Major city · Ireland
New RossRos Mhic Thriúin
Give New Ross one night, two at most: the famine ship and the Kennedy sights fill a day, and you need a car for the rest.
New Ross is a small tidal port on the River Barrow in County Wexford, population about 8,600, with its western edge in County Kilkenny. It matters for two things: the Dunbrody famine ship on the quay, and the Kennedy story that runs south of town through Dunganstown and Ballysop. The town itself is a couple of streets, a bridge and a handful of pubs. Come for a night, see the ship and the homestead, and use it as a stop between Wexford and Waterford rather than a base for a week.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, many sights closed)
- Airports
- DUB · ORK
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- Ireland ↗Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen area; it sets its own entry rules and a Schengen visa is not valid for Ireland. Check Irish immigration for your passport.
- Ireland ↗Ireland and the UK form the Common Travel Area, with no routine checks on the land border. Visitors who are not Irish or British must still meet UK rules (including the UK ETA where it applies) to enter Northern Ireland.
- Ireland ↗Driving is on the left; rural roads are narrow with hedges and few passing places.
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for New Ross112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about New Ross, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Ireland-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodafone, Three and Eir run the networks; prepaid SIMs (also 48, Tesco Mobile, GoMo) sell in phone shops and newsagents, no registration fuss.Ireland-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe; occasional local 'boil water' notices are posted by Uisce Éireann.Ireland-wide
- TippingRestaurant with table service: 10–15% if service is not included.Ireland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ireland-wide
- SafetyQuiet and low-risk for a small Irish town; the real issues are unlit rural roads at night, driving on the left after a long ferry crossing…
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- RestroomsFree in shopping centres, museums, pubs (as a customer) and many petrol stations; some public toilets charge 50c.Ireland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, ambulance, fire, coast guard · 999 Alternative emergency number
- Sundays & holidaysShops open Sunday afternoons in towns; rural shops and some attractions close in winter (November–March).Ireland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDUB Dublin (N7/M9 to junction 11, then R704 east; about 2 h by car).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable: quay, bridge, South St and Mary St are all within 10 minutes on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a café€3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealMain course in a mid-range restaurant€15–24 (≈ US$18–30)
- Street or quick mealSoup and sandwich lunch€9–14 (≈ US$11–17)
- BeerPint of stout or lagerHigher in Dublin; New Ross sits at the lower end.€5.50–6.50 (≈ US$7–8)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across town€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Budget bedHostel or basic B&B bed, a night, per person€35 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedB&B or guesthouse double, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedB&B or guesthouse double, a night, per room€160 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €170 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DUB Dublin (N7/M9 to junction 11, then R704 east; about 2 h by car) · ORK Cork (About 2 h 30 min by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Jun (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
New Ross: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable: quay, bridge, South St and Mary St are all within 10 minutes on foot. Everything else — Kennedy Homestead, the arboretum, Dunbrody Abbey, Woodville — is 3–11 km out with no useful bus, so you need your own wheels. Expressway Bus 40 and Bus Éireann 370 stop on The Quay for onward travel.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Car via N25 east, about 30 min; Expressway Bus 40 also stops on The Quay
National Heritage Centre and Johnstown Castle; half a day or a night.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via N25 west, about 45 min; Bus Éireann 370 four times M–Sa
Ireland's oldest city; Viking and Georgian core. Easy half day.
Enniscorthy
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car via N30 north-east, about 30 min
Castle and 1798 centre; pairs well with a Wexford run.
Rosslare and the ferry port
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car via N25 east, about 45 min; Bus Éireann 370 twice daily continues to Rosslare Harbour
Only worth it for a sailing or a beach stop; the strand is the draw.
Fethard-on-Sea and the Hook Peninsula
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car via N25 and R734, about 45 min
Hook Head lighthouse and quiet beaches; a full day with stops.
Kilmore Quay
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car via N25 and R739, about 50 min
Fishing village, seafood and the Saltee Islands ferry in season.
Gorey
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via N11/M11 north, about 1 h
Better as a stop on the Dublin road than a return day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
The Quay and South St
Town centre, walk to the ship, pubs and restaurants; B&Bs and small guesthouses.
Mountgarrett (north of the bridge)
Quiet side, 500 m–1 km (0.6 mi) from the centre; guesthouses and B&Bs with parking.Quiet side, 500 m–0.6 mi (1 km) from the centre; guesthouses and B&Bs with parking.
Southknock and Creakan
South edge of town; hotel and spa options, 700 m–2 km (1.2 mi) out, car useful.South edge of town; hotel and spa options, 700 m–1.2 mi (2 km) out, car useful.
Greatisland and The Rower
Rural, 5–11 km (3.1–6.8 mi) out; country house, gardens and the nearest campsite.Rural, 3.1–6.8 mi (5–11 km) out; country house, gardens and the nearest campsite.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B or guesthouse double1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| Dunbrody Famine Ship, adult2 × €15 | €30 |
| Kennedy Homestead, adult2 × €11 | €22 |
| JFK Arboretum, adult2 × €5 | €10 |
| Dunbrody Abbey combi ticket2 × €11 | €22 |
| Car hire, one day, small car1 × €45 | €45 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €46 |
| Trip total≈ €253 per person per day, bed included | €505≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in euro; ferry and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a café | €3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Soup and sandwich lunch | €9–14 (≈ US$11–17) |
| Main course in a mid-range restaurant | €15–24 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Pint of stout or lagerHigher in Dublin; New Ross sits at the lower end. | €5.50–6.50 (≈ US$7–8) |
| Taxi across town | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Petrol, per litre | €1.70–1.90 (≈ US$2–3) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No direct bus from Dublin: travel via Wexford or Waterford.
- Most out-of-town sights need a car; check taxi availability and cost before relying on one for a full day.
- Several sights are seasonal: the Kennedy Homestead runs Mar–Oct, Dunbrody Abbey May–Sep, Woodville Gardens May–Aug.
- The river is tidal and the quay is a working road: watch traffic and the edge.
- Book the Dunbrody tour rather than turning up late in the day; check last entry times before you go.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard
- 112
- Alternative emergency number
- 999
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New RossRos Mhic Thriúin
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My bed tonight
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Chuig an seoladh seo, le do thoilTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard112
- Alternative emergency number999
Embassy
No embassies in New Ross; the US Embassy is in Dublin and most others are in Dublin. The nearest consulates are in Dublin and Cork.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Éireann 370, Waterford → New Ross: four times M–Sa, about 1 h
- Expressway Bus 40, Wexford → New Ross: twice daily each way, about 40 min
- Taxi, New Ross centre → Kennedy Homestead: €20–30 (≈ US$25–35) one way, about 15 min
Say or show
- Dia duit — Hello (jeea gwit)
- Go raibh maith agat — Thank you (guh rev mah agut)
- Le do thoil — Please (leh duh hull)
- Sláinte — Cheers (slawn-cha)
- Cá bhfuil an leithreas? — Where is the toilet? (kaw will un leh-russ)
- An féidir liom íoc le cárta? — Can I pay by card? (un fay-der lum eek leh kar-ta)
English is spoken everywhere; Irish is used on signs and in schools.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for New Ross. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, many sights closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DUB, WAT and Rosslare Europort: last bus and ferry times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: The Quay and bridge, South St and Mary St, Mountgarrett, and the retail strip on R723.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Dunbrody Famine Ship, Kennedy Homestead, JFK Arboretum, Dunbrody Abbey, Woodville Gardens) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialDunbrody Famine Ship
- officialKennedy Homestead
- officialJohn F. Kennedy Arboretum — Heritage Ireland
- officialDunbrody Abbey
- officialWoodville Gardens
- officialBrandon House Hotel
- officialKilmokea Country Manor
- secondaryWikivoyage: New Ross, revision 5176717 (CC BY-SA 4.0)