Wexford

Wexford refers to both a county in the southeast of Ireland and its county town, which sits at the head of Wexford Harbour on the River Slaney estuary. The county is part of the province of Leinster and lies along the Irish Sea coast, encompassing a varied coastline, estuaries, and inland farmland.

Historically, the area shows Viking origins and was known in Old Norse as Veisafjǫrðr. It developed as a major medieval port and later came under Norman influence in the 12th century. The 1798 rebellion involved notable activity in Wexford, including attacks and subsequent suppression around Vinegar Hill. The county preserves maritime and emigrant history at sites such as the Dunbrody Famine Ship near New Ross.

Geographically, the coast features notable landmarks like the Saltee Islands and the Hook Peninsula, including Hook Head Lighthouse, one of the oldest working lighthouses in the world. The economy is predominantly agricultural, with dairy and horticulture playing major roles, and tourism centers on coastal landscapes, historic sites, and cultural events. The county is famous for Wexford strawberries, a long-running symbol of its horticultural tradition. Cultural life includes the annual Wexford Festival Opera, as well as theatres, markets, and regional museums. Prominent heritage attractions include Dunbrody Famine Ship and other maritime and famine-era sites.

Transportation links connect Wexford town to Dublin and the rest of Ireland via the Dublin–Rosslare rail line. Rosslare Europort provides ferry connections to Britain and continental Europe, supporting both passenger and freight traffic.