North Wexford is the ideal location to tour the rest of County
Wexford, why not consider the following attractions :
The
John F. Kennedy Arboretum,New Ross, Co.Wexford
This is a plant collection of international standing with 4,500
types of trees and shrubs from all temperate regions of the world.
It covers 252 hectares on the southern slopes of Slieve Coillte
and includes 200 forest plots and a visitor centre.
The
Wexford Wildfowl Reserve, North Slob, Wexford
The Wexford Slobs are internationally famous for wild geese which
spend the winter months here. The visitor centre has many interesting
exhibitions and an excellent AV show.Tel : 053 - 23129
The
Wexford County Museum, Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford
The 13th century Norman Castle dominates the historic town of
Enniscorthy under the famed Vinegar Hill. Built in 1205, the castle
was adapted for use as a museum in 1961. The County Museum has
four main sections covering the dramatic history of County Wexford
through the centuries - military, agricultural, maritime, crafts,
industrial and ecclesiastical.Tel : 054 - 35926
Email: wexmus@iol.ie
The
National 1798 Visitor Centre, Enniscorthy ,Co.Wexford
The award winning National 1798 Visitor Centre is a unique state
of the art visitor centre located on the banks of the scenic River
Slaney. The centre uses multi-media technology in a family friendly
atmosphere to tell the fascinating heroic tale of the United Irishman
and the 1798 rebellion.Tel :054 - 37596
Email:98com@iol.ie
Web: www.wexford.ie/comoradh/1798.htm
The
Irish National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig, Wexford
The award winning Heritage Park has fourteen reconstructions depicting
Ireland's heritage from the Stone Age to the arrival of the powerful
Normans, a period of almost 9000 years.
Web: www.inhp.com
The
Dunbrody, Famine Ship
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goes here,
Web: www.dunbrody.com
Castles:
Ballyhack Castle, Enniscorthy Castle, Ferns Castle, Johnstown
Castle, Rathmacknee Castle, Slade Castle.
High Crosses: at Arthurstown, Ballinatray, Carrick, Killesk.
Wexford
Town is a designated heritage town.
For
more Information on County Wexford check out:
Wexford Tourism
www.WexfordTourism.com
Wexford County Council
www.wexford.ie
Wexford
Conservatories
http://www.geocities.com/wexfordconservatories
