Known as the Ancient Capital of Leinster and gateway to Norman Wexford, the number of national monuments throughout the village are testament to its significant historic past.
A vibrant community, the village is served by a number of local businesses from grocery shops, pubs, and beauty salons, to hardware suppliers, agricultural suppliers, computer services, accounting and more.
If you can’t find what you want, please ask a local and you’ll be put in the right direction.
An active voluntary sector and a range of activities, from sporting to craft, ensure the people of Ferns are not without opportunity and options in their spare time.
Printed and Online Resources
This page will feature a range of reading and reference material. The recommendations that follow should not be considered comprehensive but rather, are designed to give you an insight into Ferns and its varied history.
Community
A vibrant voluntary sector and a range of activities ensure the people of Ferns are not without options to occupy their spare time.
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The History of Ferns
Ferns is central to Wexford’s medieval history and is linked with key events and changes in Irish history. A complex, riveting story ……
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Ferns Tidy Towns Group
We work towards making Ferns a pleasant place to live, work and visit. We believe Ferns has a lot to offer and that we can go far by working together, raising awareness of our rich heritage and valuing what makes our community unique – its people
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Ferns Heritage Trail
This trail takes you through the heart of the village, from the remarkable medieval monastic remains at one end, to the imposing Norman Castle at the other. Visit a miraculous well, the grave of an Irish King, and absorb the tranquility of a modern-day hermitage.
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Amenities
A busy village, Ferns has all the amenities you would expect and more. The village is served by two churches and two primary schools. There is a Community Centre in the heart of the village and a thriving GAA Club based in the Centre of Excellence on the outskirts of the village.
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Attractions
There is much to see and do in Ferns and surrounding areas from historic sites, crafts and gardens to visit, to adventurous activities and sports, to sedate walking and storytelling. We are fortunate in Ferns to be located in an area of natural beauty, with great beaches nearby and a wonderful landscape to explore.
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