Enniscorthy
Enniscorthy, on the River Slaney in County Wexford, is best known as the stronghold of the 1798 Rebellion — Vinegar Hill, where rebels made their headquarters and last stand, sits just east of town. Enniscorthy Castle and the cathedral of the Diocese of Ferns add to the historical record, while the Blackstairs Mountains and Curracloe beach lie within easy reach. The town has a café and restaurant scene that punches above its size.
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- Population9,709
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
Nearest airports
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Enniscorthy: quick answers
Where is Enniscorthy?
Enniscorthy is in South-East, Ireland, about 46 km29 miles in a straight line from Waterford.
How do you get to Enniscorthy?
The nearest airport is Waterford (WAT), about 1 hr 6 min away by road. The nearest train station is Enniscorthy, about 2 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Enniscorthy?
The warmest month is July, averaging 16°C60°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C42°F. The wettest month is October, with about 97 mm3.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Enniscorthy?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 12 restaurants, 9 cafés and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Enniscorthy?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Inistioge, Thomastown and Gowran.