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.
Wexford began as a Viking town in the 10th century, when the “deep pool” provided a safe berthing place for longboats.
The fine interior is late Georgian, while the front on the Main Street is more stark and subdued,
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,
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,
The old Wexford Courthouse was situated on Wexford’s Commercial Quay, directly across from the town-side entrance of Wexford Bridge.
The most striking element of the Old County Gaol is the curiously flat almost cardboard cut outcut-like entrance constructed in 1846.
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.
The new 7,235sqm purpose-designed opera house contains two theatres the principal auditorium 780 seats,