Things to do - Kilmore Quay, Wexford
Things to do in Wexford
Kilmore Quay
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Kilmore Quay Links: www.wexford.ie/kilmore |
Golf www.wexfordgolfclub.ie |
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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 The Old Deanery.
Saltee islands cruiseEmail: declanbates@eircom.net |
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.
Johnstown Castle and Gardens |
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The Irish Agricultural Museum is also based here.
| 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. |
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Luxury accommodation for up to 8 aboard ‘Yola’, a DoM Licensed 37 foot yacht. All safety equipment supplied.
| 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. |
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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 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. |
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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.
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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. National 1798 Centre |
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Wexford Opera 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. Hook Lighthouse |
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