website. Book direct using ref: HOTS2016 to avail of discounts.

ARCHERY WOODLAND EXPERIENCE & INTRO SESSIONSWho? 3D Archery Where? Kilmokea Gardens, CampileWhen? All Weekend Price From €4.00 pp

Enjoy a woodland tour shooting wooden arrows using a variety of traditional & historical bows along the Norman rampart themed hunting trail or take a short intro session to learn the basics and test your aim. Booking necessary for Woodland Tours, call Andrew on 087 6758087

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DOLLARBAY

SALTMILLS

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HOOK LIGHTHOUSE

SLADE CASTLE

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TINTERN ABBEY& COLCLOUGH

WALLED GARDEN

DUNBRODYABBEY

PASSAGE EASTFERRY

BALLYHACKCASTLE

LIMEKILN

KILMOKEAGARDENS

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TO NEW ROSSFor further information or for help planning your visit please contact Hook Tourism:

info@hooktourism.com+353 (0)51 389530www.hookpeninsula.com

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The Hook Peninsula is the most southern point of county Wexford. The Peninsula is home to 5 national monuments, 14 beaches, award winning pubs & restaurants and has a wide range of accommodation to suit all.

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