Duncannon Fort

22/04/2024

Lovely sunny day here at . Can't wait to welcome visitors on our tours this year.

Stay tuned for updates.

16/01/2024

📢🇮🇪🎶 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 at tomorrows AGM will be a representative from the 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 Committee.

Thursday 18th January at 7pm in Duncannon Community Centre

10/01/2024

All are welcome to the Hook Tourism AGM next Thursday at 7pm in the Duncannon Community Centre

08/11/2023

Come along to the Duncannon Community Centre next Thursday 16th Nov at 7pm for the launch of the Duncannon Fort Strategic Masterplan.

29/09/2023

Special remembrance ceremony honoring the Croppy Boy this Saturday 30th Sept, meeting in Ballyhack. See the post for further details.

Thanks to the hard work of Tim, Mag, and Seamus Corrigan, the grave of the Croppy Boy has been lovingly restored and a new stone fitted and so we are delighted to join with all of our friends in history to remember and honour the Croppy Boy on Saturday the 30th of September 2023.

29/08/2023

The 2023 season is almost over for the guided tours.
Book your spot on one of the last tours this year.

Final 2023 Tour at 3pm on Thursday 31st August.

05/08/2023

There will be no tours on Sunday 13th August and Saturday 19th August due to the Baginbun Norman Festival and Tri the Hook -Sprint Triathlon

Also here's a reminder of a sunnier summer.

02/08/2023

Taking place this Thursday and Friday are the public consultations on the future of .

Head up to the Duncannon Community Centre next to the Star of the Sea church and join in this public engagement event to share your views on the potential future uses of this historic site

26/07/2023

The winter experience at .
Aka there's some mist and rain about.

Tours daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Tickets available at www.DuncannonFort.ie or at the Duncannon Tourist Office

25/07/2023

Beautiful sunny day here at .

Tours 7 days a week at 11am, 1pm and 3pm

20/07/2023

Come and pay a visit to . Open 7 days a week, tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.

Take a look at our lighthouse and learn about the part that the fort played in ship navigation.

08/07/2023

Glad you enjoyed your tour despite the not so fantastic weather. Always great to share some history knowledge with Waterford Harbour Tides & Tales.

Tours run daily till the end of August at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. See www.DuncannonFort.ie for tickets and availability.

05/07/2023

If you're interested in history then check out this year's Baginbun Norman Festival taking place at Fethard Castle on Sunday 13th August from 2 to 5 pm.

For the curious and history minded amongst you come and enjoy a talk by local author, academic and artist Derville Murphy, PhD on Isabel de Clare - her story at 2pm in St Mogues Church. Tickets available at hookpeninsula.com/baginbun-norman-festival (Link in Bio)

Or come along and enjoy plenty of food, music, archery and Norman reenactors the castle grounds.

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29/06/2023

We're not letting the weather dampen our spirits.

From now till the end of August the fort is open for tours 7 days at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.

Stop in and take a tour through our history from Celtic times right up to the present day.

20/06/2023

The Pyramidal Orchid and Birds-foot Trefoil are out in flower in the fort. We've also had a number of ships pass by recently including the LÉ George Bernard Shaw (P64).

Come at take a walk through our history on one of our guided tours and you never know what bonuses you might see. Book your ticket now on www.DuncannonFort.ie

3 tours a day at 11am, 1pm and 3pm Wednesday to Saturday in June, 7 days a week for July and August.

02/06/2023

Come and visit this summer and take a walk back in over 450 years of history

Open Wed to Sat for June, 7 days a week for July and August
Tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm

Tickets can be puchased at www.duncannonfort.ie or in the Duncannon Tourist Office

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19/05/2023

Three of the buildings at Duncannon Fort will come back into use under a masterplan being developed by consultants this year.

11/01/2023

🎉 We're super excited to see the development of Duncannon Fort following the announcement of €500,000 funding under the Town and Village renewal scheme.

Thanks to the diligent work of of everyone involved in making this happen.

25/12/2022

Happy Christmas and New Year from all at Duncannon Fort.

2023 is gearing up to an exciting and interesting year so we look forward to welcoming you through the gates for a tour.

Or maybe something else, you'll have to wait and see.

📸 Celtic Routes

05/09/2022

Well that's a wrap for this season's tours.

We've enjoyed seeing each and every visitor explore the magnificent fort that we have and we look forward to seeing both new and old visitors next year.

29/07/2022

4 tours a day, 7 days a week

Come and explore on one our guided tours and learn about the history of our fantastic fort this August Bank Holiday

24/07/2022

"Samskip Express" passing heading up to the container terminal at Belview.

One of the many ships to pass us each day and if your in luck you might see one on your tour.

4 tours a day, 7 days a week.

19/07/2022

A group from United States Lighthouse Society enjoying a tour of the fort today and the stories of Duncannons two lighthouses.

16/07/2022

Coming to visit the Fort this weekend? Be sure to wear sunscreen and bring plenty of water. It's going to be a scorcher.

09/07/2022

A view to the north from the eastern ramparts.

If you want to experience the great views from the fort yourself, come and take a guided tour.

4 tours a day, 7 days a week.

01/07/2022

Brilliant weather today for the start of the Fort tours. Running Monday to Sunday, tours at 11, 12:30, 2 and 3:30. See website for tickets and further details www.DuncannonFort.ie

25/06/2022

Duncannon Fort tours begin on 1st July 🎉

Come join us on a walking tour through over 450 years of history and connections from Celtic times to the present day.

Check out www.DuncannonFort.ie for times and tickets

01/06/2022

Dungarvan walking group enjoying a guided tour of Duncannon Fort. Stay tuned for when the regular tours resume.