Ireland
Great Videos and Photos of the Best Places and Things to see in Wexford Ireland. For the independent traveller who is interested in seeing places while planning their next trip. Or for anyone who likes to be close to nature and see the quieter parts of the country or city
Wexford
Wexford is known as the sunny south east and is a very populor destnation for families, though there is much to see if you enjoy visiting small towns, and passing through countryside and coastal routes. Visit the towns of Enniscorthy, Wexford and New Ross. Walk the beach around Rosslare and Duncannon and take the loop road to the Loop Lighthouse.
Enniscorthy
The Towns
Visit the town of Enniscorthy on the banks of the River Slaney. The river is overlooked by a fine example of a Norman castle dating back to the 13th century and by Vinegar Hill known for its part in the 1798 rebellion.
Wexford Town
The Towns
The principal town of Wexford is located along Wexford harbour, where the River Slaney enters the sea. The town has a broad waterfront and an active fishing fleet.
New Ross
The Towns
New Ross situated on the River Barrow about 30KM from the sea is Ireland's only inland port.
Ferrycarrig
Along the coast
Take a stroll around Ferrycarrig on the banks of the River Slaney and over looked by a small castle and round tower.
Rosslare
Along the coast
South of Wexford town lies Rosslare harbour and beach, a short distance further along is Our Lady's Island a pace of religious pilgrimage.
Kilmore Quay
Along the coast
Kilmore Quay is a fishing village, with a leisure sailing marina. The village has a number of well maintained thatch cottages.
Tintern Abbey
Hook Head Loop
The old cistercian abbey built in the 14th century has been partially restored and looks impressive as you wind up the long driveway.
Hook Lighthouse
Hook Head Loop
The Hook Lighthouse looks over Waterford harbour and is one of the oldest lighthouses in Europe.
Duncannon
Hook Head Loop
The village of Duncannon a fishing village and seaside village is located on the scenic Hookhead Drive.
Arthurstown
Hook Head Loop
Arthurstown is a small village on the Waterford harbour Estuary, just a few minutes from Duncannon and Passage East
Dunbrody Abbey
Hook Head Loop
The Dunbrody Abbey was a former Cistercian Abbey founded in the 13th century and dissolved by Henry VIII. The walls of the Abbey are partially restored.
John F. Kennedy Park
Hook Head Loop
The Park is dedicated to the life and memory of John F. Kennedy, President of the U.S.A. from 1960 to 1963.
The Arboretum covers 252 hectares (623 acres) and contains 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate regions of the world.