Enniscorthy

Enniscorthy

Enniscorthy is a thriving market town situated on the banks on the picturesque River Slaney in county Wexford

With a population of nearly 12,000 Enniscorthy is the second largest town in County Wexford.

Enniscorthy Castle

Enniscorthy Castle built in the 13th century is situated in the heart of Enniscorthy town. This Norman castle dates from 1205 and was a private dwelling until 1951. Has been ‘home’ to Norman knights, English armies, Irish rebels and prisoners, and local merchant families and now visitors to the castle. It depicts the story of Enniscorthy town through the eyes of the castle, and how both have developed over the centuries. It is open 7 days a week and has an admission fee of €6 per adult.

Enniscorthy Cathedral

St Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy, County Wexford was designed by the Victorian architect Augustus Welby Pugin (1812 – 1852) and opened in 1872. It is very similar to the Cathedral in Killarney. It is in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ferns and mass is held here dail at 10:00 am.

Enniscorthy Riverside Walk

Enniscorthy Riverside Walk is a very scenic walk along the bank of the River Slaney in Enniscorthy town. This linear trail is a 3km (6km round trip) and begins at the promenade walk at the southern end of Enniscorthy town.

Local fauna include badgers, otters, frogs, swans, geese, goldfinch, thrush and heron.