Castlebridge

#1391 among destinations in Ireland

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Castlebridge is a small town on the R741 regional road in County Wexford, Ireland, north of Wexford Town. It is located near the River Slaney and just north of Wexford Harbour. Castlebridge is a rapidly expanding suburb of Wexford Town; its population has almost tripled in 20 years, increasing from 783 in 1996 to a population of 1,840 in 2016. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1.7 thous.Coordinates: 52°22'58"N, 6°27'1"W

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Castlebridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Irish National Heritage Park, Wexford bridge, The National Opera House, Selskar Abbey.

3.7 miSW
Park, Museum, Specialty museum
Irish National Heritage Park, Wexford
96 min walk • Nestled in the lush countryside of County Wexford, the Irish National Heritage Park offers a unique journey through Ireland's past. Spanning 35 acres, this open-air museum is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts, providing an immersive experience that brings...
2.8 miS
Bridge
Wexford bridge, Wexford
72 min walk • Wexford Bridge is a vital artery in the city of Wexford, Ireland, connecting the two banks of the River Slaney. This bridge is not just a functional piece of infrastructure but also a historic symbol that has facilitated the growth and development of Wexford for...
3.1 miS
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
The National Opera House, Wexford
80 min walk • The National Opera House, formerly the Wexford Opera House, is a theatre in Wexford, Ireland. It was officially opened on 5 September 2008 in a ceremony with An Taoiseach Brian Cowen, followed by a live broadcast of RTÉ's The Late Late Show from the O'Reilly Theatre.
2.9 miS
Historical place, Ruins
Selskar Abbey, Wexford
74 min walk • Selskar Abbey is a ruined twelfth-century abbey in the town of Wexford, Ireland. It was an Augustinian house of canons, whose proper name was the Priory of St. Peter and St. Paul.
3 miS
52°20'24"N • 6°27'43"W
The Bullring Market Wexford, Wexford
77 min walk • Shopping, Market
3 miE
Locality
North Slob
76 min walk • The North Slob is an area of mud-flats at the estuary of the River Slaney at Wexford Harbour, Ireland. The North Slob is an area of 10 km² that was reclaimed in the mid-19th century by the building of a sea wall.
4.4 miSW
Forts and castles
Barntown Castle
113 min walk • Barntown Castle is about 3 miles west of Wexford town on the main Wexford to New Ross road. It is a Tower House in ruins set in the middle of a grazing field.
4 miSE
Harbor
Wexford Harbour
103 min walk • Wexford Harbour in County Wexford, Ireland is the natural harbour at the mouth of the River Slaney. In earlier times, the area occupied by the harbour was considerably larger than it is today, up to ten miles wide at its widest point, with large mud flats on both sides.
4.5 miSW
Village
Barntown
115 min walk • Barntown is a townland and village in County Wexford, Ireland. Located just outside the boundary of Wexford town, as of the 2016 census, Barntown had a population of 459 people.
3.6 miS
Sport, Sport venue
Wexford Park, Wexford
93 min walk • Chadwicks Wexford Park is a GAA stadium in Wexford, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. It is the home of Wexford GAA's Gaelic football and hurling teams. After a recent development the ground has a capacity of about 18,000.
3 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Ferrycarrig Park
77 min walk • Ferrycarrig Park has been the home of League of Ireland side Wexford Football Club since joining the league in 2007. The building works for the new stadium and facilities, at Newcastle, Crossabeg, have been ongoing since 2003.