Introducing New Ross
The big attraction at New Ross (Rhos Mhic Triúin), 34km west of Wexford town, is the opportunity to board a 19th-century Famine ship. The town, which developed as a 12th-century Norman port on the River Barrow, also advertises itself as the ‘Norman gateway to the Barrow Valley’. It’s not especially pretty, but the eastern bank has some intriguing steep, narrow streets and St Mary’s Church.
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A group of rebels tried to seize New Ross during the 1798 Rising. They were repelled by the defending garrison, leaving 3000 dead and much of the place in ruins.
The tourist office (421 857; The Quay; 10am-6.30pm Apr-Sep, 10am-5pm Oct-Mar) is inside the Dunbrody Visitor Centre, where there’s also a small café. Surf the net at Solaak Inventures (420 807; 5 The Quay; per hr €4; 10am-11pm Mon-Sat, 1pm-12am Sun).
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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