Heritage and Culture

Clohamon Vintage-Heritage Weekend. Y21D8P9

Sat 13th July - Sun 14th July
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Heritage Weekend  Saturday evening we have story telling by local story tellers beside the old bog cottage. This is a working cottage, With open  fire. We cook stew outdoors in the skillet pots. Sunday we have the cottage working cooking Bacon and cabbage and Wexford spuds. Vintage machinery and tools on display. Traders selling there […]

Nolan’s Forge

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Foundry Lane, Bunclody, Y21 H6HP Nolan’s Forge is a restored traditional heritage forge. The forge was operated by the Nolan whom offered a wide range of blacksmithing and farriery services for 7 generations in the 19th & 20th centuries. The forge is open by appointment. A number of events including heritage days and blacksmithing classes […]

The Creative Hub – Artist Studios

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The Creative hub – Monday – Saturday // 10am – 5:30pm The Creative Hub is home to over 30 artists and craft makers based in Wexford County.   It comprises a mixture of working studios, exhibition, retail and workshop space for the creative sector, as well as being a focus point for artists to meet […]

Selskar Abbey Guided Tours by Wexford Lions Club

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Wexford Lions Club volunteers offer a fascinating tour of the 13th century, Selskar Abbey and Westgate Heritage Tower. Guiding visitors through key events in the history of the abbey and Wexford town. Look out for the grotesques, our ancient sarcophagus and learn about some of the historical occupants.   Meeting at the Nickey Rackard statue […]

Craanford Mills

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Craanford Mills is a 17th century Watermill located in Crannford, Gorey, Co. Wexford. This corn-grinding mill has been restored to full working order. The works are on view to visitors with interpretive data, explanatory exhibits and wholesome food served in kiln loft cafe.  July and August 2023 open 11.00 – 17.00 hours (Closed Monday, (Opened […]

WexWalks

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Take a vivid journey through the historical streets and winding lanes of Wexford Town, an ancient viking city. Explore the worlds of medieval ports, bullrings, bloody insurrections, ghostly graveyards and cavernous churches. Hear about local characters, from monstrous murderers to vicious vikings to Oliver Cromwell himself. Join local actor and history buff, Paul Walsh, as […]

Medieval Ferns Experience

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Looking for something to see and do in Wexford? Check out our newest visitor attraction – the Medieval Ferns Experience tells the story of our medieval past in an engaging and fun way using a range of media including virtual reality and audio visual. Before the Normans arrived in Wexford, Gaelic kings dominated – and […]

Ferns Castle

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Before the coming of the Normans, Ferns was the political base of Diarmait Mac Murchada, king of Leinster. William, Earl Marshall built the castle around 1200. Since then, it has had many owners, of diverse political and military colours. Originally, the castle formed a square, with large corner towers. Only half of the castle now […]

The Presentation Arts Centre

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  The Presentation Arts Centre is a fully accessible and multi-use art gallery and historic theatre in the heart of Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. We host exhibitions, theatre shows, live music gigs, creative workshops for adults and children and so much more. Our converted chapel theatre is the star of our venue, with a dazzling stained […]

Livin’ off the Hook

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Check out Livin’ off the Hook for walking tours and beach yoga classes as well as health and fitness events, workshops & retreats on the stunning Hook Peninsula in County Wexford.   Join Liam for a Hike the Hook Walking Tour. Liam is a registered regional tour guide of Ireland and his tours are informative, […]

The Storytelling Houses of Wexford

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Scattered across Wexford, typically a little out of the way, up a mountain road or tucked away in a rural village, you’ll find the Storytelling Houses of Wexford.    Hosted by a Bán on Tí or Fear an Tí who hold the Talking Stick and bag the seat by the fireside!    Held on various […]

Ár mBréacha House of Storytelling

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Ár mBréacha House is a traditional Storytelling House in on a small rural road just outside Camolin Storytelling sessions are held on the first Tuesday of each month throughout the year Anyone attending is invited to tell a story, sing a song, or simply listen to the stories, songs and experiences of other guests. No […]