Introducing County Wexford
County Wexford's navigable rivers and fertile land have long lured invaders and privateers. The Vikings founded Ireland's first major towns on the wide, easy-flowing River Slaney, which cuts through the middle of the county. The most enjoyable way for visitors to unwrap Wexford's swashbuckling maritime history is pausing in pretty waterfront villages and sampling catches from the surrounding waves.
Activities in County Wexford
Wexford Town
At first glance, Wexford (Loch Garman) appears a sleepy port town where the silted estuary now sees less traffic than Waterford and Rosslare Harbour.
Enniscorthy
County Wexford's second-largest town, Enniscorthy (Inis Coirthaidh), has a warren of steep streets descending from Augustus Pugin's cathedral to the Norman castle and the River Slaney.
County Wexford destination guides
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.
Hotels in County Wexford
Budget Hotels & Hostels in County Wexford
Guesthouses and B&Bs in County Wexford
Apartments in County Wexford
Kilmore Quay
Dotted with thatched cottages, Kilmore Quay is a small, working fishing village whose harbour is the jumping-off point for Ireland's largest bird sanctuary, the Saltee Islands, which are clearly visible out to sea.
Entertainment in County Wexford
Rosslare Strand
Surrounded by suburban-style homes, Rosslare (Ros Láir) town, 12km northwest of Rosslare Harbour, is rather soulless but opens onto a glorious Blue Flag beach.
Shopping in County Wexford