Enniscorthy CastleA square Norman castle with four corner towers sits in the middle of Enniscorthy and opens as a museum.
Viewpoint
Vinegar Hill
Enniscorthy, County Wexford
The Wexford rebels were beaten on Vinegar Hill in June 1798. A windmill stump stands on top, with Enniscorthy below it.
The Battle of Vinegar Hill, which was fought on 21st June, was an engagement during the Irish Rebellion of 1798.
- Where
- Enniscorthy, County Wexford
- Address
- Vinegar Hill Ln, Templeshannon
- Official site
- heritageireland.ie
- Map
- Directions · OpenStreetMap
- Before you go
- Opening times, prices and access change. Check with the place itself.
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