Serious Sites - JFK Arboretum - Wexford
Welcome to episode five of Serious Sites in the South East. This week join me as we head to the John F Kennedy Arboretum in New Ross, County Wexford!
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John F Kennedy Park, New Ross,Wexford,Ireland
A great spot for a family day out in Wexford.
John F. Kennedy Arboretum in 1 minute
A visit to John F. Kennedy Arboretum in New Ross, Co. Wexford, Ireland in 1 minute.
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New Ross, Co. Wexford, Ireland - Unravel Travel TV
New Ross in Ireland was founded by the Normans. Located on the banks of the river Barrow, 34km west of Wexford town. Through the port of this town, thousands of people emigrated to America and Australia; among these the great-grandparents of President John F. Kennedy. One of its main attractions is The Dunbrody Famine Ship which is moored at the quayside and from the north quayside you can cruise and dine on board the Galley Cruising Restaurant while discovering the picturesque Barrow and Nore River. Outside New Ross, you can also visit the John F. Kennedy Arboretum as well as the Kennedy Homestead. If you are interested in tracing your family roots in the Wexford region then contact the John F Kennedy Trust who are located in the Tourist Office on Quay Street. Saint Mary's Church, a Gothic building which is located in Church Lane is recommended a visit, the church dates 13th century but time has taken its toll and all that remains is a ruin. Contained inside the ruin is a great collection of early medieval tombstones.
The Dunbrody Famine Ship - is located alongside the New Ross docks. A full-scale reconstruction of a 19th Century Famine ship, and authentic replica of the Three Masted Barque built in Quebec in 1845 for the Graves family of New Ross. Board the Dunbrody and walk in the footsteps of a group of Irish famine emigrants on their journey of hope across the Atlantic Ocean.
Go below deck and enter the confined spaces, which would be home for passengers and crew for the 45-day voyage. Descend into the cargo hold where the exhibition describes the endurance, struggle and triumph over adversity of those 19th Century emigrants as epitomised by the story of the most famous emigrant sons of New Ross, President John F. Kennedy.
A computer database of ships passengers records list over two million individual passages while audio visual and interactive displays trace the amazing success stories of the, Kennedys, Commodore John Barry, Henry Ford, Eugene ONeill and many others.
The Ros Tapestry Project - is a massive community initative in progress in the County of Wexford. Conceived in 1998 and being developed by over a hundred dedicated volunteers, fifteen striking embroidered panels - 6 x 4 foot each - it is a cultural and historical accolade to its' creators.
The Ros Tapestries depict events around the Anglo-Norman arrival to the South East of Ireland, specifically the founding of the town of New Ross, Co. Wexford by William Marshall and Isabel de Clare. The content for these tapestry panels was exhaustively researched and designed by Anne Bernstorff.
Dedicated to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States from 1960 - 1963, the Arboretum has a plant collection of international standing. It covers 252 hectares (623 acres) on the southern slopes and summit of Slieve Coillte. It contains 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate regions of the world, planted in botanical sequence. There are 200 forest plots grouped by continent.
A road provides access to the summit at 271m from which there are panoramic views.
A Visitor Centre houses exhibitions and audio visual show. Access for people with disabilities.
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Dunbrody's Ship Tour
The Visitor Experience provides a unique insight into a period of history which shaped modern day Ireland and America. Follow in the footsteps of a group of Famine emigrants as you board the Dunbrody. A ticket is issued as if it were 1849, and this ticket allocates your space and food rations for the voyage ahead. Explore the ship, fitted out exactly as it would be for a voyage. Encounter actors, playing the role of emigrants, in their cramped quarters with their meagre possessions. A member of the crew will tells visitors about life on board a sailing ship. This authentic recreation with it's actors, sound effects and smells, will transport you back in time.
Ros Tapestry
The Ros Tapestries depict events around the Anglo-Norman arrival to the South East of Ireland, specifically the founding of the town of New Ross, Co. Wexford by William Marshall and Isabel de Clare. The Ros Tapestry Project is a massive community initative in progress in the County of Wexford.
The John F Kennedy Arboretum
Dedicated to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States from 1960 to 1963, the Arboretum is a plant collection of international standing. It covers 252 hectares (623 acres) on the southern slopes and summit of Slievecoiltia, 12 km south of New Ross. It contains 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate regions of the world, planted in botanical sequence. The lake is the most popular part of the Arboretum, and is a haven for waterfowl. A road provides access to the summit at 271m from which there are panoramic views. A Visitor Centre houses exhibitions and audio visual show.
Kennedy Homestead
The Kennedy Homestead, birthplace of President John F. Kennedy's great-grandfather Patrick Kennedy, celebrates the story of five generations of the Kennedy dynasty and is still today farmed by his descendants. Joining the multitudes of Irish fleeing the Great Famine, Patrick Kennedy departed from this Homestead for the port of New Ross on a wet day in 1848 to set sail for the United States where his descendants were to become the worlds most famous family. The Kennedy Homestead is a unique Cultural Museum and Visitor Centre, celebrating the Kennedy family history.
Irish National Heritage Park
Surprises await around every turn as visitors explore 35 acres of this heritage trail. From early Stone Age Campsite to Ringfort, from Mill to Fulacht Fiadh, from Crannog to Viking House, every activity is an unexpected adventure into 9,000 years. The world visitors enter is an authentic recreation of Ireland's heritage. Homesteads, places of ritual, burial modes and long forgotten remains will enlighten the casual visitor and interest the scholar.
Johnstown Castle Estate
The exquisite 19th century Johnstown Castle is nestled within fifty acres of ornamental grounds. Stroll through the wooded grounds with over two hundred different kinds of trees and shrubs or relax by the castle lakeside with its Gothic towers and waterfalls. Ramble along the Castle lake terrace walk lined with statues to the Garden lake. Both lakes are home to a wide range of waterfowl - mute swans, water hens, little grebes and heron. Pass through the Devil's Gateway into the walled ornamental gardens and hothouses. This hidden paradise provides a dazzling, colourful array of flowering plants. The sunken Italian Garden contains a shaded picnic area where one can sit and watch the peacocks strut by. Another attraction is the ruin of a medieval tower house called Rathlannon Castle. Please note that unfortunately Johnstown Castle itself is not open to the public.
Hook Lighthouse
The Lighthouse is a 13th Century Norman structure, built by the Earl of Pembroke. The Visitor Centre at Hook Lighthouse in County Wexford, Ireland, offers guided tours of the lighthouse tower. culminating with the spectacular view from the balcon. Relax by the sea and keep an eye out for seals, dolphins and even whales. In clear weather you can see for miles and in a storm the spray often reaches the top of the lighthouse.
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Gewijd aan de nagedachtenis van John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President van de Verenigde Staten van 1960-1963, is het Arboretum een verzameling plant van wereldformaat. Het beslaat 252 hectare (623 hectare) over de top van Slieve Coillte en zuidelijke hellingen. Het bevat 4.500 soorten bomen en struiken uit alle gematigde streken van de wereld, geplant in botanische volgorde. Er zijn 200 bos percelen gegroepeerd per continent. Een weg biedt toegang tot de top 271 m met panoramisch uitzicht. Een bezoekerscentrum huizen tentoonstellingen en audio visuele show. Toegang voor mensen met een handicap.
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Situated on the banks of the River Barrow, New Ross is home to many attractions of historical interest including the Dunbrody Famine Ship, the Gothic-style ruin of St. Mary’s Church, and the nearby Kennedy Homestead and John F. Kennedy Arboretum.
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JFK in New Ross, Co. Wexford 1963 - Part 4 - The Kennedy Legacy - Radio Documentary
On June 27, 1963 President John F. Kennedy visited the home of his ancestors in New Ross, Co. Wexford. This 4-part series features the stories and memories of the people of New Ross and looks back at the impact his ground-breaking visit had on the local community and how his visit inspired a generation to create a platform to develop a cultural and economic legacy based on this Kennedy connection. Written, produced and presented by Elizabeth Rose-Browne in association with Southeast Radio. JFK footage courtesy of Highwind Media.
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On June 27, 1963 President John F. Kennedy visited the home of his ancestors in New Ross, Co. Wexford. This 4-part series features the stories and memories of the people of New Ross and looks back at the impact his ground-breaking visit had on the local community and how his visit inspired a generation to create a platform to develop a cultural and economic legacy based on this Kennedy connection. Written, produced and presented by Elizabeth Rose-Browne in association with Southeast Radio. JFK footage courtesy of Highwind Media.