New Ross in Ireland was founded by the Normans. Located on the banks of the river Barrow, 34km west of Wexford town. Through the port of this town, thousands of people emigrated to America and Australia; among these the great-grandparents of President John F. Kennedy. One of its main attractions is The Dunbrody Famine Ship which is moored at the quayside and from the north quayside you can cruise and dine on board the Galley Cruising Restaurant while discovering the picturesque Barrow and Nore River. Outside New Ross, you can also visit the John F. Kennedy Arboretum as well as the Kennedy Homestead. If you are interested in tracing your family roots in the Wexford region then contact the John F Kennedy Trust who are located in the Tourist Office on Quay Street. Saint Mary's Church, a Gothic building which is located in Church Lane is recommended a visit, the church dates 13th century but time has taken its toll and all that remains is a ruin. Contained inside the ruin is a great collection of early medieval tombstones. The Dunbrody Famine Ship - is located alongside the New Ross docks. A full-scale reconstruction of a 19th Century Famine ship, and authentic replica of the Three Masted Barque built in Quebec in 1845 for the Graves family of New Ross. Board the Dunbrody and walk in the footsteps of a group of Irish famine emigrants on their journey of hope across the Atlantic Ocean. Go below deck and enter the confined spaces, which would be home for passengers and crew for ...

• published: 09 Feb 2010
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