Enniscorthy
Enniscorthy (Irish: Inis Córthaidh) is the second-largest town in County Wexford, Ireland. The town is located on the picturesque River Slaney and in close proximity to the Blackstairs Mountains and Ireland's longest beach, Curracloe.
Enniscorthy
Inis Córthaidh | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Enniscorthy from nearby Vinegar Hill | |
Enniscorthy Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 52.502064°N 6.565876°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | County Wexford |
| Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 12,310 |
| Time zone | UTC±0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (IST) |
| Eircode routing key | Y21 |
| Telephone area code | +353(0)53 |
| Irish Grid Reference | S969399 |
The Placenames Database of Ireland sheds no light on the origins of the town's name. It may refer either to the "Island of Corthaidh" or the "Island of Rocks". The cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ferns is located in the town as well as an array of other historical sites such as Enniscorthy Castle and the key battle site of the 1798 Rebellion.
At the 2022 census, the population of the urban area of Enniscorthy was 12,310. The town is twinned with Gimont, France.
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