Wexford - A Brief History:    Ireland was originally named Menapia after a prehistoric Belgic tribe who occupied the area.

The origin of Loch Gorman, the Irish name is lost in time, while the current name comes from the Viking Waesfjord - harbour of the mud flats.

Celtic stone monuments and artifacts tell us that Wexford was occupied over 6000 years ago

The only complete dolmen in the county is at Bree, near Enniscorthy, This dates from the 3 B.C. The Vikings invaded Wexford in the 8th Century.

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Cromwell visited Wexford in 1649. His campaign in Wexford included the capture of the Castle at Ferns and Enniscorthy and the town of Wexford where he exacted several retributions on the inhabitants.

In 1798 Rebellion left many marks in Wexford. Father John Murphy Parish Priest of Boolavogue led several thousand men and women armed with pikes and scythes into resistance and won a very important victory on the hill of Oulart.

The East Coast of Ireland

The climate is the warmest in Ireland

Wexford is the Riviera of Ireland.

Wexford has more sunshine per day than anywhere

else in Ireland.

Our beaches are among the best in Europe.

The Movie "The SAving of Private Ryan" was made

close by at Ballinesker Beach.

The above photograph was taken at:

Wexford Heritage Park.