Museum sights in County Wexford
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National 1798 Rebellion Centre
A visit here before climbing Vinegar Hill greatly enhances its impact. The centre's exhibits cover the French and American revolutions that sparked Wexford's abortive uprising against British rule in Ireland, before chronicling what was one of the most bloodthirsty battles of the 1798 Rebellion, and a turning point in the struggle. A month later, English troops attacked and forced the rebels to retreat, massacring hundreds of women and children in the 'follow-up' operation. Interactive displays include a chessboard with pieces representing key figures in the Rising, and a multiscreen recreation of the finale atop a virtual Vinegar Hill. From Abbey Sq walk out of town…
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Ros Tapestry
The Normans' influence on 13th-century Ireland (up to 400 boats with goods for trade would be in port at New Ross) is recalled via 15 tapestry panels created by volunteer embroiderers. There are audioguides and a shop. It's close to the Famine ship.
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Dunbrody Famine Ship
Called 'coffin ships' due to the fatality rate of their passengers, the leaky, smelly boats that hauled a generation of Irish to America are recalled at this replica ship on the waterfront. The emigrants' sorrowful yet often-inspiring stories (they paid an average of £7 for the voyage) are brought to life by docents during 30-minute tours. A 10-minute film gives you background on the original three-masted barque and the construction of the new one. Admission includes access to the on-site database of Irish emigration to America from 1845 to 1875, containing over two million records.
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