Wexford is a very old town, settled by the Vikings about 1,200 years ago. Wexford provides a wonderful mix of unique shops, and is the perfect place to get distinctive gifts. There are locally owned shops selling art, wine, specialist food and pottery as well as department stores, bookshops, jewellers and boutiques.

Wexford itself is very picturesque, with narrow winding streets, and wide walkways along the Quays where the River Slaney which meets the sea in Wexford harbour. A great collection of pubs, restaurants and bistros round off this town as a place to visit when on your self catering holiday at Kilmore Cottage.