Self-guided exhibitions
Wander four floors of interactive permanent and temporary displays telling the story of the castle, its inhabitants and the town. Guides are on hand to answer questions, and the visit takes about 45 minutes at your own pace.
Enniscorthy Castle
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About
A Norman keep on Castle Hill looking over the River Slaney, Enniscorthy Castle packs nearly 1,000 years of Wexford history into four floors, a dungeon and a rooftop you can walk. Its exhibitions cover the castle, the town and the designers and rebel families who shaped them.
Things to Do
Guided weekend tours
Knowledgeable guides lead scheduled tours on Saturdays and Sundays (and bank holidays) at 1pm and 3pm, tracing the town and castle through Irish chieftains, Norman knights and the Roche family. Groups of 10 or more can pre-book any day.
The Swordsman dungeon
In the dungeon, set into bedrock, is a rare 1m-tall medieval graffito of a figure holding a sword, probably carved by a prisoner. A 3D print lets larger groups and those who cannot reach the dungeon see it too.
Rooftop battlements
Weather permitting, climb to the roof for sweeping views over Enniscorthy town, the River Slaney and Vinegar Hill. It is the high point of both the self-guided route and the guided tour.
Eileen Gray exhibition
A permanent room is devoted to modernist architect and designer Eileen Gray, born just outside Enniscorthy in 1878. It is one of only two permanent exhibitions of her work in Ireland.
Sister sites nearby
Continue the story at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, a 10-minute walk away, and at Vinegar Hill, the site of the 1798 battle, which has free parking and easy walking paths to the ruined windmill at the top.
Events and temporary shows
The castle hosts temporary exhibitions and cultural events through the year, from exhibitions such as The Waters of Wexford to culture-night performances and craft workshops. Check What's On before you go.
Plan Your Visit
- Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm; weekends and bank holidays 12pm to 5.00pm. Last admission each day at 4.30pm.
- Admission: Adults €10; concession €8; children 3-18 €6; family ticket €30
- Parking: Paid on-street parking for cars around the castle; follow local signage. There is no dedicated castle car park.
- Food: No café inside the castle. Enniscorthy town, a short walk away, has hotels, restaurants and coffee shops.
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