Tourist Attractions in New Ross

Dunbrody Ship

"The original Dunbrody was a three-masted barque built in Quebec, Canada, for the Graves family of New Ross, Co. Wexford in 1845. She carried many emigrants to the new world from 1845-1870. The Dunbrody Project involves the construction of a full scale sea-going replica. The Dunbrody was finished in early 2001 and has been opened to visitors since 1st May 2001 at the quayside in New Ross"

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The Kennedy Homestead

"The Kennedy Homestead, birthplace of President John F. Kennedy's great-grandfather Patrick Kennedy, celebrates the story of five generations of the Kennedy dynasty and is still today farmed by his descendants. The Kennedy Homestead is a unique Cultural Museum and Visitor Centre, celebrating this family history like no other"

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Other Tourist Attractions close to New Ross

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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