The National 1798 Rebellion Centre

28/09/2026

What a beautiful Autumn day here in the National 1798 Rebellion Centre 🍂

The sunshine is showing off our new sign above the door and a big thank you to Coady Joinery their fantastic work.

We are open 7 days a week so why not drop in and experience all we have to offer here in the 1798 Centre 💜💛

Also enjoy the delicious offerings from Cafe 98 to really add to the Autumn mood 🍁

16/09/2026

Free Culture Night Event in the National 1798 Rebellion Centre,
Friday the 18th of September at 6.30pm to 7.15pm

Discover the fascinating history of the 1798 Rebellion at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre this Culture Night.
Join us for our talk “Battlefields & Weapons of 1798″ and allow our Guides to take you through the events of 1798, key battles of the rebellion and the weapons of the rebels and the Crown Forces.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious to learn more about this pivotal period in Irish history, this is a unique opportunity to delve deeper into Wexford’s rich heritage.

Free event no booking required.

For more information, click the link https://1798centre.ie/events/the-weapons-of-1798/

14/09/2026

Free Culture Night Event on 18th of September from 7pm to 9pm in the National 1798 Rebellion Centre.

Come and experience a hands-on community workshop using natural, low-impact materials such as clay and willow to sculpt a unique garden feature onto a traditional wattle and daub frame.

Working together, you’ll discover the traditional craft of wattle and daub, discuss the mud-walled dwellings typical of Wexford’s built heritage, and learn how these sustainable building methods could inspire the future. Along the way, you’ll also discover some of the Irish-language words associated with the materials and techniques used.

The workshop will be led by artists Geraldine Cussen and Imogen Stafford.

Limited Spaces, book now to avoid disappointment. Click the link https://1798centre.ie/events/culture-night-event-sculpt-a-garden-feature-with-clay-willow/

Over 18s only event.

09/09/2026

Our group of visitors arrived in style yesterday showing off their very impressive transport!

The Drone Classic Car Club enjoyed a guided tour of the National 1798 Rebellion Centre and Enniscorthy Castle, making sure to fuel up on the way with lunch in Cafe 98

Such a fantastic group to visit our wonderful sites!

For more information on our guided tour offerings just click the link in our bio 🔗

27/08/2026

We are delighted to be hosting this stunning exhibition "Common Grounds", created by the wonderful Wednesday group at The Lodge Daycare, run by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

This colourful display features a series of works created over several sessions with the group. With the help of artist Sarah Cogley Art, the artists were able to bring to life a variety of different materials and create these beautiful pieces.

"Common Grounds" will be on display until Wednesday the 2nd of September.
Not to be missed!

27/08/2026

20/08/2026

National Heritage Week has been filled with fascinating talks and workshops here in the National 1798 Rebellion Centre.

With our guided tour of Vinegar Hill giving an in depth look into the events that occurred during the Longest Day Battle, to our insightful talk on Wolfe Tone himself, this week has seen history and heritage come to life.

Then it was time for visitors to get their hands dirty with our Traditional Mud Building workshop run with the amazing Cob On, an interesting insight into the traditional technique.

We have even more events lined up this week, our "1798 Streets of Rebellion - Walking Tour" on Friday the 21st of August at 10am (Leaving from the 1798 Centre"

Then we have our "The Weapon's of 1798" display on Sunday the 23rd of August at 12.30pm to finish our Heritage Week off.

Definitely events not to be missed.

For more information about our Heritage week events, visit https://1798Centre.ie/whats-on/

Funded by Wexford County Council

11/08/2026

The countdown continues and We're so excited for National Heritage Week 2026!

From the 15th to the 23rd of August the National 1798 Rebellion Centre and Vinegar Hill will come alive with guided tours, family fun, heritage talks, live music, traditional craft workshops and so much more.

Whether you're a lifelong local, newly settled, or simply curious about Enniscorthy, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Come along, discover something new, and experience the stories that make our beautiful town so special

For more information on our upcoming heritage week events please visit https://1798centre.ie/whats-on/ 🔗

Funded by Wexford County Council