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WEXFORDHERITAGE TRAIL
Wexford has always been a little bit different!
An age-old gateway into Ireland, County Wexford is steeped in history dating back to the Stone Age, over 6,000 years ago. Journey through time and meet our ancestors - Celts, Christians, Vikings, Normans, French, Welsh and English - who have left us a quite remarkable heritage, unrivalled anywhere else in Ireland.
Now, for the first time ever, Wexford’s history, culture and magnificent landscape is presented to you in a very special way, on the Wexford Heritage Trail. From mountain to sea, mainland to islands, our trail leads you to castles, churches and abbeys, battlefields, historic towns and villages, great houses and gardens, windmills and forts. Explore the world’s oldest lighthouse, Ireland’s biggest open-air museum, and its most famous Famine Ship! Discover a landscape rich in biodiversity, from unique coastal habitats to the famous Wexford Slobs, a haven for wildlife and one of the most important wild bird reserves in the world.
Along our Trail, follow in the footsteps of monarchs and monks, knights and warriors, rebels and rogues, gentry and even the odd ghost! Wexford Heritage Trail has something for everyone - you won’t be disappointed! All you have to do is turn the page and be ready for a great adventure!
ContentsEnniscorthy
& Around
Enniscorthy Town Knights & Rebels:
Enniscorthy Castle,National 1798
Rebellion Centre,Vinegar Hill Battlefield
Ferns CastleFerns Village
Fr. Murphy CentreOulart Hill 1798 Battlefield
Walking HubWells House & Garden
Gorey & Around
Gorey TownBallymore Historic
FeaturesCraanford Mills
New Ross & Around
New Ross TownDunbrody Famine Ship
Ros TapestryBallyhack Castle
Browne Clayton Monument
The Kennedy Homestead
Hook Peninsula & Around
Dunbrody AbbeyDuncannon Fort
Hook Head LighthouseLoftus Hall
Tintern AbbeyColclough Walled Garden
Wexford & Around
Wexford TownSelskar Abbey
Irish Agricultural Museum & Johnstown Castle
Gardens Irish National Heritage
Park Kilmore Quay & Saltee Islands
Our Lady’s IslandTacumshane Windmill
Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
Cafe / Restaurant
WiFi
Public Toilets
Wheelchair Access
Call for information about these facilities
© Gavin Doyle
Enniscorthy TownEnniscorthy, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.enniscorthytourism.comEmail: [email protected]: Information OfficerTel/Mob: 053 923 4699Sat Nav: 52.50142 -6.56716
Described in Ulysses as “the finest place in the world”, this designated Heritage Town dates back 1,500 years. Straddling the River Slaney, Enniscorthy played a key role in Ireland’s struggle for independence, especially during 1798 and 1916. Two heritage trails link notable sites such as Vinegar Hill, the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy Castle, the Athenaeum and Pugin’s Irish masterpiece, St Aidan’s Cathedral. Come and see!
Enniscorthy CastleCastle Hill, Enniscorthy, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.knightsandrebels.ieEmail: [email protected]/Mob: 053 923 4699Sat Nav: 52.50142 -6.56716
The award winning Enniscorthy Castle, in the heart of Enniscorthy town, built in the 13th century, has
been home to Anglo-Norman knights, English Earls and local merchant families. Visit our dungeon, see our rare medieval wall art –THE HALBERDIER, and visit our battlements at the top of the castle to see the amazing views of Vinegar Hill Battlefield, Enniscorthy town, and the surrounding countryside.
Opening times: Summer: Monday – Friday, 9.30am–5pm; Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays, 12pm–5pm Winter: Monday – Friday, 10am–4pm; Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays, 12pm–5 pm
Entrance fees: Available on www.knightsandrebels.ieGuided tours: Available
National 1798 Rebellion CentreMillpark Road, Enniscorthy, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.knightsandrebels.ieEmail: [email protected]/Mob: 053 923 7596Sat Nav: 52.49673 -6.56942
Fanned by flames of Revolution in America and France, the events of 1798 are etched in blood
on Irish history. Vividly re-told in an exciting interpretation of the events, the National 1798 Rebellion Centre is an experience not to be missed. Meet John Shehan (The Croppy Boy), Tom the Devil, General Lake and learn in gruesome detail about how 20,000 insurgents faced the might of 10,000 well-trained, well-armed Crown Forces.
Opening times: Summer: Monday – Friday, 9.30am–5pm; Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays, 12pm– 5 pm Winter: Monday – Friday, 10am–4pm; Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays, 12pm–5pm
Entrance fees: Available on www.knightsandrebels.ieGuided tours: Available
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“The finest place in the world”– James Joyce,
Ulysses, 1918
Vinegar Hill BattlefieldVinegar Hill, Enniscorthy, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.knightsandrebels.ieEmail: [email protected]/Mob: 053 923 7596Sat Nav: 52.50270 -6.55240
The most famous site of the 1798 Rebellion, its current peace, serenity and spectacular views belie
its background as one of the bloodiest battlefields in Irish history. 20,000 men, women and children faced 10,000 members of the Crown forces in a battle that lasted only four hours, but left 1,500 dead and a county distraught.
Opening times: Year round from 10am to duskEntrance fees: FreeGuided tours: Available. Book through National 1798 Rebellion Centre.Note: Laneway to Vinegar Hill not accessible by 52-seat coaches.
Ferns CastleFerns, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.heritageireland.ieEmail: [email protected]: Guide on duty
Off season, contact Breda LynchTel: 053 936 6411
Off season 056 772 4623Sat Nav: 52.59075 -6.49931
Built in the 13th Century, possibly by William, Earl Marshall, the castle then formed a square with large corner towers. Only half of the castle now remains - the most complete tower contains a fine circular chapel, with carved ornament. The tower also has several original fireplaces and a vaulted basement. In the Visitor Centre, 25 panels – produced by the Ferns Tapestry Project - depict the history of Ferns.
Opening times: End-May – end-September: Daily, 10am–5.30pm Please check www.heritageireland.ie for exact arrangements
Entrance fee: FreeGuided Tours: Available on request.
Access to Castle by guided tour only Max on tour: 15
Ferns VillageFerns, Co WexfordWebsite: www.fernsvillage.ieEmail: [email protected] Nav: 52.58991 -6.49349
This beautiful medieval village was once the capital of the powerful Kings of Leinster and the remnants of those days dominate today’s village landscape.
Choose between a 12th Century Augustinian Abbey; the remains of a 13th Century Cathedral; a small nave and chancel church; a Norman Castle, and High Crosses which stand in the Cathedral grounds. Visit the grave of a King who changed Irish history or the miraculous well of a great Irish saint. Experience living tradition at St Aidan’s Monastery with its iconic chapel and hermitages.
Guided tours: Free. Contact [email protected] for enquiries.
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Fr. Murphy CentreBoolavogue, Ferns, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.boolavogue.infoEmail: [email protected]/Mob: 053 936 6898 / 087 293 5560Sat Nav: 52.54859 -6.41081
In a tranquil rural setting, this house and farmyard were once home to Fr. John Murphy, immortalised
in the popular ballad, “Boolavogue”. Fr. Murphy got caught up in the 1798 Rebellion and was killed by Crown forces after a military tribunal. Here, the house and yard have been restored and span a 250-year period embracing both the historical and rural aspects of the area. Traditional music every Wednesday night during July and August.Opening times: Monday - Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday, 11.30am-5pmEntrance fee: See website for details.Guided tours: Available. Advance booking advisable.
Oulart Hill 1798 Battlefield Walking Hub
Oulart, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.oularthill.ieEmail: [email protected]: Brian Ó CléirighTel/Mob: 053 914 6498 / 087 624 1579 Sat Nav: 52.51162 -6.40348
Explore the world’s biggest 1798 monument, Tulach a’ tSolais and the most influential battlefield of the Rising. Savour the 3km-looped Jean Kennedy Smith Walk or the 10km Unyoke Walk. Enjoy the vast panoramas from these walks and also from the 0.5km Cosán na Glóire with its 21 memorials to 1798 battles. Experience the many facets of Oulart The ’98 Village, which has all facilities. Geocaches and treasure hunt for children.Opening times: All-year round. Closed Feb 1 each yearEntrance fee: FreeGuided tours: Contact 053 91 46498 / 087 624 1579
Wells House & GardenBallyedmond, Gorey, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.wellshouse.ieEmail: [email protected]: Sabine RoslerTel: 053 9186737Sat Nav: 52.52844 –6.34602This Victorian house is steeped in history and is a
stunning example of renowned architect Daniel Robertson’s style, famed for his work in Powerscourt and Johnstown Castle. Relax in our beautifully restored formal gardens; discover hidden treasures in a verdant landscape of mature plants and trees. An impressive entrance that showcases the house’s Tudor Gothic-style facade will enchant you. Enjoy the craft courtyard, children’s playground, archery, tea rooms and woodland walks.Opening times: May – Sep: Daily 10am–6pm; Oct – Apr: Daily 11am-4pmEntrance fee: See website for details.Guided Tours: House Tour: Please check website for tour times, Conces-
sions available for families, seniors, students and groups
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Gorey TownGorey, Co WexfordWebsite: www.northwexford.comEmail: [email protected]: Information OfficerTel: 053 94 21248Sat Nav: 52.67573 -6.29430
With a wide main street framed by Tara Hill when viewed from the south, Gorey’s Market House and Square set the tone of a thriving bustling market town. Meander through the streets to find evidence of Pugin architectural gems, Harry Clarke and the 1798 Rebellion. Don’t forget to visit Courtown Harbour and the wonderful sandy coastline to the east.
Ballymore Historic FeaturesCamolin, Enniscorthy, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.ballymorehistoricfeatures.com Email: [email protected] Contact: Margaret DonovanTel/Mob: 053 938 3189
086 354 1407Sat Nav: 52.59330 -6.38988
This award-winning Museum depicts centuries of history at Ballymore, a small country estate in North Wexford. The Museum features a picture gallery, farm display, old dairy, and a 1798 room, with a large number of family and other exhibits in the museum itself. Discover the Church, ancient graveyard, ruins of a 14th Century Norman Castle and Rebel Camp site.
Opening times: May & June: Sunday, 2pm–6pm July – September: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 2pm–6pm Bank Holiday Mondays: 2pm–6pm. Groups may be catered for at these and other times, by prior arrangement
Entrance fee: See website for details.
Craanford MillsCraanford Village, Gorey, Co. WexfordEmail: [email protected]: Michael LyonsTel/Mob: 053 942 8124
087 968 3526 087 968 3527
Sat Nav: 52.68186 -6.38954
Craanford Mill is a 17th Century watermill housed in a domestic-scale structure. Fully working, this corn-grinding mill’s works are on view to visitors with interpretive data, explanatory exhibits and wholesome food served in a kiln loft. Walk on flagstone floors worn away by 200 years of shuffling feet or rest by the mill pond. Nostalgic and charming.
Opening times: July – August: Daily, 11am – 6pm September – June: Weekends only, 11am – 6pm
Entrance fees: See website for details.Guided tours: By appointment after Easter
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“The rose for unity, the swan for industry,
the lion for strength and the Cross for God”– Granting of Arms to the
Town of Gorey, 1623
New Ross TownWebsite: www.newrosstc.ie Email: [email protected] Contact: Town ClerkTel: 051 421 284 Sat Nav: 52.39045 -6.94936
A vibrant market town on the banks of the river Barrow, New Ross has a rich medieval heritage. Quaint narrow streets, linking laneways, the remains of the 13th Century town wall, St Mary’s Church ruins and traditional shopfronts underpin this modern centre of commerce and retail. Explore our historic past at the Dunbrody Visitor Centre and the Ros Tapestry on the quayside, as well as the beautiful public artwork commemorating the town’s proud connections to JFK.
Dunbrody Famine ShipSouth Quay, New Ross, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.dunbrody.comEmail: [email protected]: Sean ReidyTel/Mob: 051 425239Sat Nav: 52.39360 -6.94760
Live and breathe the smells and sounds of an 1840s’ emigrant vessel. On this amazing three-masted barque, costumed performers and themed exhibitions bring to life the bravery and fortitude of Irish people forced to flee famine and poverty. In the Visitor Centre, the Irish-American Hall of Fame celebrates the contribution of generations of Irish men and women to US history, many of them the descendants of Famine survivors.
Opening times: October – March: Daily, 9am–5pm April – September: Daily, 9am–6pm
Entrance fee: YesGuided tours: Yes
Ros TapestryThe Quay, New Ross, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.rostapestry.comEmail: [email protected]: ManagerTel/Mob: 051 445396Sat Nav: 52.39246 -6.94851
Hundreds of embroiderers, thousands of hours, and millions of stitches created Europe’s largest embroidered tapestry. The lively and colourful presentation of 15 large tapestry panels dramatically depicts events from pre-Christian Ireland up to the Normans’ arrival into New Ross, one of the first towns they founded in Ireland. This must-see national treasure weaves together a rich mix of history and legend about the Celtic-Irish, the Normans and their place in 12th Century Europe.
Opening Times: April - December: Mon-Sat, 10am-5pmEntrance Fee: See website for details.Guided Tours: Guided tours for groups - hand-held audios for individuals.
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“Norman Gateway to the Barrow Valley”
Ballyhack CastleBallyhack, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.heritageireland.ieEmail: [email protected]: Guide on Duty. Off season, contact
Breda LynchTel: 051 389468. Off season, 056 772 4623Sat Nav: 52.24593 -6.96737
Ballyhack Castle is located on a steep slope in a commanding position overlooking the Waterford estuary. The castle, a large tower house, is thought to have been built c.1450 by the Knights Hospitallers of St. John, one of the two great military orders founded at the beginning of the 12th Century at the time of the Crusades.Opening times: Late June – Late August: five days per week, 10am–6pm
Check www.heritageireland.ie for exact arrangementsEntrance fee: FreeGuided Tours: Available on request. Max. on tour: 20
Browne Clayton MonumentCarrigadaggan Hill, Carrigbyrne, Co. WexfordWebsite: Google: Browne Clayton MonumentEmail: [email protected]: Noel Stacey, Wexford County Council,
County Hall, WexfordTel/Mob: 053 919 6267 during office hoursSat Nav: 52.35988 -6.80485
This is the only Corinthian Column with an internal stairway in existence, making it a hugely important and unique international architectural landmark. Built in 1841 of local granite, it is 94 feet four inches high with 133 steps leading to the Capital. It links Wexford to the 1801 Napoleonic wars with Britain and is a replica of Pompey’s Column in Egypt.Opening times: Grounds open at all times. Monument interior restrictedEntrance fee: FreeGuided tours: Available on request for Monument interior
The Kennedy HomesteadDunganstown, New Ross, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.kennedyhomestead.comEmail: [email protected]: Patrick GrennanTel/Mob: 051 388264Sat Nav: 52.34546 -6.98421
The Visitor Centre tells the ultimate success story of the Irish in America. Opened in 2013 to mark the 50th anniversary of President John F Kennedy’s visit to his ancestral home, it recounts how Patrick Kennedy left Dunganstown for Boston in 1849. How his great-grandchildren, John became President, Bobby Attorney General, Edward a notable Senator, Jean US Ambassador to Ireland, and Eunice founded the Special Olympics. Curator Patrick Grennan is a cousin of the Kennedys of Massachusetts and farms the land that Patrick left in 1849.
Opening times: June-December: Daily, 9.30am–5.30pm Entrance fee: See website for details.Guided tours: On request
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“The graveyard of a thousand ships”
Dunbrody AbbeyCampile, New Ross, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.dunbrodyabbey.comEmail: [email protected]: Gretta O’ConnorTel/Mob: 086 375 9938 Sat Nav: 52.28239 -6.95613
Founded on the instructions of Strongbow, the 2nd Earl of Pembroke, Dunbrody Abbey was built in the late 12th Century. The largest of its kind in Ireland, it flourished as a Cistercian monastery until the ‘Dissolution of the Monasteries’ under Henry VIII. The visitor centre also hosts a Hedge Maze made with 1500 yew trees, a Craft Gallery with the Dunbrody Castle Doll’s House, Tea rooms and a pitch and putt course. Groups welcome, booking essential.
Opening times: May - Mid-September: Daily, 11am-6pm Entrance fee: See website for details.Guided tours: Available on request. Contact [email protected]
Duncannon FortDuncannon, New Ross, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.duncannonfort.comEmail: [email protected]: Marion CoadyTel/Mob: 051 389 454 / 086 397 3295Sat Nav: 52.22094 -6.93521
Built in 1588 to fend off the anticipated Spanish Armada, Duncannon Fort is surrounded by a 30-foot high dry moat and includes a lower gun battery and ramparts. This star-shaped fortress hosts military re-enactments of Irish and world history every June Bank Holiday. Enjoy the World at War exhibition, Ireland’s only Great War Trench Experience, Art Gallery, Maritime & Military Museum, craft shop, tea rooms, and artists’ studios. Guided tours available.Opening times: September – May: Monday – Friday, 10am–5pm
June 1 – September: Daily, 10am–5.30pmEntrance fee: See website for details.
Hook LighthouseFethard-on-Sea, Hook Peninsula, Co.WexfordWebsite: www.hookheritage.ieEmail: [email protected]: ReceptionTel/Mob: 051 397055Sat Nav: 52.12487 -6.93061
The oldest operational lighthouse in the world, Hook Lighthouse has marked the entrance to Waterford Harbour at the mouth of the Three Sisters river system for over 800 years. Built by the Earl of Pembroke, the lighthouse has spectacular views from the balcony. You may even spot seals, dolphins and the occasional whale. Festivals held regularly, with BBQs and kids’ games on the lawn all summer. Gift shop, picnic area and kids’ art classes available.Opening times: All year roundEntrance fee: See website for details.Guided tours: June – August: Every half hour from 10am-5.30 pm
September – May: Every hour from 11am-5pm
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Loftus HallHook Head, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.loftushall.comEmail: [email protected]: Aidan QuigleyTel/Mob: 051 397728Sat Nav: 52.14856 -6.91073
Reputed to be the most haunted house in Ireland - the only way you’ll find out is to visit! Set against the enduring beauty of the Hook Peninsula, the house was renamed Loftus Hall in 1666 – a spooky date. Guides will direct you through the ground floor of the house on an interactive tour and recount the grim and gruesome history behind Loftus Hall, including its notorious visitor! Be ready, Be brave, Beware! Once thoroughly spooked you can take refuge in the Loftus café where you can admire the spectacular views across the peninsula
Opening times: Easter until Christmas (at school holidays & weekends). Please check website for exact arrangements.
Entrance fee: See website for details.
Tintern AbbeySaltmills, New Ross, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.heritageireland.ieEmail: [email protected]: Guide on duty. Off season, contact
Breda LynchTel: 051 562650. Off season, 056 772 4623Sat Nav: 52.23690 -6.83810
A Cistercian abbey, founded c.1200 by William, the Earl Marshall, and named after Tintern in Wales. The remains consist of nave, chancel, tower, chapel and cloister. It was partly converted into living quarters after 1541, and further adapted over the centuries. The Abbey was occupied by the Colclough family from the 16th Century until the 1960s.
Opening times: End-May – end-September: Daily, 10am–5.30pm Check www.heritageireland.ie for exact arrangements
Entrance fee: No chargeGuided tours: On request
Colclough Walled GardenTintern Abbey, Saltmills, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.colcloughwalledgarden.comEmail: [email protected]: David BawdenTel/Mob: 083 306 4159Sat Nav: 52.23696 -6.83778
Restored to its former glory, this enchanting Georgian walled garden with curved corners was built by the Colclough family in the early 19th Century. Set on 2.5 acres, the Ornamental and Kitchen gardens are separated by a brick wall with distinctive intra mural structures. A river, crossed by five bridges, flows through the length of the garden.
Opening times: May – Sep: Daily, 10am-6pm. Oct – Apr: Daily, 10am-4pmEntrance fee: See website for details.Guided Tours: Every hour, on the hour.
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Wexford TownWexford TownWebsite: www.visitwexford.ieEmail: [email protected]: Information OfficerTel/Mob: 053 9123111Sat Nav: 52.34289 -6.46472
The town of Wexford was founded over a thousand years ago by the Vikings, who first laid out its narrow streets and lanes. Invading Normans built the Town Walls, of which a full 1km stands today, including the dramatic Selskar Gate. In 1649, Cromwell sacked the town, slaughtering 2000 of its citizens. Kings, pirates, rebels and ghosts await you in this ancient town!
Guided Tours: Daily guided walking tours Mon to Sat at 11am, beginning at the Wexford Tourist Office on Crescent Quay. Cost €4. Contact Joanne 086 3526133 or Monica 086 1079497.
Selskar AbbeyTower Court, WexfordWebsite: www.wexfordwalkingtours.netEmail: [email protected]: Monica Crofton or Joanne CroftonTel/Mob: 086 1079497 or 086 3526133Sat Nav: 52.34138 -6.46565
Selskar Abbey is one of Wexford’s most significant medieval ruins, and abuts directly onto the old town walls. The curving line of the adjacent streets may reflect the circular enclosure of a much earlier ‘Celtic’ monastery.
Opening times: April – October, 3pmEntrance fee: See website for details.Guided tours: c/o Wexford Walking Tours. Contact Monica Crofton
086 107 9497
Irish Agricultural Museum & Johnstown Castle Gardens
Johnstown Castle, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.irishagrimuseum.ieEmail: [email protected]: Matt WheelerTel/Mob: 053 918 4671Sat Nav: 52.29601 -6.50558
With one of the most comprehensive displays of farming and rural life in Ireland, this unique venue is a wonderful day out for the family. Imaginatively laid-out exhibitions explore themes including farmhouse kitchens through the ages, traditional crafts, Irish country furniture and the Great Famine. Discover the chequered history of Johnstown Castle and the families who lived there. Quizzes and trails will keep the whole family entertained indoors and out.
Opening times: Johnstown Castle Gardens: Apr–Oct: Daily, 9am-5.30pm. Nov–Mar: Daily, 9am-4.30pm. Irish Agricultural Museum: Apr–Oct: Mon–Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays, 11am-5pm. Nov–Mar: Mon–Fri, 12-4pm; Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays, 11-4pm
Entrance fee: See www.irishagrimuseum.ie for fees
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“The emporium of the South East”
– J. Stirling Coyne, The Scenery and
Antiquities of Ireland, 1842
The Irish National Heritage ParkFerrycarrig, WexfordWebsite: www.inhp.comEmail: [email protected]: The Irish National Heritage ParkTel/Mob: 053 91 20733Sat Nav: 52.34820 -6.51710
Discover 9,000 years of Irish life as you meander through Ireland’s biggest open-air museum, with full-scale reconstructions of ancient houses, ring fort, crannóg, Christian monastery, mill, tombs, and Viking boatyard. Explore the unique fen woodland. Pan for gold, wattle your own house, draw rock art and row your own coracle boat. Archery, spear throwing and the Big Dig await you. Multi–lingual audio-visual presentations and information available. Opening times: May - August: Daily, 9.30am-6.30pm (last admission, 5pm)
September - April: 9.30am-5.30pm (last admission, 3-4pm) Please allow approx. 2 hours for a visit to the park.
Entrance fee: Yes Guided tours: Year-round & self-guiding
Kilmore Quay & Saltee IslandsKilmore Quay, Co. WexfordWebsite: www.visitkilmorequay.comSat Nav: 52.17369 -6.58926
Steeped in maritime history, this fishing port, with quaint thatched cottages, a children’s playground and playful seals in the harbour, is a hive of activity. Forlorn Point has some of the most ancient rock in
Europe. A memorial garden dedicated to those lost at sea lies beside Ballyteigue Burrow’s 9km of sand dunes abundant with flora and fauna. Just offshore, the unspoiled Saltee Islands are a haven for sea-birds, surrounded by abundant marine life.Opening times: All year roundEntrance fee: Free
Our Lady’s IslandCo. WexfordWebsite: www.ourladysisland.ieEmail: [email protected]: Fr. Brendan NolanTel/Mob: 053 913 1167
087 917 2853Sat Nav: 52.20971 -6.38014
This place of pilgrimage dates from the Third Crusade, over 800 years ago. Visit the remains of the Augustinian Church of St. Mary or the parish Church (1867) that showcases the work of Pugin and Ashlin. On this renowned sedimentary lagoon, you can spot breeding terns and black-headed gulls. Winter visitors include Whooper Swans, light-bellied Brent Geese, wigeons, gadwall, and more. Rare plants include Cottonweed, Lesser Centaury, Foxtail Stonewort and ‘lagoon specialists’ invertebrates.Opening times: All-year round.
Pilgrimage season, August 15 - September 8. Mass daily, 3pm & 8pm.
Entrance fee: None
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Tacumshane WindmillTacumshane, Broadway, WexfordEmail: [email protected]: Teresa MeylerTel/Mob: 086 855 2171Sat Nav: 52.20878 -6.42399
The last commercially worked windmill in the Republic, this was in use until 1936, having
been built in 1846. Now a National Monument, almost all the timber used in construction was driftwood or timber from shipwrecks locally. Standing three storeys high, it has an unusual revolving straw thatched cap to catch the wind for its sails. The last surviving wind-driven corn mill from the 13 along the south Wexford coast in 1891.Opening times: January - December: Monday – Friday, 4pm. Saturday,
2pm. Sunday 12.30pm or by appointmentEntrance fee: Free. Key available @ Millhouse Bar & Restaurant Guided tours: Available on request.
Contact Teresa Meyler, 086 855 2171 Group: 6 minimum. Fees apply.
Wexford Wildfowl ReserveArdcavan Lane, WexfordWebsite: www.wexfordwildfowlreserve.ieEmail: [email protected]: Dominic BerridgeTel/Mob: 076 1002 660Sat Nav: 52.35625 -6.42170
Can you spot geese and other winter waterfowl (mid-October to mid-March) from the observation tower and three bird-watching hides? Watch and marvel at the antics of over 10,000 Greenland White-fronted Geese, Europe’s rarest geese. With excellent views of Wexford Harbour, learn more from displays and a film at the Visitor Centre.
Opening times: Daily, 9am-5pm. Closed on Christmas DayEntrance fee: FreeGuided tours: By prior appointment.
Self-guiding tour available in Visitor Centre
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‘The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas’
This Project has been supported by Tá tacaíocht ag an togra seo όn
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Write the number of the Site beside each picture once you have figured it out. Then decide where you’re off to next!
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