Rosslare
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The port of Rosslare Harbour, 8 km south of Rosslare village, is the primary ferry terminal for the south of Ireland.
Get in
By ferry
Rosslare Harbour, 8 km south of Rosslare village, has regular ferry sailings from south Wales and France (Cherbourg and Roscoff).Stena lineOperates a service to Fishguard (South Wales) twice daily and usually takes 3 hours 15 minutes. Departs from Rosslare 08:00 & 18:10 and from Fishguard 13:10 & 23:45.
Irish FerriesOperates a service to Pembroke (South Wales) that takes 4 hours. Departs from Rosslare 08:45 & 20:45 and from Pembroke 14:45 & 02:45. Also goes to Cherbourg (France) two or three times a week, and to Roscoff (France) May-Sep.
Brittany FerriesOperates a service from Rosslare to Roscoff (France) from end of April to end of Sept. Departs Rosslare 17:00 and arrives 11:00 the next day & departs Roscoff 18:30 and arrives 11:00 the next day.
By train
Irish Rail has three daily trains to Dublin and two to Waterford and Limerick. The station in the resort village is called Rosslare Strand, and the station at Rosslare Harbour is . Trains to Dublin and Waterford start and terminate at the Europort station, while Rosslare Strand is the next station on the line.By car
Rental cars are available for hire. Dublin is accessed via the N25 to Wexford, then the N11. Waterford and Cork are reached via the N25.See
Rosslare Fort
Do
Golf
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phone: +353 53 913 2203address: Bearlough, RosslareThe famous and spectacular links course, it has two 18 hole courses and is available to non-members.
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phone: +353 53 913 3234address: Burrow, Rosslare Harbour
Swimming
Off Rosslare Strand. Between Rosslare Harbour and Carnsore Point is Carne Beach.Cycle
The flat south Wexford countryside is perfect for cycling.Fishing
Off the local beaches. Deepsea fishing from nearby Kilmore Quay.Birdwatching
Much migratory bird activity around Rosslare Point on the flats of Wexford Bay. Also at the Saltee Islands (accessible from Kilmore Quay).Eat
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The Lobster Pot
address: Carne Beach La Marine, Kelly's Hotel
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Tides Gastro Pub
address: cnr Strand & Station Rd
Drink
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The Bay Bar & Lounge
phone: +353 53 913-2340address: Cliff RoadTraditional Pub with Music every weekend.
Sleep
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address: Strand Rd
Go next
- Kilmore Quay
- Wexford
- Carne Beach
- Hook Head
- John F. Kennedy Arboretum, New Ross
- National Heritage Park, Wexford town