New Ross Hotels & Information

New Ross is a town located in southwest County Wexford, in the southeast of Ireland. In 2006 it had a population of 7,709 people, making it the third largest town in the county after Wexford and Enniscorthy.

The town of New Ross enjoys a wide variety of music, including local rock bands, singers and Trad Groups. The town has a number of choirs varying from all sorts of ages. Local rock bands display their talent each year at the town's major festival, celebrating the Dunbrody famine ship. The town also hosts musical stage performances each year, as well as the "AIMS" choral festival. In addition the New Ross Piano Festival is held each year at St. Mary's Church of Ireland church.

New Ross is home to the Dunbrody replica famine ship which is moored on the Quay, and allows visitors to experience the sights and smells of life aboard an emigrant ship. Also in the picturesque village of Duncannon, 21 km (13 mi) to the south of New Ross the historic Duncannon Fort is located alongside the lovely Blue Flag beach.

The Hook Lighthouse is located 39 km (24 mi) south of New Ross and is thought to be one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world.

The Kennedy family Kennedy family Homestead, the ancestral home of US President John F Kennedy is located 8 km (5 mi) south of New Ross, and the JFK Arboretum which is dedicated to the memory of the late president is also located to the south of the town.

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