Wexford is an ideal base from which to visit Kilkenny Castle or Waterford
Crystal, Glendalough, and is just 85 miles from Dublin, which is well
serviced by train and bus. Rosslare Ferry port services to the UK and France
is a 15-minute drive.
Welcome to Wexford – As the local historical society say “
welcome to both of them…the modern..vibrant and cosmopolitan, offering, not
only hospitality but also music and “craic” , classical, opera, nightclubs,
musical pubs…… put on the map by the first century cartographer Ptolemy as
occupied by the Belgic tribe Menapii. The Celts or Gaels gave it its Irish
name Loch Garman, to commemorate their prince Carman. Then came the Vikings,
attracted by riches of the monastery at Begerin and the safety of the
harbour for their longboats, named it Waesfiord.
More visitors followed and remained, leaving a polyglot Wexfordian
population of Gealic, Viking,
Norman-French, English and Welsh. All of which are reflected in the accents
and family and place names of the area.
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Wexford a picture postcard |
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A
thriving shellfish industry has evolved as the harbour became so silted it
was no longer suitable for modern shipping.
A vibrant Choral & Classical music culture. We have two orchestras
and a light opera society and
a world famous Opera Festival which normally takes place in the last
2 weeks of October and first
week in November.
Shopping
The long and narrow main street runs parallel to the sea-front, it is dotted
with shops to suit all budgets, mostly family owned, where the attentive
service, occasional cash-discounts and even alterations are still a feature,
making shopping a pleasure, most establishments will deliver your purchases
to Cuasnog, yet another feature of Wexford, which evolved as a result of our
quaint pedestrianised streets.
Eating out; a
culinary oasis
Select restaurants is the mark of Wexford. The Thai Vine restaurant,
and Spices Indian restaurant, have indigenous chefs. Mange 2,
Fordes, and my favourite; La Riva, uses; local,
seasonal, and where possible organic produce, adopting the
slow-food ethic after my own heart.
You cannot beat Wexford restaurants. Some tables over-look our lovely
harbour and statue of Commodore Barry; founder of the U.S. Navy. An
early-bird dinner menu, in winter with the full moon rising over the water
is a veritable heaven.
For the
fisherman in Cuasnog
Facilities
include; lots of good storage and outdoor washing areas and drying areas for
equipment and we have freezer facility and ample rod storage area.
Sea angling from the shore is free, however local gillies can be engaged -
Bass Fishing Ireland. Charter boats are
also possible.
For more information contact Hazel Dobbin, Angling Marketing Co-ordinator at
the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board email :
info@erfb.ie or see:
www.fishingireland.net
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The
sea angler
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A mere 20km from Kilmore Quay, which is a Mecca for deep-sea angling in
the south-east. Kilmore Quay, is a small rural fishing village with lovely thatched houses and a sandy beach. Here, you can take a boat trip to the famous Saltee Islands, one of the most important bird sanctuaries in Europe. No need to bring binoculars to look at the many sea birds, there is a colony of Gannets and puffins. Kilmore Quay also has a great reputation for Diving (air-fill available) and Angling. Species caught locally include bass, cod, shark, tope, ling, mackerel, bream, pollock, skate and whiting. Or just take it easy and sample catch-of-the-day in the local pubs and renowned seafood restaurants. |
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Diving
Hook is also a favourite diving location, with wrecks and beautiful caverns,
blow-holes and fissures to explore. Ideal for night diving.
For Family Occasions
Many clients
come to Cuasnog to visit family members living in Wexford, Cuasnog
provides a home from home service. Because of the proximity to 5 churches,
and 3 Hotels Cuasnog is perfect for attending weddings.
For Work
Many Workers have stayed here and feel it is
better than home because you can get a free alarm-call, your room is tidied
for you every day, your delicious healthy breakfasts are cooked to order,
never microwaved, and served with a smile, and eaten in peace and quiet,
and off you go to work. On your return you will return to a calm and warm
room, where you can set up with your laptop or simply lie back read or watch
TV.
In the living room you can enjoy the fire, watch TV or a Video or listen to
music, play cards or a board game or just chill.
For Whale and Dolphin watching
Members of the (IWDG) Irish Whale and Dolphin
Group have stayed here when conducting cross-channel surveys and have noted
prolific sightings, approximately 3000 in perfect conditions.
We have at least 24 Cetacean species! The latest news can be found
WWW.IWDG.IE
Local Golf; Whatever your handicap Wexford
can satisfy
Pitch And Putt, and Par three golf course close to town in Garrylough.
Many Golf Courses Nearby; including Wexford town golf course and the famous
Rosslare Links course just 14 kilometres away. Saint Helens Bay and
Ballymoneys …. All within easy driving distance.
Transport can arranged.
Local Beaches
Sandy
Beaches. Wexford has around 200km of coastline and two major estuaries. Only
12 km from town,
Curracloe
Beach
epitomises miles of unspoilt white sandy beach. In 1997, this was the
location for
re-enactment of the D-Day Normandy Landings in the Tom Hanks film ‘Saving
Private Ryan’. Duncannon Fort and Beach was the movie location of
the recent version of ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’
Equestrian
Horse Riding plenty
to chose from.
Hunting
Gun Sports and winter shoots.
Bird watching
Whether amateur or ‘twitcher’ our harbour and
Slobs are internationally famous.
Dúchas the National Heritage Service run the Wexford Wildfowl Reserve, less
than 5 km from Cuasnog.
The Great indoors by Day
Public Swimming Pool, and Snooker Hall, Gym & Leisure Complex, Tennis Court
all nearby.
As your host with so much to see and do in Wexford one could spend much time here. It has a beauty both pastoral and coastal, it is steeped in history and that is still witnessed by the accent and culture of the people.
Happy to discuss the numerous possibilities for maximising your time in
Wexford and planning your onward itinerary.
History lovers paradise.
For
guided walking tours of wexford see
www.wexfordtourism.com
Pre-historical Ireland is brought to life in the nearby
Irish
National Heritage Park;
www.inhp.com
they too
have a good restaurant and craft shop in a waterside tranquil setting. Our
more recent history can be experienced in the wonderful 1798 centre in
Enniscorthy
www.1798centre.com just 15 minute
drive from Cuasnog. Be-gorra-man, not too far from there is the
Father Murphy centre in Boolavogue, see their websites for more
information.
Day-trips by car;
Nautical, scenic, historical…
On
the west coast of Wexford, flanking the fjiord of Waterford harbour we have
the famous Hook peninsula, opposite Crook head, where Cromwell is reputed to
have said; when asked how he would
take the region” By Hook or by Crook, I’ll take it!”
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Hook
Lighthouse
(the
oldest working lighthouse in Europe) is a thirty minute drive from town.
This makes an ideal day-trip, as there are several coves and beautiful
beaches on the Hook peninsula. Including the famous Bag and Bun beach
where 600
Normans came ashore off their long boats and “where Ireland’s
cause was lost and won.” Close to Featherd-on-sea this quaint
fishing village is just one of many stunningly beautiful villages. Duncannon fort overhangs a strand and village, ideal for a good walk and thirst-quenching pint in Roches old-fashioned pub with nautical paraphanalia (in winter an open fire) and a weekly traditional music session. |
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While
visiting the Hook Peninsula you could take in a visit to Tintern Abbey
and the picturesque village of Saltmills and Dunbrody Abbey12th C.
Monastery, with Maze and pitch–n-putt, crafts, tearooms and The Abbey
Cookery school;
www.dunbrodyabbey.com
Garden Lovers;
there are at least 6 private gardens which welcome visitors. One could visit
the tranquil gardens and tea-room or restaurant at Kilmokea
house.
See
www.kilmokea.com for more information.
Many good
restaurants are dotted throughout the region, my favourite for quality, and
value is fish in the Hollow Bar, Ramsgrange; it is a relaxing clean and
ambient old fashioned pub with a homely coal fire, most of the year.
New Ross
The Dunbrody 19th century Famine Ship located in New Ross, only a
25 minute drive from Wexford Town, is an authentic replica of the Three
Masted Barque built in Quebec in 1845. Provides the visitor with a unique
experience from a period in history which shaped modern day America and
Ireland.
Tracing the amazing success stories of The Kennedy's, Henry Ford and
Commodore Barry and others.
A well presented re-enactment, audio visual and computer database of
passengers makes this ship well worth a visit. see
www.dunbrody.com
JFK ancestral home see www.kennedyhomestead.com