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Wexford Festival Opera The annual Wexford Festival Opera is the jewel in the crown of Ireland's arts programme, an event of truly international importance which marks the county out as a major venue for the performing arts.  For opera lovers, its a unique chance to see full stagings of lesser known works by great composers, plus a wide programme of recitals, concerts and lectures. |
Wexford Beaches Two hundred kilometres of coastline on two seas: miles and miles of unspoilt golden strand and secluded coves, four Blue Flag standard beaches attesting to the purity of the water, added to the wild beauty and more hours of sunshine than any other part of Ireland make Wexford a beach lovers paradise. |
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Irish Agricultural Museum Johnstown Castle The Irish Agricultural Museum is within the ornamental grounds of Johnstown Castle. This award winning museum has 25,000 sq. feet of displays on agriculture, rural transport, country furniture. |
| Irish National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig The Irish National Heritage Park depicts many settlements in Ireland from 7000 BC to the arrival of the Norman's in the 12th century. Stroll through the park with it's homesteads, places of ritual, burial modes with long forgotten remains. Your sense 's come alive with sights |
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stretching back almost 900 years. Restaurant, Craft Shop, Audio Visual
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National 1798 Visitor
Centre, Enniscorthy The National 1798 visitor centre traces the Rebellion of 1798 in County Wexford, together with events as they happened in Europe, United States and Australia. |
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Revolution experience is dramatic audio visual display using a curved
screen to simulate the battle of Vinegar Hill and is the highlight of the show. |
| The John F. Kennedy Arboretum, New Ross The John F. Kennedy Arboretum, on 252 hectares contains over 4,500 types of trees and shrubs, 200 forest plots, rhododendrons, dwarf conifers, lake, viewing point, tea room and visitor centre with an audio-visual show. |
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| JFK Trust Dunbrody Ship, New
Ross Dunbrody, a ship of the famine is currently under construction in New Ross, Co. Wexford. The largest and most spectacular tall ship ever build in the Republic of Ireland is already taking shape as the shipwrights work the wood into the complex lines of this magnificent three masted barque. Visitors can view progress on the ship and imagine how this majestic ship will look in full sail on its Maiden Voyage to the USA. |
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Wexford County Museum,
Enniscorthy Hosted in Enniscorthy's 13th Century Norman Castle, the Wexford County Museum cover many aspects of Wexford's past, including the 1798 Rebellion. |
| Enniscorthy Greyhound Track Experience a night at the dogs! Open every Monday and Thursday at 8p.m., outside January. |
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Wexford Racecourse Enjoy an exciting days racing at Wexford Racecourse. Meetings (Day and Evening) are held regularly throughout the year. |
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