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Historic Ferns Set in the sunny South East, in very picturesque countryside, Ferns is a village located on the N11 between the nearby towns of Enniscorthy and Gorey.

Ferns is a village in north Wexford, located on the N11 between the towns of Gorey and Enniscorthy. It’s rich medieval heritage played a significant role in shaping Ireland as it is today. It was from Ferns that King Diarmuid MacMurrough, King of Leinster, set off to seek help in retaining power, resulting in the coming of the Normans in 1169, thus changing the course of Irish history. In Ferns you can walk in the footsteps of medieval and Christian history, with archaeological remains testament to its title of ‘Ancient Capital of Leinster'.

Another great photo of Ferns - The Square circa 1870-90Dunne Family Grocer, W**e & Spirits before Larry Doyle bought it....
26/10/2026

Another great photo of Ferns - The Square circa 1870-90

Dunne Family Grocer, W**e & Spirits before Larry Doyle bought it.
Foley O'Neills the thatched building which is now Kinsella’s.
The old St.Aidans church on Chapel Lane.

Congratulations to Ferns Tidy Towns on winning a National Tidy Towns Bronze medal in their category in the Tidy Towns aw...
24/10/2026

Congratulations to Ferns Tidy Towns on winning a National Tidy Towns Bronze medal in their category in the Tidy Towns awards on Friday. A wonderful achievement and so well deserved. Ferns is so lucky to have such a dedicated group who work tirelessly in making a difference in our community. Well done and enjoy the well deserved celebrations 👏👏

The Conservation Management Plan for the Cathedral is almost finished - we can't wait to read it. Watch this space!
22/10/2026

The Conservation Management Plan for the Cathedral is almost finished - we can't wait to read it. Watch this space!

Another fantastic archive photo of Lower Main Street, Ferns (c1890)Original image courtesy of (www.nli.ie) Wexford Histo...
29/09/2026

Another fantastic archive photo of Lower Main Street, Ferns (c1890)
Original image courtesy of (www.nli.ie) Wexford Historical Society

Fantastic archive photo of Lower Main Street, Ferns (c1890)Original image courtesy of (www.nli.ie)
28/09/2026

Fantastic archive photo of Lower Main Street, Ferns (c1890)
Original image courtesy of (www.nli.ie)

WHERE THE SLANEY REMEMBERSA beautiful new short film that brings Wexford's past to life through the voices of local peop...
27/09/2026

WHERE THE SLANEY REMEMBERS

A beautiful new short film that brings Wexford's past to life through the voices of local people.

The film follows the River Slaney from Bunclody to Scarawalsh Bridge where archaeologist Barry Lacey of Slaneyside Heritage meets locals along the way who share the stories, incidents and people from the past that have been passed down through generations.

This isn't a film about big historical events — it's about the small, personal, local stories that connect us to the river and to the place we call home. The memories that have been handed down and still live on along the banks of the Slaney.

A really reflective and evocative piece of local history — well worth a watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go92PYMKpDo

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