Wexford looks at the ocean from the East coast of Ireland. A vibrant town of proud natives and a certain exuberance and
gusto for life that defies the typical Irish stereotype, it's certainly a charming place and a definite stop for any traveller in
the islands. Wexford has always been
relevant to Irish history and for centuries was an attractive target for many
invaders because of its strategic position. Nowadays we see the result of its past as a port city target of many foreign
armies in the cosmopolitan spirit that permeates the city. No more enemies on the horizon for Wexford but many tourists
that come to enjoy the lovely buildings, clean streets (litter free according to the authorities), friendly locals and the world
famous
Festival Opera.
Things
to see Romanesque architecture is the order of the day in
this city and most buildings are of a
religious nature.
The many churches include breathtaking buildings like St. Iberius Church and the twin
churches of Rowe and Bride Street (the former being the most interesting because of
the better preserved surroundings.)
The streets themselves, winding serpents of Viking origin, are very particular and well
deserving of exploration.
Also of historical value are the ruins of Selskar Abbey and the Westgate tower nearby.
Both are surviving children of Irish history that date to the beginning of the 13th
century.
The wonderful architecture
will amaze you.
Things to Do Wexford doesn't shy back from offering a great array of activities for those who are interested in exploring the historical streets in
the daylight, have an exciting stag or
hen party in the night or just have an all around fun trip.
White
Water Adventure: For the adventurous river explorer, this is a splendid
treat. Get ready for a round of weird, rapids
and dashing waterfalls intertwined with calm and serene stretches of lush river valley. Fun and games are the rule of the day
and tours are set up that take care of day long activities for you and your friends.
Quad Attack: The all time
favourite cross country extreme driving experience is still going strong, attracting throngs of
enthusiasts every year. Hop on all terrain quads and get ready to experience a challenging course that spans over 80 acres
on the beautiful background of the Blackstairs Mountains.
Paintball: A rapidly growing activity, there is hardly anything that compares to the thrill of raining down fierce painted havoc
on your friends. Rathnure Enniscorthy is practically a national
centre for paintball in Ireland, with over 60 acres of natural
forest to have your war games in. Full day packs can be acquired for you and your friends which include exploration of the
forest, a number of fun games and a serving of hot food and beverages after an exciting day of battling in the trenches.
Shopping: For the lassies that want to pamper themselves or even gear up for a
hen night
in the city, Wexford offers a lot of
options on boutiques and unique fashion stores. When you are done with your spree, or even to take a break from shopping,
you should really try any of the fabulous restaurants or even grab a bite at the Chocolate bar during the day or go during the
evening for cocktails.
