Sharon’s guidebook

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Sharon’s guidebook

Activities

The popular sandy beach stretches from Rosslare over about 4.5 kilometres to the north along the Burrow Peninsula. An unbeatable argument for visiting this beach is the fact that Rosslare enjoys over 300 hours of sunshine per year more than the national average.
8 locals recommend
Rosslare Beach
8 locals recommend
The popular sandy beach stretches from Rosslare over about 4.5 kilometres to the north along the Burrow Peninsula. An unbeatable argument for visiting this beach is the fact that Rosslare enjoys over 300 hours of sunshine per year more than the national average.
Rosslare Golf Links is one of only 50 Irish links courses and is the only true ‘links’ golf course in the south east of Ireland offering golfers of all abilities that unique links golfing experience. Situated on the narrow, sandy peninsula at Rosslare overlooking Wexford Harbour to the west and the Irish sea to the east the club is home to two unique and challenging golf courses.
16 locals recommend
Rosslare Golf Club
16 locals recommend
Rosslare Golf Links is one of only 50 Irish links courses and is the only true ‘links’ golf course in the south east of Ireland offering golfers of all abilities that unique links golfing experience. Situated on the narrow, sandy peninsula at Rosslare overlooking Wexford Harbour to the west and the Irish sea to the east the club is home to two unique and challenging golf courses.
The Rosslare Community & Sports Centre is at the centre of the vibrant village of Rosslare, with a host of activities on offer all year round. The Centre offers a wide range of onsite facilities including a Playground, recently refurbished 18 hole Crazy Golf course, 4 Tennis Courts, Bowls, Running Track, Basketball, All Weather Pitch, Football Pitch, Indoor hall, and spaces for a variety of fitness classes.
Rosslare Community & Sports Centre
Strand Road
The Rosslare Community & Sports Centre is at the centre of the vibrant village of Rosslare, with a host of activities on offer all year round. The Centre offers a wide range of onsite facilities including a Playground, recently refurbished 18 hole Crazy Golf course, 4 Tennis Courts, Bowls, Running Track, Basketball, All Weather Pitch, Football Pitch, Indoor hall, and spaces for a variety of fitness classes.
Bike rental service located in the heart of rosslare strand offering both hybrid and electric bikes with many cycle routes to see the local area. Eircode: Y35 F583
Active Breaks
Station Road
Bike rental service located in the heart of rosslare strand offering both hybrid and electric bikes with many cycle routes to see the local area. Eircode: Y35 F583
Quad Biking is an exciting and adventurous sport with an element of risk involved. The course is set out over 80 acres under the scenic backdrop of the Blackstairs Mountains. There are level fields, dug out ditches, dips and turns and waterlogged gripes to drive through. You can pause to take in the stunning scenery and then continue the adventure. It can be a gentle trek or a challenging adventure, but regardless of where you start or finish, rain or shine, you’ll have a great time at QuadVenture. Web:https://www.quadventure.ie/
10 locals recommend
Quadventure
10 locals recommend
Quad Biking is an exciting and adventurous sport with an element of risk involved. The course is set out over 80 acres under the scenic backdrop of the Blackstairs Mountains. There are level fields, dug out ditches, dips and turns and waterlogged gripes to drive through. You can pause to take in the stunning scenery and then continue the adventure. It can be a gentle trek or a challenging adventure, but regardless of where you start or finish, rain or shine, you’ll have a great time at QuadVenture. Web:https://www.quadventure.ie/
Great place to get surf lessons or go paddle boarding. During June to August they are located in rosslare in the main car park.
9 locals recommend
The Surf Shack Ireland
9 locals recommend
Great place to get surf lessons or go paddle boarding. During June to August they are located in rosslare in the main car park.
Discover one thousand years of Wexford's history. Let WexWalks take you on a vivid journey through the historical streets and winding lanes of Wexford Town.
WexWalks
Bull Ring
Discover one thousand years of Wexford's history. Let WexWalks take you on a vivid journey through the historical streets and winding lanes of Wexford Town.
The South East’s biggest indoor and outdoor family entertainment centre with lots to do for all the family. Outdoor activities: – Zipline, Climbing Wall, Abseiling, All Aboard. Indoor activities: – Ten Pin Bowling, Indoor Adventure Playground, Body Zorbing, Hover Archery, Footy Pool, Sumo/Gladiator, Bungee Run, Inflatable Dartboard, Laser Tag, Five a Side Soccer Pitch and lots more.
16 locals recommend
Leisure Max
Sinnottstown Lane
16 locals recommend
The South East’s biggest indoor and outdoor family entertainment centre with lots to do for all the family. Outdoor activities: – Zipline, Climbing Wall, Abseiling, All Aboard. Indoor activities: – Ten Pin Bowling, Indoor Adventure Playground, Body Zorbing, Hover Archery, Footy Pool, Sumo/Gladiator, Bungee Run, Inflatable Dartboard, Laser Tag, Five a Side Soccer Pitch and lots more.
Wexford Omniplex is located 15 minutes from the House. The cinema shows all the latest releases.
11 locals recommend
Omniplex
Rosslare Road
11 locals recommend
Wexford Omniplex is located 15 minutes from the House. The cinema shows all the latest releases.

Food Scene

Four restaurants (La Marine Bistro, The Beeches, The Ivy Room and The Sea Rooms ) and bars located here for lovely food and drink. Access to the beach directly from the Hotel. Book restaurants on the web: La marine: https://lamarine.ie/book-now/ The Sea Rooms: https://www.kellys.ie/the-sea-rooms-restaurant/
19 locals recommend
Kelly's Resort Hotel
19 locals recommend
Four restaurants (La Marine Bistro, The Beeches, The Ivy Room and The Sea Rooms ) and bars located here for lovely food and drink. Access to the beach directly from the Hotel. Book restaurants on the web: La marine: https://lamarine.ie/book-now/ The Sea Rooms: https://www.kellys.ie/the-sea-rooms-restaurant/
Located just off the glorious beach at Rosslare Strand, Sinnott’s is bringing you a new experience for dining and drinking in Rosslare. From the tastiest pints, delicious fresh food to our exciting cocktails, no visit to Rosslare would be complete without a stop off at Sinnott’s on the Strand.
Sinnotts on the strand
Strand Road
Located just off the glorious beach at Rosslare Strand, Sinnott’s is bringing you a new experience for dining and drinking in Rosslare. From the tastiest pints, delicious fresh food to our exciting cocktails, no visit to Rosslare would be complete without a stop off at Sinnott’s on the Strand.
The coast rosslare strand offers a full bar menu with music on the weekend throughout the summer months.
Coast Rosslare Strand
The coast rosslare strand offers a full bar menu with music on the weekend throughout the summer months.
Located in Rosslare Strand, Wexford. Cafe & Wine Bar, serving freshly roasted coffee, leaf teas. Eircode: Y35 R85V
Rosslare Beachcomber
Strand Road
Located in Rosslare Strand, Wexford. Cafe & Wine Bar, serving freshly roasted coffee, leaf teas. Eircode: Y35 R85V
Sharky’s is a local family run business and specialises in quality fresh fish & chips just 5 minutes walk from the house!
Sharky's Rosslare
Sharky’s is a local family run business and specialises in quality fresh fish & chips just 5 minutes walk from the house!
Located at Redmonds "The Bay" pub. The Seashell offers tasty chipper takeaway food which can be enjoyed while having a pint outside redmonds pub.
Rosslare Bay Fish & Chips
1A Mauritiustown Road
Located at Redmonds "The Bay" pub. The Seashell offers tasty chipper takeaway food which can be enjoyed while having a pint outside redmonds pub.
Izmoo rosslare strand just metres from rosslare beach offers many treats such as waffles, crepes, icecream and hot drinks.
Izmoo Gelateria
Izmoo rosslare strand just metres from rosslare beach offers many treats such as waffles, crepes, icecream and hot drinks.
Lovin' Pizza at Kelly's Deli, rosslare strand, offers feshly prepared pizza's just 5 minutes from the house! Open July to August.
Lovin' Pizza at Kelly's Deli
Lovin' Pizza at Kelly's Deli, rosslare strand, offers feshly prepared pizza's just 5 minutes from the house! Open July to August.
A rustic style seaside cafe, located in the heart of Rosslare Strand. Ideal for a takeaway coffee.
Kelly's Deli
1-7 Strand Rd
A rustic style seaside cafe, located in the heart of Rosslare Strand. Ideal for a takeaway coffee.
Café located in the heart of Rosslare Strand. 💜💛 Serving delicious freshly baked goods daily!
The Pantry Parlour Rosslare
Café located in the heart of Rosslare Strand. 💜💛 Serving delicious freshly baked goods daily!
The back of the shop is a pop up wine bar serving both wine and snacks which opens July to August (Wed- Sun) located behind "The French Connection" clothes shop in Rosslare. Eircode: Y35 HK40
The Back Of The Shop
Strand Road
The back of the shop is a pop up wine bar serving both wine and snacks which opens July to August (Wed- Sun) located behind "The French Connection" clothes shop in Rosslare. Eircode: Y35 HK40
Stop by for a pint after a stroll on the beach! They have outdoor tables to sit at so that you can soak up some sun also!
Redmond's "The Bay" Pub
Stop by for a pint after a stroll on the beach! They have outdoor tables to sit at so that you can soak up some sun also!
Wild & Native Seafood Restaurant is an exciting restaurant serving Wexford’s doorstep fresh fish & local high quality produce.
Wild and Native Seafood Restaurant
Strand Road
Wild & Native Seafood Restaurant is an exciting restaurant serving Wexford’s doorstep fresh fish & local high quality produce.
lovely food here. A full menu that's caters for all. Will not disapoint. Eircode: Y35 AE29
40 locals recommend
Mary Barry's Bar
40 locals recommend
lovely food here. A full menu that's caters for all. Will not disapoint. Eircode: Y35 AE29
With Tacumshane millhouse just metres away, Meylers is a great spot to stop for some food after some sightseeing. The Millhouse Bar was established in 1846 and overlooks Irelands oldest windmill. Facilities include a 55-seater restaurant, a 25- seater snug, pool table, darts, sheltered beer garden and heated smoking area, There is ample free parking in our large car parks, universal access and free WiFi. Web: https://meylersmillhouse.com/
7 locals recommend
Meyler's Millhouse Bar and Restaurant
7 locals recommend
With Tacumshane millhouse just metres away, Meylers is a great spot to stop for some food after some sightseeing. The Millhouse Bar was established in 1846 and overlooks Irelands oldest windmill. Facilities include a 55-seater restaurant, a 25- seater snug, pool table, darts, sheltered beer garden and heated smoking area, There is ample free parking in our large car parks, universal access and free WiFi. Web: https://meylersmillhouse.com/
The guests who are planning to visit the new Lobster Pot can expect the best of local seafood and quality, seasonal ingredients and a great selection of drinks served in a family-friendly environment. Web: https://www.lobsterpotwexford.com/
19 locals recommend
Lobster Pot
Ballyfán
19 locals recommend
The guests who are planning to visit the new Lobster Pot can expect the best of local seafood and quality, seasonal ingredients and a great selection of drinks served in a family-friendly environment. Web: https://www.lobsterpotwexford.com/

Food Shopping

Just 5 minutes walk from the house is Centra which supplies day to day groceries, baked goods, off license, post office and deli. Eircode: Y35 X448
Centra Rosslare
Strand Road
Just 5 minutes walk from the house is Centra which supplies day to day groceries, baked goods, off license, post office and deli. Eircode: Y35 X448
Just 3 minutes walk from the house, Boggan's londis supplies necessary day to day groceries, confectionary, baked goods and off license. Eircode: Y35 RYR0
Boggans londis
Grange Road
Just 3 minutes walk from the house, Boggan's londis supplies necessary day to day groceries, confectionary, baked goods and off license. Eircode: Y35 RYR0
Just 15 mins drive from the house in Rosslare harbour, Murphys SuperValu has all you would need for a weekly or daily food shop.
11 locals recommend
SuperValu Rosslare Harbour - Murphy's
11 locals recommend
Just 15 mins drive from the house in Rosslare harbour, Murphys SuperValu has all you would need for a weekly or daily food shop.

Sightseeing

An exciting 9,000-year journey and see Irish history brought to life, over 40 acres of native woodland, marsh and shoreline.
104 locals recommend
Irish National Heritage Park
104 locals recommend
An exciting 9,000-year journey and see Irish history brought to life, over 40 acres of native woodland, marsh and shoreline.
The Irish Agricultural Museum, Gardens, Lake Walks & Playground are open 7 days a week.Take a stroll in the stunning gardens, lake walks & woodlands or enjoy the woodland play area. Watch the peacocks strut by displaying their finery at the castle lakeside with its Gothic towers, waterfall and statues.
66 locals recommend
Johnstown Castle
66 locals recommend
The Irish Agricultural Museum, Gardens, Lake Walks & Playground are open 7 days a week.Take a stroll in the stunning gardens, lake walks & woodlands or enjoy the woodland play area. Watch the peacocks strut by displaying their finery at the castle lakeside with its Gothic towers, waterfall and statues.
Take in the spectacular view from the balcony with miles of sea rolling out before you. Enjoy the visitor centre with gift shop, exhibits and café. Guided tours are on offer 7 days a week sharing with visitors one of the greatest experiences on Ireland’s Ancient East.
158 locals recommend
Hook Lighthouse
158 locals recommend
Take in the spectacular view from the balcony with miles of sea rolling out before you. Enjoy the visitor centre with gift shop, exhibits and café. Guided tours are on offer 7 days a week sharing with visitors one of the greatest experiences on Ireland’s Ancient East.
'Saving Private Ryan' movie scenes were filmed here. It is a stunning blue flag beach with 'The Raven Nature Reserve' walk along the beachside.
54 locals recommend
Curracloe beach
54 locals recommend
'Saving Private Ryan' movie scenes were filmed here. It is a stunning blue flag beach with 'The Raven Nature Reserve' walk along the beachside.
Located in Wexford Town itself surrounded by wonderful bars and restaurants. Offers a great evening out.
51 locals recommend
National Opera House
High Street
51 locals recommend
Located in Wexford Town itself surrounded by wonderful bars and restaurants. Offers a great evening out.
Exhibiting contemporary Irish art, craft and design by local Wexford designers.
The Makers House Wexford
Mallin Street
Exhibiting contemporary Irish art, craft and design by local Wexford designers.
Built in early 19th Century, this Georgian walled garden with its curved corners and is intra mural structures along five bridges is a tranquil visit. Visitors can pick up some freshly grown fruit and vegetables through their honesty box.
14 locals recommend
Colclough Walled Garden
14 locals recommend
Built in early 19th Century, this Georgian walled garden with its curved corners and is intra mural structures along five bridges is a tranquil visit. Visitors can pick up some freshly grown fruit and vegetables through their honesty box.
Kennedy Homestead Visitor Centre, using the Kennedy Library archival collection in Boston, have created a state of the art interpretative exhibit which explores the circumstances of Patrick Kennedy’s departure from Ireland in1848 and pieces together the story of the most famous Irish–American family through the 20th century to the present day.
16 locals recommend
The Kennedy Homestead
16 locals recommend
Kennedy Homestead Visitor Centre, using the Kennedy Library archival collection in Boston, have created a state of the art interpretative exhibit which explores the circumstances of Patrick Kennedy’s departure from Ireland in1848 and pieces together the story of the most famous Irish–American family through the 20th century to the present day.
Efficient service for both commuters and tourists. With easy access to Waterford City, Dunmore East, Waterford Greenway in Waterford and New Ross, Duncannon, the Hook Peninsula and Wexford town in Wexford, there is an abundance of things to see and do. Web: https://www.passageferry.ie/
10 locals recommend
Passage East Ferry station
10 locals recommend
Efficient service for both commuters and tourists. With easy access to Waterford City, Dunmore East, Waterford Greenway in Waterford and New Ross, Duncannon, the Hook Peninsula and Wexford town in Wexford, there is an abundance of things to see and do. Web: https://www.passageferry.ie/
Dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy, whose great-grandfather, Patrick, was born in the nearby village of Dunganstown, this arboretum near New Ross, County Wexford, contains a plant collection of presidential proportions. It covers a massive 252 hectares on the summit and southern slopes of Slieve Coillte and contains 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate regions of the world. Eircode: Y34 KA48
85 locals recommend
John F Kennedy Arboretum
85 locals recommend
Dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy, whose great-grandfather, Patrick, was born in the nearby village of Dunganstown, this arboretum near New Ross, County Wexford, contains a plant collection of presidential proportions. It covers a massive 252 hectares on the summit and southern slopes of Slieve Coillte and contains 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate regions of the world. Eircode: Y34 KA48
The Dunbrody Famine Ship is one of the premier tourist attractions in the South East of Ireland. Centred on an authentic reproduction of an 1840’s emigrant vessel, it provides a world-class interpretation of the famine emigrant experience. Web: https://www.dunbrody.com/
82 locals recommend
Dunbrody Famine Ship and Irish Emigrant Experience
82 locals recommend
The Dunbrody Famine Ship is one of the premier tourist attractions in the South East of Ireland. Centred on an authentic reproduction of an 1840’s emigrant vessel, it provides a world-class interpretation of the famine emigrant experience. Web: https://www.dunbrody.com/
This Cistercian monastery was founded c. 1200 by William, Earl Marshal on lands held through his marriage to the Irish heiress, Isabella de Clare. This abbey, founded as a daughter-house of Tintern Major in Wales is often referred to as Tintern de Voto. The nave, chancel, tower, chapel and cloister still stand. In the 16th century the old abbey was granted to the Colclough family and soon after the church was partly converted into living quarters and further adapted over the centuries. The Colcloughs occupied the abbey from the sixteenth century until the mid-twentieth. Eircode: Y34 KR64
82 locals recommend
Tintern Abbey
82 locals recommend
This Cistercian monastery was founded c. 1200 by William, Earl Marshal on lands held through his marriage to the Irish heiress, Isabella de Clare. This abbey, founded as a daughter-house of Tintern Major in Wales is often referred to as Tintern de Voto. The nave, chancel, tower, chapel and cloister still stand. In the 16th century the old abbey was granted to the Colclough family and soon after the church was partly converted into living quarters and further adapted over the centuries. The Colcloughs occupied the abbey from the sixteenth century until the mid-twentieth. Eircode: Y34 KR64
Experience Kilmore Quay, a small fishing village in County Wexford with quaint whitewashed cottages and thatched roofs. Stroll along the charming marina and watch colourful boats drift by and after, take a trip to the uninhabited Saltee Islands and try to spot some adorable puffins. Go on a scuba diving adventure and check out the impressive marine life, or hire a fishing boat for excellent deep sea fishing off the coast.
60 locals recommend
Kilmore Quay
60 locals recommend
Experience Kilmore Quay, a small fishing village in County Wexford with quaint whitewashed cottages and thatched roofs. Stroll along the charming marina and watch colourful boats drift by and after, take a trip to the uninhabited Saltee Islands and try to spot some adorable puffins. Go on a scuba diving adventure and check out the impressive marine life, or hire a fishing boat for excellent deep sea fishing off the coast.
Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens is situated on Great Island near Campile, New Ross . The Gardens & Cafe open on 1st April to 2nd November from 10am to 5pm WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY. The gardens are beautifully laid out around a pretty georgian house overlooking the River Barrow. Topiary, lawns, herbaceous and mixed plantings combine with architectural features and ornaments to provide an enchanting series of enclosures. A Large water garden extends into woodland planted with rare and tender trees and shrubs. web: https://www.kilmokea.com/kilmokea-country-manor-gardens
14 locals recommend
Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens
14 locals recommend
Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens is situated on Great Island near Campile, New Ross . The Gardens & Cafe open on 1st April to 2nd November from 10am to 5pm WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY. The gardens are beautifully laid out around a pretty georgian house overlooking the River Barrow. Topiary, lawns, herbaceous and mixed plantings combine with architectural features and ornaments to provide an enchanting series of enclosures. A Large water garden extends into woodland planted with rare and tender trees and shrubs. web: https://www.kilmokea.com/kilmokea-country-manor-gardens
This type of mill was an alternative to the watermill, which required access to a fast flowing river in order to grind grain into flour. The use of windmills was the Norman way of producing more food locally. In medieval times, the flat and windy landscape of South Wexford was dotted with these unusual structures. Type these coordinates into Google: 52.20878, -6.42399
Tacumshane Windmill
This type of mill was an alternative to the watermill, which required access to a fast flowing river in order to grind grain into flour. The use of windmills was the Norman way of producing more food locally. In medieval times, the flat and windy landscape of South Wexford was dotted with these unusual structures. Type these coordinates into Google: 52.20878, -6.42399
Dollar Bay is a small beach that you will pass on route to the Hook Lighthouse. Located just next to another beautiful slightly larger beach of Booley Bay.
14 locals recommend
Dollar Bay , Co.Wexford
14 locals recommend
Dollar Bay is a small beach that you will pass on route to the Hook Lighthouse. Located just next to another beautiful slightly larger beach of Booley Bay.
Plan a family day out starting with a trip to Secret Valley Wildlife Park, let the little ones explore its fourteen acres of fun. Bottle feed the kid goats and baby lambs, meet Snowball the pony, and stop for a chat with the adorable alpacas. After all the animal adventures, have fun in the indoor and outdoor areas, or try a round of crazy golf.
22 locals recommend
Secret Valley Wildlife Park
22 locals recommend
Plan a family day out starting with a trip to Secret Valley Wildlife Park, let the little ones explore its fourteen acres of fun. Bottle feed the kid goats and baby lambs, meet Snowball the pony, and stop for a chat with the adorable alpacas. After all the animal adventures, have fun in the indoor and outdoor areas, or try a round of crazy golf.
Make friends on the farmyard, climb the space net climbing frame, and zoom across the zipline as the kids jump at the chance to try ‘driving’ the tractor.
13 locals recommend
Blackwater open farm
13 locals recommend
Make friends on the farmyard, climb the space net climbing frame, and zoom across the zipline as the kids jump at the chance to try ‘driving’ the tractor.
Visit the quaint village of Kilmore Quay and book in for a boat trip to the Saltee Islands. It’s a guaranteed great family day out, starting with a fun ferry trip. Look out for friendly seals and colourful puffins and visit the largest bird sanctuary in Ireland on Great Saltee, the larger of the two islands. Book: https://salteeferry.com/
34 locals recommend
Saltee Islands
34 locals recommend
Visit the quaint village of Kilmore Quay and book in for a boat trip to the Saltee Islands. It’s a guaranteed great family day out, starting with a fun ferry trip. Look out for friendly seals and colourful puffins and visit the largest bird sanctuary in Ireland on Great Saltee, the larger of the two islands. Book: https://salteeferry.com/
On the south east corner of County Wexford, Carne Beach is a beautiful Blue Flag stretch of sand, complete with impressive dunes and Carne Pier jutting out to the Irish Sea.
Carne Beach
On the south east corner of County Wexford, Carne Beach is a beautiful Blue Flag stretch of sand, complete with impressive dunes and Carne Pier jutting out to the Irish Sea.
Just outside the fishing village of Duncannon, Duncannon Beach is a mile-long golden strand with spectacular views. On a clear day, you might even see out to Hook Head and the Waterford coast. The beach plays host to the annual Sand Sculpting Festival where the creative masterpieces are truly out of this world, and Duncannon Fort is just a short stroll away. If you visit in July or August, make sure you take a guided tour to learn the secrets of this fascinating fortress.
13 locals recommend
Duncannon Beach
Beach View
13 locals recommend
Just outside the fishing village of Duncannon, Duncannon Beach is a mile-long golden strand with spectacular views. On a clear day, you might even see out to Hook Head and the Waterford coast. The beach plays host to the annual Sand Sculpting Festival where the creative masterpieces are truly out of this world, and Duncannon Fort is just a short stroll away. If you visit in July or August, make sure you take a guided tour to learn the secrets of this fascinating fortress.
The beautiful Selskar Abbey, found in the heart of Wexford Town, County Wexford, dates from the early 12th century. It is the historic location where the first Anglo-Irish treaty was signed in 1169.
8 locals recommend
Selskar Abbey
Tower Court
8 locals recommend
The beautiful Selskar Abbey, found in the heart of Wexford Town, County Wexford, dates from the early 12th century. It is the historic location where the first Anglo-Irish treaty was signed in 1169.
Duncannon Fort is an impressive presentation of a bastioned fortress perched on the side of the stunning Hook Peninsula, County Wexford, part of Ireland’s Ancient East.
27 locals recommend
Duncannon Fort
27 locals recommend
Duncannon Fort is an impressive presentation of a bastioned fortress perched on the side of the stunning Hook Peninsula, County Wexford, part of Ireland’s Ancient East.
Our Lady’s Island is an ancient place of pilgrimage in the southeast corner of Ireland in the diocese of Ferns. One famous pagan shrine, possibly a temple to the sun, stood at Carnsore Point, where a natural stone structure believed to have been a Druid’s altar.
10 locals recommend
Our lady's Island
10 locals recommend
Our Lady’s Island is an ancient place of pilgrimage in the southeast corner of Ireland in the diocese of Ferns. One famous pagan shrine, possibly a temple to the sun, stood at Carnsore Point, where a natural stone structure believed to have been a Druid’s altar.
Convenient to Wexford Town, this is an excellent visitor centre with a video history of the reserve, and splendid views of the wildlife can be seen from the observation tower. The Wexford Slobs are internationally famous for wild geese that spend the winter months. The visitor centre has many interesting exhibitions and an Audio-visual show titled “Greenland Goose” – Winter Visitor”. Guided tour on request. Tel: 0539123406
10 locals recommend
Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
10 locals recommend
Convenient to Wexford Town, this is an excellent visitor centre with a video history of the reserve, and splendid views of the wildlife can be seen from the observation tower. The Wexford Slobs are internationally famous for wild geese that spend the winter months. The visitor centre has many interesting exhibitions and an Audio-visual show titled “Greenland Goose” – Winter Visitor”. Guided tour on request. Tel: 0539123406 
The National 1798 Visitor centre traces the Rebellion of 1798 in County Wexford together with events in Europe, the United States and Australia.  The Revolution Experience is a dramatic audio visual display using a curved screen to simulate the battle of Vinegar Hill and is the highlight of the show.
7 locals recommend
The National 1798 Visitor Centre
Mill Park Road
7 locals recommend
The National 1798 Visitor centre traces the Rebellion of 1798 in County Wexford together with events in Europe, the United States and Australia.  The Revolution Experience is a dramatic audio visual display using a curved screen to simulate the battle of Vinegar Hill and is the highlight of the show.