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While holiday in Rosslare, an enjoyable part of your stay can be a visit to many interesting and beautiful places found in the surrounding areas.
Situated eight miles from Rosslare, Johnstown Castle has fifty acres of garden around castellated mansions and three ornamental lakes. Also in Johnstown Castle the old farmyard is a natural museum of agriculture and rural life, featuring crafts, transport and farmhouse furniture.
Situated eight miles from Rosslare, Johnstown Castle has fifty acres of garden around castellated mansions and three ornamental lakes. Also in Johnstown Castle the old farmyard is a natural museum of agriculture and rural life, featuring crafts, transport and farmhouse furniture.
The Irish National Heritage Park is an open-air museum with 14 separate sites, situated in a magnificent rural setting with winding paths, streams, ponds and plenty of wildlife. Along the paths are 14 sites, which shows early man, the Celts, Vikings and Normans and how Irish Society developed
Board the Dunbrody and walk in the footsteps of a group of Irish Famine emigrants on their journey of hope across the Atlantic Ocean.
Visit one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world. Guided tours of the lighthouse, multi-lingual literature, café, craft shop, car parking.
The award-winning centre tells the epic story of the 1798 rebellion. Discover and explore the world of rebels and redcoats and experience a fascinating insight into the birth of modern democracy in Ireland. The weather-independent Centre tells the story through film, sound, interactive computers and colourful storyboards culminating in a spectacular four-screen re-enactment of the Battle of Vinegar Hill
If you are keen on “getting back to nature” by exploring an undeveloped island, which happens to be a famous Sea-Bird Sanctuary, this is the place for you. It is a pleasant place to relax and enjoy the only large sea bird colony in the South East of Ireland.
The setting of the County Museum is that of the old Norman castle, built in the first quarter of the 13th Century. This is located in Enniscorthy 20 miles from Rosslare. The Museum illustrates in a magnificent way the storied past of the county in all its varied aspects, ecclesiastical, military, maritime, agricultural and industrial.
The Kilmore Maritime Museum is situated in Kilmore Quay a fishing village 13 miles from Rosslare. The museum is housed on board the “Guillemot” – the last remaining complete lightship.
Enniscorthy's fabulous potter tradition is alive and well at Kiltrea! Go see their breathtaking selection of handthrown plant pots and casual tableware including spectacular one-off pieces and keenly priced seasonal specials. Open 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5.30pm Monday to Saturday.
