County Wexford is located in the very south east corner of Ireland. It’s a county steeped in history, blessed with good weather, lots of attractions, an east coast with long stretches of sandy beaches and a south coast lined with pretty fishing villages. If County Wexford is on your travel itinerary while in Ireland, then read on and find out some more interesting facts that you probably didn’t know about it! · Wexford evolved from the name Waesfjord which was an old Scandanavian name for an “inlet of flat mud lands”. …
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Destination Ennis
The medieval town of Ennis has much to offer today’s visitor. With its narrow cobbled streets offering a maze-like selection of extraordinary shopping opportunities, Ennis town has gained the reputation as being ‘The boutique capital of Ireland’ in recent years. Ennis is home to many cafés, restaurants, pubs and clubs, tourist attractions, and offers a great base in which to discover the west. There really is something for everyone when you visit Ennis town. For further details on Ennis please read on…. The name ‘Ennis’ derives from the Irish word …
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Rosslare – A Top Holiday Resort in Ireland
Rosslare is one of Ireland’s prime holiday destinations. It’s got miles of golden beaches, tonnes of family attractions and activities and of course, it’s also blessed with some fine weather, hence the title ‘jewel of the sunny south east’. Rosslare or Rosslare Strand is not to be confused with Rosslare Harbour/Europort. Rosslare is a picturesque little town situated about 8km north of Rosslare Harbour. It has long been recognised as Ireland’s premier family holiday destination and has been a tourist favourite for over 100 years! Rosslare has a superb seaside …
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Rosslare Europort – Gateway to Ireland’s South East
Rosslare Europort (formerly called Rosslare Harbour) is one of Europe’s most modern seaports and is located in the very southeast corner of Ireland in County Wexford – the closest point to the UK and mainland Europe. Read on and find out more about this premier passenger and freight ferry port. Rosslare Europort is one of the major entry points into Ireland from the UK and Europe. Each year thousands of passengers, cars, freight and trade vehicles pass through this port making it one of the busiest in Europe. Irish Ferries …
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Port of Waterford – A Thriving Port In The South East
Waterford is a beautiful county situated on the southern shoreline of Ireland, between the counties Cork and Wexford. It’ well known for its Viking past and its crystal, but did you also know that Waterford has one of the most important ports in Ireland? In fact, it is the closest Irish port to mainland Europe. Read on for more. Maritime activity has always been a major part of Waterford’s history, since the Vikings first discovered the strategic importance of this little settlement. Here, three large rivers met and entered the …
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Waterford Institute Of Technology – Ireland’s Next University?
Waterford Institute of Technology also known as W.I.T is a third level institution located in the beautiful historic city of Waterford in the south east of Ireland. Since its modest beginning as a Regional Technical College (RTC) back in 1970, WIT has gone from strength to strength and is now in the running for university status. Here we take a closer look at what this college has to offer… Waterford Institute of Technology is one of the largest 3rd level institutes in Ireland. It currently has over 10,000 students from …
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Waterford’s Top Festivals
If you’re heading to Waterford on your upcoming holidays, why not have your trip coincide with one of its major festivals? We take a close look at some of Waterford’s major festivals so read on to find out what festivals are worth checking out! Spraoi Festival The annual Spraoi Festival is one of Waterford’s biggest festivals. It is held in Waterford city each summer and organised by ‘Spraoi’ a professional arts organisation based in the city. This festival has evolved down through the years from a one-day festival back …
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Top Activities To Enjoy In Waterford
Waterford is the perfect destination to enjoy the outdoors as it’s located in the sunny south east and has a diverse and beautiful landscape of coastline, beaches, mountains, rivers and woodland. It offers its visitors a wide range of outdoor activities, most of which are available to enjoy all year round. Here we have picked some of the top activities to enjoy… Golfing at Faithlegg Faithlegg is one of the top golf courses in the south-east of Ireland and can be found just 6km from Waterford city. It has a …
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County Waterford – Some Top Attractions To Visit
If you’re touring the south of Ireland while on holidays then be sure you check out the beautiful county of Waterford. It’s a charming county, full of ancient attractions, a fascinating coastline and one of the oldest cities in Ireland. Waterford is a friendly and inviting county, so make sure you explore all that it has to offer. Here are a few attractions to put on your sightseeing list… Waterford city was founded by the Vikings around 852AD and is a treasure trove of historic attractions, ancient cobbled streets and …
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Bunratty Castle and Folk Park County Clare
No visit to County Clare and The Shannon Region is complete until you have visited Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. Transporting visitors back in time to Ireland’s past, Bunratty Castle is a wonderful Irish gem overlooking the glistening Shannon Estuary in the picturesque village of Bunratty, in County Clare. For further details on this top visitor attraction in Ireland please read on… Bunratty Castle is not only the most complete and authentic medieval castle in Ireland; it is also one of Irelands top visitor attractions. Bunratty Castle meaning ‘Castle at …
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