Location: Enniscorthy
Top Things to do in Enniscorthy
Top 9 Things to do in Enniscorthy, Ireland
Enniscorthy, (Irish: Inis Córthaidh) is the second-largest town in County Wexford, Ireland. At the 2016 census, the population of the town and environs increased 11,381. The Placenames Database of Ireland sheds no light on the origins of the town's name. It may refer either to the "Island of Corthaidh" or the "Island of Rocks". With a history going back to 465, Enniscorthy is one of the longest continuously-occupied sites in Ireland. The cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ferns is located in the town.
Restaurants in Enniscorthy
1. Ferns Castle
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4.5 based on 225 reviews
The castle was built in the 13th century, possibly by William, Earl Marshall. Originally, the castle formed a square, with large corner towers. Only half of the castle now remains.
Reviewed By FFranklin051 - Wexford, Ireland
A small but totally wonderful piece of Irish history in ferns. I loved the tour of the castle definitely a hidden gem. Give this place a try you will leave with wonderful memorys and wonderful photographs as the view from the castle is beautiful. I highly recommend this place but don't expect to stay the day as it is small and compact but worth a visit.
2. The National 1798 Rebellion Centre
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4.5 based on 148 reviews
One of the great visitor attractions in County Wexford.... Fanned by flames of Revolution in America and France, the events of 1798 in Ireland are etched forever on the annals of Irish history. Vividly re-told in an exciting interpretation of events the "Rebellion Experience" at The National 1798 Rebellion Centre is not to be missed. On your visit you will learn in gruesome detail how some 20,000 insurgents faced the might of 10,000 well-trained and well-armed Crown Forces, and learn the significance of the nearby Vinegar Hill Battlefield.
Reviewed By Anthony M - London, United Kingdom
The 1798 Rebellion Centre in Ennicorthy is absolutely brilliant and well worth the walk to find it. We visited the centre with two teenage lads and they absolutely loved it. It is a very well stage managed interactive exhibit of the 1798 Irish Rebellion and takes you through from the origins of the rebellion all the way to the final battle at Vinegar Hill. Each exhibition room is brilliantly done and the climax is a 4D type exhibit that puts you at the heart of the rebel camp on Vinegar Hill and describes the brutality of the day extremely vividly. A great visit and at only 20 Euros for two adults and two teenagers great value as well.
3. St. Aidan's Cathedral
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
Saint Aidan’s Cathedral.A striking example of Pugin’s later period cruciform church. An exercise in perfect proportion, which endows an outwardly moderate sized structure with a soaring Gothic interior. Built in 1843 using locally sourced Ordovician rock with Wicklow granite dressings, it is surmounted by an imposing broach spire which dominates the surrounding countryside.Internally decorated with richly coloured and minutely figured stencilling with Pugin motifs, it features an exquisitely carved sandstone reredos and chancel screen, and has been deservedly termed “Pugin’s Irish Gem”.Open daily- for guided group tours - please telephone to arrange.
Reviewed By seawindmill - Skerries, Ireland
St. Aidian's was designed by A.W.N. Pugin. A designer of buildings, furniture, metalwork, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, wallpaper and books, Pugin was, more than anyone else, responsible for the adoption of the Gothic Revival style as the national style of Victorian Britain and so transformed completely architecture in Britain and Ireland. St Aidians has lavish and colourful stencilling, exquiste carving, tiling, stonework and stained glass. There are 5 imformation panels in various places in the church explaining each feature. Well worth a 30 minute visit.
4. Enniscorthy Castle
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4 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By PatrickP383 - Tiverton, United Kingdom
We payed the look around the castle ,good price to enter, not a big castle but worth a visiting very interesting and full of history
5. Vinegar Hill
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By Maive O
5 min drive from Enniscorthy,not greatly signposted in town... this hill is symbolic with Irish rebellion for freedom.. i advise Reading up on its history before hand otherwise its significience is lost.... its a mild incline 5 min walk to top. Great views of surrounding country..worth a visit.
6. Curracloe Beach
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5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By WildIrishRover - Kilkenny
This is a fab location for all ,young and old. If the weather is not too good, take the walk through the woodland,if its good then do a loop down the beach, and back through woodland.
7. Boolavogue Fr. Murphy Centre
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By shar1h - Dublin, Ireland
A really interesting museum. Totally enjoyed the entire visit. Considering it gets no funding from anywhere and is reliant on visitors fee to stay open its so well run. The young guy who showed us around was very knowledgeable and really friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend a visit
8. St. Mogue’s Holy Well
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4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By vmalott - Milford, Ohio
I had read about the Holy Well online at the Ferns Village website: http://www.fernsvillage.ie/ferns-heritage-page53906.html
It is located on the N11 heading south just before you get into the village of Ferns. It is diagonally across from St. Edan's church. The well used to be located where the more ornate marker is, which is right on the side of the road. Once the current road was built, the well was re-routed a bit down the hill to a safer location. There is no parking available right next to the well. However, you can park up near the church and walk down, less than .25 mile.
Other sites of interest in the immediate vicinity include the grave of Dermot MacMurrough, King of Leinster during the time of the Norman invasion of Ireland, in the graveyard at St. Edan's; the ruins of the medieval Cathedral, right next to the church; and the ruins of the Augustinian Abbey, which is in the field behind the church.
9. Brocante
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
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