1180 c. – Wexford Town Walls, Co. Wexford
Wexford began as a Viking town in the 10th century, when the “deep pool” provided a safe berthing place for longboats.
Architecture of Wexford
1770 – St. Iberius Church, Wexford
Architect: John Roberts
The fine interior is late Georgian, while the front on the Main Street is more stark and subdued,
1775c – Taylor’s Castle, Wexford, Co. Wexford
A georgian house, with extended windows and Irish-style castellations. Another view in the Lawrence Collection, in the National Library, taken in the early 20th century,
1776 – Cornmarket House, Wexford, Co. Wexford
Building of a market house commenced in 1772 by Wexford Corporation and was completed in 1776. The lower windows of today were arched recesses for the traders,
1806 – Former Courthouse, Wexford, Co. Wexford
Architect: Richard Morrison
The old Wexford Courthouse was situated on Wexford’s Commercial Quay, directly across from the town-side entrance of Wexford Bridge.
1846 – Old County Gaol, Wexford, Co. Wexford
The most striking element of the Old County Gaol is the curiously flat almost cardboard cut outcut-like entrance constructed in 1846.
1860 – Church of the Assumption, Wexford, Co. Wexford
Architect: Richard Pierce / J.J. McCarthy
On of Wexford’s “twin churches”, these Neo-Gothic buildings were opened in 1858 and the twin spires are part of the unique skyline of the town.
2008 – National Opera House, Wexford
Architects: Office of Public Works in Ireland & Keith Williams Architects
The new 7,235sqm purpose-designed opera house contains two theatres the principal auditorium 780 seats,
