Places of Interest
The scenic Bannow Drive, popular amongst tourists, is a signposted route through four Wexford villages: Duncormick, Cullenstown, Bannow and Wellingtonbridge.
Ballyteigue Burrow, located near Duncormick, is one the finest protected sand dune systems in Ireland. Rich in wildflowers, wildlife and butterflies, this 9 km coastal stretch is a protected nature reserve by the golden sands of Ballyteigue Bay, with spectacular scenery.
The Hook Peninsula is noted for its many beaches and spectacular scenery. It features the medieval Hook Head lighthouse and the historic townland of Loftus Hall.
Popular beaches are located at Courtown, Curracloe, and Duncannon.
Other places of interest include:
- Ferns Castle and Abbey
- Enniscorthy Castle and Museum
- Vinegar Hill
- National 1798 Visitor Centre
- Boolavogue
- The Browne-Clayton Monument
- Oulart Hill
- Castleboro House
- The Seven 'Castles' of Clonmines
- Johnstown Castle
- Ballyteigue Castle
- Bannow Church (dates from 13th century)
- Selskar Abbey, Wexford town
- Irish National Heritage Park (Ferrycarrig)
- Tacumshin windmill (southeast Co. Wexford)
- St. Mary's Church (New Ross)
- Dunbrody Abbey
- Tintern Abbey
- Slade Castle
- Ballyhack Castle
- J.F. Kennedy homestead and park
- Slieve Coilte
- Duncannon Fort
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