Genealogy In Wexford
Categories: Genealogy
The county takes its name from the principal town, which was founded by the Norsemen in the tenth century as “Waesfjord”. A similar reference to Wexford Harbour, the large sheltered lagoon that is the reason for the town’s existence, is found in the Irish name. Its bounded E by St George’s Channel, S by [...]
The county takes its name from the principal town, which was founded by the Norsemen in the tenth century as "Waesfjord". A similar reference to Wexford Harbour, the large sheltered lagoon that is the reason for the town's existence, is found in the Irish name. Its bounded E by St George's Channel, S by Wexford bay, SW by Kilkenny, W by Carlow and N by Wicklow. The chief rivers are Nore and Barrow. It has two boroughs, Wexford and New Ross, ... Read More
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