Things To Do

Bannow Cottages is ideally placed for an Activity holiday. Set in a beautiful area of county Wexford, Ireland.

There are plenty of opportunities for activities, events and attractions to suit all ages and interests, most of which are within easy driving distance from Bannow Cottages and are perfect for exploring the 'Sunny Southeast' of Ireland.

Bannow Cottages is the perfect base from which to embark upon a huge range of activities. The estuary north of Bannow Island is a vast reserve for waterfowl and just 10 minutes walk from Bannow Cottages.

The beaches at Blackhall and Bannow are 5 minutes by car and Fishing is very popular on these beaches. Incidentally the Coastline here runs for 200km in length, stretching from Hook Head Peninsula to Wexford Town and beyond towards Dublin.

Popular Local Attractions:

Within 30 minutes by car there are numerous things to do, including:

• The Hook Lighthouse and visitor centre,
• Duncannon Fort.
•  Dunbrody Abbey,
• Irish National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig
• Wexford Wildfowl Reserve,
• Ballyteigue Burrow National Reserve,
• Kilmore Quay Marina and Fishing port
•  Saltee Island Bird Sanctuary (by ferry).

 Beauty Salons in Wexford:

• see Our Pampering Breaks Page here >>>

Boat Charters in Wexford - Sea Angling

• South east Charters Sea Angling.
  Duncannon Co Wexford.
  Contact: Walter Foley, E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , T: 051 389242, Fax: 051 389437, Mob: 087 2437148
• Mermaid Angling.
  Contact: jim Foley, E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  T: 051 389225, Fax: 051 389225, Mob: 087 6781245
• Celtic Lady II
  Contact: John Devereux, T: 053 91 29637, Mob: 087 2926469
• Autumn Dream
  Contact: Eamon Hayes, E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it T: 053 91 29723 Mob: 087 2135308 W: www.kilmoreangling.com
• Enterprise
  Contact: Dick Hayes, T: 053 91 29704 Mob: 087 2549111

Pleasure Cruises:

• Saltee Cruises, Kilmore Quay Marina,
  T: 053 91 29684, Fax: 053 91 29790, Mob: 087 2529736
• Sailing Ireland. Kilmore Quay Marina,
  T: 053 91 39163, Mob: 086 171 3800 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , W: www.sailingireland.ie
  
  
• Rosslare Water Sports Centre, Rosslare Strand
  T: 053 91 32566

Casinos:

• Newbay Casino, Newbay Country House, Wexford. T: 053 91 42779 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  W: www.newbaycountryhouse.com
  
• Quay Casino, Monck St, Wexford. T: 053 91 74831, E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , W: www.quaycasino.ie

Cookery Courses in Wexford   

• Dunbrody Cookery School
• Phelim Byrne Cookery Academy

Cycle Hire:

• Thinking of hiring a bike? Check out Cycle Hire at Kilmore Quay, Tel: 053 91 29955

Farmers Markets

• Enniscorthy Market - Abbey Square, Sat Mornings 9am - 2pm 
• Wexford Market - Super Valu Carpark, Friday Mornings 9am - 2pm
• Gorey Market - Community School Car Park. Sat Mornings 9am - 2pm
• New Ross Market - The Quay, Saturday Mornings 9am - 2pm
• Wexford Organic Centre, Cushinstown, New Ross, Co Wexford: www.wexfordfarmersmarket.com

 Fishing in Wexford  

• Saltwater Sport Fishing - www.kilmoreangling.com - Kilmore
• Fresh Water - River Blackwater, Nore, Barrow, Suir, Slaney
  see Our Fishing Page for more details >>>

Golfing in Wexford

• There are so many golf courses to choose from we have made a special page! Just click here>>> 

 Greyhound Racing in Wexford  

• Enniscorthy Co. Wexford

Heritage Parks

•  Johnstown - Johnstown Castle, Wexford

Horse Riding in Wexford   

• Loisin Riding Centre Kilrane
• Old Court Stables New Ross
• Camoline Riding School
• Shelmalier Riding school     

Horse Racing in Wexford  

•  Wexford Horse Races see: www.wexfordraces.ie

 Historical Sites    

• Wexford County Museum, Town Centre, Enniscorthy
• Ferns Castle, Ferns
• Fethard Castle
• Slade Castle
• The Hook Lighthouse, Hook Head
• Ballyhack Castle, Ballyhack
• Irish Agricultural Museum, Johnstown Castle
• Kilmore Quay Maritime Museum, Kilmore Quay
• The Lightship, Kilmore Quay
• J.F.K. Arboretum and Park
• Dunbrody Abbey
• Waterford Heritage Museum, Greyfairs, Waterford
• Kennedy Homestead, Dunganstown, New Ross
• War Memorial, Tintern
• Vinegar Hill
• Selskar Abbey
• Tintern Abbey Tintern,
• Duncannon Fort
• Dunbrody Famine Ship
• Ros Expo- Irelands Norman past : www.rosexpo.ie
• Irish National Heritage Park
• Browne-Clayton Monument
• Walking Tours of Wexford

Language Centre:

• Slaney Language Centre, Slaney Manor, Ferrycarrig T: 053 91 20881 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it W: www.wexford-language.com

Niteclubs in Wexford:

•  The back room at The Centenary Stores, charlotte st, W: www.thestores.ie

Opera Festival Wexford

• Wexford Opera House  October 2010 see: www.wexfordopera.com

Parks and Gardens in the Wexford Area include:

• Kilmokea
• J.F.K. Arboretum and Park

Sailing in Wexford

• Check out Sailing Irelands' website for ideas:  www.sailingireland.ie
  
  
• Wexford Harbour Boat and Tennis Club, Redmond Road, Wexford
  T: 053 91 22039, Fax: 053 91 47504,

 Tours and Walks    

• Forest Trail
• Carrickbyrne Hill
• J.F.K. Arboretum and Park
  see Our Walking Page for more info >>>