Castles And Museums

Wexford – Fr Murphy Centre

This center contains a range of farm machinery, ploughs, harrows and sowers from the 19th. and 20th. century. Some of them were made in Wexford, in Pierce’s andt the Star Engineering Works.

Wexford – The John F Kennedy Arboretum

Dedicated to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States from 1960 to 1963, the Arboretum is a plant collection of international standing.

Wexford – Berkeley Costume and Toy Museum Wexford

Private collection of 18th and 19th century toys, dolls and costumes, displayed in the drawing rooms of Berkeley Forest House.

Wicklow Mountains National Park

Wicklow Mountains National Park covers part of a mountain range that extends over most of County Wicklow on the east coast of Ireland.

Wicklow – Glendalough Visitor Centre

This early Christian ecclesiastical settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Set in a glaciated valley with two lakes, the monastic remains include a superb round tower, stone churches

Wicklow – Avondale House And Forest Park

Avondale House, the birthplace and home of Charles Stewart Parnell. Set in a magnificent forest park of over 500 acres with tree trails and walks ranging in duration from one to five hours.

Wicklow – Dwyer McAllister Cottage Wicklow

It is a fine example of a traditional thatched cottage built with local stone and whitewashed inside and out. Opens Mid June to mid Sept.

Wicklow – Arklow Maritime Museum

Arklow has a very fine fishing and maritime tradition. Maritime Museum Arklow is a treasure trove of shipbuilders models, half models, plans and a unique collection of paintings of Arklow sailing ships.