Offbeat

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A guide to Wexford slang

Wexford’s local slang includes words with origins in the Yola dialect and Old Norse, such as ‘quare,’ ‘hun,’ and ‘lort.’

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Wexford Ghost Stories

County Wexford’s ghost stories span centuries, from a 12th-century legend of indestructible teals at St. Colman’s Church to a modern paranormal investigation at Enniscorthy Castle.

wexford fireworks

Video: Wexford Fireworks

Drone footage by VertigoPhoto captures the opening fireworks display at the 2015 Wexford Opera Festival from above Wexford Harbour.

Wexford Town

Watch: Aerial footage of Wexford Town

Aerial footage of Wexford Town captured by SkyPix Aerial Works, with labelled screenshots identifying key locations including the Industrial Estate, Clonard Road, and Wexford Bridge.

Dunbrody Abbey

Video: Drone footage of Dunbrody Abbey

Aerial drone footage captured by YouTube creator Drone Girl offers a rare perspective of Dunbrody Abbey, the former Cistercian monastery in County Wexford founded in 1182.

Optical Illusion House

Optical illusion house in Wexford

Local artist Yohan painted an optical illusion on a County Wexford house, making it appear as though balloons are pouring from holes in the wall.