tourist attractions around south west new ross fethard

The Kennedy Homestead was the birthplace of Patrick Kennedy, the great grandfather of America's youngest ever president – John F Kennedy. Through exhibitions, photographs and an audio visual display it tells the story of those who stayed in Dunganstown and Patrick Kennedy who emigrated to America in 1848. The Kennedy's actually still own the house....

Dedicated to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States from 1960 - 1963, the arboretum is a plant collection of international standing. It covers 252 hectares (623 acres) on the southern slopes and summit of Slieve Coillte.

It contains 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate regions of the world, planted in botanical sequence. There are 200 forest plots grouped by continent. A road provides access to the summit at 271m from which there are panor...

New Ross is the ancestral home of JFK and in the town you can see a life size bronze statue of President JFK. It was unveiled on the 45th anniversary of his visit to Ireland. This is the only statue of JFK in Ireland.
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The oldest of its kind in Ireland, this lighthouse was built in 1744. Two types of lenses are used, white to signal ships are on course and red to warn that they are off course....

Dating back to 1170 Dunbrody is an excellent example of a Cistercian Monastery in Ireland. It's located about 8 miles south of the County Wexford town of New Ross.
The site of the ruins of Dunbrody Castle now houses a craft shop with quality hand-made local crafts. There is a small museum within the tearooms with family information and a very large dolls house - a scale replica of the castle. There is a small pitch and putt course and a full size hedge maze - one of only two in Ireland...

One of th best in the South East, Duncannon Beach has held the EU Blue Flag of excellence since 1987. The beach is a golden mile of sand with lifeguard(s) on hand to help ensure a safe and happy visit....

A Cistercian Abbey built in 1200 AD. Currently under restoration. Founded by William the Earl Marshal, in fulfillment of his promise - made when on a stormy sea voyage - to do so if the Lord spared him....

Duncannon Fort is a star shaped fort built at a strategically important promontory in Wexford Harbour. It was built in 1588 in the expectation of an attack on the area by the Spanish Armada. There had previously been a Celtic fort and a Norman castle on the site. The fort is noted for its dry moat, exterior walls and the legend of the croppy boy....

The 13th Century Hook Lighthouse, located at the end of Hook Head, is the oldest working lighthouse in Northern Europe. The Keepers houses are now a visitor centre. Facilities include the Lighthouse Café and a craft shop. The centre has facilities for the disabled, although the tower itself doesn't....