Walk the plank and meet a pirate this May bank holiday weekend at Co Wexford lighthouse

The weekend places a large emphasis on sea safety at what is typically the beginning of the bathing and boating season. Throughout the weekend there will be opportunities to learn first-hand about safety at sea with free demonstrations will be on offer from members of the Irish Coast Guard and voluntary rescue services.

On Sunday, May 5, the Irish Coast Guard Services, including the local Fethard on Sea Coast Guard, will be at Hook to demonstrate and talk to visitors about the importance of safety at sea and walking coastal areas, the role they play in coastal safety and they will share details on opportunities to join the essential service teams.

On the following day, the Dunbrody Archers will be at Hook Lighthouse from 12 noon to 4 p.m. showcasing their activities and talking about their up and coming competitions.

An action-packed weekend is on offer at the lighthouse with fun and games for all the family and entertainment from the resident Pirate Pat and his crew. The very popular treasure quest with goodies for all those who complete their tasks will be on offer but should you not succeed a member of your crew walks the plank. Hook’s resident artist Rose will be here all weekend in her workshop and there will be a prize daily for the best art judged by Rose herself.

Throughout the weekend the Hook Lighthouse team will also place a focus on the heritage and past of Hook Lighthouse, shining a light on life as it was at this, the world’s oldest operational lighthouse. The Shine A Light festival takes place in conjunction with the Great Lighthouses of Ireland ‘Shine a Light’ events over the May bank holiday weekend whereby lighthouses around Ireland, including Hook Lighthouse will shine a light and celebrate and share the rich tradition and work that they carry out daily.

For further details see www.hookheritage.ie