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Wexford Town Library

The Wexford Town Library is the headquarters for the Wexford County Library service. Set in Wexford Town off Redmond Square, the library is home to a book stock of approximately 300,000 volumes as well as audio resources, periodicals and manuscripts. The library also boasts special collections in local history and genealogy. Wexford Town Library offers a range of services including research facilities, free Internet access, children’s services, a reading circle, audio books, large print material and a range of special events throughout the year.

Ferrybank South, Wexford, Co. WexfordY35 AY20

Our Lady's Island Monastery

Situated near Rosslare, County Wexford, Our Lady’s Island has a fascinating history. In the area, remains of a pre-Christian settlement have been discovered over the years, including clay mounds containing human bones and burnt ashes. In the 6th century, St Abban is believed to have chosen Our Lady’s Island as the location for his monastery, and sometime in the following century, it became a place of pilgrimage. Subsequently, Our Lady's Island housed an Augustinian settlement, and its church still stands today. Visitors can also view Our Lady’s Well, and the remains of St Vaughn’s Church and a leaning tower that dates from the Norman era.

Lady's Island, Rosslare, Co. Wexford

Robinstown Great Standing Stones

Robinstown Great Standing Stones, near New Ross County Wexford, seem to be one of the few 'four-poster' circles in Ireland. The tallest (NE) stone is around 1.7m tall. The western stones are both 1.6m and the shortest (SE) stone is just 1.1m. The rectangle that they form measures some 5 x 4m. To the north are two other stones that make the site a bit confusing, but the four main stones are so obvious as to define the site as a 'four poster' with outliers.

New Ross Area, New Ross, Co. Wexford

The 64

The 64 is situated on the main street in the market town of Gorey in North County Wexford. They serve a bar food menu at weekends. Choices include, roast of the day, salads, sandwiches, paninis and desserts.

64 Main St, Gorey corporation lands, Gorey, Co. WexfordY25 A0W8

Poulshone Beach

Poulshone Beach is hidden between the rocks giving it natural shelter and calm waters, it is a lovely area with a beautiful beach. There is a lovely cliff top walk here from which visitors can see most of the coast line. It is possible to travel to Roney Point from here and ramblers are asked to be aware of the dangers of getting too close to the cliff's edge.

Paulshone Beach, South of Ardamine Beach, Poulshone, Co. Wexford

The Woodturning Studio

The Woodturning Studio is just off Main Street in the town of Gorey, where you will see an abundance of lovely shops, restaurants and hotels. Award winning Robert O’Connor designs and creates unique Irish wooden gifts, home accessories, functional and gallery pieces from hand selected local timber. Shop for bowls, chopping boards, boxes, flutes, whistles and more. He also accepts private and corporate commissions. Each piece of wood is selected for its natural grain and character and is then planed, turned to perfection, and finished to enhance its natural beauty. Come meet the maker and see the real art of woodturning. The Woodturning Studio provides many classes taught by Robert, who is a member of the Craft Council of Ireland and the Wexford Craft Trail. Along with the popular night classes, Robert also gives one to one tuition. All ages and levels are catered for. Telephone or check the website for more information on dates and times. Learn a new skill and discover a hidden talent for woodturning.

Arklow Rd, Goreybridge, Gorey, Co. Wexford

The Coach House Pub

At the Coach House Pub in the heart of Gorey, County Wexford, a wide range of craft beers can be found. They offer daily specials as well as a bar menu and an a la carte menu. Bar dining in Gorey has never been so good, with a tasty selection of starters along with a fantastic range of desserts on the menu for those looking for more. If you are looking for a snack or something less filling they offer a selection of open sandwiches, daily special soups and light snacks. Or, you can just enjoy a coffee and a scone if you are looking for a break from the office, or to catch up with friends. Check out their website for menus and dining options.

1 Esmonde St, Goreybridge, Gorey, Co. WexfordY25 T922

Ferns Cathedral

A cathedral was built here in the 13th century probably by John Saint John, the first English bishop of Ferns, d. 1243. It stood within the bounds of the monastery founded in the 6th century by Saint Aidan also known as St Máedhóg (who died in 624), who was reputed to have been a pupil of St David of Wales. Sometime after his death he was succeeded by St Moling who had already founded a church at St Mullins, Co. Carlow. This large cruciform cathedral was burnt down by the O Byrnes of Wicklow in 1575. They were ordered to rebuild it in 1577, which they did, though crudely, to approximately the size it is today. The east end wall with its lancet and vesica shaped windows was rebuilt from part of the original 13th century building. Two ancient vaults run beneath the chancel. In 1817 the cathedral was enlarged and the present tower and chapter house added. On the inside the pillars of an earlier structure, walled up in 1577, can be seen in the north and south walls. Diarmuid MacMurrough is most famous for having invited the Normans to Ireland in 1169 A.D. Diarmuid's grave is in the cemetery, a broken granite shaft of a High Cross with a distinctive fret pattern decoration is reputed to mark the grave of Diarmuid MacMurrough (d.1171), Originally a High Cross, during the Cromwellian invasion the Cross was destroyed and only the shaft remains. The remains of a 13th century cathedral, part of which is incorporated into the present Church of Ireland Church, St. Peter's, a small nave and chancel church, and some High Crosses and parts of crosses, also stand in the cathedral grounds.

Ferns Lower, Co. Wexford

Green’s Berry Farm Market

John Greene is an accomplished grower of seasonal soft fruit. At Greens Berry Farm in Tinnock, Gorey, Co Wexford (just off junction 22 for Gorey on the M11), john is putting into practice his childhood upbringing on the strawberry farm his father owned. He has twenty years experience growing a variety of summer berries for the retail soft fruit market and his own two outlets (one of them located here at the entrance to the farm). In summertime, when the farm is at the height of production, a large and very colourful open stall at the farm entrance tempts passers-by driving the main road to stop and take a look. The stall is a colourful visual display of baskets of all the lovely fruits he grows. Also on sale here find Greens jams and preserves, homemade from farm fruit, plus Irish apple juices and John's new potatoes in season. Home grown farm berries include loganberries, gooseberries, tayberries, blackberries and raspberries grown on a mix of indoor and outdoor canes and bushes. Strawberries are grown in peat and all berries are hand picked to ensure fruit in optimum condition and without bruising. Biological pest controls and Integrated Pest Management methods are employed – that is the use of bugs to eat other bugs that eat the berries – which cuts down on the chemical spraying normally essential to maintain crops in large scale commercial soft fruit growing. This means healthy vibrant fruit of tip top quality and ripeness, ready to be enjoyed.

Tinnock House, Ballydermot, Gorey, Co. WexfordY25 AW68

Reeds Restaurant at the Ferrycarrig Hotel

The Ferrycarrig Hotel's stunning Reeds Restaurant overlooks the River Slaney on the outskirts of Wexford Town, at Ferrycarrig Bridge. Reeds Restaurant is in a formal dining room and provides fine dining that makes the most of its romantic riverside location. The kitchen is a keen supporter of Irish produce, with names and sources highlighted on the menu. It's common to find Bannow Bay mussels, Duncannon monkfish, Kilmore scallops and prawns, and Killurin lamb. Reeds Restaurant at the Ferrycarrig Hotel is a favourite dining experience with non residents and residents alike, and is also a popular Sunday lunch venue. Adult only dining is available in Reeds Lounge at weekends during the winter months, and for June, July and August from 19:30-to 21:15.

Ferrycarrig Hotel, Ferrycarrig, Co. Wexford

Kidzone

Kidzone in Gorey, County Wexford offers a safe indoor arena and play area for children from the ages 2 to 10 years, and is a great choice for kids birthday parties. Have fun on their amazing three tier climbing frame, triple slide and in their ball pool area. There is also a football arena, a spooky room and much more. Kidzone of accessible for wheelchair users, and has ample car parking. Their coffee shop serves hot food and toilet facilities are available.

Unit 25, Gorey Business Park, Ramstown, Gorey, Co. WexfordY25 XY39

The Stables Fitness & Wellbeing

Just 5 minutes from the town of Gorey in County Wexford, The Stables Fitness & Wellbeing epitomizes the love of being active and embracing the outdoors. Break free and get stuck into an unforgettable outdoor adventure at The Stables Fitness & Wellbeing. The Steeplechase obstacle course is suitable for families, groups, birthday parties and sports teams. Experience a guided tour around the 5km course, designed to excite and challenge people of all ages. Bring out your inner adventurer during this fun filled pursuit. Enjoy yourself as you trapeze across Monkey Swing, slide down Fireman's Folly and crawl through Sub-Terra-Field before climbing the Steeple Ramp. With a firm emphasis on having a good time, take things at your own pace by engaging in obstacles of your choosing while capturing those unforgettable moments on camera. Alternatively, take a breath of fresh air and enjoy a class or a personal training session at a specially crafted outdoor based gym, in a countryside setting. The Stables Fitness & Wellbeing is a fitness destination for all the family, with five training studios in traditional converted barns and a sunny south facing astroturf. It offers personal training, stables fitness classes, strength and conditioning programmes, mum and baby classes, kids camps, pilates (reformer and mat) and yoga classes.

Coolnastudd, Gorey, Co. WexfordY25 DW74

Active Tribe Courtown

Active Tribe Courtown in County Wexford's philosophy is to foster active, healthy communities, re-energise interest in sports and encourage positive wellbeing. The facilities at Active Tribe Courtown include an indoor swimming pool, gym, fitness studio, a health suite with jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and a café. The outdoor activities are zip lining, archery and laser tag. Fitness classes and swimming lessons are also available at the Active Tribe Courtown which include pilates, pump, circuits, spin, aqua fit, gym cardio, adult swim lessons as well as parent and toddler swim lessons. The Active Tribe Woodlands are 25 hectares of mature woodlands. The woodlands date back to 1870 and were planted as part of the gardens of a Victorian estate. They are bounded by the Owenavorragh River to the North, a canal and dunes to the East and Active Tribe Courtown to the South. There are four marked trails through the woods, the River Walk, Canal Walk, Top Walk and High Cross. A place to extend yourself but also relax and have fun. The thrilling outdoor activities and impressive leisure amenities means there is something for everyone at Active Tribe Courtown. Sit and relax at the Active Tribe Café after a swim, walk or workout with a coffee, tea and pastry.

Active Tribe Courtown, Courtown Harbour, Ballinatray Lower, Gorey, Co. Wexford

River Bar & Terrace Riverbank House Restaurant at The Riverbank House Hotel

Victorian décor, beautifully designed fabrics and furnishings will give you a sense of old world grandeur and style. The garden morning menu is available from 09:00 to 12 noon and an extensive bar food menu is available from 12 noon to 21:00 daily, offering seafood and international cuisine. Table reservations for their busy eatery, while not essential are recommended. Ideal for large parties or just a romantic table for two. Choose your favourite cocktail from their cocktail menu, enjoy it al fresco with a meal overlooking the Slaney River Estuary or by their antique fireplace in winter.

Riverbank House Hotel, Ferrybank South, Co. Wexford

Selskar Abbey

Selskar Abbey is a 12th-century structure that replaced a pre-Christian temple dedicated to Odin. The complex, which is part of the Westgate Heritage Tower, was the location where the first Anglo-Irish treaty was signed. In 1172, Henry II also spent Lent at the abbey, as he did penance for having Thomas Becket beheaded. After years of suppression, the abbey was destroyed by Oliver Cromwell in 1649. The present Protestant church was built in 1826.

Tower Ct, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Co. Wexford

Beechdale Garden Centre

Set in an attractive rural setting, Beechdale Garden Centre, Clonroche, County Wexford, is easily accessible just off the N30 south of Enniscorthy. Shopping is a pleasant experience in all weathers, with a large indoor area and shop. Browse the great range of gifts and accessories on offer for the home and garden. For outdoor, a full and extensive range of plants, pots and garden accessories, specialising in garden furniture, roses and trees are for sale, as well as advice on garden design and layout. The Wildflower Café offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, and of course lots of treats for your sweet tooth. The team at Beechdale Garden Centre look forward to welcoming you.

Beechdale, Moneytucker, Enniscorthy, Co. WexfordY21 V627

Secret Valley Wildlife Park

With 40 different species amounting to 200 animals at Secret Valley Wildlife Park, there is plenty to see and do. Ann O’Connor set up the original farm in 2007 and it has grown since then. The passion that Ann and the staff have for the animals is clearly evident from the moment the visitor is welcomed into the grounds. There is an onsite café called The Hungry Tortoise serving Irish breakfast all day alongside teas and coffees. Events are run throughout the year, such as The Grinch at Christmas and the Giant Corn Maze at Halloween. All activities on the farm are included in the admission price, except the Quad Train, which has an additional nominal charge.

Coolnacon, Clonroche, Co. Wexford

Courtown Golf Club

Courtown Golf Club, Courtown, County Wexford, is a picturesque and challenging golf course located 5km from the north Wexford town of Gorey, only an hour from Dublin. Founded in 1936, the golf course was upgraded to 18 holes in 1974. It was built on a piece of land that was once part of the old Courtown estate. With its panoramic views of the Irish Sea and the beautiful north Wexford coast, it provides a delightful distraction if you had a bad round of golf. Courtown Golf Club, is a mature parkland course, par 71 and almost 6,000 metres in length. Every fairway is lined to reward the accurate golfer and punish the wayward. The pro shop, located near the 1st tee box, stocks a large variety of the top names in golf and is run by resident IPGA. professionals Paul Morris and James Roche. Relax after a game of golf in the comfortable and inviting clubhouse.

Golf Club, Kiltennell, Courtown, Co. WexfordY25 N578

Roney Point Beach

The most famous residents of this beach live on the little island just off Roney Point: a family of seals. While occasionally one of these inhabitants can be seen popping their heads up off Courtown, a trip to Roney Point is essential to be sure to catch a glimpse of them.

Roney Point, Courtown, Co. Wexford

Leisure Max - Family Entertainment Centre

Leisure Max is a family-run business with friendly and fun staff who strive to give you an enjoyable afternoon or evening’s entertainment, suitable for all ages. Outdoor activities include the zipline, outdoor climbing wall, abseiling and all aboard. Indoor activities include ten-pin bowling, the indoor adventure playground, laser tag, body zorbing, goggle soccer, hover archery, footy pool, sumo wrestling, gladiator combat, bungee run, five-a-side soccer pitch, make-a-bear, Lego parties and MineCraft workshop. And now you can choose from three escape room challenges located inside the Leisure Max premises: the Locked Inn pub, Prohibition or Viking. Stay and have a bite to eat at Big Al’s Diner, a family restaurant with an extensive menu. Or stop at the Coffee Dock for something nice with a cup of tea or coffee. Leisure Max caters for all celebrations such as children’s birthday parties, special occasions, communions, confirmations and corporate evenings. They also specialise in school tours and offer packages to suit any budget and any class size. Check out their discounted offers. They also provide free parking. Come let them provide a wealth of fun memories and smiles all around.

Sinnottstown Ln, Blackhorse, Drinagh, Co. Wexford

Dodd's Rock Beach

Heading northwards from Courtown, County Wexford, visitors will find Dodd's Rocks, a beach named after Captain Dodd. It can be accessed from the Courtown to Ballymoney Road. On a good day visitors can walk to Dodd's Rocks from Courtown Beach which makes for a really energising walk. The beach is one of the biggest along the coast and well worth a visit.

Dood's Rock Beach, North of Courtown, Courtown, Co. Wexford

Bean and Goose Chocolate

With Bean and Goose Chocolate, visitors can tour the workshop, learn tempering, create truffles or enjoy cocktail pairings. Most experiences take place in their calm, modern chocolate kitchen just off the N25 at Gorey, County Wexford, while full day retreats are held at their countryside farm. Each experience celebrates craft, connection and flavour. Guests also explore sustainable sourcing, taste signature bars and bring home handmade treats. A visit to Bean and Goose Chocolate is a delicious way to slow down and savour Ireland’s Ancient East.

Unit 4A, Ballyloughan Business Park, Arklow Rd, Ballyloughan, Gorey, Co. WexfordY25 C1W2

Cois na hAbhann Garden Home and Lifestyle Centre

Cois na hAbhann in County Wexford, is a spectacular destination centre and former winner of the Bord Bia Garden, Home and Lifestyle Centre of the year. This Bord Bia 5 star garden centre offers a complete range of beautiful high quality plants and a comprehensive giftware department offering an inspiring collection of furniture, giftware, soft furnishings, jewellery and handbags, as well as the Bay Tree Restaurant which specialises in tasty lunches and delicious home baked cakes.

Main St, Clonhenret, Camolin, Co. Wexford

St Aidan's Cathedral

St Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, is a monumental cathedral. It is the largest building in Ireland constructed to designs prepared by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1812-1852), reputedly based on Tintern Abbey in Wales. Due to fears of potential collapse, the tower and spire were rebuilt under the supervision of JJ McCarthy (1817-1882) but retained the Pugin defined profile. Constructed in dressed local stone, including stone from the nearby ruined Franciscan friary salvaged 1843-1847, with carved granite accents, it has quite an austere exterior. The interior contains stained glass panels by Lobin of Tours, Mayer of Munich, and Earley of Dublin, a pipe organ supplied by White and Son, Dublin, an altar signed by James Pearse (1839-1900) and Edmund Sharpe (1853-1930) of Dublin. St Aidan's Cathedral has been dramatically refurbished in recent years to the original plans of distinguished architect, Augustus Welby Pugin. Enniscorthy's Cathedral is named after the patron saint of the Diocese of Ferns and is the religious centre for all major Roman Catholic ecclesiastical ceremonies.

Cathedral St, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford