Wexford town, Ireland, a ghost town on an early Sunday morning.

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  • Опубликовано: 12 янв 2022
  • This video visits Wexford town on the south East coast of Ireland about 80 miles south of Dublin. We walk along South and North Main street, a distance of about half a mile.
    A lot of work goes into these videos. You can now buy me a pint as a means of appreciation for my work on Naked Ireland, no obligation, obviously - only if you can afford it... I appreciate it. Cheers.
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    The idea of the video is just to give a bit of a taste for the town, however, it’s shot very early on Sunday morning so there’s absolutely no one around. It’s a lovely calm way to experience the place, but be under no illusion, Wexford is generally a busy town. Under normal circumstances all the shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants would be bustling with people and the streets would be packed with shoppers. On this occasion it's more like a ghost town.
    Nevertheless, I think you will see that Wexford has a lot to offer? There’s a really nice combination of old traditional shops (with their original shop fronts) and new places that lend a modernity to the town centre.
    Wexford is the county town of Wexford County. It lies on the south side of Wexford harbour and it’s well connected by train and by road to Dublin. In 2016 it had a population of just over 20 thousand people.
    The main street, as in all Irish towns, has some really quaint pubs that are well work exploring.
    The town was actually founded by the Vikings in 800AD and remained Viking territory for around 300 years until the local king of the Provence of Leinster, aided by his Norman ally, besieged the town in 1169.
    In the Medieval period it became an old English settlement
    The town suffered badly in the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland - in 1649 the town was sacked and burned and many of its inhabitants were killed. Later in 1798, Wexford became the epicentre of the revolt against the British. The United Irishmen held Wexford and in doing so massacred those loyal to the Crown.
    The town features an Opera Festival each year which is a significant event in the Irish cultural calander. A purpose built National Opera house now exists here and we’ll take a look at that in another Naked Ireland Video.
    As the town is an important harbour, landing fish daily, don’t be surprised to see fish on the menus of local restaurants. So this is the place to dine if you like seafood.
    We finish our walk at the Green Acres Gallery - an important cultural centre in the town.
    The Irish sport of Hurling has always been important in the town and here, at the end of the street, we can see a statue commemorating Nicky Rackard, a Wexford sportsman considered to be one of the greatest hurlers in the history of the game. He won two all Ireland medals, 4 Leinster medals, one National Hurling League medal and even a Leinster medal as a Gaelic footballer!
    Wikipedia site:
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wexford
    More info on Nicky Rackard:
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicky_R...

Комментарии • 94

  • @veronicaburton8174
    @veronicaburton8174 2 года назад +11

    I live in Australia these days but Wexford is my home town. My great grandfather was the editor of the local newspaper (surname Doyle) and the family had a big old house in the heart of the town. The other side of my family (Flynn) were from the Rosslare Harbour / Kilrane area. I can't wait for this pandemic to end so I can go home again.

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад +2

      It won't be long now Veronica, and you'll be back in good old Wexford!

    • @lookingupwithwonder
      @lookingupwithwonder 15 дней назад

      Did you know the Hendrick family? I'm trying to find info about my bio grand dad, Patrick Hendrick. He was probably in his late teens to 30's in Kilrush, Ferns 1942

  • @aleksandramikos508
    @aleksandramikos508 2 года назад +7

    Live in Wexford Town for last 14 years. Small, quiet place. Love it. Thank you for visiting 🌻

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад +2

      It was certainly quiet the day I visited as you’ve seen Aleksandra. Thanks for watching.

  • @eddieraffs5909
    @eddieraffs5909 11 месяцев назад +3

    I lived in Wexford town many years ago. Now I see main street in the video I relive my many times exchanging banter with Frank Sinnott at the foot of Rowe Street while listening to Maggie Hurley sitting on a footpath crooning "I'm nobody's child".

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Eddie, interesting to hear your memories of the town. And thanks for watching.

  • @seansimpson8166
    @seansimpson8166 7 дней назад

    My mum was from Wexford and my dad was from Portsmouth. Pompey boy with yellowbellied blood coarsing through my veins to my heart !

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  7 дней назад +1

      From one coastal town to another. I don’t know much about Portsmouth, but Wexford is certainly beautiful!

    • @seansimpson8166
      @seansimpson8166 7 дней назад

      @@nakedireland It certainly is, many happy family holidays spent on Paul Quay and Patricks square with my cousins and now departed Uncles and Aunts !

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  7 дней назад +1

      ⁠Ahh great memories Sean. Many thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @desertplantsofavalon
    @desertplantsofavalon 2 года назад +5

    I used to live in Wexford ( Rosslare Strand ) before moving to Belfast 4 years ago, and I used to love to visit the town every Saturday, thanks so much for sharing it was so wonderful to re visit through your video, XXXX

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад +2

      Thanks so much, I’m so glad it brought back nice memories for you.

  • @orlandocatalan92
    @orlandocatalan92 3 месяца назад +1

    Going there next month for a long weekend, thanks for the video

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  3 месяца назад +2

      You’ll love it. Have a great time and thanks for watching.

  • @BruceDanton-xw6eg
    @BruceDanton-xw6eg Месяц назад +1

    Very nice thank you too

    • @BruceDanton-xw6eg
      @BruceDanton-xw6eg Месяц назад +1

      Nice views too. Nor been there as sadly I am disabled too. But from this British viewer well-done too

  • @kirstydepaor547
    @kirstydepaor547 Год назад +2

    I used to live in Wexford over a decade ago. I bought dresses in some of those boutiques, mad to see what’s changed and what hasn’t. Can’t believe Babooshka is still there!

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  Год назад +1

      Hi Kirsty, it’s still a pretty little town, I’m sure it must feel nice to see it again. Fond memories perhaps?

  • @johnhickey4784
    @johnhickey4784 Год назад +2

    this was my home town from 1960 to 1967. Nicky Rackard was my mother's cousin

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  Год назад +1

      What a lovely place to spend 7 years of your life John.

  • @DonSalmonMusic
    @DonSalmonMusic 2 года назад +2

    My niece lives in Wexford! Lovely place! Thanks for the tour! Blessings!

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад

      Thanks a million Don, so glad you enjoyed the tour.

  • @WelshRob1964
    @WelshRob1964 2 года назад +1

    Really enjoyed this video. I lived here for a while and it made me quite homesick :) I enjoyed your presentation and I love your accent, you make the videos extra special. I look forward to watching many more of your films.

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much Rob and sorry I made you homesick. Yes, please do check out other Naked Ireland videos. And, always good to hear your comments on them.

  • @gregcaffrey
    @gregcaffrey 2 года назад +2

    I like this!

  • @ukrainiipyat
    @ukrainiipyat 2 года назад +4

    Looks very pedestrian friendly - I miss that about living in Europe, we had nice auto free city centres in many places even in Ukraine. BTW those bakeries very tempting.

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад +1

      It’s obviously a bit busier as the day progresses, so it can get a bit harder to walk about, but it’s pretty pedestrian friendly as you say. Yes, there was one coffee shop in the film that looked very very nice.

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  • @RuePhoto
    @RuePhoto 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for that! This came up as a viewing suggestion as no doubt my last two vlogs were of Wexford, & in the second one I walked the opposite direction to you!

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад +1

      Just checked out your own vlog Rue. Great stuff, really well made with lots of interesting facts. Good luck with the YouTubing. Nice to meet you here.

    • @RuePhoto
      @RuePhoto 2 года назад

      @@nakedireland Thank you sir! I like to just touch on the surface & allow the viewer to investigate further with any facts that tickle their fancy.
      I enjoyed your laidback approach going into more detail & keeping it simple too, which of course means you spend far less time than me editing lol! 😉😁

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад

      Many thanks Rue, I’ll keep watching your channel with interest. Great to make contact with you here.

  • @bryanrackard9268
    @bryanrackard9268 7 месяцев назад

    Very cool to see as my family is from there and hey a statue of one of them too ....

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching Bryan.

  • @heismightytosave527
    @heismightytosave527 2 года назад +1

    My family tree brings me to this town in Ireland, beautiful!

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад +1

      I wonder if you’re from outside Ireland? In which case it’s a good excuse for a trip? Nice town.

    • @heismightytosave527
      @heismightytosave527 2 года назад

      @@nakedireland yes from Chicagoland area in America. My family has been talking about coming to Ireland.

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад

      Ah, you’ve gotta come! You’d love it. Back to the old country. You’ll be made very welcome here I’m sure.

  • @Cool_Bob_69
    @Cool_Bob_69 Год назад

    i used to live around here. this video brought back so many memories.

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  Год назад

      Oh I’m glad. I hope they were all pleasant memories?

    • @Cool_Bob_69
      @Cool_Bob_69 Год назад

      @@nakedireland of course, best time of my life for sure. the beautiful neighberhoods,shops bein near you, many parks and fun places all around. it was fantastic🤩

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  Год назад

      Yes, I can imagine. I should spend some time there myself. Thanks for watching.

  • @lorenzoku177
    @lorenzoku177 Год назад

    Hi naked ireland, you are amazing 😉. Thanks for your Chanel Wexford

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  Год назад

      Ah Lorenzo, thank you so much. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I hope you’ll continue watching Naked Ireland.

  • @anthonydowling3356
    @anthonydowling3356 Год назад

    Had a nice Bungalow with half an acre in Drinagh ,4 km outside the town ,from 2003 to 2006 .That part of Ireland has a mild micro climate great for growing plants .The town itself has not changed much since that time .I now live in Dublin City .

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  Год назад +1

      Brilliant to hear from a local resident Anthony. Thanks for watching.

  • @lookingupwithwonder
    @lookingupwithwonder 15 дней назад

    My daddy was born here. ❤

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  15 дней назад

      Ah, so glad I could let you see it. Thanks for watching.

  • @kevinmcq4889
    @kevinmcq4889 2 года назад +1

    Wexpert! You can see our house desh from up here.

  • @gijsalexeihutchinsondjands4262
    @gijsalexeihutchinsondjands4262 Год назад +1

    🤩😍🤗

  • @elizabertphillips8331
    @elizabertphillips8331 Месяц назад

    That's my home town

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  Месяц назад

      …and what a fine hometown it is! Many thanks for watching.

  • @tim71326
    @tim71326 11 месяцев назад +1

    In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic at the moment, but the pubs were full last night? Not too sure about that one.

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  11 месяцев назад +1

      Surely the pandemic is well over Tim, or have you had a resurgence in Wexford?

  • @brianallen858
    @brianallen858 2 года назад

    I'm from the old town, the Viking town, and I work near the quays, Jesus I should travel a bit more...

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад +4

      If it’s a nice place to live Brian then why not stay right where you are!

    • @brianallen858
      @brianallen858 2 года назад +1

      @@nakedireland helloANakedireland, I was being a gatcch, I love it, but I'm off to Derry for a ramble on the train in a few weeks, just getting everything lined up in work, I love visiting any where I can

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад

      Thanks Brian, well, maybe you’ll get some other travel ideas from some of my other videos - incidentally, there’s a few on Derry.

  • @petragris1947
    @petragris1947 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing this. We're considering moving to Ireland from the States, and Wexford seems like an easier adjustment than, say, Galway, for people used to California's sunshine. Do you think people outside town are going to be welcoming to a family that wants to have a little land, grow a little food, have a few chickens, and learn the culture? Also, how polarized is Co. Wexford against immigration, or is it the case (like the U.S.) where some are welcome, and some are not? Again, thanks for the great video!

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  Год назад +1

      Hi Petra, wow, that’s a big step to take and I’m honestly not sure I’m in a position to properly advise. What I can say is that the Irish are generally welcoming. You may have seen a few slightly racist comments on some of my videos, on this one and on one I did recently about a place in Belfast called the Village. I think these people are the exception, but you get them everywhere. I’d say you’d have no problem either creating your Irish homestead or integrating with the locals. I’d guess you’d be welcomed with open arms. On the subject of Wexford v’s Galway, I’m afraid for me Galway would win hands down. I personally love the west coast. But, it sounds from your comment that you feel Wexford might suit you better in terms of climate. I don’t think there’s much difference to be honest. Remember, Ireland’s a very small country. It’s not like the US where you have completely different climates in different parts of the country.

    • @barrychallomoner8250
      @barrychallomoner8250 11 месяцев назад +1

      Wexford has an extra 100 'sunny' days per year than Galway

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  11 месяцев назад

      @@barrychallomoner8250 Wow, Barry, I did not know that! If it’s true??

    • @mkirksmith
      @mkirksmith 11 месяцев назад +1

      Wexford is surprisingly arty, cosmopolitan and diverse for a small town - and just as friendly as everywhere else in Ireland. It's lively too, especially during the opera festival. Plus, it's the best weather in Ireland, with a very scenic train trip from Dublin. You could download the Opera festival and fringe guide to get an idea.

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  11 месяцев назад

      All true, and great advice!

  • @eddiestaunton514
    @eddiestaunton514 Год назад +1

    What's wrong with shenanigans?

  • @midmiddleton163
    @midmiddleton163 2 года назад +1

    A good place for a Guinness...

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад +1

      Yeah I visited a place called Simon Lamberts in the Main Street, don’t know if you know it, but got a great few pints in there!

    • @jacquicaffrey6607
      @jacquicaffrey6607 2 года назад

      Yeah the Guinness was great. Love the brightly coloured shops

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад

      It’s a pretty town.

  • @pk7971
    @pk7971 2 года назад +1

    My Grandfather was the manager if the Capitol cinema yrs back

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад

      Wow, that would have been in the golden age of cinema I’m guessing? The cinema would have been such an important hub for people back then too!

    • @pk7971
      @pk7971 2 года назад

      @@nakedireland he run in the cinema over a lot of yrs 70's Aand 80's and before that he was a well known Wexford man

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад

      P K I love hearing stories like this. It’s great to connect the place with the important characters of the town.

    • @pk7971
      @pk7971 2 года назад

      @@nakedireland and he loved I had my father's name Kells

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  2 года назад

      P K you keep the family name going - maybe you should open a cinema in the town!

  • @theodorearaujo971
    @theodorearaujo971 Год назад

    "Norman Ally"? You realize the Norman's were Vikings, eh?

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  Год назад

      The Norman’s were Vikings? How does that work?

  • @shahiedajacobs2389
    @shahiedajacobs2389 Год назад +1

    Hi your back rou d music is too loud,remove it please.

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  Год назад +3

      Ha ha, you’re so polite Shahieda.

  • @georgeohwell7988
    @georgeohwell7988 Год назад +3

    Don't worry Wexford is going to get culturally enriched with a Muslim call to prayer on a Sunday morning....bye Ireland and it's sleepy towns

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  Год назад +3

      Cultural diversity is a positive thing?

    • @georgeohwell7988
      @georgeohwell7988 Год назад +1

      @@nakedireland I prefer IRISH Culture, you obviously don't realise what's happening in your country with a massive influx of unvetted MALE immigrants moving into every town and city, and the ten thousand homeless indigenous population are left in the street.... but it's all a positive thing....yeah sure

    • @M124M
      @M124M Год назад +2

      Just stayed there for a week.
      Homeless people sleeping in the street.Begging during the day.
      Place needs a scrub.
      The smell of urine along the foothpaths and the Graffiti !
      Not the Wexford I used to know

    • @nakedireland
      @nakedireland  Год назад +1

      Ireland’s a very polarised place, there’s them that has, and them that hasn’t. Visited Dublin recently and was shocked by the poverty and soup kitchens. Need gov action!

    • @georgeohwell7988
      @georgeohwell7988 Год назад +1

      @@nakedireland It's Government action that caused it, we need a clearout of the treacherous politicians.