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Fethard-on-Sea or Fethard (Irish: Fiodh Ard, meaning 'high wood') [2] is a village in southwest County Wexford, Ireland. It lies on the R734 road on the eastern side of the Hook peninsula, between Waterford Harbour and Bannow Bay. The village is in Fethard civil parish and partly in Fethard townland. [2]
- Some Quick Need-To-Knows About Fethard-On-Sea
- About Fethard-On-Sea
- Things to Do in Fethard-On-Sea
- Fethard-On-Sea Accommodation
- Fethard-On-Sea Pubs and Restaurants
- FAQs About Visiting Fethard-On-Sea
Although a visit to Fethard-on-Sea is fairly straightforward, there are a few need-to-knows that’ll make your visit that bit more enjoyable.
Fethard-on-Sea has a population of just over 300 and its main industries are fishing and tourism. The village’s known history dates from the 12th century when the Normans invaded Ireland. Baginbun near Fethard was where the Normans landed, and the remains of Norman fortifications can be seen at Baginbun Bay. James I granted Fethard a charter in the...
There’s a handful of things to do in Fethard-on-Sea and there’s endless places to visit a short spin away, which make it a great base to explore from. Below, you’ll find everything from historical sites and walks to beaches, coves and plenty more.
Although there’s no hotels in Fethard-on-Sea, there’s several excellent guesthouses servicing the area. Here are our favourites:
1. The Wheelhouse Café
The Wheelhouse Caféis a family friendly café is on the main street in Fethard and offers all day breakfasts, fresh sandwiches, main courses and home-made puddings and it stocks a range of wines.
2. Molloys Bar
Thisfriendly, family-run local bar welcomes all walks of life and has been known to play host to the odd celebrity here and there… (Noel Gallacher). Customers rave about the great atmosphere and the warm welcome.
3. Neville’s Gastro Bar
If you’re a fan of fish and chips, Neville’s Gastro Baris a must-visit for its crisply battered fillets and house fries. There’s also the prawn and monkfish Thai red curry. Takeaway available.
We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from ‘Where is there to stay?’ to ‘Which nearby beach is best?’. In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.
- Emma Baird
Located on the Hook Peninsula in Ireland’s ‘sunniest corner’, Fethard-on- Sea is a small and beautiful coastal village on the Hook Peninsula. The village has some lovely pubs and restaurants serving fresh seafood; some incredible family activities and magnificent beaches.
Fethard-on-Sea is a village on the coast of County Wexford in Ireland. With a population in 2016 of 311, it's the largest of the villages on Hook Peninsula, so these are all described here. They include Saltmines, Duncannon and Ballyhack.
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Too many times in Ireland we’ve seen incredible medieval buildings engulfed by modern development. There are simply so many castles, abbeys and ruins around every corner that history has to make way for modern life. Uniquely in Fethard, virtually the entire medieval wall that once encircled the village is still intact.
Discover Fethard On Sea, a seaside village on the eastern side of the picturesque Hook Peninsula in County Wexford. Explore the sheltered cove at Baginbun Beach, wander down the glorious white sands or take a refreshing ...
