Con Macken's, the Cape of Good Hope
Don't let the sign put you off when visiting Con Macken's, a comical venue that performs triple-duty as a pub, undertaker and wine shop. This ancient pub has quite a history as an old alehouse and for several centuries has been a political hub for the Wexford area. Enjoy the souvenirs and weaponry of the Irish rebellion gracing the walls as you settle in for some traditional craic and ale. Be sure to check out the Wexford Golf Club on the hills of Mulgannon, a quick five-minute putt from Wexford. This 18-hole parkland course has recently been redesigned by architect Jeff Howes to provide players with a unique, challenging round of golf.
Con Macken's
The Cape of Good Hope
The Bull Ring, off N. Main St.
Wexford, Ireland
011 (+353) 053 22949
Paddy Blues Pub
Less than 30 miles north of Wexford is the town of Gorey, home to Paddy Blues, a true ancient landmark of a pub featuring a traditional stone and brick exterior, timber wood beams and a warm, welcoming open fire. This cheerful pub offers spontaneous Irish jam sessions by locals and has regular Sunday night music performances and dancing. The walls are decorated with nostalgic memorabilia--a sometimes chilling reminder of days gone by. Test your golf skills before coming to the pub at the Seafield Golf Club, an exciting cliff-top parkland course with 18 holes on the edge of Gorey Town. It is coupled with a hotel and spa retreat.
Paddy Blues
North Parade, Gorey
County Wexford, Ireland
011 (+353) 53 94 21133
Corcoran's Pub
Located upon the bloodiest of all battle sites from the 1798 rebellion is Corcoran's Pub, one of the oldest pubs in all of Wexford County. This historic pub is in the medieval section of New Ross and has been in operation since the mid-1800s. Offering traditional Irish music every weekend, the pub has homemade food, warm patrons, a delightful beer and water garden, and card games every Tuesday evening. Corcoran's is a quick 30-minute drive from Wexford town and located near Scarke Golf Club in New Ross, a challenging 18-hole, 72-par course that also has a nine-hole course and a 12-bay driving range.
Corcoran's Pub
Irishtown, New Ross
County Wexford, Ireland
011 (+353) 51 42 5920
About The Author
Abaigeal Quinn works as an international consultant for a famous speakers bureau in Arizona. She is a former news editor and insurance agent and works as a part-time freelance writer for online publishers including eHow, Trails, Answerbag, Bestcovery, NetQuote and GolfLink. Quinn first began writing for a daily newspaper in 1985 after slinking her way into a news desk through the ad department.
