- Loftus Hall: A young woman’s ghost, believed to be Anne Tottenham from the 18th century, haunts Loftus Hall. Her apparition is seen in the tapestry room, linked to a tragic love story and a mysterious stranger’s visit.
- Enniscorthy Castle: Spectral figures, possibly soldiers from the 1790s, haunt Enniscorthy Castle. Visitors report hearing footsteps and seeing shadows in the dungeons.
- New Ross, Dunbrody Abbey: Monks’ ghosts, thought to be from the 13th century, haunt Dunbrody Abbey’s ruins. Their robed figures are seen near the cloisters, tied to the abbey’s dissolution.
- Fethard-on-Sea, Hook Lighthouse: A ghostly keeper, believed to have died in the 19th century, haunts Hook Lighthouse. His figure is seen in the tower, accompanied by the sound of boots on the stairs.
- Gorey, Old Workhouse: Spirits of famine victims from the 1840s haunt Gorey’s old workhouse. Locals hear cries and see shadowy figures in the abandoned building.
- Wexford Town, Selskar Abbey: A spectral monk, possibly from the 12th century, haunts Selskar Abbey’s ruins. His figure is seen praying near the altar, linked to the abbey’s violent history.
- Rosslare, Fairy Fort. A fairy fort in Rosslare, recorded in the 1930s Dúchas Schools’ Collection, is haunted by strange lights and ghostly voices. Locals avoid the site, tied to ancient folklore.
- Taghmon, Haunted House. A house in Taghmon, noted in the 1930s Dúchas Collection, was disturbed by unexplained noises and moving objects. A priest’s blessing stopped the activity, with no known origin.
- Duncannon Fort: A ghostly soldier, possibly from the 17th century, haunts Duncannon Fort. His figure in period uniform is seen on the ramparts, linked to the fort’s military past.
- Bunclody, Mount Leinster Lodge: A ghostly woman, believed to be a former resident, haunts Mount Leinster Lodge. Her apparition appears in the windows, tied to a 19th-century tragedy.
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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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