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Our History and Heritage category brings all Coast Radar’s Wexford listings related to looking for something to do or a place to visit together where they offer some form of historic or heritage based activity.

Finding the best things to see and do on a Wexford day out with your family or friends is easy – simply explore the historic and heritage links below, hit the jump to my location button or use the search bar to plan your next Wexford activity.

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Selskar Abbey

Selskar Abbey, now just the ruins of, was founded about 1190 by Alexander de la Roche, ancestor of the Roche family who hold the title Baron Fermoy.   Read more…
Tintern-Abbey

Tintern Abbey

Tintern Abbey was a Cistercian abbey located on the Hook Peninsula and the Abbey was founded in 1203 by William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke. Today the abbey is in ruins, although parts have been restored. Read more…
Enniscorthy-Castle

Wexford County Museum

Wexford County Museum is located within Enniscorthy Castle and contains a collection of local agricultural, military and domestic items. The 13th century Enniscorthy Castle is where Edmund Spenser wrote The Faerie Queene. Sir Henry Wallop lived at the castle allegedly giving birth to the word wallop. The castle was stormed by the United Irishmen in 1798 before they were defeated at the nearby Vinegar Read more…
Westgate-Tower

Westgate Tower

Westgate Tower is a medieval gateway close to the grounds of Selskar Abbey and is known as Selskar Gate. This prominent stone gate tower was one of seven gates that provided access through the town wall. The building beside Selskar Gate is home to the Westgate Heritage Centre, which provides a presentation on the history of Wexford Town Read more…