Getting Here
Saltee Ferry
Saltee Ferry departure point is at the top of the harbour in Kilmore Quay beside the boat launching slip. It is a yellow gate signposted ” Saltee Ferry”. Proceed down the gangway to the boat if the gate is open. If the gate is closed, please wait here for the boat captain to arrive.
Arriving by bus, the bus stop is beside the boat launching slip. Look to the right and you will see the ferry gate.
If travelling by car, you will find ample free car parking adjacent to the harbour.
Coming from Wexford: Follow the N25 to Rosslare Harbour. Approximately two miles after the Drinagh roundabout on the outskirts of Wexford, there is a signpost for the R739 to Kilmore Quay. Turn right here and follow the road to Kilmore Quay through Ballycogley and Kilmore village. Kilmore Quay is approximately three miles past Kilmore village.
Coming from Rosslare: Take the N25 to Wexford town. Pass through Kilrane, Tagoat and Killinick. Two miles after Killinick take a left turn onto the R739 signposted for Kilmore Quay. Follow the directions as above from here.
Coming from Waterford: Follow the N25 to Wexford and directions from Wexford as above. Alternatively take the Passage East Car Ferry to Ballyhack and follow the R733 through Arthurstown, Ramsgrange and Wellingtonbridge. A few miles past Wellingtonbridge, turn right at the petrol station onto the R738 and follow the road until you come to Kilmore Quay. It is approximately 40minutes drive from Ballyhack to Kilmore Quay.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT LINKS
By Train: The nearest train stations are Wexford O’Hanrahan Station in Wexford town or Rosslare Europort train station. Services are limited. www.irishrail.ie
By Bus: Daily bus services to and from Wexford town via two routes, Murrintown/Bridgetown and Drinagh/Ballycogley, are provided by Wexford Bus. For current timetables please visit www.wexfordbus.ie
By Taxi: Local Taxis are also available.
There are public toilets available at the harbour. Follow the road toward the car park/playground. As you pass the pier wall the building is immediately on your right beside the pier.
Barrow Princess
In New Ross, we can be found at the entrance to the New Ross Three Sisters Marina, only 3 minutes walk (240m) from Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience opposite the service station beside Lidl.
There is pay and display parking available in the public car parks opposite the marina, or opposite the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience. Please do not park in the area at the marina gate as this area is reserved for marina users.
All-day parking can be found at ‘Mahers Yard‘, a 5-7minute walk from the marina. Current rates: €2.50 per day.
Nearby is Pearse Park, a 5-acre public park with children’s play area, picnic area, playground for toddlers and public toilets.
In Waterford, our embarkation point is at the marina gate on Adelphi Quay beside the Tower Hotel.
Paid public parking is available along Waterford Quays. Parking at Clyde Wharf car park or Merchants Quay car park can be pre-booked online at the website: Parkpnp
Street parking in Waterford city is generally pay and display.
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