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County Wexford Collection

Welcome to County Wexford, a hidden gem on the southeastern coast of Ireland

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Hook Head Lighthouse, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Hook Head Lighthouse, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Curracloe beach, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Curracloe beach, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Hook Head Lighthouse and Heritage Centre, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Hook Head Lighthouse and Heritage Centre, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Curracloe beach, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Curracloe beach, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Knight Templars Church, Templetown, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Knight Templars Church, Templetown, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Hook Head Lighthouse, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Hook Head Lighthouse, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Bunclody, Co Wexford, Ireland

Bunclody, Co Wexford, Ireland

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Dunbrody Emigrant Ship, New Ross, Co Wexford, Ireland

Dunbrody Emigrant Ship, New Ross, Co Wexford, Ireland

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Arthurstown Pier, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Arthurstown Pier, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Ballyhack fishing village, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Ballyhack fishing village, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Hook Head, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Hook Head, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Hook Head Peninsula, County Wexford, Ireland

Hook Head Peninsula, County Wexford, Ireland

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Kilmore Quay, near Rosslare, County Wexford, Leinster, Eire (Republic of Ireland), Europe

Kilmore Quay, near Rosslare, County Wexford, Leinster, Eire (Republic of Ireland), Europe

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) in flight over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands

Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) in flight over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) landing, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland, June

Razorbill (Alca torda) landing, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland, June

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Puffin (Fratercula arctica) wings spread backlit, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) wings spread backlit, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland, June

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Coat of arms Phipps Lord Mulgrave

Coat of arms Phipps Lord Mulgrave
Engraving of the coat of arms of Phipps, Lord Mulgrave, item 187 in an 18th century publication. Text on this engraving, including motto, reads: 187 Phipps

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: RF - Puffins (Fratercula arctica) pair, resting on cliffside among flowering Sea thrift

RF - Puffins (Fratercula arctica) pair, resting on cliffside among flowering Sea thrift (Armeria maritima), Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. May

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) in flight over wildflowers, Great Saltee, Saltee Islands

Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) in flight over wildflowers, Great Saltee, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. May

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) perched on lichen covered rock. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands

Razorbill (Alca torda) perched on lichen covered rock. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) flying over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) flying over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Herring gull (Larus argentatus) flying over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands

Herring gull (Larus argentatus) flying over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) group, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland. June

Razorbill (Alca torda) group, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland. June

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: RF - Gannet (Morus bassanus) close-up portrait with nesting material in beak, , Saltee Islands

RF - Gannet (Morus bassanus) close-up portrait with nesting material in beak, , Saltee Islands, Ireland. June

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Ireland, County Wexford, Wexford Town, elevated town view

Ireland, County Wexford, Wexford Town, elevated town view

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Skyline reflecting in River Slaney at dusk, Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland

Skyline reflecting in River Slaney at dusk, Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: N Main Street at dusk, Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland

N Main Street at dusk, Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Arts Centre and Church of the Immaculate Conception at dusk, Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland

Arts Centre and Church of the Immaculate Conception at dusk, Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Guinness for strength Advert, Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland

Guinness for strength Advert, Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Opening Time is Guinness Time Advert, Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland

Opening Time is Guinness Time Advert, Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Republic of Ireland, County Wexford, Hook Head Lighthouse

Republic of Ireland, County Wexford, Hook Head Lighthouse

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Ireland, County Wexford, New Ross, monument to US President J

Ireland, County Wexford, New Ross, monument to US President J.F. Kennedy whose family emmigrated from New Ross

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Ireland, County Wexford, New Ross-Dunganstown, Kennedy Homestead, ancestral home of

Ireland, County Wexford, New Ross-Dunganstown, Kennedy Homestead, ancestral home of Kennedy family, US President J.F. Kennedy election display

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Ireland, County Wexford, Hook Peninsula, Campile, Dunbrody Abbey, 12th century

Ireland, County Wexford, Hook Peninsula, Campile, Dunbrody Abbey, 12th century

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Ireland, County Wexford, Hook Peninsula, Hook Head, Hook Head LIghthouse, sunset

Ireland, County Wexford, Hook Peninsula, Hook Head, Hook Head LIghthouse, sunset

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Great black-backed gull (Larus marinus) on nest, Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland. June

Great black-backed gull (Larus marinus) on nest, Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland. June

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Dunbrody Abbey in County Wexford (engraving)

Dunbrody Abbey in County Wexford (engraving)
819300 Dunbrody Abbey in County Wexford (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunbrody Abbey in County Wexford, Ireland)

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Ferry Carrig Castle, Co. Wexford, Seen Through a Bank of Wild Flowers

Ferry Carrig Castle, Co. Wexford, Seen Through a Bank of Wild Flowers
652027 Ferry Carrig Castle, Co. Wexford, Seen Through a Bank of Wild Flowers, (pencil and watercolour) by Nicholl, Andrew (1804-66); 34.9x51.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferry Carrig Castle)

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: St Marys Church, County Wexford, Ireland (engraving)

St Marys Church, County Wexford, Ireland (engraving)
5233650 St Marys Church, County Wexford, Ireland (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marys Church, County Wexford)

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Lord Ashbourne at the opening of the Feis, Wexford. Circa May 1914

Lord Ashbourne at the opening of the Feis, Wexford. Circa May 1914

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) with beakful of fish, Saltee Islands, County Wexford

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) with beakful of fish, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: N. View of the Ruins of Clomines, Co. Wexford, 1791. Creator: Thomas Cook

N. View of the Ruins of Clomines, Co. Wexford, 1791. Creator: Thomas Cook
N. View of the Ruins of Clomines, Co. Wexford, 1791. Clonmines, on the south-west coast of County Wexford, Ireland, the site of the finest example in Ireland of a deserted medieval borough

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Puffin (Fratercula arctica) among sea thrift, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) among sea thrift, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland, June

Razorbill (Alca torda) Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland, June

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Johnstown Castle, Co Wexford, Ireland, 19Th Century Gothic Revival

Johnstown Castle, Co Wexford, Ireland, 19Th Century Gothic Revival

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Ireland, County Wexford, Duncannon, Duncannon Fort, 1588

Ireland, County Wexford, Duncannon, Duncannon Fort, 1588

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Ireland, County Wexford, Hook Peninsula, Hook Head, Hook Head LIghthouse, dawn

Ireland, County Wexford, Hook Peninsula, Hook Head, Hook Head LIghthouse, dawn

Background imageCounty Wexford Collection: Wexford County Wexford Ireland Irish Seaport

Wexford County Wexford Ireland Irish Seaport
Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland, seen here from the opposite shore in the 19th century. From Around The Coast, An Album of Pictures from Photographs of the Chief Seaside Places of Interest in Great




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Welcome to County Wexford, a hidden gem on the southeastern coast of Ireland. This picturesque county is home to some of the most breathtaking sights and attractions in all of Europe. One must-visit spot is the iconic Hook Head Lighthouse, standing tall and proud against the rugged coastline. Explore its rich history at the Hook Head Lighthouse and Heritage Centre, where you can learn about its fascinating past while taking in stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. For those seeking sun and sand, Curracloe beach is an absolute paradise. With its golden shores stretching for miles, it's no wonder this beach has been featured in movies like "Saving Private Ryan. " Feel the soft sand between your toes as you soak up the beauty of this coastal haven. Delve into history at Knight Templars Church in Templetown. This ancient church holds secrets from centuries past and offers a glimpse into Ireland's religious heritage. Venture further along the coast to discover Arthurstown Pier, where you can witness mesmerizing sunsets over tranquil waters. The peacefulness found here is truly unmatched. In New Ross, don't miss out on visiting Dunbrody Emigrant Ship – a replica that tells tales of Irish emigration during famine times. Step aboard this floating museum to experience what life was like for those who left their homeland behind. Ballyhack fishing village will transport you back in time with its charming atmosphere and traditional way of life. Immerse yourself in local culture as you watch fishermen bring in their daily catch or enjoy freshly caught seafood at one of its quaint restaurants. County Wexford's crown jewel is undoubtedly Hook Peninsula itself. From historic landmarks like Hook Head to scenic drives through rolling hillsides dotted with sheep, every corner exudes natural beauty that will leave you breathless. So come explore County Wexford – a place where history meets nature, creating an unforgettable experience that will stay with you long after your visit.