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Ballyteigue
Burrow
is one of the finest sand dune systems in Europe. The
magnificent dunes are perched on a 9km-long coastal barrier
that stretches from Kilmore Quay to Cullenstown. |
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in wild flowers and butterflies, the western end is a
national Nature Reserve. A great place for long walk at
sunset....
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Thatched
cottages:
The whitewashed thatched cottages, alongside the narrow
village street, have stood undisturbed for centuries. Their
walls, two to three feet thick, are made of clay, straw
and stones. Their roof frames were often made from driftwood,
strong timbers of old ships, wrecked by south westerly storms.
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Thatched
in straw or reed, these houses are unique to the area in
that they have hip and gable ends. Restored and refurbished
along strict traditional lines, they are a joy to behold
and a pleasure to live in.
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Kilmore
Quay Marina:
A
recent addition to our theatre (it was built in 1996),
this new Marina has 55 fully-serviced pontoon berths,
electricity, water, showers and toilets. Diesel and chandlery.
Visitors are always welcome. Contact the Harbour Master
at tel/fax: (+ 00 353 53) 29955, VHF Ch. 16, 09, 37. A
Wexford County Council amenity.
More information on the marina facilities and navigation
can be obtained from the Kilmore Quay Marina website at
http://www.wexford.ie/kilmore/.
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Kilmore
Quay Lifeboat:
The Kilmore Quay Lifeboat was established in 1847. Since
that date, 111 lives have been saved. Crew members of the
Kilmore Quay Lifeboat have been awarded nine silver medals
and one bronze medal for extraordinary courage in the line
of duty. |
The
present Lifeboat is a Mersey Class Lifeboat, the "Mary Margaret'.
The RNLB 'Mary Margaret' was the first Mersey Class Lifeboat
to be stationed in Ireland. See the RNLI website for more
information at http://www.rnli.org.uk/Station.asp?SNo=98.
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| The
Saltee Islands:
Two large granite outcrops in the sea, the Saltee Islands
are the most famous bird sanctuary in Ireland. The islands'
cliffs support eleven species of breeding seabirds in
summer. A boat trip around the islands will give you excellent
views of scenery, the seabirds and perhaps a grey seal
or two.
More
informaiton. |
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| The
guillemot Maritime Museum:
The
lightship 'Guillemot' has been converted to a maritime
museum. From the Bridge Deck, both the Hook and Barrels
lights can be seen and there are excellent views of the
Saltee Islands. Below decks is a very extensive collection
of maritime pictures and numerous other 'sea antiques'
are on display. |
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Kehoe's Pub and
Parlour, Kilmore Quay, Co Wexford, Ireland,
p (+ 353 53) 29830; e-mail:
mail@kehoes.com,
Eleanor and James Kehoe, Proprietors |
