Trimmer’s Lane

Trimmer’s Lane is a small pedestrianised street in the heart of Wexford Town. It starts at the end of Abbey Street and Temperance Row, outside Selskar Abbey, before cutting through Selskar Street. It meets the end of Skeffington Street and O’Rahilly Place.

Trimmer's Lane, Wexford
Trimmer’s Lane West, which contains local businesses such as Greenacres, FR2 Hairdressing, E O’Leary Barber Shop, Charred (formerly The Holy Grail restaurant), and Trimmer’s Lane Cafe. The street is pedestrianised.
Trimmer's Lane
The bronze statue of Wexford hurling legend Nicky Rackard stands to the right. The outside seating area for Greenacres is on the left.

Although the street is called Trimmer’s Lane, many people refer to this part of the town as Selskar (after the Norman parish). It is sometimes referred to as Selskar Avenue or Selskar Square. In the past, the area was also known as Wilson’s Lane.

The name originates from the term “Trimmer,” which referred to sailors who trimmed or distributed ballast material. This ballast provided stability to ships that were not carrying a load.

Trimmer’s Lane is divided into two sections by Selskar Street. While most people refer to Trimmer’s Lane West (pictured above) when they mention the street, Trimmer’s Lane East also exists. It is a small laneway that meanders down towards Wexford Quay and the end of Skeffington Street.

Trimmer's Lane East
Trimmer’s Lane East at nighttime. In the past, it was home to the entrance of a Christmas shop run by George Bridges, a well-known Wexford man who was affectionately known as Father Christmas or Wexford’s Santa.

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