Duncannon Fort

Duncannon Fort is a star shaped fortress on an important promontory in Waterford Harbour. It was built in 1588 in the expectation of an attack on the area by the Spanish Armada. The Fort is surrounded by a 30 ft high dry moat and has one of the oldest lighthouses of its kind in Ireland. All the major buildings in the Fort surround a parade ground. A walk around the outer ramparts afford spectacular views across the estuary to Waterford Harbour and down to Hook Head. Located at a lower level than the moat is the croppy boy cell. After the 1798 rebellion, prisoners were detained here pending transfer to Geneva Barracks for trial and sentencing. Visit our Great War Trench Experience see what life was like in the trenches of WW1 and visit our D. Day Room in a French Chateau. * Browse around our many shopping outlets. Our pirates and Mermaids Den is a must see for the children. Guided Tours available on the hour. After your tour enjoy a coffee and home made muffins, baking and deserts of the day mouthwatering at our Officer’s Cafe. A day out to remember.