Explore Enniscorthy & Bunclody
This medieval town of Enniscorthy is filled with tiny laneways and quirky street names and is home to one of the only castles in Ireland that gives you access to both the dungeons and the roof. It is also the home to many of the region’s food producers.
Regan Organic Farm
This family farm situated just outside Enniscorthy is a fully operational organic poultry and pig farm with a small herd of cattle and a select range of crops. Take a walk on the farm with one of the Regan family and meet the chickens and geese that wander freely across the fields and the happy pigs who seemingly spend all their time sunbathing. Learn how the Regan family built their business and now supply many of the country’s top restaurants, hotels and even cooking schools - winning many awards and accolades along the way.
The Wilds
This award-winning cafe and lifestyle shop is a favourite with good food-loving locals. The menus are small but feature local producers and ingredients heavily, and there is plenty of choice for vegans and vegetarians too. Take a tip from us and don't skip dessert. It’s also a handy spot to pick up a few mementoes of your food journey as you will find a small grocery area along with a selection of unique interior design and craft items on sale.
The village at Wheelocks
The Village At Wheelocks is one of Wexford’s most famous strawberry farms and one of the oldest in the county. They have recently opened their doors to visitors and there is plenty to see and do here for all the family. You can pick strawberries, wander around their wild woodland and meet pigs, sheep and chickens along the way.
Wild about
Working from their small sustainable farm full of life and sunshine, Fiona and Malcolm Falconer create a wide selection of seasonal chutneys, preserves, syrups, oils and drinks.
meadowfield fARM
John Joe and Marissa Roche began their adventure in goat farming in 2015. They produce milk, soft goat cheese, and Irish-style feta using a traditional farmhouse method. Marisa also makes soap and lotions using goat milk.
naturally cordial
Clodagh Davis produces whole fruit cordials and carbonated sparkling drinks bursting with flavour. Drinks that are refreshing and easy to drink on their own or in a cocktail or mocktail.
Clodagh is looking to open up her home and gardens for a holistic walk through our wild gardens as well as a tasting through her extensive range of delicious drinks. She will also host workshops around making those talk-about mocktails.
Gorse Farm
Gorse Farm is a small organic vegetable farm situated on the main road up to Mount Leinster. The scenery is stunning, with incredible vistas of Wexford's rural farming landscape - an ideal detour for a spectacular picnic. The farm is not open to the public, but you can pick up some fresh greens from their Honesty Box. A local favourite is their bags of mixed salads.
Ballyminane Mills
For almost 200 years, this ancient water mill has been producing stoneground flour using only time-honoured methods. Meet John the miller and take a walk through the process, starting at the mile-long and hand-dug millrace, all the way to the rush and rumble of the water wheel and the 150 year old whirling French birr stones. Hear the building come to life as the wheels turn, leaving you with a handful of powdery flour.
Enniscorthy Farmers’ Market
Saturdays from 9am to 2pm. Many of Wexford's well-known producers started their journey at the Enniscorthy farmers’ market, and some continue to trade here on a weekly basis. You will find a selection of fruit and vegetable stalls, fresh fish from Meylers in Wexford town, O'Neills Bacon and a few other stall holders who pop in and out throughout the year.
Sugar & Spice Bunclody
A popular spot with people coming down from hiking or cycling on Mount Leinster. Sugar & Spice are renowned for their hearty, homemade and traditional approach to food. Relying on fresh, organic and locally sourced ingredients to ensure their sandwiches, cakes and pastries are enjoyed by even the fussiest of home bakers
Fairfield Creamery
Non-homogenised milk is a rare treat these days, but anyone over the age of 40 will remember shaking the bottle to redistribute the cream after it had risen to the top! Dairy farmer Nicky Doyle has a small herd of 40 cows that produce some of the creamiest fresh milk you will ever taste. Available at select shops around the county, call ahead and pick some up straight from the farm.