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Sightseeing

It's well worth a trip to explore "one of the oldest operational light houses in the world"There are amazing views of the sea and rugged coastline not only from the light house but all around the area .Visit the Hook Lighthouse vistors center where there is a gift shop,cafe artworkshop and exhibits.
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Hook Lighthouse
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It's well worth a trip to explore "one of the oldest operational light houses in the world"There are amazing views of the sea and rugged coastline not only from the light house but all around the area .Visit the Hook Lighthouse vistors center where there is a gift shop,cafe artworkshop and exhibits.
You could make a trip to Tintern abbey for an afternoon or together with the Hook light house, as it is on the way.A beautiful cistercian abbey founded in c.1200.There are also 4 looped walks starting from the Abbey, well worth doing and you can finish off the afternoon with refreshments in the Tintern Abbey tearooms.
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Tintern Abbey
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You could make a trip to Tintern abbey for an afternoon or together with the Hook light house, as it is on the way.A beautiful cistercian abbey founded in c.1200.There are also 4 looped walks starting from the Abbey, well worth doing and you can finish off the afternoon with refreshments in the Tintern Abbey tearooms.
There are great walking trails over Forth mountain with fantastic views out to Rosslare and the saltees islands from Skeator rock and the blackstairs mountains on the other side.
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Forth Mountain Hike
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There are great walking trails over Forth mountain with fantastic views out to Rosslare and the saltees islands from Skeator rock and the blackstairs mountains on the other side.
A visit to the Great Saltee island when the Island Ferry is going out is a must.Just 5km off the coast of kilmore quay with a history of smugglers and pirates and a range of wildlife and wildflowers you can visit the islands between 11.00am and 4.30pm and catch a boat from kilmore quay harbour. You will feel like you have entered a different world.It is truely magical.It is a special area of conservation and home to many amazing sea birds such as Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills, Fulmars, Manx Shearwater, Gannets and many more.It also is home to a breeding population of Grey seals .It is not a place to go without a camera.There are also cruises around the islands which is a great way to see the seals and their pups.For more information on the trips see visitkilmorequay.ie Angling and Cruises.
Great Saltee
A visit to the Great Saltee island when the Island Ferry is going out is a must.Just 5km off the coast of kilmore quay with a history of smugglers and pirates and a range of wildlife and wildflowers you can visit the islands between 11.00am and 4.30pm and catch a boat from kilmore quay harbour. You will feel like you have entered a different world.It is truely magical.It is a special area of conservation and home to many amazing sea birds such as Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills, Fulmars, Manx Shearwater, Gannets and many more.It also is home to a breeding population of Grey seals .It is not a place to go without a camera.There are also cruises around the islands which is a great way to see the seals and their pups.For more information on the trips see visitkilmorequay.ie Angling and Cruises.
JFK Arboretum is located near New Ross.It is dedicated to John F Kennedy America president and includes 252 hectares .Take in the beautiful Lake and walks filled with amazing shrubs and trees of great international importance.
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John F Kennedy Arboretum
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JFK Arboretum is located near New Ross.It is dedicated to John F Kennedy America president and includes 252 hectares .Take in the beautiful Lake and walks filled with amazing shrubs and trees of great international importance.
A really beautiful walk just 15mins from wexford town. There are lots of trails to suit all abilities and plenty of parking available.
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Carrigfoyle
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A really beautiful walk just 15mins from wexford town. There are lots of trails to suit all abilities and plenty of parking available.

sightseeing and food scene

A wonderful place to spend 2-3 hours on your own or with your family and friends.Take in the beautiful gardens, walks around the lakes,the agricultural museum and tours of the 19th century castle .There is a childrens play area and a cafe for refreshments. Its well worth a visit.
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Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens
Oldtown Lane
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A wonderful place to spend 2-3 hours on your own or with your family and friends.Take in the beautiful gardens, walks around the lakes,the agricultural museum and tours of the 19th century castle .There is a childrens play area and a cafe for refreshments. Its well worth a visit.
kilmore quay is a charming little fishing village of white washed cottages and thatched roofs.You can charter boats for angling or book a trip out to the beautiful saltees island where you can see an array of birds such as puffins, gannets, razorbils,fulmars, guillemots etc.There are great restaurants, pubs,awarding winning takeaway, ice cream parlour,cafe's, coffee trucks,gift shops and Grocery shop.There is a great little beach for swimming and if you feel like a walk ,there is always ballyteige burrow walking trail,through the dunes and along the beach.
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Kilmore Quay
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kilmore quay is a charming little fishing village of white washed cottages and thatched roofs.You can charter boats for angling or book a trip out to the beautiful saltees island where you can see an array of birds such as puffins, gannets, razorbils,fulmars, guillemots etc.There are great restaurants, pubs,awarding winning takeaway, ice cream parlour,cafe's, coffee trucks,gift shops and Grocery shop.There is a great little beach for swimming and if you feel like a walk ,there is always ballyteige burrow walking trail,through the dunes and along the beach.
Dunbrody Abbey is a must, located on the way to the Hook Lighthouse.Make a day of it and visit both.The Abbey has plenty to offer with its maze, pitch and putt, visitors centre and tea rooms.Make sure to Check their website before you set out for opening dates and times.
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Dunbrody Abbey Garden
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Dunbrody Abbey is a must, located on the way to the Hook Lighthouse.Make a day of it and visit both.The Abbey has plenty to offer with its maze, pitch and putt, visitors centre and tea rooms.Make sure to Check their website before you set out for opening dates and times.
The Dunbrody famine ship is berthed at New Ross Quay.Why not visit JFK Arboretum aswell just down the road from it and make a day of it.Guided tours of the ship are available and a visitors centre with cafe is located right beside the ship.
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Dunbrody Famine Ship and Irish Emigrant Experience
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The Dunbrody famine ship is berthed at New Ross Quay.Why not visit JFK Arboretum aswell just down the road from it and make a day of it.Guided tours of the ship are available and a visitors centre with cafe is located right beside the ship.
The irish national heritage park takes you through 10,000 years of history.Its a great way to spend a few hours on your own or with friends or family.Book the guided tour, visit the Falconry and take some refreshments at the cafe in the visitors center where there is also a craft shop to browse through.Its well worth a visit.
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Irish National Heritage Park
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The irish national heritage park takes you through 10,000 years of history.Its a great way to spend a few hours on your own or with friends or family.Book the guided tour, visit the Falconry and take some refreshments at the cafe in the visitors center where there is also a craft shop to browse through.Its well worth a visit.

Fun Family day out

Visit Ballycross apple farm while in wexford. It is seasonal so you must check on line for the months it opens .It has plenty of activities for all ,animals to visits and beautiful natural walking trails.When you are ready for a break,there is a great cafe where they serve their award winning apple juice, coffee, waffles, crepes, sandwiches and much more. You can also take some of the delicious apple juice and apples home with you as they can be purchased from the farm shop.Its a great day out for all.
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Ballycross Apple Farm
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Visit Ballycross apple farm while in wexford. It is seasonal so you must check on line for the months it opens .It has plenty of activities for all ,animals to visits and beautiful natural walking trails.When you are ready for a break,there is a great cafe where they serve their award winning apple juice, coffee, waffles, crepes, sandwiches and much more. You can also take some of the delicious apple juice and apples home with you as they can be purchased from the farm shop.Its a great day out for all.
A beautiful beach just 5km from where you will be staying.Also it is suitable for swimming at high and low tide.
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Ballyhealy Beach
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A beautiful beach just 5km from where you will be staying.Also it is suitable for swimming at high and low tide.
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St. Helens Bay Golf Club
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Carne Beach Caravan and Camping Park
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Curracloe beach
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If you are looking to horse ride while in wexford then the railway yard is the place to go. Everything is so well organised and of course the wonderfully well cared for horses and ponies are just beautiful.If horse riding is your interest,this place is definitely worth a visit.
Railway Yard Gallops & Ballyfrory Stud
If you are looking to horse ride while in wexford then the railway yard is the place to go. Everything is so well organised and of course the wonderfully well cared for horses and ponies are just beautiful.If horse riding is your interest,this place is definitely worth a visit.

Food Scene

Well known Mary Barry's Bar has an extensive menu, although best known for their wide selection of fish which they source locally. For a great day or night out with great atmosphere and excellent food it is highly recommended.
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Mary Barry's Bar
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Well known Mary Barry's Bar has an extensive menu, although best known for their wide selection of fish which they source locally. For a great day or night out with great atmosphere and excellent food it is highly recommended.
The saltee chipper is an award winning takeaway in the heart of kilmore quay.
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Saltee Chipper
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The saltee chipper is an award winning takeaway in the heart of kilmore quay.
Lick'd ice cream parlour is a must for all ice cream lovers young and old.Located in kilmore quay it has a wide selection of ice cream desserts and sorbets.
Lick'd
Kilmore Quay Harbour
Lick'd ice cream parlour is a must for all ice cream lovers young and old.Located in kilmore quay it has a wide selection of ice cream desserts and sorbets.
visit kehoes pub and parlour located in kilmore quay delivering great atmosphere and delicious food.
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Kehoe's Pub & Parlour
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visit kehoes pub and parlour located in kilmore quay delivering great atmosphere and delicious food.
The coffee shop is located in the stella maris community centre in the heart of kilmore quay. Its well worth a visit as they do a great breakfast to kick start your morning and have a wide variety of dishes on offer throughout the day to suit everyone.
Stella Maris Centre
The coffee shop is located in the stella maris community centre in the heart of kilmore quay. Its well worth a visit as they do a great breakfast to kick start your morning and have a wide variety of dishes on offer throughout the day to suit everyone.
Beaches Restaurant at Kelly's Resort Hotel
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La Côte Seafood Restaurant
Church Lane
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10 West Bistro & Cocktail Lounge
10 Westgate
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With great reviews and a wonderful extensive menu including great Sushi and many other choices "Nori" is not to be missed.
Nori
With great reviews and a wonderful extensive menu including great Sushi and many other choices "Nori" is not to be missed.
This fabulous place is definitely worth a visit whether just for a quick coffee,Breakfast or a long leisurely lunch .It uses locally sourced and irish ingredients and has a really great menu.
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Karoo Farmshop
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This fabulous place is definitely worth a visit whether just for a quick coffee,Breakfast or a long leisurely lunch .It uses locally sourced and irish ingredients and has a really great menu.
located in the Arts centre wexford this cafe is just fabulous . There is a fantastic menu and their wraps and pancakes are simply amazing.Well worth a visit but you might have to reserve a table during the busy seasons and especially on Saturdays.
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D'lush Cafe
Cornmarket
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located in the Arts centre wexford this cafe is just fabulous . There is a fantastic menu and their wraps and pancakes are simply amazing.Well worth a visit but you might have to reserve a table during the busy seasons and especially on Saturdays.
Award winning handmade chocolates and little cafe located in the village of bridgetown.This shop also supports and sells other products and crafts produced locally. We'll worth a visit.
Zaeire Artisan Chocolates
Award winning handmade chocolates and little cafe located in the village of bridgetown.This shop also supports and sells other products and crafts produced locally. We'll worth a visit.
Westgate design has a fabulous gift shop to have a browse up stairs and a cafe/restaurant downstairs with many options to choose from.Or if you just prefer a great takeaway coffee and treat (gluten free, vegan etc),they cater for all.well worth a visit.
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Westgate Design
22a N Main St
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Westgate design has a fabulous gift shop to have a browse up stairs and a cafe/restaurant downstairs with many options to choose from.Or if you just prefer a great takeaway coffee and treat (gluten free, vegan etc),they cater for all.well worth a visit.
Most definitely worth a visit especially for their coffee and malt grain scones.
Stable Diet Cafe
100 S Main St
Most definitely worth a visit especially for their coffee and malt grain scones.
The Trough is located in wexford town with great views .It has indoor and outdoor seating,great coffee and fabulous bakes to cater for all tastes.Well worth a visit.
The Trough
The Trough is located in wexford town with great views .It has indoor and outdoor seating,great coffee and fabulous bakes to cater for all tastes.Well worth a visit.
Don't miss a chance to taste stormhouse pizza while holidaying in kilmore quay.
Stormhouse Pizza
Don't miss a chance to taste stormhouse pizza while holidaying in kilmore quay.
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Lobster Pot
Ballyfán
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Cocoa's Coffee Shop & Kitchen
The Red Elephant
Crescent Quay
Ramen wexford
Common Quay Street
Mi Asian Street Food
Unit 4 Anne St
The Clovelly
A visit to the "Yola artisan bakery" is a must.Their selection of sourdough is just fabulous from white,seeded,brown,spelt Rye and sourdough baguettes.They also have a great selection of bakes including cinnamon roles,Madeleines and many more.Grab a coffee while your there aswell.I find it's best to go in the morning if you dont want to be disappointed as they sell out fast.
Yola Sourdough Bakery & Coffee Shop
A visit to the "Yola artisan bakery" is a must.Their selection of sourdough is just fabulous from white,seeded,brown,spelt Rye and sourdough baguettes.They also have a great selection of bakes including cinnamon roles,Madeleines and many more.Grab a coffee while your there aswell.I find it's best to go in the morning if you dont want to be disappointed as they sell out fast.

Grocery shops

For all your grocery needs.It also has its it's own cafe and there is a pharmacy situated just next door.
Centra Bridgetown
Main Street
For all your grocery needs.It also has its it's own cafe and there is a pharmacy situated just next door.
Spar

wexford Town

Wexford town is approximately 20km from where you are staying and is a must, for a day out .There is an abundance of great shops, cafes, restaurants and bars to suit everyones needs.The town is filled with history ,art and culture and is the proud home of the national opera house.
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Wexford
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Wexford town is approximately 20km from where you are staying and is a must, for a day out .There is an abundance of great shops, cafes, restaurants and bars to suit everyones needs.The town is filled with history ,art and culture and is the proud home of the national opera house.

Health &Wellbeing

When visiting kilmore quay you must try out the saltee sauna. Sitting in the beautiful Scandinavian crafted wood fired sauna looking out the picture window at the sea and sky in any weather is a truly memorable experience. Take a dip in the sea or just a quick shower outside the sauna to cool down.The health benefits for both mind and body are just incredible. Book on line it's not to be missed.
Saltee Sauna
When visiting kilmore quay you must try out the saltee sauna. Sitting in the beautiful Scandinavian crafted wood fired sauna looking out the picture window at the sea and sky in any weather is a truly memorable experience. Take a dip in the sea or just a quick shower outside the sauna to cool down.The health benefits for both mind and body are just incredible. Book on line it's not to be missed.