The village of Rosslare Harbour (Calafort Ros Láir in Irish) grew up to serve the needs of the harbour of the same name (now called Rosslare Europort), first developed in 1906 by the Great Western Railway and the Great Southern and Western Railway to accommodate steamferry traffic between Great Britain and Ireland.
Although the harbour itself is located close to the previously existing settlement of Ballygeary, it was named after the village of Rosslare, some 4 km away (8 km by road) along the coast. The village has a number of guesthouses, hotels, a Roman Catholic church, a bank and some shops. Just south of the harbour is a small strand leading to Greenore Point, where grey seals are usually to be seen.
Rosslare is a well-known seaside resort 11 miles south-east of Wexford. Its wide bay is fringed by a 6-mile coastline.
Rosslare Harbour is situated at the South Eastern tip of Ireland. The Port is an excellent gateway to the East, South East, West, Southwest and Midlands via the N11/N25 road network. Rail passengers are catered for with connections to and from the main railway stations in Ireland.
Getting There By Car
From Wexford, follow signs to Rosslare R730 (former N25) At roundabout take 1st exit N25, and follow road to Rosslare Harbour.
Direction Source: www.Aferry.to 