Streets
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Roche’s Road
Roche's Road is named after Father James Roche, who built Wexford's Twin Churches. President John F. Kennedy's motorcade drove through the street during his 1963 visit to the county.
Barrack Street
Barrack Street in Wexford Town takes its name from the 18th-century barracks built on the site of the demolished Wexford Castle.
Mallin Street
Formerly known as Back Street, Mallin Street was renamed after Michael Mallin, an Irish rebel executed for his role in the 1916 Easter Rising.
Mary’s Lane
Mary's Lane is a surviving example of how working-class Wexford people once lived. It contains an entrance to the ruins of St Mary's Church, which dates from the Middle Ages.
Cornmarket
Cornmarket in Wexford Town traces its origins to a pre-Viking marketplace that predated the arrival of the Vikings in 800 AD.
Wygram
Wygram is a historical area in the north of Wexford Town.
Henrietta Street
Henrietta Street in Wexford Town connects South Main Street to Crescent Quay. The origin of its name is unclear, and a 1932 attempt to rename it O'Hanrahan Street was rejected by locals.
Abbey Street
Abbey Street in Wexford Town takes its name from Selskar Abbey, built by the Normans in the 12th century. The street was also known as Market Street and Lower Back Street.
Mary Street
Mary Street in Wexford Town was once called Chapel Lane. It was the location of Raby's Gate, one of six gates to the walled town of Wexford.
