Why go
- Town in County Wexford, Ireland.
- Served by Ballyvalloo Airstrip.
History
Wexford is the county town of County Wexford, Ireland. Wexford lies on the south side of Wexford Harbour, the estuary of the River Slaney near the southeastern corner of the island of Ireland. The town is linked to Dublin by the M11/N11 National Primary Route; and to Rosslare Europort, Cork and Waterford by the N25. The national rail network connects it to Dublin and Rosslare Europort. It had a population of 21,524 according to the 2022 census.
Where to stay
Common Quay St, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 Y30X, Ireland · thequaylodge.ie
2 Selskar Ct, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 W863, Ireland · selskarcourt.ie
5 Foxborough, Ballytramon, Castlebridge, Co. Wexford, Y35 HK52, Ireland · foxborough.bedsandhotels.com
Barntown, Co. Wexford, Ireland · glenhillbandb.ie
Rathaspick, Rathaspeck, Co. Wexford, Ireland · rathaspeckmanor.ie
Paul Quay, Townparks, Wexford, Ireland · talbotsuites.ie
New Line Road, Co. Wexford, Ireland · whitfordhotelwexford.ie
Tincone, Wexford, Y35 PP64, Ireland · wexfordswimmingpool.ie
Ferrycarrig Hotel, Ferrycarrig, Co. Wexford, Ireland · ferrycarrighotel.ie
Ocean View, Mulgannon Rd, Wexford, Ireland · oceanview.hotelb1.top
Rosslare Rd, Rochestown, Drinagh, Co. Wexford, Y35 FX46, Ireland · farmerskitchen.com
83 S Main St, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 FV48, Ireland · buglerdoyles.ie
Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35 AH33, Ireland · riverbankhousehotel.com
The Quay, Trinity St, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 FP9P, Ireland · talbotwexford.ie
Ballaghablake, Curracloe, Co. Wexford, Y21 T2R2, Ireland · hotelcurracloe.com
Monck St, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 XVE0, Ireland · crownquarter.com
Kilmacoe, Curracloe, Co. Wexford, Y21 WE0V, Ireland · ravenportresort.ie
Abbey St, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 C5PF, Ireland · whitesofwexford.com
114 S Main St, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 E4AE, Ireland · facebook.com
Ballindinas, Co. Wexford, Y35 E8KT, Ireland · newtownparkhotel.com
34/36 Abbey St, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 RX86, Ireland · abbeyhouse.ie
21 Priory Hall, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 D6D7, Ireland
The starlings, Colestown, Co. Wexford, Y35 K5NX, Ireland
info@artramon-farm.com, Artramon, Castlebridge, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Rathaspeck Rathaspeck Manor, Co. Wexford, Ireland
The South-East of Ireland, Clonard Rd, Knockcumshin, Co. Wexford, Y35 F439, Ireland
Wexford Mulgannon Road, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Rocklands Lane, Wexford, Y35 C788, Ireland
Faythe Guesthouse, The Faythe, Swan View, Wexford, Y35 PD70, Ireland · faytheguesthouse.com
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Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Restaurant · Artisan Burger Bar Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 1 Selskar Street, Wexford · charredwx.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:45 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · Distillery Road, Wexford · dominos.ie
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 84 South Main Street, Wexford · restaurants.subway.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 12:30-22:30 · Redmond Square, Wexford · dragonheen.com
Regional, Wine, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-10:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Selskar Avenue, Wexford · greenacres.ie
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:30-21:30; Su-Mo off · Anne Street, Wexford · lacote.ie
Ramen, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-22:00 · Wexford · mistreetfood.ie
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 17:00-21:30, We-Su 17:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · Monck Street, Wexford, Y35XC95 · spicerestaurant.net
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · Wexford · costaireland.ie
Fish And Chips, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 111 The Faythe, Wexford, Y35 DF78 · manganswexford.ie
Tea, Cake, Lunch, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00 · Custom House Quay, Wexford · thepantryofficial.com
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 78 South Main Street, Wexford · theholygrailwexford.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · North Main Street, Wexford · bagelfactory.ie
Italian, Pasta, Restaurant · Italian/Pasta restaurant · 53 South Main Street, Wexford · mariospastabar.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · South Main Street, Wexford · robsranchhouse.ie
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · 80 South Main Street, Wexford · santorinis.ie
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · North Main Street, Wexford · vinerestaurant.ie
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-17:30 Features: outdoor seating · Wexford · ufucoffee.ie
Kebab, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · Redmond Road, Wexford · iskendergrill.ie
Coffee, Salad, Lunch, Cafe · Coffee/Salad cafe · 22 North Main Street, Wexford · westgatedesign.ie
Cake, Cafe · Cake cafe · Ardcavan, Wexford · sweetness.ie
Fast Food · fast food · Distillery Road, Wexford · romawexford.ie
Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 90 North Main Street, Wexford · copperchimney.net
Ice Cream · ice cream · Quayfront Walkway, Wexford · scupgelato.com
Rissole, Restaurant · Rissole restaurant · Bull Ring, Wexford
Food Court · food court · King Street, Wexford
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · Rosslare Road, Wexford · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Whitemill Road, Wexford · apache.ie
Sandwich, Soup, Breakfast, Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 08:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · Clonard Village, Wexford · ufucoffee.ie
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 16:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 70 South Main Street, Wexford · lotus1978.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · Custom House Quay, Wexford · redelephant.ie
Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 1A Redmond Square, Wexford · sealord.ie
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Selskar Avenue, Wexford · wexfordcoffee.ie
Chicken, Restaurant · Chicken restaurant · 5 Custom House Quay, Wexford · piripiri.ie
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · Church Lane, Wexford · sharkys.ie
Cafe · Features: takeaway, step-free access · North Main Street, Wexford · staffordbakeries.ie
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · Mallin Street, Wexford
Fast Food · Features: step-free access · O'Leary Road, Wexford · sharkys.ie
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 56 North Main Street, Wexford · franksplace1860.ie
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · Larkin's Cross, Wexford · supermacs.ie
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 53 South Main Street, Wexford · mizzoni.ie
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Airports
Ballyvalloo Airstrip 11 km to the centre
Enniscorthy, WX, IE
ILAS Wexford Airfield 15 km to the centre
Taghmon, WX, IE
Getting there by ferry
Berth 3
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Berth 1
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Berth 2
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ballyvalloo Airstrip; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Berth 3, 13 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wexford. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach