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Enniscorthy is a picturesque town situated on the N11 at the river slaney in Co. Wexford. Enniscorthy is a Anglicised version of the Irish (Inis Córthaidh, meaning Island of the rocks).
Vinegar Hill
It has a rich historical background, most notably it was the location of a major battle in 1798 which took place on Vinegar Hill (Cnoc Fíodh na gCaor in Irish which translates as hill of the berry-tree). was the largest camp and headquarters of the rebels of 1798 who controlled County Wexford for thirty days against vastly superior forces, before their defeat on June 21. From Vinegar Hill you can see the Blackstairs mountains, which are situated along the west border of County Wexford.
Enniscorthy Castle
Enniscorthy Castle is an imposing Norman stronghold, which dates from 1205 and was a private dwelling until 1951. The castle was the site of many fierce battles during the Cromwellian years and also the 1798 Rising. The castle houses the Wexford County Museum, which contains extensive 1798 rebellion-related material, as well as items of local and agricultural interest. It is currently (2008) closed for refurbishment and is scheduled to reopen in 2010.
1798 Centre
One of the most noted interactive museums in Ireland, the 1798 Visitor Centre is devoted to the 1798 Rising. You can visit their website here.
Enniscorthy Cathedral
One of Enniscorthy’s most popular attractions, built in 1843, is St. Aidan’s Cathedral. It was designed by Augustus Welby Pugin who also designed the interior of London’s Houses of Parliament. Pugin created the cathedral in the same Neogothic style.