Cultural and Maritime Heritage

Surrounded by the sea, it is no surprise that the maritime heritage of this area is immense.  The harbour, a well-renowned fishing port has experienced many highs and lows in its long history. The strong seas, and often stormy conditions, earned the area the title of  ‘graveyard of a thousand ships’. The village has a long established coast guard presence and lifeboat station. All these factors and more have shaped a community steeped in maritime customs and tradition. Being an isolated rural community,  customs evolved unique to the village and surrounding areas. This part of Wexford even had its own language, remnants of which you will still hear in the local dialect today.