- Saint Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy.: Designed by Augustus Welby Pugin and completed in 1848, this Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral features a 150-foot spire and intricate stonework. Its interior includes a carved oak pulpit. It is located on Cathedral Street.
- Ferns Cathedral (Cathedral Church of Saint Edan), Ferns, County Wexford: This Church of Ireland cathedral, the second smallest in the country, was originally built in the early 13th century by Bishop John Saint John but largely destroyed in the 16th century; the surviving chancel was restored in 1817, preserving medieval effigies and a compact design reflecting its reduced scale after historical damage.
- Saint Michael’s Church, Gorey.: Built in 1843 by Patrick Byrne, this Gothic Revival Catholic church has pointed arches and a tall tower. Its stained glass was added during an 1890 renovation. It stands on Main Street.
- Saint Mary’s Church, New Ross.: Constructed in 1840 by Thomas Cobden, this Gothic Revival Catholic church features a cruciform layout and a small belfry. Its high altar is crafted from Italian marble. It is situated on South Street.
- Saint Iberius’ Church, Wexford Town.: Designed by John Roberts in 1766, this Church of Ireland church showcases a Georgian design with a square tower. Its interior includes a 17th-century gallery. It is found on North Main Street.
- Church of the Assumption, Our Lady’s Island.: Built in 1835, with no recorded architect, this Catholic church replaces a medieval pilgrimage site. Its simple design includes a bell tower added in 1900. It is located on the island’s causeway.
- Saint Patrick’s Church, Kilmore.: Constructed in 1802, with no documented architect, this Catholic church features a modest Gothic facade. It was renovated in 1870 with new stained glass. It stands on Main Street.
- Saint Fintan’s Church, Taghmon.: Designed by J.J. McCarthy in 1858, this Gothic Revival Catholic church includes a 100-foot tower and pointed windows. Its construction served a growing rural parish. It is situated on Church Street.
- Saint Mogue’s Church, Ferns: Rebuilt in 1817 on a 6th-century monastic site, with no known architect, this Church of Ireland church incorporates a medieval tower. Its graveyard contains 18th-century headstones. It is found on Castle Street.
- Saint Senan’s Church, Templeshannon.: Built in 1866 by George Ashlin, this Gothic Revival Catholic church features a tall spire and detailed stonework. Its interior includes a marble altar. It is located near Enniscorthy Bridge.
- Saint Mary’s Church, Bunclody.: Completed in 1840, with no recorded architect, this Catholic church showcases a simple Gothic design with a small belfry. It was expanded in 1900 to accommodate the parish. It stands on Main Street.
Churches
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
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
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
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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