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Seaside village in County Wexford, Ireland
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Rosslare is in County Wexford in south-east Ireland, to the south of Wexford city. It's two distinct towns, 8 km apart by road. Rosslare Europort or Harbour developed from 1906 with the arrival of the railway, when it was obvious that Wexford harbour would become silted up. With a population in 2022 of 1800, it handles freight and ferries from Wales and from the continent. The continental freight increased from 2021 when Brexit made the UK "land bridge" to Europe less convenient. Rosslare town to the north has a long sandy beach and was a holiday resort from the late 19th century: it became known as Rosslare Strand once the harbour was established. Its population was about 2250 in 2022.
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This seafood restaurant gets great reviews. No bookings, walk-in only.
Seafood, steak, burgers and pizza.
Trad food majoring on seafood.
Bay Bar
Trad pub with music at weekends, child-friendly. No food but there's a chipper next door.
Pub with good bar food.
Relaxing beachfront hotel and spa open Mar-Nov. Great reviews for comfort, dining and service, but it's pricey.
A mid-range place, comfort and service variable.
Campsite and activity centre open Mar-Oct, all 70 pitches and 14 RV stands have power hook-up. Dogs on leads only. They also have glamping cabins. It's by N25 with traffic noise at all hours.
This B&B near the ferry terminal is closed for renovation ufn.
Charming B&B in working dairy farmhouse, next to a 15th century castle. Open March-Nov.
By train
Five trains a day run from Dublin Connolly, taking 3 hours via Dún Laoghaire, Bray, Wicklow, Rathdrum, Arklow, Gorey, Enniscorthy and Wexford to Rosslare Strand (for the beach) and Rosslare Europort…
By bus
No direct bus from Dublin, change in Wexford.
By road
From Dublin follow N11 south to Wexford, then N25.
Public transport will get you between the port, Strand, and Wexford town. You need wheels to get further afield. The countryside is flat and suitable for cycling, though the breeze will get in your face.
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