Cathedral Graveyard Originally a 6th century habitation, the old cemetery located adjacent to St. Edan’s Cathedral, contains the remains of some extremely important historical figures, most famous of these being Diarmuid MacMurrough, King of Leinster. Also interred...
Haughton’s Plaque An individual who tried in difficult circumstances, to keep the peace in Ferns in 1798 during the rebellion with the British, was Joseph Haughton. Haughton was a Quaker who operated a merchant’s premises in the centre of the village. He refused...
The Tapestry project, located in the Castle Visitors’ Centre, is an exciting community led initiative showcasing the history of Ferns in the ancient art of crewel embroidery, from the arrival of St. Aidan in 598AD to the coming of the Normans in 1169. The Tapestry,...
Good to Know Sat Nav: 52.59075 -6.49931 Guided Tours: Y Parking: Y Tel/Mob: +353 53 936 6411Off season +353 56 772 4623 Email: [email protected] Ferns Castle Built in the 13th Century, possibly by William, Earl Marshall, the castle then formed a square with large...
Livestream (YouTube) The foundation stone of this new Church of St. Aidan was laid on the Feast of St. Aidan, 31st January 1974. A plaque listing the names of of parish priests, from 1644, is on the wall to the right of the altar. Four parish priests named Doyle...
