When the Normans built a castle, they built it to last. Enniscorthy Castle is in the centre of the town and overlooks the River Slaney. Nearly 800 years after its construction, the huge castle is still in remarkable condition.

Though restored and modernised in recent times, many original features remain. The three drum towers which flank the castle are classics of their kind. Throughout the centuries, the castle had many owners including the poet, Edmund Spenser

Location

Enniscorthy Town, Co. Wexford

Directions

Just a 5 minute walk from Murphys B&B

Contact Details

Tel: +353 (0)53 9235926

Near the train station, you will find the perfect antidote to everyday strains and tensions. The Waterfront Leisure Centre offers an indoor heated swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna and steam room.

Contact Details

Tel: +353 (0)53 9234443

Directions

10 Minute walk from Murphys B&B - close to the train station.

Dedicated to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States from 1960 - 1963, the arboretum is a plant collection of international standing. It covers 252 hectares (623 acres) on the southern slopes and summit of Slieve Coillte.

It contains 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate regions of the world, planted in botanical sequence. There are 200 forest plots grouped by continent. A road provides access to the summit at 271m from which there are panoramic views.

The Visitor Centre houses exhibitions and an audio visual show (Seating: 40, Duration: 15 mins, Language: English)

Access for visitors with disabilities.

Opening Times & Dates

September 1 to September 30
Monday - Sunday, 10.00am - 6.30 pm

Location

New Ross, Co. Wexford - 30 minutes by car

Contact Details

Tel: +353 (0)51 388171

The reserve is part owned by the Irish Wildbird Conservancy, and run by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. One third of the world's population of Greenland white Fronted Geese over winter here.

International figures of Brent Geese are to be seen, and thousands of other duck and wader species winter here too. Excellent viewing facilities with hides and observation tower. Visitor centre open daily, free admission. Guided tour on request.

Location

Situated on the north side of Wexford Harbour.

Directions

Signposted off R741, 4km north of Wexford - 25 minutes by car

Contact Details

Tel: +353 (0)53 9123129

Wexford Wildfowl Website

The Irish National Heritage Park depicts man's settlement in Ireland from 7000 BC to the arrival of the Normans in the 12th Century. Stroll through the park with its homesteads, places of ritual, burial modes and long forgotten remains. Your senses come alive with sights and sounds stretching back almost 9000 years. Discover how the Celts, Vikings and Normans came together, intermarried and developed into the rich tapestry which forms Irish Society today.

Opening Times & Dates

Open All Year Round
Monday - Sunday: 9.30am - 6.30pm
Last admissions: 5.00pm

Opening times subject to seasonal change.

Restaurant open daily, lunch served 12.30pm - 5.30pm

Location

Ferrycarrig, Co. Wexford

Directions

Admission Prices

Adult €7.00, Student/OAP €5.50, Family (2 adults and 3 children) €17.50, Child Under 4 - Free, Group rates available on request.

Guide dogs only allowed.

Contact Details

Tel: +353 (0)53 9120733
Web: www.inhp.com

Wexford is blessed with a host of beautiful Blue Flag beaches with warm, golden sand and blue seas...

Duncannon Beach (Blue Flag)

One of the best in the South East, Duncannon Beach has held the EU Blue Flag of excellence since 1987. The Beach is a golden mile of sand with two lifeguards on hand to help ensure a safe and happy visit.

Curracloe Beach (Blue Flag)

Curracloe - A regular holder of an EC Blue Flag, this glorious beach was voted the best beach in Ireland in 1992. The dunes are currently the subject of an active conservation policy by Wexford County Council ensuring that this marvellous amenity and the plant and wildlife it contains, will be preserved for future generations. A nature trail runs through the dunes and continues for 5 km to Raven Point, passing through the beautiful peninsula which constitutes Raven Nature Reserve.

Curracloe / Ballinesker beach is also famous in Hollywood! The beach was used by Steven Spielberg as the set for the 'Omaha' beach landing sequence, featuring in the first twenty minutes of Dreamworks' smash war film 'Saving Private Ryan'.

There are many other fantastic golden beaches in County Wexford...

Quad Attack continues to provide the best all weather cross-country driving thrill for all ages from 6 years upwards. Newly introduced Crazy Corral (under cover) includes Sumo Wrestling, Bungee Burst & Rodeo Bull with Bouncy Castle for the little ‘uns. Spend an adventure packed morning or afternoon with us and live with the exciting fun-filled memories forever.

Location

Clonroche, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

Contact Details

Tel: +353 (0)53 9244660

Web: www.quadattack.ie

If you're a keen golfer (or even if you're just an occasional player), you'll be blown away by the incredible selection and quality of County Wexford's golf courses...

Enniscorthy's 18 hole, par 72 parkland is a delight to all who play it, with scenic views of the Leinster Mountains and the
renowned quality of its greens.

Location

Knockmarshall, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

Directions

Located 1.5 miles from Enniscorthy, on the New Ross
road.

Contact Details

Tel: + 353 (0)53 9333191

The renowned 18 hole championship links and new
12 hole Burrow course provide a wonderful golfing
experience.

Location

Rosslare Strand, Rosslare, Co. Wexford

Contact Details

Tel: + 353 (0)53 9132203
Web: www.rosslaregolf.com

Parkland course with mature trees. 18 Hole, Par 72. 5,734
meters. The location provides views of Wexford, including
the Saltee Islands, the Blackstairs Mountains and Wexford
Harbour.

Location

Mulgannon, Wexford, Co. Wexford

Contact Details

Tel: + 353 (0)53 9142238
Web: www.wexfordgolfclub.ie

A neo-Gothic castle just outside Wexford Town is surrounded by 20 hectares of gardens with a wide range of trees and shrubs - all well worth seeing. The Irish Agricultural Museum is also based here.

Also, for 2007, Johnstown Castle plays host to the Wexford Opera Festival - (May 31st to June 17th).

www.wexfordopera.com

Johnstown Castle is situated 7km south of Wexford town.

The original Dunbrody was a three-masted barque built in Quebec, Canada, for the Graves family of New Ross, Co. Wexford in 1845. She carried many emigrants to the new world from 1845-1870.

The Dunbrody Project involved the construction of a full scale sea-going replica. The Dunbrody was finished in early 2001 and has been opened to visitors since 1st May 2001 at the quayside in New Ross.

Opening Times & Dates

Open 7 days a week, all year round.

Location

New Ross, Co. Wexford

Directions

Dunbrody is located on the main Wexford - Cork road (the N25)

Contact Details

Tel: +353 (0)51 425239
Web: www.dunbrody.com