New Ross Tourism


Welcome to New Ross, a town steeped in history and maritime tradition. There are lots of things to see and do in and around New Ross, so we hope this guide will be useful in helping you make the most of your visit here. Enjoy your stay with us and come back again soon!.

	Dunbrody Emigrant Ship The Quay New Ross Co Wexford	The original Dunbrody was a three-masted barque built in Quebec, Canada, for the Graves family of New Ross, Co. Wexford in 1845. She carried many emigrants to the new world from 1845-1870.The Dunbrody Project involves the construction of a full scale sea-going replica. The Dunbrody was finished.......more

	Oaklands Lake New Ross Co Wexford	Oaklands Lake is a 4.5 acre lake stocked with carp, tench, bream, and rudd. You can find the lake one mile from New Ross on the R734 off the N25. The lake has 60 angling stands all wheelchair friendly, shop on site for all angling.......more

	Kennedy Homestead Dunganstown New Ross Co Wexford	The Kennedy Homestead, birthplace of President John F. Kennedy's great-grandfather Patrick Kennedy, celebrates the story of five generations of the Kennedy dynasty and is still today farmed by his descendants. Joining the multitudes of Irish fleeing the Great Famine.......more

	JFK Arboretum Kennedy Park New Ross Co Wexford	Dedicated to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States from 1960 to 1963, the Arboretum is a plant collection of international standing. It covers 252 hectares (623 acres) on the southern slopes and summit of Slieve Coillte. It contains 4,500.......more

	Kilmokea Gardens Campile New Ross Co Wexford	Mark and Emma Hewlett welcome you to Kilmokea, a Georgian house built in 1794. It has been lovingly restored and stands amidst seven acres of heritage gardens. Nestled on the banks of the River Barrow this former Rectory offers the ultimate in relaxation.......more

	Duncannon Fort Duncannon New Ross Co Wexford	Duncannon Fort is a star shaped fortress on an important promontory in Waterford Harbour. It was built in 1558 in the expectation of an attack on the area by the Spanish Armada. The Fort is surrounded by a 30 ft high dry moat and has.......more

	St Mary’s Church Church Lane New Ross Co Wexford	Built by William the Earl Marshall in 1210-1220, the earliest, pure Gothic building in Ireland. Contains a fine collection of early mediaeval tombstones.

	Dunbrody Abbey Visitor Centre Campile New Ross Co Wexford	Large Cistercian Abbey founded in 1210 AD with nearby Castle. Visit the Museum, Tea Rooms & Craft Shop. Get to the centre of the Yew Hedge Maze and out, if you can!

	Duiske Abbey & Visitor Centre Graiguenamanagh Co Kilkenny	One of the largest Cistercian Monasteries in Ireland. Built in 1204: with large effigy of the knight known as the “Crusader”. Centre contains Christian Art Exhibition.

	Slade Castle Slade Harbour Hook Peninsula	Fortified dwelling, built in the late 15th Century.

	Tintern Abbey Saltmills Fethard-on-Sea Co Wexford	Cistercian Abbey built in 1200 AD by the Earl Marshal. Open May to October, Grounds open all year.

Towns and villages in the New Ross area
	Ballyhack	Starting point for the 48 mile (77km) Wexford Coastal Path Walk. Its river car ferry connects the town to Passage East in Co Waterford.

	Campile	It grew up around Dunbrody Abbey and takes its name from the River Pil. It was accidentally bombed by the Luftwaffe during the 1940s

	Duncannon	Its Blue Flag Beach is famous for its sand sculpting festival held each year and is very popular as a tourist retreat.

	Fethard-on-Sea	A popular destination for family holidays with its many beaches.

	Foulksmills	It figured prominently in the 1798 Rebellion. The Corragh river drives the wheel of the old grain mill.

	Graiguenamanagh	It grew up around the magnificently restored Duiske Abbey. “Graig” has many pleasing aspects from its tranquil river walks, superb coarse fishing, pleasure boating and other water based activities.

	Inistioge	Set on the river Nore, it has been the location for 2 international films, “Widow’s Peak” and “Circle of Friends”. It is home to “Woodstock Estate” with river walks and excellent fishing.

	St. Mullins	Step back in time and visit its Monastic sites, also renowned for its beautiful walks by the Barrow.

	Wellington Bridge	It takes its name from the Duke of Wellington, commemorating his victories at Waterloo. Starting Point for the signposted Bannow Drive.


Above are examples of places to visit in the New Ross area. If you would like to be added to the list, please contact Teresa at New Ross Chamber of Commerce for more information.