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Kilmore Quay
is a picturesque fishing village located on the southern coast of Co
Wexford. It is 20km south west of Wexford Town and just 19 km from
the international ferry port at Rosslare.
Although Kilmore Quay is primarily a fishing village, the tourism
industry is becoming increasingly important. Maritime based leisure
facilities such as sailing and sea angling charters are now well
established. Each summer the village holds a seafood festival with
seafood served everyday, live music in the local pubs, and
activities such as raft races and family fun days with pony rides,
storytelling etc
An added attractiveness to the village is the number of thatched
cottages lining the village street. Most of these cottages date back
to the 18th and 19th centuries, and are of significant national
importance.
The Saltee Islands lie off the coast near Kilmore Quay, and boat
trips to these islands are available from the village. The two
islands, Great Saltee and Little Saltee, are mainly known for being
Ireland's largest bird sanctuary with gannets, gulls, puffins,
cormorants, razorbills, and guillemots living on the islands.
Kilmore Quay Port has recently undergone major development and is
now
one of Ireland's premier fishing and leisure harbours. The new
state-of-the-art 55-berth marina located in the harbour serves as a
jumping off point for many Irish yachts embarking on journeys to
France and beyond. It is also the first landing point for many
visitors from Britain and continental Europe.
The only ISA sailing school and yacht charter company in Co. Wexford
is located in Kilmore Quay. At this base Sailing Ireland offers
introduction to sailing and a basic sailing course as well as
competent crew and day skipper courses, coastal skipper and offshore
skipper prep, all run by ISA Yachtmaster Instructors. The visitor
can also hire a yacht charter for a relaxing cruise and a visit to
Saltee Islands.
Kilmore Quay is now a well established sea angling centre. Species
of fish available include bass, cod, shark, tope, ling, mackerel,
bream, pollock, skate and whiting. The coast around the village also
offers the keen diver a fabulous location for diving. Many unspoilt
beaches are within easy driving distance.
For nature lovers Ballyteigue Burrow features outstanding dunes that
are settled on a 9 km-long coastal barrier that stretches from
Kilmore Quay to Cullenstown. With a national Nature Reserve on its
western end, Ballyteigue Burrow is one of the finest sand-dune
structures in Europe and abounds in butterflies and wild flowers.
A popular attraction in Kilmore Quay is The "Guillemot" Maritime
Museum, housed on the "Guillemot" lightship. The lightship was built
in 1923 and has been restored and converted into a fascinating
museum. From the Bridge Deck both the Book and the Barrels lights
can be seen and there are excellent views of the Saltee Islands.
Below deck there are many model ships, a very extensive collection
of pictures, and many sea antiques. There is also a Royal National
Lifeboat Institute display covering the history of the local
station.
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