by admin | Mar 17, 2025 | Explore New Ross, Listings, Places of Interest, Wellness
Oakdale Sauna and Wellness About Hidden among the quiet trees in Folksmills, Oakdale Sauna and Wellness is the escape you didn’t know you needed. Created by Pat and Aileen after different experiences through-out Tasmania, the couple are bringing together the...
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 | 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 | 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...
