MEATH ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ANNUAL EXCURSION, SATURDAY JUNE 21st, 2025
Visiting Wexford: Johnstown Castle, Museum and Gardens, plus tour of historic Wexford town Organiser: Fiona Ahern (087 9738763)
Coach collection points and times [to be finalised nearer the date]
Kells (Headfort Arms) or Nobber (opp church) - 8.00am (to be decided nearer the date)
Navan (Ardboyne) - 8.25 to 8.30
Garlow Cross - 8.35
Ross Cross (bus stop) - 8.40
Dunshaughlin (Pastoral centre beside Catholic Church) - 8.45
Shankill (Brady’s Pub) 9.30 Shankill is on the Dart line and has parking in pub car park
Programme (approximate times)
9.30: Brady’s Shankill: tea/coffee and scones
11.45: Arrive Johnstown Castle, group divided into two groups for guided tour of the Castle, plus self-guided tours of the Agricultural Museum and beautiful gardens. Two groups for lunch of tea and sandwiches at Johnstown Castle.
2.45: Leave Johnstown Castle for Wexford town.
3.15. History walking tour of Wexford, lots of history of medieval Wexford, not much walking, toilets and seats available in two places, Paul is an actor, guide and medievalist.
4.15 to 5.15 free to explore Wexford town centre.
5.30: Dinner in hotel in Wexford
6.30: Depart for home
Cost: 85.00 euro per person includes coach, guided tours, morning coffee/tea/scones, lunch and evening meal.