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워터포드 항구 어귀에 있는 어촌 마을로, 16세기 던캐넌 요새가 내려다보입니다. 수세기 동안 바위가 많은 곶에 위치하여 전략적 방어 지점이었으며, 포위 공격, 무역, 해안 교통의 흔적이 남아 있습니다. 긴 모래 만과 항구 전망은 이곳을 조용하고 개성 있는 휴식처로 만듭니다.

이 등대는 높이 25m(115개의 계단 오르기)로, 5세기부터 계속 유지되어 온 불을 이용하여 13세기에 세상의 끝에 지어졌습니다. 아래에서는 거센 바람에 휩쓸린 검은 점판암 바위에 거품이 이는 파도가 부딪힙니다.

반도 북동쪽 계곡에 위치한 이 시토회 수도원은 1200년 노르만인 윌리엄 드 클레어에 의해 설립되었습니다. 아일랜드로의 첫 항해 중 폭풍을 만나 생존하면 수도원을 세우겠다고 맹세했습니다. 수도사들은 16세기까지 이곳에 거주했으며, 이후 수도원은 거의 400년 동안 Colclough 가문의 소유였습니다. 요새화된 다리에서 매우 사진 찍기 좋은 전망을 제공하는 이 단지는 인상적인 성가퀴가 있는 탑을 포함하여 아름다운 유적을 보존하고 있습니다.

This charming little port (population 372) has many assets: old thatched houses, beautiful sandy beaches, waters suitable for kayaking, and several welcoming pubs. Few tourists visit this paradise, but it's certainly very welcoming and worth a stop.

Winter break until March – we hadn't been informed of that. The large parking lot was also locked up. Since it was empty enough in the stormy December weather, we were able to pull over and walk along the road for a bit. On this clear winter day, it was an incredible experience; the spray was flying onto the road.

Open from mid-March to early November; the prices Birgit mentioned are still current. We were there in December. You can still walk around the ruins and get a good impression.

New Ross, a charming town on the River Barrow, exudes history and character. Located in County Wexford, it offers a captivating blend of maritime heritage, cultural significance, and natural beauty. With its medieval roots, New Ross was once a bustling trading center, and that rich history is still palpable in its streets and buildings today. One of the most striking attractions is the impressive Dunbrody Famine Ship, a lifelike replica of a 19th-century emigration vessel. The ship tells the poignant story of thousands of Irish who left their homeland during the Great Famine in search of a better life in America. This emigration history is further enhanced by its connection to the Kennedy family: the ancestors of President John F. Kennedy came from the region, and the Kennedy Homestead Museum brings their story to life. The town itself is brimming with local charm, with cozy pubs, live music, and markets where you can experience Irish hospitality in all its glory. New Ross is not a tourist hotspot in the classic sense, but that is precisely what makes it so attractive: authentic, accessible and steeped in stories.

Some lovely cafes to refuel in.