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Carrickbyrne Hill is a historic site close to the N25 national primary road, between the towns of Wexford and New Ross. Carrickbyrne is popular for several reasons: It contains a walking trail that is part of the Irish Heart Foundation’s Slí na Sláinte (path to health) programme. The various trails are estimated to have a […]
Penneys on South Main Street in Wexford Town sells clothing, footwear, homeware, and accessories. The building has a history dating to the 14th century.
Dunnes Stores supermarket in Redmond Square, Wexford, sells groceries, deli food, clothes, and household items. The store opened in 1991 and sits opposite Wexford train station.
The Omniplex is an eight-screen cinema on Rosslare Road in Drinagh, on the outskirts of Wexford Town. It opened in July 2008 as Ireland’s first all-digital movie theatre.
TK Maxx, an American department store chain on Paul Quay in Wexford Town, sells well-known clothing brands at discounted prices.
Tesco supermarket on Distillery Road opened on 26 February 2007. The store includes a pharmacy, F&F Clothing, a recycling centre, and an EV charging point.
County Wexford offers a range of activities for children and families, including playgrounds, beaches, indoor play centres, farms, and outdoor attractions.
Planning permissions in the county fell from 1,211 in 2007 to 172 in 2014, with just 48 granted in the first three months of 2015.
County Wexford’s annual births declined 19 per cent between 2014 and 2024. The county recorded the highest rate of births outside marriage nationally in 2022.
County Wexford’s average monthly rent has risen from under €600 in 2014 to over €1,500 by 2025, an increase of between 150 and 180 per cent.