Selskar Abbey is a ruined medieval abbey that stands in the heart of Wexford Town. Although the original abbey was built in the 1100s, there are several indications that the area was home to an ...

Before the area was named the Bullring, it was known as the Common Plain. This may explain the origins behind the name Common Quay Street. During the 1700s, the area was sometimes referred to as ...

Yola is an extinct form of English that was spoken in the south of County Wexford. The dialect, which became extinct in the mid-1880s, was most-commonly used in the baronies of Forth and Bargy, where ...

Curracloe Beach in County Wexford is one of the most popular beaches in Ireland. Located 2 kilometers from Curracloe Village, this soft-sand beach is frequented by sunbathers and nature lovers alike.

It is also worth noting that the park is home to a number of different community events, such as “Neighbours’ Day” and “Picnic in the Park”, which are organised by a community group called Love ...

The Norse-Irish town of Wexford underwent many changes in the 12th century. In 1169, the town was besieged by a Norman force that had landed in Bannow Bay. The small army, which was led by Robert Fitz ...

A condensed guide to the history of Wexford Town; a Viking settlement that has evolved throughout the ages. Read about some of the crimes that were committed in County Wexford during the 19th century!

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Keyser’s Lane (meaning: the lane to the quay) runs from Wexford’s High Street to the car park on Crescent Quay. Dating back to Norse times, this lane used to separate the old parish boundaries of St.

Wexford Workhouse (locally known as “The Old Hospital”) is situated on Old Hospital Road in Wexford town. Workhouses, or poorhouses, were places where the poor and destitute could go to live. In ...

The disused Carrigfoyle quarry in Barntown, County Wexford, is a popular scenic spot amongst locals. Not only does its high altitude offer a breathtaking view of the countryside, it also contains a ...

The Irish National Heritage Park is an open history museum that is situated in the Ferrycarrig, County Wexford. The park is hugely popular amongst tourists, schools and history lovers, as it contains ...