17. TNW Ballyhealy Castle

Ballyhealy Castle is believed to have been a fire tower that helped the Anglo-Normans navigate across the treacherous coast known locally as the Graveyard of 1000 ships. A brazier light, similar to the one used in nearby Hook Lighthouse, was used to help the sailors gain safe passage. Brian Matthews who lives nearby tells us about its unlikely owners today and Caimin O’Brien tells us about a spicy concoction the Anglo-Normans drank to warm the cockles of their heart which no doubt was needed when keeping watch at the top of this castle on a Winter's night!The Norman Way, Wexford, Forth and BargySee https://www.racontour.com/the-norman-way/ for more content on south WexfordEmail [email protected]