Mini guide to Rosslare Harbour
Rosslare Harbour is southeast Ireland’s main passenger port for ferries to and from Fishguard in Wales, and continental Europe. Located in county Wexford, this hospitable town is a convenient place to stop for the night once you arrive or before you leave Ireland.
There is a wide variety of fine hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs; in Rosslare Harbour to choose from, as well as friendly people to welcome you. Rosslare Harbour also boasts a number of quality restaurants, pubs and shops.
Only five kilometres north of the harbour is Rosslare town, situated along the curve of the bay. Rosslare is County Wexford’s original holiday resort, and its pristine beaches and excellent water amenities always make it popular with visitors.
Exploring the picturesque countryside around Rosslare Harbour will take you through charming towns and villages, lovely parks and some of the prettiest scenery in Ireland. Visit the lovely fishing village of Kilmore Quay, the Viking town of Wexford or the Irish National Heritage Park set on 30 acres of land, where you can trace 9000 years of Irish history and culture.
Rosslare Harbour is serviced by the ferry terminal as well as by convenient Bus Eireann coaches to Wexford and beyond. Ireland’s road network consists mostly of provincial roads with few multi-laned highways.
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