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Places to Visit in South County Wexford
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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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Ballyhack, Co. Wexford
A large Cistercian Abbey founded in 1210 AD. Visitor centre attractions include a small museum with a fine dolls house, castle ruins. Open seasonal, admission.
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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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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 Museum is located in the old farmyard buildings of Johnstown Castle which were built about 1810. These have been restored and converted to provide facilities for Irelands largest Agricultural Museum.
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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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Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford
The Maritime Museum is housed on board the lightship Guillemot. There are two museums in one, since the lightship is the last Irish Lights vessel which is complete with all its cabins containing the original furniture, generators and fittings.
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Saltmills, New Ross, Co. Wexford
A Cistercian abbey, founded circa 1200 by William the Earl Marshal, and named arter Tintern in Wales. The remains consist of the nave, chancel, tower, chapel and cloister.
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