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Saint Patrick's Church in Wexford Town

St. Patrick’s Church

The ruins of St. Patrick’s Church in Wexford Town date back to medieval times. Its graveyard contains victims of Cromwell’s 1649 sacking and the headless body of United Irishman John Henry Colclough.

Ardcavan Beach

Ardcavan Beach is a small, stony beach on the outskirts of Wexford Town. It offers views of Wexford Harbour and has links to early Christian history.

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Curracloe Beach

Curracloe Beach in County Wexford is one of Ireland’s most popular beaches. Located 2 kilometres from Curracloe Village, its long stretch of soft sand attracts both sunbathers and nature lovers. During the summer months, the area becomes busy with visitors staying in nearby holiday homes, campsites, hotels, and B&Bs. In autumn and winter, the beach […]

Wexford Jail

Historical Crimes and Prison Records

Nineteenth-century Wexford prison records show a man sentenced to four days for throwing a weight with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, while children as young as seven were detained as ‘strolling vagrants.’