heritage centres wexford

The Westgate Tower combines with the ancient and historic Selskar Abbey to be the perfect setting to understand the historical development of Wexford. Situated in the heart of the Viking and Norman walled town, the Tower features a top-class audio-visual story on the cosmopolitan history of Wexford town, with spectacular special effects.

Upstairs in the tower there are beautiful Norman rooms and a fine battlements walk to the Abbey. Average length of visit is 1 hour approx....

Westgate is the only surviving medieval town gate from the original seven which gave access to the town. Built in the early 14th century as a toll gate, the recesses where the toll collectors worked are evident is the lockup which was used to punish "runagates" - those who tried to avoid the toll.

The tower houses Westgate Heritage Centre which presents an audio visual show on the history and development of Wexford, called "In Selskar's Shadow". This is supported by some exhibits and...