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County Wexford
is nestled in the south-east corner of Ireland over 909 square
miles of unspoiled countryside, often described at the 'secret
island'. Wexford boasts of a stunning coastline of four Blue
Flag beaches and miles of golden sand. Combined with a warm
and sunny climate, County Wexford is a haven for beach lovers
and water sport enthusiasts.
Wexford derives
its name from the Viking 'Weissfjord' meaning sea washed town.
Much of the county's remarkable history of early Celtic, Viking
and Norman remains have been preserved and transformed into
premier tourist attractions. The Irish National Heritage Park
presents life as it was including a Viking boatyard, replicas
of homesteads and a 7th century watermill.
Visitors to County Wexford can also enjoy world class golf,
equestrian pursuits, excellent fishing in the River Slaney and
deep sea angling off the coast. Wexford is well know for its
cultural calendar - highlighted by the internationally renowned
annual Wexford Festival of Opera.
Towns in County Wexford
The county capital is the town of Wexford. Other townships include
Enniscorthy, New Ross, Gorey and Bunclody. The population of
County Wexford is just over 104,000.
Business
Information
Traditionally County Wexford has a strong agricultural base
stemming from fertile soil and a mild climate. Tillage, corn,
dairy and soft fruits have given rise to a food processing industry
in the county. The water and port facilities have played an
important role for County Wexford. The main sea port for the
southern part of Ireland is Rosslare, offering related businesses
a Tax Free zone in the port area. Wexford is well known for
its indigenous light and general engineering, stainless steel
manufacturing and tooling. The services sector is growing to
meet the urban developments across the county. IDA Ireland and
Enterprise Ireland both promote County Wexford as a potential
growth area for larger industries.
| Helpful contact details for business enquiries |
Wexford County Council |
Tel: (353) 053 42211 |
| Wexford
County Enterprise Board |
Tel:
(353) 053 22965 |
| Wexford
Leader II - W.O.R.D. |
Tel:
(353) 053 46453 |
| Enterprise
Ireland Regional Office |
Tel:
(353) 051 378446 |
| IDA
Ireland Regional Office |
Tel:
(353) 051 378446 |
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| Sources of finance applicable to business start
up, development and acquisition, and related agencies, are as
follows |
Credit Unions: |
Tel: (353) (0)1 490 8911 |
| National Irish Bank: |
Tel: (353) (0)1
678 5066 |
| Ulster Bank (Small Business Unit): |
Tel: (353) (0)1
677 7623 |
| Bank of Ireland Enterprise Support Unit: |
contact any
branch |
| Smurfit Job Creation Enterprise Fund |
Tel: (353) (0)1 478
4091 |
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The Dept. of
Enterprise, Trade and Employment:
TEL: (353) (0) 1 661
4444; www.irlgov.ie/entemp has extensive and
very helpful advice on all aspects of business and employment
in Ireland, including a business start up information pack
which is superbly put together and includes everything from
planning, funding, locating, employing people and development
businesses. |
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| Travel (see also town
guides) |
County
Wexford is home to on of Ireland's principle ferry ports - Rosslare.
An excellent road system links Wexford with the rest of the
country. Trunk roads to Dublin and the west all converge in
Wexford. Bus Eireann operate an efficient bus service across
County Wexford. Iarnrod Eireann (Irish Rail) run trains from
Rosslare to Dublin and across to Waterford, Cork and Limerick.
Waterford Airport is less than one hour away from Wexford with
flights to the UK.
| Tourism, Leisure
and Accommodation |
| Please see
town guides |
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Photographer Peter Zöller 
