Duncannon Fort

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We had to go to the nearby post/tourist office to get tickets for one of the scheduled tours. the does go into the tunnels/rooms inside the which might not be for the claustrophobic - headlamps are provided and there is a scary surprise for the kids. Duncannon was originally constructed in 1587. The today has been added to and modernised since then and is an excellent example of a star/bastion fort. Located at the mouth of Waterford harbour in Duncannon town, County Wexford. The admission is good value, €6:00 per adult, this includes a tour. Our guide, Susan was both informative and entertaining. The is well a visit. Duncannon is back open to the public. It's tours only and you can purchase tickets in the tourist office just up from the beach. A family ticket was €15. Lots of on street free parking in the town. The starts at the gate with a brief of the different forts to occupy the site down the years. You enter the and head to the walls. Our was excellent and told us how Cromwell (Ireland's Dart Vadar) coined the phrase, "By Hook or by Crook" as he referenced taking the fort. From the top of the walls you get a view. Our also pointed out the cannonball run! We left the walls and explored the inner buildings. Due to the global plague, indoor action is not allowed. Our pointed out any buildings of note and did say a big revamp/investment is planned for the Fort. We did get to pass through a tunnel with original cobbles that comes out in the moat. Definitely if you are in the area. takes 1 hour and is it for the lesson. tour, very knowledgeable guide. Very interesting landmark, history, well the visit, reasonably priced for a family. Duncannon is also a very nice little town, well a visit. well the admission price. The was brilliant. I found this to be super interesting and a place to see the surrounding area from... john our was a brilliant and was full of knowledge and enthusiasm place with a wonderful to give you an overview of the and how it served as the first point of defence for the whole of Ireland. Duncannon is a must see attraction as there is so much in it’s story. I last visited the a few years ago before the started and have to say that the was so much better as you get the from a local guide, Bob was our on the day and really enjoyed the with him. The has a mixed past dating back in history, as you walk through the you can imagine what it was like and how it changed as the years progressed and guns and artillery improved. Bob was at explaining how the changed to match the advances over the years. The provides more access than there was on the last visited I made to the Fort. There are parts where you can now see that you you not the last time and the storytelling makes it more enjoyable. You just have to if you get the chance. Really enjoyed my here, Molly our was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly, views from the are amazing, Dates back to Oliver Cromwells time and possibly well before, highly recommend a Paradise on a sunny day! Beautiful AWESOME place. Shame that more is not going on. Cheap entrance. Lots of history. Amazing guide. Well recommend. Duncannon may be closed for entry, but the scenic walk along the beach next to it is absolutely the visit. The itself adds a unique historic backdrop, and the views of the ocean are stunning. The beach is clean, peaceful, and perfect for a relaxing stroll or a family day out. While it would be nice to explore the itself, the charm of the surrounding area more than makes up for it. for a quiet, reflective walk while enjoying the beautiful coastal scenery. Definitely a hidden gem on the coast! Couldn't get in outside of a tour. Couldn't wait around for the next one. But looks very impressive from the beach. Very nice beach too with beautiful scenery Highly recommend a of Duncannon Fort,Paul our was fantastic very knowledgeable and funny. Its a way to learn the looking forward to seeing the works completed to this really interesting place Wonderful of the provided by Molly. Very informative and interesting. Would highly recommend. Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.