Located in the ‘Sunny South East’ of Ireland, County Wexford consists of more than 900 square miles of virgin countryside, making it one of the most beautiful destinations in all of Ireland.

Often referred to as ‘the secret island’ thanks to its rare natural beauty, County Wexford attracts visitors from all over the world to marvel at its majestic rural vistas, from the rugged beauty of the Hook Peninsula to the quaint fishing villages of Duncannon, Ballyhack and Slade. It also boasts four Blue Flag beaches and miles of golden sands which, along with its delightfully warm and sunny climate, make it a favourite spot for sun worshippers and water sports enthusiasts.

There are also a number of excellent golf courses located throughout County Wexford, while angling and canoeing on the River Slaney, deep sea angling off the coast and climbing and walking through the majestic Blackstairs Mountains are all favourite pastimes with visitors to County Wexford. However, County Wexford also has a rich heritage, which attracts countless visitors every year in its own right.

Having been settled from early Celtic times, Wexford draws its name from the Viking ‘Weissfjord’ meaning sea washed town. Baginbun Beach, meanwhile, is the spot where the Normans first landed in 1169. Thankfully much of County Wexford’s early Celtic, Viking and Norman remains have been preserved and, over the last few years, transformed into some of Ireland’s premier tourist attractions.

Major towns in County Wexford include Enniscorthy, New Ross and Wexford itself. All enjoy a sublime natural setting, with their relative small size and collection of historic buildings making any of them the perfect base from which to explore the county at large.

With its reputation for friendliness, fascinating yet ancient towns and villages and spectacular scenery, it is little surprise that County Wexford is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Ireland.