Wexford Attractions

Wexford in the south-east corner of Ireland is officially Ireland's sunniest county, and with its stunning coastline and pristine beaches stretching on for miles, it makes for the ideal place to take time out from busy city life. But there is a lot more than nice beaches to see in Wexford. Below are some of the main attractions to discover.

	Ancestral Home of J. F. Kennedy The Kennedy Homestead celebrates the story of five generations of the Family dynasty, a story of epic proportions, full of triumph and tragedy. More details +
	Ballyhack Castle Ballyhack Castle is located on a steep slope in a commanding position overlooking Waterford estuary and is thought to have been built circa 1450 by the Knights Hospitallers of St. John. More details +
	Dunbrody Famine Ship The Dunbrody is a full-scale reconstruction of a 19th Century Famine ship, and authentic replica of the Three Masted Barque built in Quebec in 1845 for the Graves family of New Ross. More details +
	Duncannon Fort Dating from 1588, Duncannon Fort is a star shaped fortress built on an important promontory in Waterford Harbour to defend against attacks from the Spanish Armada. More details +
	Hook Lighthouse Visitor Centre Hook Lighthouse, built in the 13th Century is the oldest working lighthouse in Northern Europe and situated at the tip of the beautifully scenic Hook Head peninsula. More details +
	John F. Kennedy Arboretum The JFK Arboretum is dedicated to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States of America from 1960 to 1963. More details +
	Wexford Wildfowl Reserve The Wexford Slobs and Harbour are a natural haven for birds and the closest point to Britain and the continent for birds that are migrating into or out of Ireland from a southerly direction. More details +