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Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

Enniscorthy (Irish: Inis Córthaidh) is the second-largest town in County Wexford and with a history going back to 465 AD, Enniscorthy can rightfully call itself one of the longest continuously-occupied sites in Ireland. It is situated on the River Slaney in the centre of the county, 24 km (15 miles) north of the county town, Wexford.

Enniscorthy is a thriving market town (pottery is a speciality of the area), is in a very picturesque part of the Slaney Valley, on steeply sloping ground on both banks of the river. The River Slaney is navigable up to this point, and there is much river traffic with Wexford. Vinegar Hill offers a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside and the river. The annual Strawberry Fair takes place in late June/early July.

Gardens

Ram House Gardens

Gorey, Co. Wexford

The Ram House, nestling behind a stone wall and a wicket gate, its Georgian fanlight draped in roses and clematis, looks like a Beatrix Potter illustration. The cottage style garden lives up to the image and is packed with interest and full of in ...

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Golf

Rosslare Golf Club

Rosslare Strand, Co. Wexford
Course Type: Links

Rosslare Golf Links is the hidden gem of Irish Links Golf Courses. Situated in the sunniest part of the country, on the extreme south-east coast, it stands on a narrow peninsula with the Irish sea on one side and the huge expanse of Wexford har ...

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Self Catering

Fruit Hill Holiday Cottages - The Coach House, Kirby's & The Garden Cottage

Campile, Co. Wexford

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What's On

Gorey Farmers Market - County Wexford - Saturdays

Gorey Farmers Market

Gorey Community School Car Park, Esmonde Street, Gorey, County Wexford

Saturday : 9AM to 2PM

Contact: Pat Roche - 087 794 8830 www.wexfordfarme ...

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Tourist Attractions

Ferns Castle

Ferns, Co. Wexford

Ferns Castle was built in the 13th century and originally formed a square, with large corner towers but now just half of the castle remains. The most complete tower contains a circular chapel with carved ornament, several original fireplaces and ...

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Wedding Venues

Ballykealey Manor Hotel

Ballon, Co. Carlow

This pleasing country house hotel designed by Thomas A Cobden (designer of Carlow cathedral) was built in the 1830s and, with gothic arches and Tudor chimney stacks among its architectural oddities, it has plenty of character. This wedding ve ...

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