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Wexford Town, Co Wexford
The prehistoric Celtic settlement of Loch Garman linked with the 9th century Viking settlement to form what is now Wexford. The present day narrow main street formed the market trail between the two communities. In the 12th and 13th centuries the ...
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Ballyhack, Co. Wexford
Ballyhack Castle is located on a steep slope in a commanding position overlooking Waterford estuary. The castle, a large tower house, is thought to have been built c. 1450 by the Knights Hospitallers of St. John, one of the two great military orders found
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Duncannon, Co. Wexford
Duncannon Fort is star shaped and built at a strategically important promontory in Waterford Harbour.
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Ferns, Co Wexford
The castle was built in the 13th century, possibly by William, Earl Marshall. Originally, the castle formed a square, with large corner towers. Only half of the castle now remains. The most complete tower contains a fine circular chapel, with carved ornam
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Churchtown, Co. Wexford
Built in the 13th century as a navigation aid by William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, as a part of his development of his Lordship of Leinster. The massive structure has three stone vaulted chambers with a spiral stairway ascending through the wall.
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Johnstown, Co. Wexford
The National Museum of Agriculture and Rural Life is located in the former estate farmyard within the grounds of Johnstown Castle. A permanent exhibition on the Great Famine recently opened. Museum visitors can view the gardens. Admission.
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Great Island, Campile, Co Wexford
Kilmokea is situated on the joint estuary of the Nore and the Barrow. The gardens, which cover almost 3ha, fall into two distinct parts. Around the house are the formal walled gardens and set into the stone wall a heavy wooden door leads you into ...
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