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WICKLOW CO. WEXFORD of St. John, one of the two great military orders founded at the beginning
CARLOW On the south-eastern tip of Ireland, of the 12th century during the time of the Crusades. For details on
Gorey
Bunclody
Courtown
County Wexford has been justly opening times, contact the castle. Tel: (051) 389468. From Ballyhack
Ferns
described as the ‘secret island’ – an you can take a scenic shortcut to Waterford by ferry to Passage East.
unspoilt oasis in the sunniest corner
Enniscorthy
of the country just waiting to be DRINAGH
KILKENNY
discovered. Over the centuries, Celts, Drinagh is a small seaside village located between Rosslare and
New Ross
Vikings and Normans came and Wexford town. Here you will find the beautiful Killiane Castle
Wexford
stayed – and today’s visitor can Farmhouse and Killiane Castle Tower House with its ruined chapel.
Ballyhack
Arthurstown
Rosslare easily see why; lush, rolling farmland
Harbour
bordered by stunning beaches and guestrooms accommodation
brooding mountains; some of the best Drinagh Court Hotel and The Farmers Kitchen Lounge, Bar &
restaurants, pubs and hotels in Ireland; festivals of all kinds; outdoor Restaurant, Rosslare Road, Drinagh, Co. Wexford; Tel: (053) 914 3295;
activities offering superb golf courses, angling, scuba diving, Fax: (053) 914 5827; Email:
info@drinaghcourthotel.com; Web:
equestrian sports, walking, agri-tourism and much more besides.
www.drinaghcourthotel.com. Renovated in 2006, this small family run
Visitors can even turn back the clock and explore Wexford’s unique hotel, which integrates the traditional with the contemporary, is
culture and heritage through its ‘open air museum’ of ramparts and situated within easy reach of Wexford town and just eight miles from
castles, abbeys, manor houses and the oldest lighthouse in Europe. Rosslare ferry port. All 21 bedrooms are en suite with television,
tea/coffee, direct dial telephone, hairdryers, etc. An extensive menu is
publicbuilding places of interest available daily from 12.30-9.30pm and is well known locally for good
County Wexford Tourism, 8a Westgate, Wexford. Tel: (053) 915 2900; food. Open all year except Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Email:
info@wexfordtourism.com; Web:
www.wexfordtourism.com.
County Wexford is an energetic, cosmopolitan mix of old and new DUNCANNON
cultures. As a tourist destination Wexford has much to offer: more A fishing village located on the Ring of Hook Drive, Duncannon is
sunshine than any other county in Ireland; miles and miles of safe known for its star-shaped fortress, Duncannon Fort, built in 1588,
golden sands; a thriving cultural scene; stunning scenery and a wealth which features a maritime museum charting the history of one of the
of heritage & history; loads of exciting activities; excellent most dangerous coastlines in Ireland, arts centre, café and craft shop.
accommodation, dining out and shopping facilities. Call or email for
your free copy of the ‘Accommodation and Activities Guide’ and see publicbuilding places of interest
for yourself all that County Wexford has to offer. Duncannon Fort, Duncannon, Co. Wexford. Tel: (051) 389454.
Duncannon Fort is a star shaped fortress on a strategically important
ARTHURSTOWN promontory in Waterford Harbour. It was built in 1588 in expectation
Situated on the slopes overlooking Waterford Estuary, Arthurstown is of an attack on the area by the Spanish Armada; the Fort is noted for
steeped in history. Just north of the village is Dunbrody Abbey, a its dry moat, exterior walls, lower gun battery and ramparts. Facilities
Cistercian abbey founded in 1210 and one of the largest of its include guided tours, cafe, craft shop, Cockleshell art centre, Military
kind. Opposite the Abbey in a restored 18th century dairy and milking and Maritime Museum. There is a military re-enactment every June
parlour is Dunbrody cookery school, while a small museum within the Bank Holiday weekend.
tea rooms has family information and a large doll house which is a
scale replica of the castle. Outside is a small pitch-and-putt course ENNISCORTHY
and a full-sized hedge maze, one of only two in Ireland. An attractive, hilly town overlooking the River Slaney about 20km
north west of Wexford, Enniscorthy’s main attraction is the impressive
BALLYHACK Enniscorthy Castle which houses the County Wexford Folk Museum.
Ballyhack is a charming fishing village at the mouth of the River Enniscorthy is also known for its pottery industry. Also worth a visit is
Barrow and marks the starting point of the challenging 77km Wexford the award-winning National 1798 Rebellion Centre on Millpark Road
Coastal Path walking route. Located on a steep slope in a commanding in the shadow of Vinegar Hill (an award-winning centre, which offers a
position overlooking Waterford Estuary, Ballyhack Castle, a large tower fascinating insight into the birth of modern democracy in Ireland). For
house, is thought to have been built c.1450 by the Knights Hospitallers information, contact the Tourist Information Office on (054) 34699.
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