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Wexford

Wexford is the county town of County Wexford, Ireland. Wexford lies on the south side of Wexford Harbour, the estuary of the River Slaney near the southeastern corner of the island of Ireland.

Type CityPopulation 21,524

Why go

  • Town in County Wexford, Ireland.
  • Served by Ballyvalloo Airstrip.

History

Wexford is the county town of County Wexford, Ireland. Wexford lies on the south side of Wexford Harbour, the estuary of the River Slaney near the southeastern corner of the island of Ireland. The town is linked to Dublin by the M11/N11 National Primary Route; and to Rosslare Europort, Cork and Waterford by the N25. The national rail network connects it to Dublin and Rosslare Europort. It had a population of 21,524 according to the 2022 census.

Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Restaurant · Artisan Burger Bar Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 1 Selskar Street, Wexford · charredwx.com
Indoor
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:45 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · Distillery Road, Wexford · dominos.ie
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · Rosslare Road, Wexford · mcdonalds.com
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 84 South Main Street, Wexford · restaurants.subway.com
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · Larkin's Cross, Wexford · supermacs.ie
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 12:30-22:30 · Redmond Square, Wexford · dragonheen.com
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Regional, Wine, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-10:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Selskar Avenue, Wexford · greenacres.ie
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:30-21:30; Su-Mo off · Anne Street, Wexford · lacote.ie
Indoor

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Airports

Ballyvalloo Airstrip 11 km to the centre
Enniscorthy, WX, IE
Outdoor
ILAS Wexford Airfield 15 km to the centre
Taghmon, WX, IE
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Berth 3
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Outdoor
Berth 1
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Outdoor
Berth 2
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ballyvalloo Airstrip; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Berth 3, 13 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wexford. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach