Enniscorthy travel guide

Enniscorthy (Inis Córthaidh, meaning "Córthaidh's island", in Irish) is the second-largest town in County Wexford, Ireland (town and environs population: 9,538). With a history going back to 465, Enniscorthy is one of the longest continuously-occupied sites in Ireland.
It is situated on the River Slaney in the centre of the county, 24 km north of the county town, Wexford. The town lies on the N11 road (part of European route E1) from Dublin to Wexford. The N30 connects the town to New Ross and Waterford to the west. Enniscorthy has a railway station on the Dublin-Wexford-Rosslare Europort railway line, giving access to seaports and airports.
The name Inis Corthaidh derives from the Irish Gaelic word for island (Inis) and what is thought to be an ancient personal name (Córthaidh). The town is situated at the tidal extreme of the River Slaney - which has gouged steep sides in surrounding rock over the millennia to create the distinctive hilly feel of the town. (...) more....

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