Enniscorthy

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Enniscorthy (Irish: Inis Córthaidh) is a town in County Wexford situated on the River Slaney. It began as a Norman settlement and is now most famous for its role in the 1798 rebellion in Ireland where the odd looking and famous Vinegar Hill which overlooks the town, served as the camp and headquarters for the rebels. This was also the site of the Battle of Vinegar Hill. View of Enniscorthy, as seen from Shannon Quay

  • The 1798 Centre. Commemorates the 1798 rising against the British, and especially the last stand of the rebels on Vinegar Hill, just across the Slaney. Those long on enthusiasm and breath can climb to the top of Vinegar Hill for a magnificent view of the town. Those with just enthusiasm can drive to the top.
  • Castle of Wexford. Dating to 1176, the castle has been changed many times over the centuries. It is the site of the County Wexford Folk Museum.
  • St. Aidan's Cathedral. Roman Catholic Cathedral, designed by one of the Pugin family.
  • Ferns Castle is a 13th C ruin, 10 km northeast along the main road to Gorey. It's open May-mid Sept daily 10:00-17:00.

The 1798 Centre. Commemorates the 1798 rising against the British, and especially the last stand of the rebels on Vinegar Hill, just across the Slaney. Those long on enthusiasm and breath can climb to the top of Vinegar Hill for a magnificent view of the town. Those with just enthusiasm can drive to the top.

Castle of Wexford. Dating to 1176, the castle has been changed many times over the centuries. It is the site of the County Wexford Folk Museum.

St. Aidan's Cathedral. Roman Catholic Cathedral, designed by one of the Pugin family.

Ferns Castle is a 13th C ruin, 10 km northeast along the main road to Gorey. It's open May-mid Sept daily 10:00-17:00.

  • Annual Strawberry Fair -This takes place early in July and celebrates the arrival of the strawberry crop as the area was traditionally a big strawberry growing region in Ireland because of the sunny weather.

Annual Strawberry Fair -This takes place early in July and celebrates the arrival of the strawberry crop as the area was traditionally a big strawberry growing region in Ireland because of the sunny weather.

  • The Cotton Tree Cafe.

The Cotton Tree Cafe.

  • The Old House.
  • The Bailey.
  • Shenanigans.
  • Houlihans.
  • The Antique Tavern.
  • Rackards.
  • Stamps.

The Old House.

The Bailey.

Shenanigans.

Houlihans.

The Antique Tavern.

Rackards.

Stamps.