Many people in Ireland believe the 'Sunny South East' is
the jewel in the countries crown, and in my mind Wexford is the county with the
most sparkle!
From the Osyter Festival in Kilmore Quay, the Opera Festival in Wexford Town, top Irish singers/bands at the Gorey Street Festival, or the many stunning beaches dotted along the coast, Wexford really has it all.
From the Osyter Festival in Kilmore Quay, the Opera Festival in Wexford Town, top Irish singers/bands at the Gorey Street Festival, or the many stunning beaches dotted along the coast, Wexford really has it all.
Beach at Rosslare
One can drive from Dublin City Centre to Wexford in just
90 minutes.
You can also get there by bus or train
You can also get there by bus or train
If you are looking for somewhere to take the kids somewhere
full of fun for a day, look no further than Courtown in the north of the county.
I like many have fond memories of having spent long days (And a a fair bit of my parents money!) at the Courtown Amusement Arcade, where the grabbing hand frightened you no end on the ghost train, and as the Waltzer whizzed around at a frenetic pace, my brother screamed for it to stop.
Afterwards you'd go to 'Ozzies Diner' for the saltiest fries known to
mankind and then Pirates Cove for some Crazy Golf.
A new and exciting attraction to Courtown is the Sea Safari. sure to delight teenagers in particular.
15 minutes drive away is the large town of Gorey, which has many supermarkets, restaurants and family run shops,
Pirates Cove Crazy Golf
Courtown Harbour
Accommodation: Courtown Hotel Ashdown Park Hotel
I like many have fond memories of having spent long days (And a a fair bit of my parents money!) at the Courtown Amusement Arcade, where the grabbing hand frightened you no end on the ghost train, and as the Waltzer whizzed around at a frenetic pace, my brother screamed for it to stop.
Afterwards you'd go to 'Ozzies Diner' for the saltiest fries known to
mankind and then Pirates Cove for some Crazy Golf.
A new and exciting attraction to Courtown is the Sea Safari. sure to delight teenagers in particular.
15 minutes drive away is the large town of Gorey, which has many supermarkets, restaurants and family run shops,
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Courtown Harbour
Accommodation: Courtown Hotel Ashdown Park Hotel
Just 30 minutes drive from Gorey is the beautiful
historical town of Enniscorthy.
The town will forever be synonymous with the major role the people from there played in the 1798 Rebellion against British rule, especially the famous "Battle of Vinegar Hill"
The excellent 1798 Rebellion Centre is well worth visiting.
While small, it is full of fact filled information on the walls and on video screens, so it will take you a while to see it all.
The stirring re-enactment of the battle of Vinegar Hill on the giant screen is a sight to behold.
After, one could take a wander down to the many lovely family owned shops selling all kinds of goods in Enniscorthy town centre, before taking a tour around the impressive Enniscorthy Castle, an excellently preserved structure that dates from the 13th century.
The town will forever be synonymous with the major role the people from there played in the 1798 Rebellion against British rule, especially the famous "Battle of Vinegar Hill"
The excellent 1798 Rebellion Centre is well worth visiting.
While small, it is full of fact filled information on the walls and on video screens, so it will take you a while to see it all.
The stirring re-enactment of the battle of Vinegar Hill on the giant screen is a sight to behold.
After, one could take a wander down to the many lovely family owned shops selling all kinds of goods in Enniscorthy town centre, before taking a tour around the impressive Enniscorthy Castle, an excellently preserved structure that dates from the 13th century.
From Enniscorthy it is then another short drive to Wexford Town.
The view as you arrive, especially by train, is simply breathtaking.
If you are a keen bird watcher, you could easily lose yourself for hours at the world renowned "Wexford Wildfowl Reserve", where many protected species of birds can be easily viewed from the viewing platforms at the Visitor Centre.
A short drive or inexpensive taxi ride from the Town Centre is the famous "Irish National Heritage Park", where one can enter a bygone era where the Celts roamed the land hunting for food, or fighting battles.
Witnessed authentically reconstructed Crannog's, Ringforts, Cairns and Dolmens, as actors re-enact the lives of these ancient folk.
The view as you arrive, especially by train, is simply breathtaking.
If you are a keen bird watcher, you could easily lose yourself for hours at the world renowned "Wexford Wildfowl Reserve", where many protected species of birds can be easily viewed from the viewing platforms at the Visitor Centre.
A short drive or inexpensive taxi ride from the Town Centre is the famous "Irish National Heritage Park", where one can enter a bygone era where the Celts roamed the land hunting for food, or fighting battles.
Witnessed authentically reconstructed Crannog's, Ringforts, Cairns and Dolmens, as actors re-enact the lives of these ancient folk.
National Heritage Park
Wexford Town
Afterwards the visitor is spoiled for choice as to where
to eat in Wexford Town.
Many in Ireland reckon Greenacres Restaurant and Food Store is one of the best places to eat in the country.
Only the finest quality seasonal produce is used in their cooking, and it's no wonder people keep going back for more.
And to round off your evening, might I suggest partaking in a Seisúin in 'Mary's Bar' the Pub that's in a Sitting Room?
Many in Ireland reckon Greenacres Restaurant and Food Store is one of the best places to eat in the country.
Only the finest quality seasonal produce is used in their cooking, and it's no wonder people keep going back for more.
And to round off your evening, might I suggest partaking in a Seisúin in 'Mary's Bar' the Pub that's in a Sitting Room?
On the final leg of your trip - before departing for
Dublin - there are two detours well worth making.
Firstly take 40 minutes drive to Hook Head, where you can tour the famous Hook lighthouse, and take in the beautiful view.
Then just up the road is Loftus Hall, reputedly the most haunted place in Ireland.
As Rebecca Reddin from Loftus Hall explained "You can't have a conversation about Loftus Hall without hearing about the infamous legend that comes with it. We know the importance of storytelling here at Loftus, Our tour guides are excellent storytellers!"
Firstly take 40 minutes drive to Hook Head, where you can tour the famous Hook lighthouse, and take in the beautiful view.
Then just up the road is Loftus Hall, reputedly the most haunted place in Ireland.
As Rebecca Reddin from Loftus Hall explained "You can't have a conversation about Loftus Hall without hearing about the infamous legend that comes with it. We know the importance of storytelling here at Loftus, Our tour guides are excellent storytellers!"
Hook Lighthouse
And finally to round off your trip, just 40 minutes drive, and on the way back to Dublin, stop off at New Ross, and visit the Dunbrody Famine ship, a poignant reminder to an awful period in Irish history
And finally to round off your trip, just 40 minutes drive, and on the way back to Dublin, stop off at New Ross, and visit the Dunbrody Famine ship, a poignant reminder to an awful period in Irish history
As Maura Murphy
explains
"The Dunbrody- The Great Irish Famine is an integral part
of Irish history and the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience gives a fantastic
insight into the bravery and courage with which Irish people faced up to a
desperate situation"
