Wexford County Council

Tourist Attractions in Enniscorthy

Wexford has many Tourist Attractions throughout the sunny south east

National 1798 Visitor Centre

"This distinctive centre is located just off the N30 and N11 in the shadow of Vinegar Hill, beside the picturesque river Slaney and just 500 meters from the thriving market town of Enniscorthy. The Centre tells the epic and heroic tale of the 1798 Rebellion and it's aftermath using the latest multi-media and interactive computers."

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Wexford County Museem

"Enniscorthy (which hosted the first stage of the Tour de France in 1998) is steeped in charm and history. Hosted in Enniscorthy's 13th Century Norman Castle, the Wexford County Museum cover many aspects of Wexford's past, including the 1798 Rebellion"

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Other Tourist Attractions close to Enniscorthy

National Heritage Park

"One visit and 9,000 years of Irish history told in a fascinating setting of woodland, riverbank, and native Irish dwellings. Discover how the Celtic, Norman and Viking settlers left their mark on the countryside. After this tour through time, enjoy the traditional home cooked food and Irish specialties of the Fulacht Fiadh restaurant"

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Johnstown Castle

"Once owned by the Grogan family who were the biggest untitled landowners  in Ireland. It was donated to the state after the death of the last resident  Lady M. Fitzgerald in 1942 on condition that it be used for agricultural education and research. The castle itself, a gothic revival style mansion is not open to the public but the wonderful 50 acre gardens are. Also in the grounds is the Irish Agricultural Museum"

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Wexford Opera Festival

"The International Wexford Festival Opera has become one of the main Irish and Cultural events of the year. There is great excitement about Wexford Town during the Opera Festival which has to be experienced. People travel from all parts of the world to experience the unique energy surrounding the Wexford Festival Opera"

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