Kilmuckridge

Kilmuckridge, formerly Ford or The Ford, is a village in County Wexford in Ireland, near the Irish Sea coast, which is highly popular with tourists.It is known for its beach, Morriscastle, which was listed by the Irish Times as one of the Top 5 beaches in Ireland.TourismThe local beaches are the main attraction of the area, part of a long stretch of unbroken sandy beach that connects Cahore to Raven Point. This is said to be one of the longest stretches of beach in Europe and is sometimes nicknamed the "Golden Mile".Morriscastle, the largest beach, is used by swimmers, walkers, horse riders and anglers, and is the focal point for a cluster of holiday home developments, caravan parks and camp sites. It currently holds a Blue Flag award, granted due to its water quality, safety, well-managed environment and local services. Morriscastle has also been awarded the Green Coast Beaches award. According to a local legend, the site of its car park is a hungry grass location, where passers-through would always feel hungry afterwards.Other beaches nearby include Ballinoulart, Tinnaberna and Ballynamona, which are generally secluded and less developed. The local coast is host to many rare flora and fauna and is part of a national heritage site, Kilmuckridge-Tinnaberna Sandhills. A substantial wind farm is located near Ballinoulart beach. Common fish regularly caught in the area include bass and flounder, and a small number of local boats still trawl for herring in the early winter.