lakes wexford

Closed naturally since 1972, with a barrier of dunes. The White Hole and the Island Marsh at the western ends are the most productive. Very noteworthy numbers of waterfowl during winter. These include brent geese, curlew, lapwing, golden plover and oystercatchers....

The lake itself is a shallow lagoon separated from the open sea by a shingle bank. The island is connected to the mainland by a causeway and is the site of a well known pilgrimage held annually in August. It was the site of an ancient monastery dedicated to Our Lady. The ruins of the Augustinian Priory are still to be seen, as is the Norman tower which leans at a greater angle than the tower at Pisa. The pilgrimage season starts of the 15th August and continues until the 8th September....