Things To Do
Things To Do in Wexford
Kilmore Quay
Kilmore Quay is a lovely small village with white washed thached cottages, a marina, famous beaches and sand dunes and during the summer months excursions out to the famous Saltee Islands. Oh and dont forget to try some of the seafood reasturants!
Links: www.wexford.ie/kilmore
Diving in Kilmore Quay
Diving is fast becoming a very popular activity at Kilmore Quay due to the Saltee Islands and the Coningbeg rocks offering scenic dives.
For information on diving sites, boat hire and diving equipment contact Pier House Diving Centre on 053 91 29703
or view their webpage here >>>
Golf
With six championship courses, County Wexford is a golfers paradise.
The 
wonderful natural terrain around our coastline provides superb link and parkland courses. Wexford Golf Club, Rosslare Golf Club and St. Helen’s Bay Golf Club are a short drive from Groveside Farm.
www.wexfordgolfclub.ie
www.rosslaregolf.com
www.sthelensbay.com
Sailing Ireland
Kilmore Quay
Tel: 053-9139163.
Mobile: 086-1713800.
Web: www.sailingireland.ie
Saltee Island trips (2hr) family rates. Skippered and bareboat charters. Corporate entertainment and team building. Adult sailing tuition and mile building. Day trips and extended cruising.
Luxury accommodation for up to 8 aboard ‘Yola’, a DoM Licensed 37 foot yacht. All safety equipment supplied.
Saltee islands cruise
Email: declanbates@eircom.net
Mobile: 0872529736
Landline: 053 9129684
For more cruise info: www.wexfordtourism.com
Angling
Boat fishing at Kilmore Quay is regarded as being among the best in Ireland. A wide range of species is available as can be seen from returns in recent years where no less than 35 different types of fish have been recorded. Shore fishing in the area is also of a very high standard from a number of rock, beach and pier venues.
The Spring and Autumn fishing in particular is highly regarded for Bass, Codling, Coalfish, Dogfish, Wrasse, Ray and Flounder and no matter what the weather conditions there will always be a sheltered location close by that can produce good results.
Wexford County possesses an abundance of clean rivers and lakes to cater for the coarse and game angler; the Rivers Barrow and Slaney are the two largest rivers.
For more fishing info: www.wexfordtourism.com
Johnstown Castle and Gardens
A neo-Gothic castle just outside Wexford Town is surrounded by 20 hectares of gardens with a wide range of trees and shrubs – all well worth seeing. The Irish Agricultural Museum is also based here.
Web: www.irishagrimuseum.ie/johnstown_castle_estate
The Irish National Heritage Park
This is a must with 9000 years of history from 7000B.C. to the 12th century documented through reconstructions of ancient settlements and religious sites.
Web www.inhp.com
JFK Arboretum
New Ross.
Tel: 051-388171.
Fax: 051-388172.
Email: ckelly@duchas.ie
Web: www.heritageireland.ie
South of New Ross, off the R733, this visitor centre and 252 ha arboretum is open all year round to the public (except Good Friday and Christmas Day). The arboretum was formally opened in 1968, and is dedicated to the memory of John. F. Kennedy (United States President 1961-1963). Play unit, picnic area, café and gift shop (seasonal), miniature railway (seasonal) and visitor centre available.
Enjoy self-guided trails through 4,500 species of trees and exotic shrubs from 5 continents, laid out in botanical order. Open: May-Aug10-8pm, April & Sept 10-6.30pm and Oct-March 10-5pm. Duchas Heritage Cards accepted and sold.
Shelmalier Riding Stables
Trinity,
Taghmon.
Tel: 053-9139251.
Open all year round by appointment. Woodland and mountain rides through 3,000 acres of forest offering spectacular views of the Wexford coast and mountains.Lessons for all levels in indoor and outdoor arenas. Show jumping and cross-country courses. Children’s non-residential camps. Riders of varying ability catered for.
For more Horse Riding Information Click here >>>
Wexford Opera Festival
Staged in The Theatre Royal, Wexford, annually in October, it draws audiences and artists from all over the world. 2005 celebrates the 55th anniversary of this festival
Web: www.wexfordopera.com
Hook Lighthouse
One of the oldest lighthouses in Europe. It dates back from the 12th century. It is now a Visitor Centre and well worth a day visit. For more information visit: www.thehook-wexford.com
For many more ideas of Family Friendly Things to do in Wexford visit Wexford Tourism here >>>
We would be delighted to offer suggestions on things to do in the area and can let you know what events will be taking place during your stay.
Just give us a call on +353 (0) 53 91 35305 ,
Email us : stay@grovesidefarm.com or fill in our Reservations Enquiry Form here >>>