Ballyhack Castle, Wexford. Free entry. Open daily
Details
Accessibility:
Parking is close to the site of the castle at the estuary's front, with designated disability spaces. The road in which it is situated is on a steep gradient and there is a short walk uphill to the castle. No toilets within. Brick pavement, which is narrow in places. There are six steps up into tower.
Amenities:Local amenities include, Bryne's Bar and Shop. Ballyhack Harbour and ferry crossing.
Brief Description:Ballyhack is a small village located in the south west of County Wexford on the eastern shore of the Waterford Harbour. Ballyhack castle is located just off the shore line on a steep slope over-looking the estuary. The castle, a large tower house is believed to have been built c. 1450 by the Knights Hospitallers of St John.
Further Information:
Address:
Ballyhack Castle, Ballyhack, Co.Wexford, Ireland.
Email:
sheila.waish@opw.ie
Phone:
+353 51 389468. Out of season enquiries - +353 56 775 4623.
Website:
http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/ballyhackcastle/
Directions:
Situated 3.5 miles from Campile via Main Street and R733. OS SL 612727
Opening Times:
Open Saturday – Wednesday Free admission June – September.
Transport:
There is no bus service that runs in this area. Best travelled to by car.
For more travel information go to http://www.transportforireland.ie/
or call 00353 1 879 8300.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.transportforireland.ie
Or call Transport for Ireland on +353 1 879 8300
Location
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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.