- Saint Ibar (Iberius) of Beggerin: April 23, c. 5th century (exact dates unknown): Beggerin Island, County Wexford Ibar, a pre-Patrician saint, founded a monastery on Beggerin Island, near Wexford town. A disciple of St. Patrick in some accounts, he evangelized the Wexford region, converting locals. His Vita mentions miracles like calming storms. His monastery was a key early Christian site, and he is a patron saint of Wexford.
- Saint Patrick: March 17, c. 385–461: Wexford town, County Wexford (via mission) Ireland’s patron saint, Patrick, is linked to Wexford through his missionary work, possibly visiting the region during his evangelization of Leinster. He converted Ireland to Christianity, using the shamrock to explain the Trinity. Churches in Wexford town, like St. Patrick’s, reflect his widespread veneration.
- Saint Brigid of Kildare: February 1, c. 451–525: Ferns, County Wexford (via veneration) Brigid, one of Ireland’s three chief saints, founded Kildare’s monastery but is venerated in Wexford, notably in Ferns and Bride Street’s church. Known for her generosity and miracles, like multiplying food, her cult spread widely, influencing Wexford’s parishes.
- Saint Columba (Colum Cille): June 9, c. 521–597: Ferns, County Wexford (via influence) Columba, born in Donegal, founded Iona and studied at Clonard, influencing Wexford through monastic networks. Exiled after a dispute, he missionized in Scotland. His cult was venerated in Wexford, particularly in Ferns, due to its diocesan significance.
- Saint Mogue (Áedan) of Ferns: January 31, c. 550–632: Ferns, County Wexford Mogue, also called Áedan or Aidan, founded the monastery at Ferns, which became the seat of the Diocese of Ferns. A disciple of St. David of Wales, he was known for miracles, including healing and calming storms. He is a patron saint of Wexford, and his relics were venerated at Ferns Cathedral.
- Saint Abban of Adamstown: October 27, c. 6th century (exact dates unknown): Adamstown, County Wexford Abban founded a monastery at Adamstown (Magh Arnaide) and was active in Leinster and Munster. Nephew of St. Ibar, he evangelized locally and was known for miracles, such as multiplying resources. His cult is strong in Wexford, and he is linked to Kilabban, Laois.
- Saint Coemgen (Kevin) of Glendalough: June 3, c. 498–618: Enniscorthy, County Wexford (via influence) Kevin founded Glendalough, Wicklow, but his influence reached Wexford through monastic networks, possibly Enniscorthy. Known for his asceticism and miracles, like living with animals, his cult was venerated regionally. He was a key figure in Leinster’s Christianization.
- Saint Senan of Scattery Island: March 8, c. 5th–6th century (exact dates unknown): Templeshanbo, County Wexford (via influence) Senan founded a monastery on Scattery Island, Clare, but his influence extended to Wexford through Templeshanbo (Temple Senan), named after him. Known for miracles and resisting female visitors to his monastery, his cult was venerated in Leinster.
- Saint Moling of St. Mullins: June 17, c. 6th–7th century (exact dates unknown): Born in Wexford, venerated in St. Mullins, Carlow Born in Wexford, Moling founded a monastery at St. Mullins, Carlow, near Wexford’s border. A bishop and scholar, he was known for miracles, like building a mill without labor. His Wexford origin and regional influence tie him to the county.
- Saint Cera of Kilkeary: January 5, c. 7th century (exact dates unknown): Rosslare, County Wexford (via veneration) Cera, a female saint, founded a convent at Kilkeary, Tipperary, but her cult spread to Wexford, possibly Rosslare, through monastic networks. Known for her piety and miracles, she is listed in the Martyrology of Donegal and is popular as a confirmation name.
- Saint Fintan of Clonenagh: February 17, c. 526–603: Taghmon, County Wexford (via influence) Fintan founded Clonenagh, Laois, but his influence reached Wexford through Taghmon, possibly linked to his monastic network. Known for strict asceticism and miracles like multiplying food, his cult was venerated in Leinster, including Wexford.
- Saint Enda of Aran: March 21, c. 5th–6th century (exact dates unknown): New Ross, County Wexford (via influence) Enda founded a monastery on the Aran Islands, Galway, but his influence as the “patriarch of Irish monasticism” reached Wexford through monastic networks, possibly New Ross. Known for training saints like Ciarán, his cult was venerated regionally.
Saints
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
Sacred Places
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
Holy Wells
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
County Wexford:
Ireland’s county 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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