Welcome to County Wexford where you are invited to chill out, relax and enjoy the freedom. Our website is packed with information on the many fun things to see, do and enjoy in County Wexford. A holiday in Wexford can match anything that more exotic locations have to offer. Boasting over 115kms of golden coastline our beaches have long been popular with families wishing to escape the noise and pressure of city living. Our historic past ensures that there is much to see, do and explore. Sporting enthusiasts are catered with many top class Golf Courses, fishermen too can while away the hours either lake fishing or taking a charter boat trip to the lush fishing grounds of the South East.You can choose from well-run Camping and Caravan Parks to Hostels, Bed & Breakfasts, Self Catering, Guesthouses, Farmhouses, to the downright luxury of Historic Homes and Hotels with top class Restuarants and Health Soas offering you to chance to completely unwind, relax and be rejunenated. Come to Wexford and take home with you, fun filled memories that will stay with you forever . .
Wexford County is unique in Ireland in that it has four County Towns, all with something special to offer .....WEXFORD TOWNon the Banks of the River Slaney is only twelve miles from the International Europort at Rosslare Harbour and a two hour drive from Dublin, Wexford is an energetic, cosmopolitan mix of old and new cultures. Its narrow winding streets and old Town Walls stem from early Celtic and Nordic heritage. From the famous backdrop of the spires of the Twin Churches to our ward-winning Quayfront, Wexford Town has much to offer, excellent hotels with conference facilities, health spas and leisure centres, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts, self-catering and superb shopping and dining facilities. The seaside resorts of Curracloe, Kilmore, Rosslare and Carne are all within close promity. Main Attractions: - The Irish National Heritage Park
- Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
- Johnstown Castle Gardens and the Irish Agricultural Museum
- Selskar Abbey
- Tacumshane Windmill
- Saltee Islands
Activities - Wexford Festival Opera (053/22144)
- Wexford Arts Centre
- Craft Centres and Art Galleries
- Wexford Harbour Boat & Tennis Club
- Angling, River Cruises, Horse Riding, Horse Racing, Golf, Bird Watching
- Wexford's award-winning Quay Front
- Boat Trips
- Family Fun Centres
Something Different- Guided Walking Tours of historic Wexford Town
- Wexford Farmers Market which is held on Friday Mornings at Church Lane Car Park between 9am and 2pm
GOREY & THE EAST COAST SEASIDE RESORTS
(just one hour from Dublin)
Gorey, once a small market town and favourite holiday destination for many generations of Dublin families, is now one of Ireland’s fastest growing towns as many of these families have now moved to the area having opted for quieter pace of life while still being within a ninety commute to the City Centre. As befits a fast-growing location Gorey has superb accommodation, eating out and shopping facilities and there are lots of fun-filled for all the family to enjoy. The beach resorts of Cahore, Courtown Harbour, Morriscastle, Ballymoney and Kilmuckridge are all within a short drive of the town centre.
Main Attractions
* Miles and Miles of Golden Sandy Beaches
* Craanford Mills
* Ballymore Historic Features
* Kia Ora & Shrule Pet Farms
* Boolavogue Fr Murphy Centre
* Pirate’s Cove and Family Amusement Arcade at Courtown Harbour
Activities
* Golf, Horse Riding* Woodland and Coastal Walks* Public Swimming Pool
Something Different
* Story Telling in Raheen, Ballyduff
* Wexford Farmers market every Saturday at the Community School Car Park between 9pm – 2pm
ENNISCORTHY / BUNCLODY & THE SLANEY VALLEY Enniscorthy is built on the River Slaney and is overlooked by Vinegar Hill site of the famous 1798 Battle often recalled in written word and song and which is now a memorial site. Enniscorthy offers first-class hotel and leisure accommodation, good restaurants and excellent shopping facilities. Bunclody located just 10kms from Enniscorthy is ideal for those wishing for a break in a quieter location. Nestled in the foothills of Mount Leinster (the highest peak in the Blackstairs Mountains) this pretty market town offers top class hotel accommodation with luxury spa treatments. Bunclody is ideally located for those wishing to explore the neighbouring county of Carlow.
Main Attractions
* National 1798 Centre
* Vinegar Hill
* St Aidan’s Cathedral Enniscorthy
* Mount Leinster
* Newtownbarry House & Gardens
Activities
* River Angling* Quad Biking
* Hill Walking
* Golf
* Horse Riding
Something Different
* Greyhound Racing in Enniscorthy on Mondays & Thursdays)
* Paint Ball & Laser Tag Games in Rathnure
* Wexford Farmers Market, The Promenade every Saturday between 9am – 2pm
NEW ROSS & THE SCENIC HOOK PENINSULA
New Ross, to the south of County Wexford is built on the River Barrow and is probably most famously known as the birthplace of the great-grandfather of the late US President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The memory of the late president is kept very much alive in New Ross and you can visit many interesting locations dedicated to his memory, The family homestead itself at Dunganstown, The JFK Arboretum and the JFK Dunbrody Famine Ship amongst them. The Scenic Hook Peninsula on the south coast of Wexford offers some of the most stunning scenery in the country, a wild rocky coast in places and stunning golden beaches in others. Hook Lighthouse itself is one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world. This area is also home to the ruins of two Cistercian Abbeys, Tintern Abbey and Dunbrody Abbey and is steeped in history and heritage.
Main Attractions
* Hook Lighthouse
* Duncannon Fort
* Ballyhack Castle
* Dunbrody Abbey
* JFK Dunbrody Famine Ship
* JFK Arboretum
* Tintern Abbey
* Kilmokea Manor & Gardens
Activities
* Angling and Charters
* Diving and Snorkelling
* Canoeing and Windsurfing
* Coarse Angling
* Golf
* Quad Biking
* Three Sisters Marina
* Play Barn
Something Different
* The South West Wexford Coastal Drive
* St Michael’s Theatre New Ross
* Wexford Farmers Market every Saturday on the Quays New Ross between 9am – 2pm
Wexford offers freedom of choice. Opportunities to explore, new activities to discover Justly proud of its equestrian prowess, Wexford offers horsement and women scenic rural settings for trekking, or exhillarating canters through the crashing surf on the ample coastline.
Showjumping and dressage competitions are frequent, while beginners can avail of pony camps, or supervised ride outs at one of the many riding stables throughout the county. If your love of horses lies out of the saddle you can also enjoy eleven days of top class racing, trainers and jockeys at Wexford Racecourse.
FISHERMEN can also make Wexford their Mecca thanks to the large number of rivers and lakes teeming with salmon and trout. From fly-fishing from the riverbanks, bait fishing or coarse angling, there's an ideal spot awaiting the skillful hand of any visiting rodsman.
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