Places

Information and articles detailing notable places, including natural landmarks and historical sites.

 

Town wall.

Wexford’s Town Wall

Construction of Wexford’s town wall began in the early 1200s after the 1169 Norman invasion. The wall enclosed approximately 25 hectares.

The Rocks

The Rocks, Wexford

The Rocks in Wexford Town, known as Trespan Rock, was used by Oliver Cromwell to position siege guns during the 1649 siege of the town.

Heritage Park

Irish National Heritage Park

The Irish National Heritage Park in Ferrycarrig, County Wexford, is an open-air museum featuring accurate reconstructions of historic structures spanning from prehistoric times to the arrival of the Normans.

Ferrycarrig Crimea Tower

Ferrycarrig Round Tower

Completed in 1858 as a Crimean War memorial, the round tower in Ferrycarrig, County Wexford, is often mistaken for a genuine medieval Irish round tower.

Barntown Quarry

Carrigfoyle quarry in Barntown

The disused Carrigfoyle quarry in Barntown, County Wexford, is a popular scenic spot with countryside views, a lake, and cliff faces surrounded by forest.

Edenvale

Edenvale

Edenvale is a forested area 1 km outside Castlebridge in County Wexford, with a 2.5 km wooded walking trail along the River Sow. The site also features a waterfall and is the subject of local folklore.

Wexford Wildfowl Reserve

Wexford Wildfowl Reserve

Wexford Wildfowl Reserve is a National Nature Reserve and Ramsar Site on the North Slob near Wexford Town. It is open year-round with free admission, offering bird hides, a visitor centre, and walking areas.

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.

curracloe beach white gap

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 […]