New Ross Heritage Town | Your Daily Adventure SouthEast

So much history - home to JFK, the Dunbrody Famine Ship and the Ros Tapestry

On the banks of the majestic River Barrow, New Ross is full of cultural and historic surprises, beautiful shopfronts and quaint laneways. The town is home to the most famous Irish American, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Visitors to New Ross can see the spectacular Dunbrody Famine Ship sit proudly on the quayside – take a tour and discover its fascinating history.

Highlights

Remains of the 13th century town walls
A rich history – home to JFK, the Dunbrody Famine Ship and the Ros Tapestry
Gateway to the Hook Peninsula & the oldest operational lighthouse in the world
A lively town with fantastic festivals including the New Ross Piano Festival, Kennedy Summer School, Irish America 4th July / Fit Fest and AIMS Choral Festival
Part of the Ireland’s Ancient East Touring Region and an integral part of the Norman Trail

Useful Information

DINING / REFRESHMENTS
New Ross has numerous cafés and restaurants with a range of dining options. Picnic facilities are located adjacent to the Three Sisters Marina on the Wexford Road.

SHOPPING
There are several shopping options in New Ross and surrounds.

PARKING
Car and coach parking available throughout the town.

Getting There

New Ross is located in South County Wexford on the N25 (E30) road, 35km from Wexford Town, 55km from Rosslare Europort, 40km from Waterford Airport and 160km from Dublin Airport.

Map Location: 52.396204, -6.947190

Contact New Ross Heritage Town

New Ross, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Eircode: Y34 CF64
T: +353 (0)51-421 284
W: www.wexfordcoco.ie

‘Your Daily Adventure’ is Ireland’s #1 Visitor Guide… by Smiles! It’s also FREE.

‘Your Daily Adventure’ is loved by visitors. There is so much to enjoy, we’ve had to create six regional editions to cover every part of Ireland.

Each FREE edition is packed with up-to-date information on all there is to do, see and enjoy around Ireland. Watch out for them in your travels, or ask for them by name ‘Your Daily Adventure’. They are stocked in most places visitors’ frequent – particularly visitor-friendly accommodation!