Begin your Wexford walking tour at The Bull Ring, the vibrant heart of this historic coastal town, where you can grab a hearty lunch at The Red Kettle on Custom House Quay. This cosy café serves up classic Irish dishes like seafood chowder or soda bread sandwiches, affordable, no bookings needed, but arrive early to beat the Saturday lunch crowd.
Stroll along Main Street to Selskar Abbey, a 12th-century ruin with weathered stone arches, evoking the timeless charm of medieval Ireland, like a scene from a historical painting. From there, wander up North Main Street to Wexford Arts Centre, a cultural hub in a former market house, showcasing local art and exhibitions, perfect for a quick creative pause.
Next, head towards South Main Street and pop into Simon’s Place Café for a rich hot chocolate or artisan coffee. If you’re after something more upscale, Cistin Eile on South Main Street offers refined Irish dining with local ingredients in a quirky, intimate setting.
Finish your walk by looping to Wexford Bridge and the John Barry Statue, commemorating the town’s maritime hero. Take a moment by the River Slaney, where a serene riverside path along the quay offers a picturesque end to your tour. This 1-2 mile route captures Wexford’s historic charm, local eats, and coastal beauty.
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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
Population of towns in county Wexford
Towns
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
Villages
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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