The oldest operational lighthouse in the world, Hook Lighthouse has marked the entrance to Waterford Harbour at the mouth of the Three Sisters river system for over 800 years. Built by the Earl of Pembroke, the lighthouse has spectacular views from the balcony.

Lighthouse tours, coffee shop, children’s play area and heritage centre on-site.

See Hook Lighthouse & Heritage Centre – gift shop, art workshop, and café (hookheritage.ie) for details.