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County Wexford (Irish: Contae Loch Garman) is a county in Ireland. It is in the province of Leinster and is part of the South-East Region. It is named after the town of Wexford and was based on the historic Gaelic territory of Hy Kinsella (Uí Ceinnsealaigh), whose capital was Ferns.Wexford County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county is 145,273 according to the 2011 census.
The county is rich in evidence of early human habitation.Portal tombs (sometimes called dolmens) exist at Ballybrittas (on Bree Hill) and at Newbawn— and date from the Neolithic period or earlier. Remains from the Bronze Age period are far more widespread. Early Irish tribes formed the Kingdom of Uí Cheinnsealaig, an area that was slightly larger than the current County Wexford.
County Wexford was one of the earliest areas of Ireland to be Christianised, in the early 5th century. Later, from 819 onwards, the Vikings plundered many Christian sites in the county. Wexford town became a Viking settlement near the end of the 9th century.
Wexford (from Old Norse: Veisafjǫrðr, Irish: Loch Garman) is the county town of County Wexford, Ireland It is near the southeastern corner of the island of Ireland, close to Rosslare Europort. The town is linked to Dublin by the M11/N11 National Primary Route, and the national rail network. It has a population of 19,913 (20,072 with environs) according to the 2011 census.
Wexford lies on the south side of Wexford Harbour, the estuary of the River Slaney. According to a local legend, the town got its Irish name, Loch Garman, from a young man named Garman Garbh who was drowned on the mudflats at the mouth of the River Slaney by flood waters released by an enchantress. The resulting loch or lough was thus named Loch Garman. The town was founded by the Vikings in about 800 AD. They named it Veisafjǫrðr, meaning inlet of the mud flats, and the name has changed only slightly into its present form. For about three hundred years it was a Viking town, a city state, largely independent and owing only token dues to the Irish kings of Leinster.
New Ross (Irish: Ros Mhic Thriúin, formerly Ros Mhic Treoin) is a town in southwest County Wexford, Ireland. It is located on the River Barrow, near the border with County Kilkenny, and is around 20 km north east of Waterford. In 2011 it had a population of over 9,316 people, making it the third-largest town in the county after Wexford and Enniscorthy.
The port town of New Ross dates from pre - Middle Ages. The earliest settlement in this area dates back to the 6th century when St. Abban of Magheranoidhe founded a monastery in what is now the Irishtown. The original earthen banked circular enclosure of his monastery was visible around the graveyard until about 10 years ago when it was ceremoniously removed by the council. It has been replaced by a concrete wall and steel fence. Its name, Ros, was shortened from Ros Mhic Treoin, or the Wood of the Son of Astley. Little is known of the town in pre-Norman times, except for the writings of St. Abban, who lived in the late 6th century. He founded of a monastic settlement, which lies under the present day St. Stephen's Cemetery in the Irishtown.
Ireland (i/ˈaɪərlənd/; Irish: Éire [ˈeːɾʲə]; Ulster-Scots: Airlann [ˈɑːrlən]) is an island in the North Atlantic. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Ireland is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe, and the twentieth-largest on Earth.
Politically, Ireland is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially named Ireland), which covers five-sixths of the island, and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom, and located in the northeast of the island. In 2011 the population of Ireland was about 6.4 million, ranking it the second-most populous island in Europe after Great Britain. Just under 4.6 million live in the Republic of Ireland and just over 1.8 million live in Northern Ireland.
The island's geography comprises relatively low-lying mountains surrounding a central plain, with several navigable rivers extending inland. The island has lush vegetation, a product of its mild but changeable climate which avoids extremes in temperature. Thick woodlands covered the island until the Middle Ages. As of 2013, the amount of land that is wooded in Ireland is about 11% of the total, compared with a European average of 35%. There are 26 extant mammal species native to Ireland. The Irish climate is very moderated and classified as oceanic. As a result, winters are milder than expected for such a northerly area. However, summers are cooler than those in Continental Europe. Rainfall and cloud cover are abundant.
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2012, March 17th - Saint Patricks Day in Wexford in Ireland
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Let them not forget us, the weak souls among the asphodels Seferis, Mythistorema for J. G. Farrell Even now there are places where a thought might grow -- Peruvian mines, worked out and abandoned To a slow clock of condensation, An echo trapped for ever, and a flutter Of wildflowers in the lift-shaft, Indian compounds where the wind dances And a door bangs with diminished confidence, Lime crevices behind rippling rainbarrels, Dog corners for bone burials; And in a disused shed in Co. Wexford, Deep in the grounds of a burnt-out hotel, Among the bathtubs and the washbasins A thousand mushrooms crowd to a keyhole. This is the one star in their firmament Or frames a star within a star. What should they do there but desire? So many days beyond the rhododendrons With the wor...
There's plenty to do in New Ross, including a visit to the Grand-daddy of all lighthouses in the world according to the Lonely Planet, the Hook Head Lighthouse, or a step back in time on the Dunbrody Famine Ship. For more information visit www.discoverireland.ie/wexford
Dunbrody's Ship Tour The Visitor Experience provides a unique insight into a period of history which shaped modern day Ireland and America. Follow in the footsteps of a group of Famine emigrants as you board the Dunbrody. A ticket is issued as if it were 1849, and this ticket allocates your space and food rations for the voyage ahead. Explore the ship, fitted out exactly as it would be for a voyage. Encounter actors, playing the role of emigrants, in their cramped quarters with their meagre possessions. A member of the crew will tells visitors about life on board a sailing ship. This authentic recreation with it's actors, sound effects and smells, will transport you back in time. http://www.dunbrody.com Ros Tapestry The Ros Tapestries depict events around the Anglo-Norman arrival to ...
New Ross is a town in southwest County Wexford, Ireland, which is located on the River Barrow, near the border with County Kilkenny and is around 20 km north east of Waterford.
Wexford excursions - Explore Wexford's Heritage Call 087 2745580 to book now. Wexford Heritage Tour's main point is to advertise County Wexford's hidden treasures and heritage hotspots and to show visitors the many things to do in Wexford. Found in Gorey, Co. Wexford, Wexford Heritage Tours are a family run business. Our mission is to supply the most effective Wexford excursions experience to regional folk and also travellers from all parts of the globe. Our fleet of buses are created for your comfort adding to your experience a pleasant and relaxing day out. Wexford Heritage Tours takes pride in the service and our bus tours are very carefully planned out in order to please people of all ages as well as impart a great understanding of the history of County Wexford. The Hidden Gems Tra...
Ireland's heritage comes alive with sights and sounds that shaped a country and helped to shape the world. The Irish National Heritage Park is set on a 35 acre site. From campsite to Ringfort, from mill to Fulacht Fiadh, from Crannog to Viking house to Norman fortification, every activity is an adventure into 9,000 years of Irish hstory. The authentic recreation of the history and heritage of Ireland. Homesteads, places of ritual, burial modes and long forgotten remains will enlighten the casual visitor and interest the scholar. Wexford National Heritage Park http://www.inhp.com/ Unravel Travel TV http://www.unraveltravel.eu Unravel Travel TV on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/user/UnravelTravelTV Unravel Travel on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unravel-Travel/1...
Packed full of local business and tourist information the Wexford Ireland App allows you to be your own tour guide and explore like a local - www.townapps.ie If you’re looking to plan a trip to picturesque Wexford in Ireland then this is the best travel guide app for you. Packed full of local business and tourist information the Wexford Ireland App allows you to be your own tour guide and explore like a local. Discover what’s on in Wexford, the best restaurants and bars, places to stay, things to do, where to shop, special offers and much more. Oh, we almost forgot to mention – it’s FREE! What are you waiting for? Download the app from the app store or the android market and get exploring! About Townapps Townapps have created over 100 apps and currently have local partners operating gui...
40 of the most beautiful places to visit in Ireland. Ireland offers some of the world's most spectacular scenery, historical cities, and beautiful castles all on one island. Please click to SUBSCRIBE, its FREE ► http://www.youtube.com/siiimv?sub_confirmation=1 Before traveling get this Ireland Travel Guide: http://amzn.to/2aTX0Tn Camera: Canon EOS 600D Rebel T3i http://amzn.to/2aNQa0k More info before you travel to Ireland or you take any trip around Ireland: Blarney Castle & Gardens - http://www.blarneycastle.ie/ Glenbower Wood - http://glenbower.com/ Malin Head - http://www.malinhead.ie/MH/Homepage.html Mizen Head - http://www.mizenhead.net/ Newgrange - http://www.newgrange.com/ Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium - http://www.dingle-oceanworld.ie/ Waterford Crystal - http://www.waterfordvisit...
From undulating countryside to rolling waves, Wexford has it all. Rolling rich green fields that blanket the peaceful idyll of rural Wexford slope gently downwards to a golden coast where the soft sand is in a timeless dance with the Irish Sea. Elsewhere, the county's towns and villages are busy contemporary centres where historical buildings nod knowingly at modern architecture as locals and visitors alike partake in the rich tapestry of life that is Wexford today.
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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 Gothi...
I ran out of storage on my phone before the tour was complete, but here's part of the tour guide giving the Cavanaughs a tour of their family's castle in Ferns, Ireland.
Rosslare is a pleasant and popular seaside resort which boasts a most attractive Blue flag beach, and various sporting facilities. The ferry terminal at Rosslare Harbour is Ireland's second largest passenger port and provides passenger services from Ireland to South Wales and the ports of northern France. Unravel Travel TV http://www.unraveltravel.eu Unravel Travel TV on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/user/UnravelTravelTV Unravel Travel on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unravel-Travel/196253189690