These are the top three places in the annual tidy towns competition in Ireland’s county Wexford\
- 1st: Blackwater – A tranquil coastal village known for its beautiful thatched cottages, serene estuary setting, and excellent birdwatching. It offers a quiet retreat with lovely river walks and is a hidden gem on Wexford’s scenic coastline.
- 2nd: Wexford Town – A historic medieval port town with narrow, vibrant streets leading down to the quays. Rich in Viking and Norman history, it boasts the famous Wexford Opera Festival, the Westgate Heritage Tower, and a thriving arts and food scene.
- 3rd: Enniscorthy – A town steeped in history, crowned by the impressive National 1798 Rebellion Centre housed in Enniscorthy Castle. It overlooks the River Slaney and serves as a key stop on the exploring trail of County Wexford’s past.
The 2025 Irish Restaurant Award winners for county Wexford
- Overall: La Côte Seafood Restaurant, Wexford
- Café: Grálinn
- Casual Dining: Lobster Pot
- Chef: Chris Fullam, The Sea Rooms at Kelly’s Resort
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: One Hundred Degrees
- Customer Service: Monart
- Employee Excellence Award: Jackie Cullen, Mary Barry’s Bar
- Gastro Pub: Mary Barry’s Bar
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: The Sea Rooms at Kelly’s Resort
- Innovator: Partridges Artisan Cafe & Fine Food Shop
- Local Food Hero: Tom and Laura Sinnott of Wexford Home Preserves
- Newcomer: Bearú
- Pub: T Morris Bar Wexford
- Restaurant Manager: Paul Behan, Lobster Pot
- Sustainable Practices: Monart
- Use of Social Media: Yola Sourdough Bakery & Coffee Shop
- Wine Experience: Frank’s Place 1860
- World Cuisine: Mi Asian Street Food
Awards
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Wexford combines coastal beauty with historic sites, with the Hook Lighthouse, one of the world’s oldest, offering scenic coastal views. The Irish National Heritage Park recreates ancient and medieval settlements, while Wexford’s beaches, like Curracloe, provide sandy shores for walking. Other attractions include the historic town of Enniscorthy and its castle. Wexford is Ireland’s 13th largest county by size (2,351 square km) and 14th largest by population (163,919). Population peaked at 202,033 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 83,308 in 1961. In terms of hospitality, Wexford is Ireland’s eighth most visited tourist county with around 229,000 international visitors per year.
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Restaurant awards
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
