John F. Kennedy Arboretum

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The John F. Kennedy Arboretum on the Hook Head Peninsula at New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland, is a park under public administration). ()

Alternative names: Created: 1968Elevation: 282 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°19'15"N, 6°56'3"W

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John F. Kennedy Arboretum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Waterford Castle, Dunbrody Abbey, New Ross Golf Club, The Apex.

7 miSW
Golf
Waterford Castle, Waterford
179 min walk • Nestled on a private island in the city of Waterford, Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort offers a luxurious escape that combines the historical grandeur of a 16th-century castle with the modern allure of an 18-hole championship golf course.
2.8 miS
Monastery
Dunbrody Abbey
71 min walk • Dunbrody Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery in County Wexford, Ireland. The cross-shaped church was built in the 13th century, and the tower was added in the 15th century. With a length of 59m the church is one of the longest in Ireland.
4.6 miNE
Golf
New Ross Golf Club, New Ross
119 min walk • New Ross Golf Club is an Irish golf club founded in 1905 and based in Tinneranny, New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland. The club's slogan is "A Pleasure to Play".
5.2 miN
52°23'49"N • 6°56'3"W
The Apex, New Ross
134 min walk • Watersports, Gym, Spa
5.2 miN
Archaeological site
St. Mary's Church, New Ross
133 min walk • St. Mary's Church is a medieval church and National Monument in New Ross, Ireland.
3.1 miSE
Forts and castles
Rathumney Castle
79 min walk • Rathumney Castle is a hall house and National Monument located in County Wexford, Ireland.
5.1 miN
52°23'39"N • 6°56'49"W
The Ros Tapestry, New Ross
130 min walk • Art museum, Museum
6.1 miNE
Memorial
Browne-Clayton Monument
155 min walk • The Browne-Clayton Monument is a 28.75-metre column of the Corinthian order on a square pedestal base built in the 19th-century in Leinster, Ireland. It stands on Carrigadaggan Hill, at Carrigbyrne in County Wexford at grid reference S 8146 2377, just off the N25 national route between the towns of Wexford and New Ross.
5.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Gorteens Castle
149 min walk • Gorteens Castle is a ruined castle situated on private land in south-east County Kilkenny near the village of Slieverue close to Waterford city. It is in the historic parish of Rathpatrick in the south-east of the Barony of Ida.
2.3 miE
Forts and castles
Tellarought Castle
59 min walk • Tellarought Castle is a fortified tower house located approximately 10.8 km south-east of New Ross, Co. Wexford, Ireland.
2.5 miS
Village
Campile
64 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Campile is the historic Dunbrody Abbey. This impressive abbey dates back to the 12th century and offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into Ireland's rich history. The abbey's well-preserved ruins and beautiful surroundings make it a...