Enniscorthy

The River Slaney flows through this town built on steep streets, extending from the 13th-century Norman castle to the Gothic St Aidan's Cathedral at the summit point.

Enniscorthy emerged as a strategic location during the 1798 Rising, with rebels controlling the town for thirty days before their defeat at the Battle of Vinegar Hill.

The National 1798 Rebellion Centre, housed in a former monastery, presents exhibits about the rebellion through artifacts, documents, and educational displays.

The Dublin-Rosslare railway line serves Enniscorthy station, offering direct connections to major cities and coastal destinations across southeastern Ireland.

The Athenaeum Theatre from 1892 marks the meeting place where Micheál MacLiammóir and Hilton Edwards first met, leading to Dublin's Gate Theatre foundation.

Location: County Wexford

Elevation above the sea: 60 m

GPS coordinates: 52.50206,-6.56588

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32