Date: 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012
Hook Lighthouse is truly unique-been the oldest operational lighthouse in the world. Lonely Planet Guide has also listed Hook as the no.1 Flashiest Lighthouse in the World.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS AT HOOKLIGHTHOUSE 2012
MARCH
St. Patricks Day
Paddys go free on a guided tour of the Lighthouse and there will be a special Irish themed menu and Irish coffees all day in the cafe.
APRIL
Easter Egg Hunt
On Easter Sunday April 8th
MAY BANK HOLIDAY
Maritime Matters Arts Festival May bank holiday weekend
This 2 day festival showcases the rescue services, fun for all the family, Hook Strongman Challenge, local crafts, local food, live music with some of Ireland’s hottest bands. The theme behind the festival is to create awareness of the dangers at sea.
SUMMER
Summer Solstice Party Mid June
Celebrate the longest days of the year with alternative healings, crystal and angel readings, BBQ & pig on a spit. Storyteller.
Pirate Festival
Lots of festival fun and competitions for true pirateers
Lighthouse Sessions
We hold Lighthouse Sessions throughout the summer season.
Donations go to the restoration of the fifth century cobbled yard.
Summer Lecture Series
Held from Mid July.
Donations taken in aid of the restoration of Hooks stone walls.
SEPTEMBER
Heritage Week Vintage Day
Held on Sunday at the end of Heritage Week in September, Hook Lighthouse will hold our Annual Garden Party, Vintage Day exhibitions and cookery demonstrations and demonstrations of local crafts.
HALLOWEEN
Staff at Hook Lighthouse put on a spooky production of Ghostly tours in the Lighthouse and a spooky disco every evening up to and including Halloween and for younger children a daytime witchcraft and wizardry school.
CHRISTMAS
Annual Christmas Market end November
This event will see lots of festive gifts and ideas for visitors and also Santa will be visiting
NEW YEARS EVE
New Years Eve Daisy Day Coffee Morning for Concern
Daisy Day is an age old tradition at Hook where on New Years Day if a child finds a daisy they would give it to a loved one in return for a penny. This year at Hook Lighthouse, we revived this tradition in inviting everyone to come along on New Year’s Day from noon to 4pm and join in the Daisy Day and help raise money for Concern Worldwide. Whoever finds a real daisy will win a prize! Games and art workshops were held all afternoon for kids and an afternoon of tea, coffee & cakes for adults all in aid of Concern.
