There is plenty to see and do on a self catering holiday in County Wexford. Millknock Farm makes a great base to tour the sights of County Wexford, being just 10 miles from Wexford town, and just 8 miles from Rosslare Europort. The following is a selection of some of the things to see and do in County Wexford, and their approximate distances from the accommodation. And, when you are staying in a holiday home, you will need to know where the nearest shops and places to eat are located!
Nearest shops:
Centra, Killinick Village. (4 miles) 7am-10pm Mon-Sun.
Londis, Our Ladys Island. (3 ½ miles)
Morgans Mace, Tagoat. (4miles)
Supermarkets:
Super Valu, Rosslare Harbour. (6 miles)
Wexford Town. (10 miles) - Tesco Extra (24hr), Dunnes Stores, Aldi (2), Lidl, Super Valu (2), Boots, Superdrug, Argos Extra, A-Wear, New Look, and many more.
Eating, Entertainment/pubs:
Meylers Millhouse Bar and Restaurant, Tacumshane. (½ mile)65 seat restaurant serving evening meals, and lunch at weekends (Mon-Fri 5-9pm, Sat & Sun 12.30-9pm).Take away menu also available. Pool room. Live music/DJ. Beer garden. Heated smoking area.
The Island Bar, Our Lady's Island. (3 ½ miles) traditional Irish pub.
Nearest shops:
Centra, Killinick Village. (4 miles) 7am-10pm Mon-Sun.
Londis, Our Ladys Island. (3 ½ miles)
Morgans Mace, Tagoat. (4miles)
Supermarkets:
Super Valu, Rosslare Harbour. (6 miles)
Wexford Town. (10 miles) - Tesco Extra (24hr), Dunnes Stores, Aldi (2), Lidl, Super Valu (2), Boots, Superdrug, Argos Extra, A-Wear, New Look, and many more.
Eating, Entertainment/pubs:
Meylers Millhouse Bar and Restaurant, Tacumshane. (½ mile)65 seat restaurant serving evening meals, and lunch at weekends (Mon-Fri 5-9pm, Sat & Sun 12.30-9pm).Take away menu also available. Pool room. Live music/DJ. Beer garden. Heated smoking area.
The Island Bar, Our Lady's Island. (3 ½ miles) traditional Irish pub.
Ye Olde Coopers Inn, Killinck. (4 miles) Bar and restaurant.
The Merry Elf, Killinick. (4 miles) Traditional Irish pub.
Karroo Farm Shop and Coffee Shop, Killinick. (4 miles) Tea, coffee, cakes, breads, and lunches.
McDonnells Takeaway, Killinick. (4 miles) Fish, burgers, chips, etc. Open Wed-Sun 5pm-10pm.
Morgans, Tagoat. (4 miles) Fish, burgers, chips, pizza.
Wexford Town. (10 miles) – McDonald's, KFC, Dominos Pizza, Chinese restaurants and take aways, Indian restaurants and take aways, cafes, pubs, and night clubs.
Visitor Attractions:
Irish National Heritage Park, Wexford. (15 miles)
Irish Agricultural Museum & Johnstown Castle Gardens, Murntown. (7 miles)
Wexford Wildfowl Reserve. (15miles)
National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy. (20 miles)
Adventure & Watersports:
Harbour Thrills. (10 miles) Pleasure and high speed boating trips in Wexford harbour.
Rosslare Watersports. (6 miles) Windsurfing, kayaking and sailing in Rosslare Strand.
Quad Attack. (30 miles) Cross country quad biking in Clonroche.
Delta Force Paintball. (25 miles) Paintball forest games and laser tag in Rathnure.
Fishing:
Kilmore Quay. (8 miles) Charter a fishing boat from Kilmore Quay to go sea fishing.
The Merry Elf, Killinick. (4 miles) Traditional Irish pub.
Karroo Farm Shop and Coffee Shop, Killinick. (4 miles) Tea, coffee, cakes, breads, and lunches.
McDonnells Takeaway, Killinick. (4 miles) Fish, burgers, chips, etc. Open Wed-Sun 5pm-10pm.
Morgans, Tagoat. (4 miles) Fish, burgers, chips, pizza.
Wexford Town. (10 miles) – McDonald's, KFC, Dominos Pizza, Chinese restaurants and take aways, Indian restaurants and take aways, cafes, pubs, and night clubs.
Visitor Attractions:
Tacumshane Windmill. (½ mile) The oldest windmill still standing in Ireland. Key available from Meylers Millhouse Bar free of charge.
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| Tacumshane Windmill |
Dunbrody Famine Ship, New Ross. (30 miles)
Hook Lighthouse Visitor Centre. (22 miles)Irish National Heritage Park, Wexford. (15 miles)
Irish Agricultural Museum & Johnstown Castle Gardens, Murntown. (7 miles)
Wexford Wildfowl Reserve. (15miles)
National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy. (20 miles)
Adventure & Watersports:
Harbour Thrills. (10 miles) Pleasure and high speed boating trips in Wexford harbour.
Rosslare Watersports. (6 miles) Windsurfing, kayaking and sailing in Rosslare Strand.
Quad Attack. (30 miles) Cross country quad biking in Clonroche.
Delta Force Paintball. (25 miles) Paintball forest games and laser tag in Rathnure.
Fishing:
Kilmore Quay. (8 miles) Charter a fishing boat from Kilmore Quay to go sea fishing.
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| Kilmore Quay |
Open Farms:
Kia Ora Mini Farm, Gorey. (40 miles)
Secret Valley Adventure Farm, Clonroche. (25 miles)
Secret Valley Adventure Farm, Clonroche. (25 miles)
Golf:
St Helens Bay golf club. (6 miles)
Rosslare golf club. (6 miles)
Wexford golf club. (10 miles)
Horse Riding:
Rosslare golf club. (6 miles)
Wexford golf club. (10 miles)
Horse Riding:
The Liosin Riding Centre, Rosslare Harbour. (6 miles)
Kingsford Equestrian Centre, Barntown. (12 miles)
Shelmalier Riding Stables, Taghmon. (20 miles)
Sports:
Horse racing, greyhound racing, Gaelic games, and soccer are all available within 20 miles. (Subject to fixture lists.)
Beaches:
Kingsford Equestrian Centre, Barntown. (12 miles)
Shelmalier Riding Stables, Taghmon. (20 miles)
Sports:
Horse racing, greyhound racing, Gaelic games, and soccer are all available within 20 miles. (Subject to fixture lists.)
Beaches:
Rostoonstown Beach. (1 mile) Ideal for walking and fishing. This beach is not suitable for swimming due to dangerous currents.
A selection of sandy beaches suitable for swimming are located within 6 miles of the property, including Carne, Rosslare Strand, and St Helens.
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| Rostoonstown Beach |
Rainy Day Activities:
Leisure Max, Wexford. (9 miles) 10-pin bowling, game zone, indoor adventure playground.
Leisure Max, Wexford. (9 miles) 10-pin bowling, game zone, indoor adventure playground.
Omniplex 8 screen Digital Cinema, Wexford. (9 miles)
Ferrybank swimming pool, Wexford. (10 miles)
Pirates Cove Adventure Leisure Centre, Courtown Harbour. (40 miles) Adventure golf, 10-pin bowling, play area.
Forest Park Leisure Centre, Courtown Harbour. (40 miles) Swimming pool, water slides, adventure play area.
Ferrybank swimming pool, Wexford. (10 miles)
Pirates Cove Adventure Leisure Centre, Courtown Harbour. (40 miles) Adventure golf, 10-pin bowling, play area.
Forest Park Leisure Centre, Courtown Harbour. (40 miles) Swimming pool, water slides, adventure play area.
