#hook lighthouse

Everyone talks about the Cliffs of Moher or the Ring of Kerry and fair enough, they’re gorgeous but can I tell you about Hook Lighthouse in County Wexford? Because honestly, it’s one of Ireland’s best-kept secrets.

Perched on the edge of the Hook Peninsula, it’s not just a lighthouse, it’s the oldest working lighthouse in the world, still guiding ships after almost 800 years. Imagine that: a medieval tower still doing its job, standing proud against the wild Atlantic wind like it has nothing to prove.

The drive down is half the adventure winding roads, tiny villages, and sudden views of the sea that make you pull over just to stare. When you finally arrive, the air smells like salt and history. You can climb the lighthouse, walk the cliffs, or just sit with a coffee and watch waves crash against black rocks. If you’re lucky, you might even spot seals or dolphins out in the bay.

The best part? It’s never crowded. You get all that beauty and atmosphere without the bus tours. Just you, the sea breeze, and a piece of Ireland that still feels wild and real.