Hook Head facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hook Head |
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 Location in Ireland
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| Coordinates | 52°07′25.68″N 6°55′44.76″W / 52.1238000°N 6.9291000°W |
Hook Head is a famous piece of land that sticks out into the sea in County Wexford, Ireland. It is located on the eastern side of where three rivers meet: the River Nore, River Suir, and River Barrow. This area is often called The Three Sisters. Hook Head is part of the Hook peninsula and is close to the historic place called Loftus Hall. You can find it about 50 kilometers from Wexford town on the R734 road.
The Irish name for Hook Head is Rinn Duáin. This means "Dubhán's point." It was named after a saint from the 5th century called Dubhán. His name means "little black-haired one." The English name, Hook Head, might come from a misunderstanding of his name, making it sound like "fishing-hook."
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The Famous Hook Lighthouse
Hook Head is well-known for the Hook Lighthouse. This lighthouse is special because it is the oldest working lighthouse in the world! You can visit the lighthouse by taking a guided tour. These tours are available all year round.
At the bottom of the lighthouse, there is a cafe where you can get a snack. There is also a gift shop to buy souvenirs. You can learn more about the sea and ships at the maritime exhibition. The lighthouse is part of "Ireland's Ancient East", which is a route that highlights many historical places in Ireland.
Recent Discoveries at Hook Head
Oil Found Near Hook Head
In October 2007, something interesting was found off the coast of Hook Head. Reports said that a lot of oil was discovered in the northern Celtic Sea. An Irish company called Providence Resources had drilled test holes in the area. They announced that they had found good quality oil.
See also
In Spanish: Cabo de Hook para niños
