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ferrycarrig castle, wexford

Ferrycarrig Castle

The tower house at Ferrycarrig is a 15th-century Norman fortification built by the Roche family to protect the River Slaney ferry. It is one of the few Irish tower houses built for military purposes, featuring gun loops and a murder hole.

Wexford Jail

Wexford Gaol

Wexford Gaol opened in 1812 and served as a prison, reformatory, and military barracks before its conversion into council offices.

Republican Garden of Remembrance, Wexford

Republican Garden of Remembrance

The Republican Garden of Remembrance on Hill Street in Wexford Town marks the site where James Parle, John Creane, and Patrick Hogan were executed on 13 March 1923 during the Civil War.

Redmond Park Wexford

Redmond Park

Redmond Park in Wexford Town opened in May 1931 as a memorial to Major Willie Redmond. The park features a children’s playground, picnic benches, and community events organised by Love Redmond Park.