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Smirting is a combination of the words smoking + flirting, geddit? It started when people had to go out for a ciggie after the ban was enforced, and got chatting to fellow smokers outside on the street, eyes meeting across a cloud of blue nicotine... ;) So you may just meet a local hottie in this way!!
REMEMBER - Since March 2004, you CANNOT smoke inside bars, cafes or restaurants, or anywhere where people are working (e.g. taxis, offices etc.)
The legislation is officially known as the Public Health (Tobacco) Act, see link to it below for a summary.
You may smoke in outside in the street or in designated smoking areas, but never inside a place where people are working (includes offices, bars, restaurants, shops, shopping centres, taxis, etc)
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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We came across a couple of statues as we were traveling through Wexford. The first statue we saw was near the site of the former bull ring, it commemorates the "gallant men of Wexford who fought for Ireland's freedom in 1798" according to a nearby plaque. I assume this refers to the men who fought in the Wexford Rebellion, an Irish rebellion against the English domination of Ireland, part of the Irish Rebellion of 1798.
The second statue can be found near Crescent Quay and is of Commodore John Barry (1745-1803) who came to be known as the father of the American Navy. Although born in County Wexford, Ireland, he moved to Philadelphia when he was 15 and rose to prominence as a sea captain in the American Revolutionary War (also known as the War of Independence), fought from 1775-1783 that originated as a war between Great Britain and the thirteen former British colonies which are now part of the United States.
Written Aug 16, 2009
The people of Enniscorthy were heavily involved in the 1798 rebellion against the British and many pivotal battles of this uprising were fought around the town, for example Vinegar Hill. Here's a good, informative link to a site about the Rebellion and it's impact on Irish history
Updated Sep 5, 2002
Website: http://www.thewildgeese.com/pages/1798.html
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When the Normans invaded Ireland in 1169, they landed in Bannow Bay, Co Wexford.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/timelines/ni/norman_invasion.shtml
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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If you are in the area about 1st August look out for the dates of he sand sculpture competitions, they are amazing, artisits come from all over the world to compete and their work is unbelievable
Written Apr 1, 2005
Model of old celtic straw hut dwelling in Ferrybank heritage park
Written Oct 3, 2002
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House prices are so crazy in Dublin that there are plenty of people who have had to buy a place in North Wexford and commute to the capital daily.
Written Sep 13, 2002
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1 Review and 323 Opinions Very nice place to stay. Went there on Business. Great facilities. Central location.
1 Review and 266 Opinions I really think that Wexford, as a County, has a treasure trove of fine hotels to choose from. The...
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House prices are so crazy in Dublin that there are plenty of people who have had to buy a place in North Wexford and commute to the capital daily.
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Q: Hi, I will be staying around the Kilmuckridge area between Arklow and Wexford for a week in July. Any ideas on interesting...
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Wexford is one of Waterford's neighbouring counties so I find myself going there pretty often. For all that I have absolutely no pics of the town itself, just lots and lots of the beautiful scenery...
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If you ever go across the sea to Ireland.........
The beach says it all dont you think?? This was taken about 14.00 and not a soul in sight. Fantastic!!
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The Vikings are accredited with introducing towns to Ireland, and Wexford was among the first, dating back to the early 900's. The Viking ancestry is frequently being proven by archaeological finds......
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We visited Wexford by driving from Waterford where we were staying, it was the 2nd day of our trip to Ireland and we were still a bit tired from the flight so we spent the morning in Waterford and...
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My eldest daughter Lorraine, now lives in Wexford with her husband and their two grown up children, and my 3 great grand children, it is a lovely place to grow up in, so very relaxed and laid back. I...
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