Fethard On Sea, Wexford

Fethard On Sea is an ancient settlement, once the seat of a bishop whose castle holds the remains of Bishop Alexander Devereux, the colourful last Abbot of Dunbrody. It has a very distinctive coat of arms, and was allowed to return to members of Parliament until 1800. The monument there claims that the town was the home port of some of the bravest and most self sacrificing lifeboat men in the world.

From a very large and varied selection of field monuments in the Wexford area, the extensive earthworks and promontory fortifications at Baginbun Bay are of most general interest. They are linked to the first arrivals of the Normans in the area.

Fethard is also the main town of the Hook Peninsula and a resort gaining in popularity as a seaside destination. It is close to many beaches and harbour, and features on the scenic signposted coastal drive route, known as the Hook Drive.


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