Duncannon Fort, Wexford
Duncannon Military Fort and Fortifications welcomes you to one of only four Historic Military Forts in Ireland.
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Duncannon Fort is a star shaped fortress on an
important promontory in Waterford Harbour. It was built in 1588 in the
expectation of an attack on the area by the Spanish Armada. The Fort is
surrounded by a 30 ft high dry moat and has one of the oldest lighthouses of
its kind in Ireland. All the major buildings in the Fort surround a parade
ground. A walk around the outer ramparts afford spectacular views across the
estuary to Co. Waterford and down to Hook Head. Located at a lower level than
the moat is the croppy boy cell. After the 1798 rebellion, prisoners were
detained here pending transfer to Geneva Barracks for trial and sentencing. An
added attraction is the Maritime Museum which charts the maritime history of
one of the most dangerous coastlines in Ireland, the Wexford coast.
important promontory in Waterford Harbour. It was built in 1588 in the
expectation of an attack on the area by the Spanish Armada. The Fort is
surrounded by a 30 ft high dry moat and has one of the oldest lighthouses of
its kind in Ireland. All the major buildings in the Fort surround a parade
ground. A walk around the outer ramparts afford spectacular views across the
estuary to Co. Waterford and down to Hook Head. Located at a lower level than
the moat is the croppy boy cell. After the 1798 rebellion, prisoners were
detained here pending transfer to Geneva Barracks for trial and sentencing. An
added attraction is the Maritime Museum which charts the maritime history of
one of the most dangerous coastlines in Ireland, the Wexford coast.
Opening Hours:
June – September 1st Daily 10am – 5.30pm
Rest of the year:
Open Mon to Fri 10am-4:30pm
Guided Tours Available:
10:30am – 12:30pm – 2:00pm – 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Admission:
Adults – €5.00
Children, Seniors – €3.00
Family Groups – €12.00
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