Mary Street is a small, sloping one-way street that connects Lower John Street with High Street in Wexford Town. It is less than 100 metres in length and is named after the Virgin Mary.
Mary Street at night, photographed in November 2014. The Franciscan Friary, founded in the 13th century, is visible in the background, obscured by darkness.
The street during the daytime, looking down towards High Street. The large building in the background is the National Opera House. This photograph was taken on 6 December 2014.
One of the old Georgian houses on the street. This is Kirwan House, a former tourist hostel that has been closed for several years.
In the past, the street was called Chapel Lane because of its small size and proximity to the Friary. It also holds historical significance: it was the location of Raby’s Gate, sometimes called Friar’s Gate or Keyser’s Gate, one of six public gates that provided access to the walled town of Wexford.
Map
A map showing the location of Mary Street in Wexford Town: