New Ross town
A brief history
In 2008 New Ross celebrated 800 years since first being established by the Normans. In the British Museum in London is stored a lovely thirteenth century medieval poem that describes the building of the walls of New Ross, in which the poet extends the welcome that is always there for the visitor to Ross:
“For this is the best free town, to be found in continent or island, and every stranger finds a welcome, and is received with great joy.”
New Ross town
A brief history
In 2008 New Ross celebrated 800 years since first being established by the Normans. In a lovely medieval poem that describes the building of the walls of New Ross, the poet extends the welcome that is always there for the visitor of Ross:
For this is the best free town, to be found in continent or island, and every stranger finds a welcome, and is received with great joy.
Things to do
Between concerts there are plenty of places to visit and things to do, along with numerous cafes with outdoor spaces.
Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience
The Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience provides a world-class interpretation of the famine emigrant experience
Ros Tapestry
The beautiful Ros Tapestry, a fascinating part of Ireland’s Ancient East story, has now moved to Kilkenny Castle for the next two years
John F. Kennedy Memorial Park
Dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy, the Arboretum is a plant collection of international standing
Hook Lighthouse
Explore the oldest operational lighthouse in the world!
Tintern Abbey
Visit the remains of the Abbey's nave, chancel, tower, chapel and cloister, with 45-minute guided tours of the property and gardens
Duiske Abbey
A National Monument originating from the 13th century in the town of Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
Inistioge
A beautiful and historic village on the river Nore in South Kilkenny
Brandon House Hotel
Hotel and Eco Spa situated in New Ross, with a pool, gym, and an award-winning restaurant
Cafe Nutshell
A casual and light filled relaxed space offers a taste of the Wexford countryside
Mannions
A casual dining experience in a buzzy atmospheric Gastro Pub
Aldridge Lodge
This small restaurant and guest house is holder of numerous awards and critical acclaim, with daily changing menus of local and home-grown produce
Ballilogue Clochan
A private oasis of calm and elegance with it's renovated Irish stone houses, beautiful gardens & stylish contemporary, architecturally designed interiors
Colclough Walled Garden
Visit this restored walled garden, originally built by the Colclough Family in the early Nineteenth Century.
Kennedy Homestead
Birthplace of President John F. Kennedy’s great-grandfather Patrick Kennedy, the Kennedy Homestead is a unique cultural museum that celebrates the story of five generations of the Kennedy dynasty and is still today farmed by his descendants.
Horse & Hound Hotel
The Horse & Hound Hotel is a family-run hotel in picturesque Ballinaboola, a small village on the N25 Rosslare-to-Cork road 8km from the town of New Ross.
The Cracked Teapot
Tucked away on the winding and ancient medieval streets of New Ross, this is a hidden gem worth finding and only a short 3-minute stroll from the Quay, home to the Dunbrody Ship and the Ros Tapestry. The quirky decor of the Cracked Teapot plays homage to the tearooms of the past but the menu is thoroughly modern and filled with locally sourced, organic and free-range choices. Famed for their vegetarian and vegan options (including the best vegan brownies you’ll find anywhere!) you’ll also see plenty of locally reared meat dishes too, their O’Neills Dry Cure Bacon and Wexford Chedder Cheese Toastie is a popular lunchtime choice! If you are looking for somewhere that really does a great job showcasing local food, that suits all tastes, you cannot miss out on the Cracked Teapot!
Creacon Wellness Centre
A countryside wellness retreat & restaurant, offering yoga, meditation, massage, acupuncture, facials, hypnotherapy, personal coaching, readings and more.
Bearú
Bearú (bah-roo) taking its name from the River Barrow (An Bhearú) which flows nearby is a beautiful new destination restaurant and café in New Ross, Co. Wexford showcasing quality local food and providing a truly special dining experience. Combining a daytime café and evening contemporary restaurant, Bearú places an emphasis on seasonal, local, and wild foods.
What’s on 2018
The New Ross Piano Festival runs from 26th – 30th September 2018. Take a look through this year’s festival programme.