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County Wexford, Ireland

Activities, County Wexford, Ireland

Self Catering Wexford

Water Activities  Childrens Activities  Riding  Angling  Golf  Leisure Centres   Miscellaneous  Wexford Transport Information
 

Water based Activities 

Raven Point Centre

Address: Wexford Harbour, Wexford, Republic Of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)86 8608328  
Description
There are boat trips available from Wexford Harbour for viewing seals and the abundant bird life of the area. You will also hear about Wexford’s fascinating maritime history along the way. The maximum number of people permitted on one trip is 12.

Harbour Thrills

Address: Seaview, Murrintown, Wexford, Republic Of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)85 7329787  
Description
Seal Watching and fast Boat Trips around the beautiful estuary of Wexford. Enjoy the birds and coastal wildlife along this uninhabited part of the Irish coast line.

Pierhouse Dive School

Address: Pier House, Kilmore Quay, Co Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)53 9129703  
Telephone: +353 (0)86 8601803  
E-mail: scubabreaks@eircom.net   
Web: homepage.eircom.net/~piehomepage.eircom.net/~pierhousedivecentre rhousedivecentre   
Description
Pier House Dive Centre is ideally located, looking out to sea from the pier at Kilmore Quay. Divers can explore ship wrecks from 6 to 60 meters. With clear visibility this area has some of the most spectacular and varied diving in Ireland. Authorized PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Member.
 

Rosslare Watersports Centre

Address: Rosslare Watersports Centre, Rosslare, Co Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)53 9132202  
E-mail: rcda@eircom.net   
Web: http://www.rosslareholidayresort.ie/  
Description
Lessons in windsurfing, kayaking, and sailing. Hire of body boards, canoes, wet suits buoyancy aids, changing facilities available. RYA/ISA qualified instructors.

 

Children's Activities

Ross Adventure Play Barn

Address: Ross Adventure Play Barn, Woodbine Business Park - Hewitsland, New Ross, Wexford
Telephone: +353 (0)51 445817  
E-mail: rossadventureplaybarn@eircom.net   
Web: www.rossadventureplaybarn.com   
Description
Spacious indoor childrens soft - play centre just off the N25. Open seven days a week. It is suitable for children from 1 -10 years of age. Let your children play and have fun in our multi - activity structures and bouncy castle in a safe, colourful and comfortable environment. 

Kia Ora Mini Farm

Address: Courteencurragh, Gorey, Wexford, Republic Of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)53 94 21166  
Mobile: + 086 -8788424  
Web: www.kiaoraminifarm.com   
Description
On their Day at Kia Ora Mini Farm, the children can hold and feed a variety of live pet animals such as puppies, rabbits, poultry, sheep, the pot bellied pig, donkeys, sheep, lamas, goats amongst many others. 
They will have access to the farm tractors and toy tractors and diggers for the sand-pits. For the more senior citizens, there is an interesting Museum-type Exhibition of farm memorabilia and, if you're interested, even an old threshing Mill.

 

Riding 

Butterfly Farm and Equestrian Centre

Address: Raheen, Camolin, Wexford, Republic Of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)87 7666618  
E-mail: butterflyfarmequestrian@eircom.net   
Web: www.butterflyequitation.com   
Description
Group lessons at all levels from beginner to advanced, as well as specialized private coaching in show jumping and dressage. Disabled riders, with special needs, are warmly welcomed and can be accommodated. All instructors are qualified through examining bodies recognized by the Association of Irish Riding Establishments (A.I.R.E.).  Cross country treks, beach rides (competent riders only), hacking, forest trails, riding lessons with horses & ponies provided and private coaching for horse owners. 

Angling 

Angling at Ballyteigue Strand

Address: Ballyteigue Strand, Kilmore Quay, Wexford, Republic Of Ireland
Web: www.fishingireland.net   
Description
Ballyteigue Strand lies west of Kilmore Quay. This long sandy beach produces good bass fishing as well as good catches of codling, whiting and flatfish in spring and autumn. The estuary to Ballyteigue Lough, which is located behind the dunes and south of Duncormick, boasts some of the finest flounder fishing in Ireland and holds the current Irish record at 4.91lbs. 

Golf 

St. Helen's Bay Golf Resort

Address: St. Helen's , Kilrane, Rosslare Harbour, Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)53 9133234  
E-mail: info@sthelensbay.com   
Web: www.sthelensbay.com   
Description
‘St Helen's Bay Golf Resort, since opening in 1993, has developed into one of Ireland's foremost golf resorts. With an 18 hole championship course, a mix of parkland and links, panoramic views of the bay and Tuskar Rock, along with comfortable 4 Star on-site cottage style accommodation, guests are guaranteed an enjoyable golfing experience. 

Leisure Centres 

Forest Park Leisure Centre

Address: Forest Park Leisure Centre , Courtown Harbour, Courtown, Co Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)53 9424849  
E-mail: auracourtown@eircom.net   
Web: http://www.holohan.ie/site/cstudy.asp?tncategory=group&ID=1
Description
An action packed day out is guaranteed for all ages. Swimming pools, waterslides, and adventure play areas will entertain the kids, while adults can enjoy our fitness suite, sauna, jacuzzi and steam room. White Flag Leisure Centre.

Miscellaneous

Pirates Cove Adventure Park

Address: Pirates Cove Adventure Leisure Centre, Courtown, Co Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)53 9425555 
E-mail: info@piratescove.ie  
Web: www.piratescove.ie  
Description
Pirates Cove, located in Courtown Harbour offers entertainment for all the family. The adventure golf is unique within Ireland with its greens, caves, rivers, tropical gardens and Pirates Ship. Pirates Cove is also the location for Wexford’s only computerised Ten-Pin Bowling Centre. The Fun Caves are designed for three to ten year olds. The play area is completely padded for safety.  At Pirates Cove are large-scale radio controlled models of trucks, safari cars and pirate ships, which are fully interactive and will be enjoyed by both younger and older children.
 

Gorey Skate Club

Address: 4 The Gallops, , Ramsgate Village, , Gorey, Wexford, Republic Of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)53 94-30838 
E-mail: info@goreyskateclub.com  
Web: www.goreyskateclub.com  
Description
The town of Gorey is home to the South East and Wexford's first Skate Park. Catering for skateboarders, rollerbladers and bmx, this 420m2 concrete structure is for users aged 6 years and upwards. Parents and guardians are advised to supervise children under 12. Full safety gear is required - Helmets and pads.

Delta Force Paintball (Ireland)

Address: Riverview, Adamstown, Enniscorthy, Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)53 9240044 
E-mail: info@deltaforcepaintball.ie  
Web: www.deltaforcepaintball.ie
Description
Play paintball at Delta Force. This is a new and very popular type of team sport in the Wexford area.
Game Areas: Saigon, Ammo dump, Hostage Siege Corral, Pilot down, Road battle.Open all year round

Quad Attack

Address: Clonroche, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)53 9244660 
E-mail: quadattackireland@oceanfree.net  
Web: www.quadattack.ie   
Description
The best cross country driving experience ever on the coolest track of all. All weather, cross-country 'ATV' driving. Fun for all ages. All tours supervised. Advisable to book in advance
 

Dunbrody Abbey Cookery Centre

Address: Dunbrody Abbey Cookery Centre, , Campile, Co Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)51 388933 
E-mail: theneptune@eircom.net  
Web: www.cookingireland.com  
Description
Dunbrody Abbey Cookery Centre is in its second decade of operation. They have a wide selection of Daytime & Evening courses, and are introducing a new format with visiting guest chefs from around the country.

Wexford Town Walking Tours

Address: Wexford Town Walking Tours, Westgate Hertiage Centre, Wexford Town, Republic of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)53 9161155 
Telephone: +353 (0)53 9146506 
Description
Guided tour of Wexford town, taking in historic sites such as the Bull ring, churches, town walls and Selskar Abbey. Departs Monday to Friday at 11am from outside Whites Hotel, or by appointment
 

Heritage Tours Limited

Address: Cloonagh, Gusserane, New Ross, Wexford, Republic Of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)51 562142 
E-mail: conwayphil@hotmail.com  
Description
Tours of the Hook area, taking in Wellington Bridge out to Hook Lighthouse, Duncannon and Tintern Abbey. Tours can be arranged to suit all those interested, by coach or by car. Hear about wildlife, birds, architecture, history and ghosts - it's all in theHook area.

 

Wexford Transport Information
 

Bus to/from Wexford
Bus Éireann provide services to County Wexford from Dublin and Waterford. For further information on bus services telephone +353 (0)1 836-6111 or visit www.buseireann.ie.

Rail to/from Wexford
The Dublin / Rosslare line serves County Wexford with stations at Gorey, Enniscorty, Wexford, Rosslare Strand and Rosslare Europort. For further information on rail services telephone +353 (0)1 836-6222 or visit www.irishrail.ie.

Ferry Services
Ireland is linked to Britain and Europe by a number of car-ferry routes. County Wexford is a convenient location for access to the Dublin, Dun Laoghaire and Rosslare car ferry ports. Rosslare Harbour, situated in the very south-east of the county, is Ireland's Europort and provides direct access to the U.K. and Continental Europe through the ports of Fishguard and Pembroke Dock in the U.K. and through Cherbourg and Le Havre in France.

Airports
The nearest airport is Waterford Airport in neighbouring Co Waterford, but it is a small regional airport, offering only flights to Britain. The nearest major airports are Dublin and Cork airports, each about two hours' drive from Wexford.


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