Here we have listed some of the interesting and useful websites for touring and travelling to and in Co. Wexford and the south east.

Wexford Tourism
North Wexord Tourism
GoreyLinks.com
Ferns Parish
Bus Eireann
Irish Rail
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Aer lingus
FerryPort
Ryan Air

Ferns Castle - History
The Normans came to Ireland in 1169 at the request of Diarmuid MacMurrough, the deposed king of Leinster, who sought to regain his lost kingdom. To control their territory the Normans built massive military castles at strategic points. The castle at Ferns, possibly built on the site of an earlier Mac Murrough stronghold, was constructed early in the 13th century. It consisted of an almost square block, measuring 80ft by 60ft, with a drum tower at each angle.

As shown by the trefoil-headed windows the block was three storeys high and would have been divided into several compartments. The cellar below the remains of the South West tower was cut out of solid rock and was used as a prison: Kathleen, daughter of William Marshall, was detained here in the 13th century to prevent her elopement. Located in the South East tower is a circular chapel. Its vaulted ceiling is borne by moulded ribs resting on corbels shaped as capitals. Three windows light the interior of this 13th century architectural gem, regarded as the finest in Ireland. The tower has good arrow-loops and windows.