Enniscorthy
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Enniscorthy Inis Córthaidh
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 Enniscorthy
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| Coordinates: 52°30′07″N 6°33′57″W / 52.502064°N 6.565876°WCoordinates: 52°30′07″N 6°33′57″W / 52.502064°N 6.565876°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | County Wexford |
| Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 10,838 |
| Irish Grid Reference | S969399 |
Enniscorthy (Irish: Inis Córthaidh) is the second-largest town in County Wexford, Ireland. At the 2011 census, the population of the town and environs is 10,838. 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". With a history going back to 465 Enniscorthy is one of the longest continuously-occupied sites in Ireland. The cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ferns is located in the town.
Enniscorthy railway station is on the Dublin–Rosslare line. The line terminates Dublin Connolly railway station in the northern direction, whilst in the southern direction it runs to Rosslare Europort, where it connects with the Stena Line ferry to Fishguard Harbour. For connecting trains to Swansea and Cardiff Central for London Paddington. There are also Irish Ferries connections from Rosslare Europort to Pembroke and Cherbourg. The station opened on 16 November 1863.
There is a bus stop at Templeshannon with connections to Waterford, Dublin, and other cities.
In October 2015, work began on the Enniscorthy Bypass. The new bypass will consist of a 27km motorway that connects the N11 with the M11 motorway. This motorway will be situated to the east of Enniscorthy; allowing motorists to stay clear of the town centre. The project, which is due to be completed by early 2019, will also include a single carriageway that connects the N30 with the M11.
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