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Ros Tapestry

"Reported to be Europe's largest embroidered tapestry it consists of 15 large panels telling the story from Celtic Ireland to the events which led to the arrival of the Normans to Ireland (1169 - Bannow Bay) and the subsequent founding of the Port of Ros by William Marshal & his wife Isabel de Clare. The idea for the tapestry was developed in 1998 and it has been completely hand crafted by more than 150 local and very loyal embrioderers from Co.Wexford and Southeast Ireland. The tapestry is exquisite; It is beautifully coloured and presents images of medieval life in Ireland. Having completed the tour of the Ros Tapestry visitors can take the short walk across the road to the now famous and well known Dunbrody Ship.

L: New Ross
T: 051 445396
W: www.rostapestry.com

National 1798 Visitor Centre and Vinegar Hill

Appropriately situated in the shadow of Vinegar - the 1798 Visitor Centre is a very short walk (approx 1/2km from the centre of Enniscorthy town. The Visitor Centre gives an excellent account of the 1798 Rebellion and its after effects on lives in the county - using the multi-media and interactive exhibits. An audio-visual presentation will hold the attention of children and older guests alike.

Vinegar Hill has an iconic view of Enniscorthy and was the location during the Rebellion of 1798 where Irish insurgents, led by Father Murphy, encamped on the hill and flew their banner from the windmill. The shell of the windmill remains today.

Location: Enniscorthy
W: http://www.1798centre.ie/index.htm
T: +353 (0) 53 923 7596
Sat Nav: N: 52.49675529 W: -6.569405

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BEACHES / PARKS / CASTLES & WOODLANDS - so many to choose from - 20 minute drive from Mill Farm:

JOHNSTOWN CASTLE - now restored and open to the public for tours from 2019 - take a guided tour the of the castle, visit the Agriculture Museum, explore the beautiful grounds, take a walk by the three lakes & an unbelieveable children's playground too.

J.F.K. ARBORETUM - THIS MARVELOUS PARK is just a 20 minute drive from Mill Farm Cottages - enjoy the wooded areas and grasslands with excellent playground on site for the younger visitors; TINTERN ABBEY - beautiful wooded walks; Restored walled garden; Cafe on site; HOOK LIGHTHOUSE - the oldest working lighthouse in Europe' DUNBRODY FAMINE SHIP - experience the journey that the passengers in the 1850's undertook to make a new life in America; BALLYCROSS APPLE FARM - a must visit over the Halloween and Christmas periods. Water sports - surf boarding/canoeing/cave exploration all available in the nearby area - Hook Head & surrounding beaches.

Watersports for all the family - check out Dunmore Adventure - https://dunmoreadventure.com

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