57-665: Viscount Monck , of Ballytrammon in the County of Wexford , is a title in the Peerage of Ireland . It was created in 1801 for Charles Monck, 1st Baron Monck . He had already been created Baron Monck , of Ballytrammon in the County of Wexford, in 1797, also in the Peerage of Ireland. His eldest son, the second Viscount , was in 1822 created Earl of Rathdowne in the Peerage of Ireland. However, this title became extinct on his death, while he
114-630: A higher number of hours of sunshine recorded daily than in the rest of the country. This has resulted in Wexford becoming one of the most popular places in Ireland in which to reside. The county has a mild, but changeable, oceanic climate with few extremes. The North Atlantic Drift , a continuation of the Gulf Stream , moderates winter temperatures. There is a meteorological station located at Rosslare Harbour . January and February are generally
171-454: A lifeboat station at Duncannon in 1869, to serve the area around Waterford Harbour . The lifeboat was a 33-foot Peake-class 'Pulling and Sailing' (P&S) lifeboat, equipped with 10 oars , and sails for use when conditions were right. The lifeboat and carriage was funded from the bequest of £250 of the late Mrs Anne and Miss Elizabeth Sophia Warner, and named in memory of (Rev.) Richard and Anne Warner . Duncannon lifeboat station
228-574: A number of other Par-3 courses in the county. Maritime activity takes at various locations in County Wexford, including at Kilmore Quay and Slade Harbour . Common fish species include herring , mackerel , cod , monkfish , whiting , bass , perch , gurnard , haddock , mullet , pollock , John Dory , sole , conger eel , shad , salmon , trout , pike , carp , and tench . Shellfish include mussels , cockles , periwinkles , clams , and oysters . Wexford Racecourse ( horse racing )
285-528: A prison and place of execution for suspected rebels. Duncannon's strategic importance continued to be recognised throughout the 19th century. Napoleon sought and got intelligence on its strength and weakness, in preparation for a possible invasion of Ireland. In the 20th century, Duncannon fort was used by the Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil (Irish army reserve) as a barracks and training facility. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) established
342-569: A total of 21 times, first in 1890 and most recently in 2019. In the All Ireland Senior Hurling Championships , Wexford have won 6 times, first in 1910 and most recently in 1996, beating Limerick in the final. Wexford Youths F.C. , formed 2007, renamed as Wexford FC in 2017, is the major football club in the county, currently playing in the League of Ireland First Division . There are numerous golf clubs in
399-607: A women's version of hurling , is also played, and Wexford won the All Ireland in 2007, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Wexford Park is the county's main GAA pitch, holding 25,000 supporters. Also, handball is played on a limited basis; there are a number of handball alleys located throughout the county. As a county, Wexford are most noted for hurling have won the Leinster Senior Hurling Championships
456-677: Is a county in Ireland . It is in the province of Leinster and is part of the Southern Region . Named after the town of Wexford , it was based on the historic Gaelic territory of Hy Kinsella ( Uí Ceinnsealaigh ), whose capital was Ferns . Wexford County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county was 163,527 at the 2022 census. The county is rich in evidence of early human habitation. Portal tombs (sometimes called dolmens ) exist at Ballybrittas (on Bree Hill) and at Newbawn – and date from
513-431: Is a signposted route through four Wexford villages: Duncormick , Cullenstown , Bannow and Wellingtonbridge . Ballyteigue Burrow, located near Duncormick , is one of the finest protected sand dune systems in Ireland. Rich in wildflowers, wildlife and butterflies, this 9 km (6 mile) coastal stretch is a protected nature reserve by the golden sands of Ballyteigue Bay, with spectacular scenery. The Hook Peninsula
570-649: Is called Lady's Island Lake and the other Tacumshin Lake. The Wexford Cot is a flat-bottomed boat used for fishing on the tidal mudflats in Wexford. A canoe-shaped punt fitted with a gun, called a float in Wexford, is used traditionally to shoot game birds in the North Slob mud flats. The Saltee Islands lie 5 km (3 mi) offshore from Kilmore Quay, while the smaller Keeragh Islands are 1.5 km (1 mi) offshore from Bannow. County Wexford, sometimes dubbed Ireland's "sunny southeast", has in general
627-752: Is called St James' G.A.A club, and plays in the Wexford Senior Football Championship and the Wexford Intermediate Hurling Championship. The club won the Wexford Senior Football Championship in 2015, having been promoted from the Intermediate rank the previous year. The hurling team have won several county titles having begun at Junior D level in 2009. In later years, Matthew O'Hanlon captained
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#1732787735954684-407: Is found at Kerloge, just south of the town of Wexford . Iron is found in small quantities at Courtown Harbour. The county is not noted for mineral reserves. No significant mining activity is currently practised, with the exception of quarrying for stone. In 2007, a significant oil find was made 60 km (37 mi) off Hook Head in County Wexford. Carnsore Point made the national headlines in
741-493: Is in Wexford town and there is a Greyhound Racing track at Enniscorthy . Duncannon Duncannon ( Irish : Dún Canann ) is a village in southwest County Wexford , Ireland . Bordered to the west by Waterford harbour and sitting on a rocky headland jutting into the channel is the strategically prominent Duncannon Fort which dominates the village. Primarily a fishing village, Duncannon also relies on tourism and
798-457: Is located at the confluence of the rivers Barrow and Suir , near Campile . Before its sale, the station was scheduled to close by 2010. Endesa propose building a 430 MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) gas fired plant on the site. The project would need a new 44.5 km (27.7 mi) gas pipeline from the existing transmission network at Baunlusk, 6 km (3.7 mi) south of Kilkenny City. A wind farm has now been built on
855-406: Is no longer grown due to the withdrawal of EU subsidies . The numbers involved in farming have been declining for many years and many of the seasonal workers are now eastern Europeans. Mushrooms are also grown indoors. Tomatoes are grown under glass, for example at Campile . Wexford strawberries are famous and can be bought in shops and wayside stalls throughout the summer. Every year, near
912-579: Is noted for its many beaches and spectacular scenery. It features the medieval Hook Head lighthouse and the historic townland of Loftus Hall . Popular beaches are located at Courtown , Curracloe , Carnsore Point , Duncannon and Rosslare Strand . Other places of interest include: The economy is chiefly agricultural. Cattle , sheep , pig rearing and some horse breeding are the main types of husbandry practised. Poultry rearing, once popular, has very much declined. Wheat , barley , rapeseed , and oats are grown, as are potatoes . Sugar beet
969-588: Is now almost never seen. Smaller birds—such as crows, swallows, robins, wrens and so on—are very common. The first magpies in Ireland were recorded by Robert Leigh, of Rosegarland, County Wexford, as having appeared in the County of Wexford about 1676. Land mammals include badger , rabbit , otter , hedgehog , red fox , mink , bats , squirrels ( red and grey ), rats ( brown and black – both introduced species ), and mice ( wood (or field) and house ). Two types of hare —the Irish (or mountain) hare and
1026-411: Is now far less common, due to the devastating effects of Dutch elm disease . Gorse (or furze) is very common. A priority habitat in Wexford is the grey dune , on which many native wild flora grow, including bee orchid and pyramidal orchid . Despite the designation of much of this habitat as a Special Area of Conservation , it remains threatened by destruction for agricultural intensification . There
1083-616: Is part of the European Parliament constituency of South (5 seats). In 2022, the county had a total population of 163,919 people. Of these, 61.4% (91,969 people) lived in rural areas and 38.6% (57,753 people) lived in urban areas. 83.8% of the population stated their religion as Roman Catholic, 7.1% other religions, and 7.5% stated they had no religion. Between 2006 and 2011, the population increased by 10%, slowing to 3% between 2011 and 2016. Since 1951, an opera festival, Wexford Festival Opera , takes place every year in
1140-447: Is situated on the marked "Ring of Hook " drive. Duncannon beach, a mile-long beach, was once a blue flag recipient. Duncannon Fort , which was built in 1588, was used as a location for the opening scenes of the 2002 remake of ' The Count of Monte Cristo ', starring Jim Caviezel and Richard Harris . After being closed for some time, Duncannon Fort reopened to the public in 2016 when guided tours recommenced. According to legend,
1197-637: Is the most common species of butterfly in the county. Various types of moth are also common. The common frog – the only type of frog found – is plentiful. Wexford County Council has thirty-four members. The council has three representatives on the Southern Regional Assembly , where it is part of the South-East strategic planning area. County Wexford is represented by the Dáil constituency of Wexford (5 seats). The county
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#17327877359541254-425: Is very little natural forest in the county. Most natural trees and vegetation grow on hedgerows . South-eastern Wexford is an important site for wild birds—the north side of Wexford Harbour , the North Slob , is home to 10,000 Greenland white-fronted geese each winter (roughly one third of the entire world's population), while in the summer Lady's Island Lake is an important breeding site for terns , especially
1311-757: The D-day assault on Omaha Beach . The Count of Monte Cristo , directed by Kevin Reynolds , was partly filmed in the village of Duncannon in 2000 – Duncannon Fort being used for one of the main scenes. The movie Brooklyn was partially set and filmed in Enniscorthy and featured some of the locals as extras. Two radio stations are based in the county: South East Radio and Beat 102-103 . The county's main newspapers include Wexford People , New Ross Standard , Gorey Guardian , and Enniscorthy Echo . The scenic Bannow Drive, popular amongst tourists,
1368-638: The Neolithic period or earlier. Remains from the Bronze Age period are far more widespread. Early Irish tribes formed the Kingdom of Uí Cheinnsealaig, an area that was slightly larger than the current County Wexford. County Wexford was one of the earliest areas of Ireland to be Christianised , in the early 5th century. Later, from 819 onwards, the Vikings invaded and plundered many Christian sites in
1425-559: The Slaney and the Barrow . At 192 km (119 mi) in length, the river Barrow is the second-longest river on the island of Ireland. Smaller rivers of note are the Owenduff, Pollmounty, Corrock, Urrin, Boro, Owenavorragh (also spelt Ounavarra), Sow and Bann rivers. There are no significant fresh-water lakes in the county. Small seaside lakes or lagoons exist at two locations – one
1482-426: The ice retreated, County Wexford would have been one of the first areas to be covered with glacial drift (a mixture of boulders , clay , sand and gravel ) that blanketed the existing bedrock . This has led to high-quality soils , suitable for a wide range of agriculture . A very detailed soil survey of the county was published in 1964 as part of the 'National Soil Survey of Ireland'. It classifies each area of
1539-530: The rebellion of 1798 , the county has for many years had a strong presence in the Irish traditional singing scene. Noted singers include All-Ireland Fleadh Champions Paddy Berry , Seamus Brogan and Niall Wall. Paddy Berry has also collected and published a number of songs from Wexford. Beaches in Curracloe , County Wexford were used to film the opening scenes of the movie Saving Private Ryan , which depicted
1596-552: The roseate tern . The grey heron is also seen. Throughout the county pheasant , woodpigeon and feral pigeons are widespread. Mute swan , mallard , kingfisher , and owls (the long-eared owl , the short-eared owl , and the barn owl ) are less common – but plentiful. Red grouse , once common, is now extremely scarce. The species has been in decline for some decades. Threats include habitat degradation, disease, predation and over-hunting. Red grouse in Ireland are now considered threatened. The corncrake , also once very common,
1653-490: The 14th century, especially in the north of the county, principally under Art MacMurrough Kavanagh . Under Henry VIII , the great religious houses were dissolved, 1536–41; in County Wexford this included Glascarrig Priory, Clonmines Priory, Tintern Abbey , and Dunbrody Abbey . On 23 October 1641, a major rebellion broke out in Ireland, and County Wexford produced strong support for Confederate Ireland . Oliver Cromwell and his English Parliamentarian Army arrived in 1649 in
1710-642: The Theatre Royal in Wexford town and runs for several weeks. In 2008, a new Opera House replaced the old one on the same site, once called the Wexford Opera House, but in 2014 being designated as Ireland's National Opera House . It consists of two theatres, the O'Reilly Theatre and the Jerome Hynes Theatre. There is a renowned singing tradition in County Wexford. Having an abundance of traditional songs, many of which relate to
1767-472: The United States , visited the county and his ancestral home at Dunganstown, near New Ross . Wexford is the 13th-largest of Ireland's thirty-two traditional counties in area, and 9th-largest in terms of population. It is the largest of Leinster's 12 counties in size, and fourth-largest in terms of population. The county is located in the south-east corner of the island of Ireland. It is bounded by
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1824-692: The Wexford Senior Hurling team to win the Leinster SHC final in 2019 and village native Graeme Molloy also captained the Wexford senior football side prior to his retirement. Brendan Doyle was also a member of the panel during the 2000s and early 2010s. The local soccer team is Duncannon United who play in the Wexford League. Duncannon has three pubs, two cafes and a local shop. Local restaurants include Aldridge Lodge and Dunbrody Country House . There are also several cafes in
1881-556: The area and on the beach front. Duncannon Holiday Park is a holiday village which provides accommodation and camping facilities. Duncannon Fort incorporates a maritime museum, Cockleshell Arts Gallery, Officer's Mess Café and craft shop and other craft outlets and is open daily from June to September. During the off season, guided tours are available from Monday to Friday. Duncannon Fort. A number of festivals are held in Duncannon every year. In August there are two festivals. Firstly,
1938-446: The coldest months, with temperatures ranging from 4–9 °C (39–48 °F) on average. July and August are generally the warmest months, with average temperatures ranging from 13–19 °C (55–66 °F) in coastal areas and 12–22 °C (54–72 °F) in inland areas. The prevailing winds blow from the south-west. Precipitation falls throughout the year. Mean annual rainfall is 800–1,200 millimetres (31–47 in). Generally,
1995-405: The county according to its specific soil type . Most of the county is covered with soils called brown earths , described as well-drained and having a wide use-range. After that, gleys (poorly to imperfectly drained with a limited use-range) are the next major soil type, primarily located in the south-east of the county and east of Gorey (along the coast). Gleys are dotted elsewhere around
2052-712: The county and captured it. The lands of the Irish and Anglo-Normans were confiscated and given to Cromwell's soldiers as payment for their service in the Parliamentarian Army. At Duncannon , in the south-west of the county, James II , after his defeat at the Battle of the Boyne , embarked for Kinsale and then to exile in France. County Wexford was the most important area in which the Irish Rebellion of 1798
2109-652: The county in small areas, and where they occur they generally form bogland . The last major soil type, brown podzolics , occur mainly near the edges of the Blackstairs Mountain range and around Bunclody and in the baronies of East Shelmalier and South Ballaghkeen. Though there are areas covered with other soil types , these are of limited extent. Common species of tree include oak , ash , sycamore , alder , blackthorn , hawthorn , beech and birch . Less common (but plentiful) species include wild cherry and Scots pine (also called red deal). Elm
2166-415: The county receives less snow than more northerly parts of Ireland . Heavy snowfalls are relatively rare, but can occur. The one exception is Mount Leinster , visible from a large portion of the county, and frequently covered with snow during the winter months. Frost is frequent in winter months, less so in coastal areas. An ice sheet covered most, but not all, of the county during the last Ice age . As
2223-545: The county – including Rosslare (a Links course ), and Enniscorthy. Two more are located near Gorey – Ballymoney Golf Club and Courtown Golf Club – are 18 hole golf courses. Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club, boasting Europe's only golf lift, is situated just inside County Carlow . There are also a few others. New Ross Golf Club , however, is actually located in County Kilkenny – about 1 km (1,000 yards) from New Ross town. There are also many par-3 courses in
2280-451: The county, such as Scarke Golf Course & Driving Range, located about 2 km (1.2 mi) east of New Ross, the 'Abbey Par 3' course, at Winningtown, Fethard-on-Sea, Blackwater Par 3 Golf Course, Kilnew, Blackwater, located a few kilometres northeast of Wexford town, Garrylough Golf Course and Driving Range, Screen, and Rathaspeck Manor Golf Course, Rathaspeck, near Rosslare (there are also few Par-4 holes on this course). There are also
2337-473: The county. Vikings settled at Wexford town near the end of the 9th century. In 1169, Wexford was the site of the invasion of Ireland by Normans at the behest of Diarmuid Mac Murrough , King of Uí Cheinnsealaig and king of Leinster (Laigin). This was followed by the subsequent colonisation of the country by the Cambro-Normans . The native Irish began to regain some of their former territories in
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2394-487: The end of June, a 'Strawberry Fair' Festival takes place in the town of Enniscorthy , and a Strawberry Queen is crowned. Dairy farming forms an important part of the agricultural industry. Locally produced milk is on sale in many supermarkets. Wexford Irish Cheddar is a brand, and Carrigbyrne, a full-flavoured soft cheese , is produced near New Ross. Evergreen tree species are extensively cultivated, especially in more recent years— Norway spruce and Sitka spruce are
2451-674: The garrison was sunk with the loss of 200 lives (see Siege of Duncannon ). During the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland , Duncannon was besieged again, as part of the Siege of Waterford , firstly in November 1649 by Oliver Cromwell and Michael Jones in 1649. The fort's Irish garrison held out, and the siege was abandoned in December of that year. However, in July 1650, Henry Ireton renewed
2508-569: The late 1970s after a proposal was made to build a nuclear energy plant there; the plans were abandoned after extensive protests from the public, due to environmental and health concerns. Great Island Power Station opened in 1967 and was operated by the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) until it was sold to Endesa in January 2009. It is an electricity-generating station fueled by heavy fuel oil and rated at 240 MW. It
2565-512: The less common brown (or European) hare —are found. Hare is not nearly as common as rabbit. The stoat ( Mustela erminea hibernica ) is also reasonably common. Locally the stoat is just as often incorrectly called a weasel . Only two types of seal are found on County Wexford's coast— Atlantic grey seals are very plentiful in coastal areas; the slightly smaller common (or harbour) seal is less common, yet plentiful. The small tortoiseshell butterfly (reddish-orange colour, with black markings)
2622-471: The most common varieties planted. These are generally sown on poorer quality soils (mainly in bogs and on hills or mountainsides). A small amount of deciduous trees are also planted, though these require better soils. Silver was once mined at Clonmines—primarily in Tudor times. Lead was mined at Caim, 1818 – c. 1850—this mine also contains zinc ; the two are usually found together. Copper ore ( malachite )
2679-651: The north. Largely low-lying fertile land is the characteristic landscape of the county. The highest point in the county is Mount Leinster at 795 metres (2,608 ft), in the Blackstairs Mountains in the north-west on the boundary with County Carlow. Other high points: Notable hills include: Carrigbyrne Hill; Camross (or Camaross) Hill, 181 m (594 ft); Carrigmaistia, 167 m (548 ft); Bree Hill, 179 m (587 ft); Gibbet Hill; Vinegar Hill; Slievecoiltia; Forth Mountain, 237 m (778 ft); and Tara Hill. The major rivers are
2736-600: The sea on two sides—on the south by the Atlantic Ocean and on the east by St. George's Channel and the Irish Sea . The River Barrow forms its western boundary. The Blackstairs Mountains form part of the boundary to the north, as do the southern edges of the Wicklow Mountains . The adjoining counties are Waterford to the south-west, Kilkenny to the west, Carlow to the north-west and Wicklow in
2793-534: The settlement at Duncannon dates back to the time of Fionn mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool) and the Fianna in the 3rd century AD. Duncannon was of strategic importance as its fort commanded the bay giving sea access to Waterford harbour. As a result, it was centrally involved in wars and sieges during the 17th and 18th centuries. During the Irish Confederate Wars (1641–1652), the fort at Duncannon
2850-618: The siege, and the fort and town surrendered after the fall of Waterford. In 1659 and 1660, Duncannon was the only town to remain openly loyal to Edmund Ludlow after forces loyal to General George Monck took control of Dublin and other towns. In the Williamite war in Ireland (1689–1691) James II , after his defeat at the battle of the Boyne , embarked at Duncannon for Kinsale and then to exile in France . Later his son in law and enemy William of Orange , marched on its cobblestones as
2907-459: The site, featuring 14 wind turbines generating electricity. It was completed in November 2002 and was the first wind farm on the east coast of Ireland. Wind farms now exist at a few other locations in the county, such as Ballywater Wind Farm , at Cahore (near Kilmuckridge ), on the county's east coast, and Richfield wind farm, located in the southeast of the county. In recent years the county Football team has been making rapid advances. Camogie ,
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#17327877359542964-484: The titles are held by his great-great-grandson, the seventh Viscount, who succeeded his father in 1982. He does not use his titles. The heir presumptive is the present holder's brother, the Hon. George Stanley Monck (born 1957) The next and last in line to the titles is the present holder's youngest brother, the Hon. James Stanley Monck (born 1961) County Wexford County Wexford ( Irish : Contae Loch Garman )
3021-413: The town and fort surrendered to his army without resistance. The fort at Duncannon was one of the few places in county Wexford that did not fall to the rebels during the 1798 rebellion though a force sent out from the fort to defend Wexford town was defeated at the battle of Three Rocks . The fort and town then became a sanctuary for fleeing loyalists and troops in south Wexford and was also used as
3078-594: Was closed in 1886, following the placement of a lifeboat at Dunmore East in 1884, and replaced by a new station at Fethard . Bus Éireann route 370 links Duncannon to New Ross , Waterford and Wellingtonbridge . There are several buses daily except Sundays. The nearest railway station is Waterford railway station which is located 22 km away in Waterford travelling via the Ballyhack - Passage East ferry. The local Gaelic Athletic Association club team
3135-561: Was fought, during which significant battles occurred at The Battle of Oulart Hill during the 1798 rebellion . Vinegar Hill (Enniscorthy) and New Ross . The famous ballad " Boolavogue " was written in remembrance of the Wexford Rising. At Easter 1916, a small rebellion occurred at Enniscorthy town, on cue with that in Dublin . During World War II , German planes bombed Campile . In 1963 John F. Kennedy , then President of
3192-428: Was initially occupied by English soldiers and used as a base for an attack on nearby Redmond's Hall (now Loftus Hall ). During this period, it was besieged three times. In 1645, it was taken by an Irish Confederate army under general Thomas Preston . Its English garrison surrendered after lengthy bombardment, during which their second in command Larcan was killed, and a ship, The Great Lewis , trying to bring supplies to
3249-614: Was succeeded in the other titles by his younger brother, the third Viscount. The latter's son, the fourth Viscount , served as the 1st Governor General of Canada . In 1866, he was given the title Baron Monck , of Ballytrammon in the County of Wexford, in the Peerage of the United Kingdom . This title gave the viscounts a seat in the Westminster House of Lords until the passing of the House of Lords Act 1999 . As of 2012
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