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BEACHES
Galbally Cottage is only 10miles from the unspoilt Blue Flag beach at Curracloe. Curracloe received the Blue Flag accrediation fro tis clean beaches and its pure high quality unpolluted water. County Wexford boasts over 200km of coastline and miles of unspoilt clean beaches. Galbally Cottage due to its strategic location is within easy reach of all these beaches.In 1997, this was the location for D-Day landing scenes in the Tom Hanks film "Saving Private Ryan".
GOLF
With 8 championship courses, County Wexford is surely a golf lovers paradise. There are 4 golf courses within a 10mile radius of Galbally available to visitors at: Garrylough, Borrmount, Scaragh and Vinegar Hill.
EQUESTRIAN
Horse Riding is a hugely popular leisure activity in Wexford. for those wishing to go horse-riding there are 3 equestrian centres within a 10 minutes drive. For those horse racing enthusiasts there are many race meetings held at Bellyville Race Track close to Wexford town during the summer months.
FISHING
County Wexford possesses an abundance of clean rivers for the keen fisherman. The rivers Boro and the Slaney, rich in trout and salmonare both within easy access been only 3 miles away. Again with over 200km of coastline Wexford sea fishing is very much favoured by visitors.
JOHNSTOWN CASTLE
Johnstown Castle is one of many castles in the area. This is a large gothic-revival style mansion incorporating part of a more ancient castle. It has 50 acres of ornamental grounds and over 200 different kinds of trees, shrubs and three ornamental lakes with wildlife. It also hosts the Irish Agricultural Museum & Famine Exhibition. Johnstown Castle is well worth a visit during your stay in Wexford.
IRISH NATIONAL HERITAGE PARK
This is the region's show piece on a well-developed 35-acre site overlooking the Slaney River. The Park takes you on an adventure through 9,000 years of Irish History. The unique atmosphere presented by the surroundings combined with an excellent restaurant and extensive range of Irish gifts and clothing in the Craft Shop, make it a great day out.
1798 CENTRE
This unique all weather centre is open all year round and tells the epic and heroic tale of the 1798 rebellion. The battles of May and June 1798 are relived together with the Irish fight for indepedance. it traces the rishing and its aftermath using the latest multi-media and interactive computers. There is a pernament display of genuine battle artifacts and is a poignant reminder of the 20,000 Wexford people froma population of 120,000 who lost their lives during the battles in the summer of 1798.
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 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.
JFK HOMESTEAD
 
JFK homestead is the birth-place of the late John F. Kennedys great-grand father. There is an audiovisual presentation and quided tours through the family history. The Kennedy homestead forms and an integral part of the "Kennedy Tour" including the Dunbrody Ship and the JFK Arboretum.
DUNBRODY SHIP
The Dunbrody Famine ship is a full scale reproduction of a 19th century famine ship. It is possible to board the ship and trace the journey of the famine emigrants of 1845. There is a computer database with over 2 million passengers record who emigrated in the 1840's. Interactive audio-visual computers trace the amazing success stories of the Kennedys, Henry Ford and Commodore John Barry amongst others.
WEXFORD WILDLIFE RESERVE
Wexford Wildlife Reserve is internationally renowned for the diverse species of birds which migrate to it each year. Species include Brent and Baricle Geese from Canada. There are bird watching towers and audio-visual displays showing the range of species.
FATHER MURPHY VISITOR CENTRE
The Fr. Murphy Visitor Centre, Boolavogue, is a replica of an 18th century farmyard and thatched dwelling house restored to its original state with period furnishings. Father Murphy from Boolavogue was on e of the rebel leaders in the 1798 rebellion and the centre commenorates his involvement.
GALLEY RIVER CRUSIES
From April through October the Classic Galley Cruisers ply the beautiful smooth Rivers for which the South East is famous worldwide. Meanwhile, delicious meals are served in the heated saloons aboard, prepared from fresh local produce by our own chefs. Fully licensed, it is an ecological and gourmet treat "Not to be missed".
HOOK LIGHTHOUSE
"By Hook or by Crook"
Lighthouses have a magic and mysticism of their own; none more so than the 13th Century Hook Lighthouse, the oldest working lighthouse in Northern Europe. Discover the medieval wonders of Hook Lighthouse. Relax and enjoy a meal in the Lighthouse café or have a leisurely browse in the craft shop. The former keeper’s houses now play host to visitor facilities, while retaining the elegant facades of their late Victorian build.
WATERFORD CRYSTAL
Waterford Crystal has a long tradition of extending a warm welcome to tourists from all over the world. Visitors are guided through the actual production areas, where the World Famous Crystal is made. The Waterford Crystal Gallery is home to the World's largest display of Waterford Crystal, in addition, you can see beautiful displays of Wedgwood, Rosenthal, Stuart Crystal, John Rocha at Waterford and Marquis by Waterford. You will also find a Craft & Jewellery gift store and an elegant restaurant.
DUNCANNON FORT
Duncannon Fort is a star shaped fortress on an important promontory in Waterford Harbour. It was built in 1588 in the expectation of an attack on the area by the Spanish Armada. The Fort remained in the control of the British Government until the War of Independence in 1919. It was rebuilt by the Irish Army at the outbreak of World War II. Attractions on site include a maritime museum charting the history of one of the most dangerous coastlines in Ireland "The Wexford Coast" the building has panoramic views across Waterford Harbour over to Woodstown and Passage East and down to Hook Head.
BALLYLANE FARM
Your visit to the South East will not be complete without a visit to Ballylane. Nature, wildlife, crops and animals all seen during a self-guided walk, with the help of a guidebook, through woods, fields and wetlands on a buggy friendly stone path. After your visit in the countryside enjoy a light meal or snack their friendly café.
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