The capital of Ireland’s sunny south east, Wexford is an attractive town with a rich and interesting history. Originally founded by the Vikings about 800 AD, it became a stronghold for Viking and Norman invaders over the next 300 years and enjoyed a lot of independence from the rest of Ireland.

However, it came under attack, first from Irish clans and later from British invaders until it was eventually sacked by Oliver Cromwell in 1649. Wexford is now a modern and attractive town that offers plenty to see and do for the visitor. It has a rich culture and hosts the internationally famous Wexford Opera Festival.

Where ever you arrive in Ireland, you won’t be too far a way from Wexford. Rosslare ferry port is just a few kilometres away while the town is conveniently located close to both Cork and Dublin. If you arrive by plane, you will find plenty of car rental options at Dublin Airport and Cork Airport. Check out Atlas car rentals, which has offices at both airports and Dublin and Cork city centres as well. Atlas offers a good choice of vehicles at cheap prices. You can arrange a car on arrival, but it is probably best to book ahead at Atlas Car Hire Ireland.com.

Wexford is also linked to Dublin by train and there are regular trains every day. From Wexford, trains continue to Rosslare. National bus carrier Bus Eireann provides regular services to all the major towns and cities in Ireland, and to local towns and villages as well.

There is also plenty to see and do around Wexford town. There are loads of beautiful beaches in the area. To the north of the town you will find Curracloe beach where the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan was filmed. The coastline to the south is also impressive and a scenic drive west to Waterford City can make an ideal day trip.

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