
History
Rosslare Harbour is often credited as the gateway to beautiful Ireland. This small town is located in the southeast region of County Wexford. Recently the town is getting more importance and developing in tourism. It is a significant place among Ireland’s youngest localities. The history of Rosslare Harbour is not too long. But this short story of this place has some important contribution to country’s economy and communication.
The major part of town’s history is establishment of Rosslare Harbour(known as Rosslare Europort now). In 1906, the combined effort of Great Southern and Western Railway and Great Western Railway managed to inaugurate ferry traffic between Ireland and Great Britain. The Rosslare Harbour was opened that year.
To support the harbor, Rosslare Harbour (the town) was alleviated to a new height. New housing scheme, hotels, shopping facilities, church and tourist facilities started to develop after that. With ferry services only 4 KMs away (8 Kilo Meters by road), the communication and transportation system of Rosslare Harbour also developed. Other social services started to improve with that.
The history of Rosslare Harbour is not a long one. This place hasn’t got huge historical value like some other places of Ireland. But it can be assumed, if the current thriving status of this town continues it will become truly historical in future.
History