by admin | Feb 17, 2024 | Explore New Ross, Things to do
Dunbrody Abbey About Dunbrody Abbey was founded in 1170 on the instructions of Strongbow, by Herve de Montmorency (his uncle), after the Norman invasion of Ireland. It was completed circa 1220, but additions may have continued for some time. Herve de Montmorency made...
by admin | Feb 17, 2024 | Things to do, Things to Do
Dunbrody Maze About Next to the Abbey is Dunbrody Castle, and on this site also, lies a visitor centre opened by the Earl of Belfast, only son of the 7th Marquess of Donegall. The Castle garden is the resting-place for an intricate yew hedge maze. Made with 1,500 yew...
by admin | Feb 17, 2024 | Things to Do, Things to do
Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience About Dunbrody Famine Ship is one of the premier tourist attractions in the South East of Ireland. Centred on an authentic reproduction of an 1840’s emigrant vessel, it provides a world-class interpretation of the famine emigrant...
by admin | Feb 17, 2024 | Explore New Ross, Things to do
Slieve Coillte About Slieve Coillte a small mountain outside of New Ross is believed to have a significant connection with Irish mythology, the 275-metre ascent is nothing short of spectacular, with a breathtaking view from the top you can see the whole of Wexford on...
by admin | Feb 17, 2024 | Things to do, Things to Do
John F Kennedy Arboretum & Slievecoilltia About The John F. Kennedy Arboretum is dedicated to the memory of U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. It consists of 623 acres including 5,000 types of trees and shrubs planted in botanical sequence, 200 forest plots,...
by admin | Feb 17, 2024 | Explore New Ross, Things to do
Duncannon Fort About Duncannon Fort is an impressive presentation of a bastioned fortress perched on the side of the stunning Hook Peninsula, County Wexford, part of Ireland’s Ancient East. This historic structure has gathered countless intriguing and awe-inspiring...
by admin | Feb 17, 2024 | Explore New Ross, Things to do
Tintern Abbey About This Cistercian monastery was founded c. 1200 by William, Earl Marshal on lands held through his marriage to the Irish heiress, Isabella de Clare. This abbey founded as a daughter-house of Tintern Major in Wales is often referred to as Tintern de...
by admin | Feb 17, 2024 | Explore New Ross, Things to do
Lacken Hill About Lacken Hillside Trail – This walk leads to the Forge Crossroads where stands a commemorative stone outlining the history of Denn’s forge where pikes were made prior to the Battle of Ross. Follow the blue arrows along the country road to the kissing...
by admin | Feb 17, 2024 | Food and Drink
Cliff Top Coffee About Utterly jaw-dropping, there aren’t many Coffee spots with vantage points quite like Cliff Top Coffee! Perched on the edge of Baginbun cliffside this is more than just a coffee fix; it’s a little piece of Ireland’s soul. After that...
by admin | Feb 17, 2024 | Things to do, Things to Do
Walking Tours – New Ross Street Focus About The aim of the New Ross Street Focus is to promote the history of New Ross. History and heritage are hiding in plain sight on the streets of New Ross. We have installed 18 plaques with historical facts on significant...
