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 Rebellion. Enniscorthy Castle is an imposing Norman stronghold, which dates from and was a private dwelling until The castle was built by the DePrendergasts. In the early s, the poet Edmund Spenser leased the property that included the castle.

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The castle was also once owned by Sir Henry Wallop. The castle was the site of many fierce battles during the Cromwellian years and also during the Rising.

The castle houses the Wexford County Museum, which contains extensive rebellion-related material, as well as items of local and agricultural interest. It was closed for major refurbishment from until May Vinegar Hill Cnoc Fhiodh na gCaor in Irish which translates as 'hill of the berry-tree' , a pudding-shaped hill overlooking the town, was the largest camp and headquarters of the rebels of who controlled County Wexford for thirty days against vastly superior forces, before their defeat on 21 June.

However, many managed to flee south through a gap left in the British lines by General Needham now known as Needham's Gap. The Visitor Centre is devoted to the history and aftermath of the Rising , setting it in its European context. It is housed in the former Congregation of Christian Brothers monastery. Following the relaxation of the Penal Laws at the beginning of the 19th century, it became possible for the Roman Catholic community to consider building a cathedral to replace the one in Ferns that had been appropriated for use by the Church of Ireland during the English Reformation.

Built in , St. The cathedral is in the same Neo-Gothic style. The cathedral was subsequently much renovated in line with reforms promulgated by the Second Vatican Council. It was restored to its near original design in when authentic colours, materials and techniques were used.

The restoration took a year, during which time cathedral services were held at St Mary's church Church of Ireland nearby. In Enniscorthy patriots again took their place in history, when James Connolly requested that the Enniscorthy Volunteers take and hold the railway line to prevent reinforcements from reaching Dublin. The RIC barracks was held by a police inspector and five constables while a RIC sergeant and one constable prevented the rebels from taking over a bank in the town. They established their headquarters at the Athenaeum , and held control until asked to surrender by Padraig Pearse.

The Volunteers also established a strong position on Vinegar Hill, overlooking the town.

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The railway line was cut and men dispatched to Gorey and Ferns. The government responded by sending a force of more than 1, men to retake Enniscorthy and the rebels retired to their positions on Vinegar Hill.

Before hostilities could develop, the news of the Dublin surrender arrived, but the Volunteers refused to believe it. To avoid bloodshed, the army commander Col. F A French offered safe conduct for the Wexford leaders so that they could go to Dublin and hear of the surrender directly from Pearse. There were no fatalities. The flight lasted one hour 40 minutes, with landfall near Enniscorthy, Ireland.

Enniscorthy is situated by the River Slaney , and has riverside walks beside it to the north and to the south, on the west bank.

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Outside of the town, there is an hole golf course, several pitch and putts, freshwater fishing, and a five-star spa, Monart Spa Hotel, is beside "The Still Pond". The town is also a base for adventure activity such as kayaking on the River Slaney, mountain biking on Bree Hill or hiking in the Blackstairs Mountains. The town has a number of historical sites and museums as well as an Arts Centre and Theatre Groups. Aidan's and St Senan's, under the shadow of Vinegar Hill.

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