Enniscorthy

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Introducing Enniscorthy

A quiet market town, Enniscorthy (Inis Coirthaidh) has a warren of steep streets descending from Pugin’s cathedral to the Norman castle and the River Slaney. For the Irish, Enniscorthy is forever linked to some of the fiercest fighting of the 1798 Rising, when rebels captured the town and set up camp at Vinegar Hill. A visitor centre tells the story brilliantly.

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2008

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  1. markfawkner avatar
    RE: Castle Day trip from Dublin

    by markfawkner 01 March 2012

    It depends on the type of castle you want (ruins, lived in, musueum) - google for Dalkey Castle (easy to get to via train from Connolly…
  2. theresamarie3 avatar
    Re: 4 Days In Ireland (In to Dublin and Out of Cork) - Suggested Routes?

    by theresamarie3 23 August 2011

    Thanks everyone so much for all of your good advice. I think we've decided to spend some time in Cobh and probably not go to the Blaskets…
  3. GrahamPhelan avatar
    Re: 4 Days In Ireland (In to Dublin and Out of Cork) - Suggested Routes?

    by GrahamPhelan 22 August 2011

    I wouldn't agree with punder saying to get out of Dublin. I think you should visit it, I mean there is allot to see and do there aswell…

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