The John F. Kennedy Arboretum

Dedicarted to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States from 1960 - 1963, the arboretum is a plant collection of international standing. It covers 252 hectares (623 acres) on the southern slopes and summit of Sliabh Coillte. It contains 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate regions of the world, planted in botanical sequence. There are 200 forest plots grouped by continent. A road provides access to the summit at 271m from which there are panoramic views.

Address: New Ross, Co.Wexford

Telephone No: +353 51 91 388171

Fax: +353 53 91 388172

Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie

Location: 12km south of New Ross (off R733)

Average Length of Visit: 1 1/2 hours

Facilities: Exhibitions, toilets, car/coach park, picnic area, play area and signposted walks. Guided Tours. Audio Visual Presentation. Tearoom.

 

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The Kennedy Homestead

"We Celebrate the Past to Awaken the Future" - John F. Kennedy, August 14th, 1960
I am glad to be here, it took me 115 years to make this trip and 6,000 miles and 3 generations. I'm proud to be here. - From JFK speaking at New Ross.

The Kennedy Homestead is the birthplace of President John F. Kennedy's great grandfather, Patrick Kennedy. It celebrates the story of 5 generations, a story of epic proportions, full of triumph and tragedy.

The centre traces the family history of those who stayed behind and those who left Dunganstown on the immigrant ship to the slums of Boston and to the Camelot days at the White House.

The visitor experience is set in the original farmyard and incorporates unique guided tour, an audio-visual display and a photographic exhibition.

The Kennedy Homestead was opened in 1999 as a visitor centre to accommodate people's interest in John F. Kennedy's Irish ancestry. As president of the United States J.F.K. visited Dunganstown on June 27th, 1963 proudly proclaming his humble roots to the world.

The homestead is still maintained by the same Kennedy family descendants who welcomed J.F.K. and who continue to welcome visitors to share in his legacy.

 

Address: Dunganstown, New Ross Co.Wexford

Telephone No: +353 53 91 388264

Email: info@kennedyhomestead.com

Directions: 6km south of New Ross follow R733 for 3km and turn right at Kennedy Homestead sign. 3km along a narrow winding road, take care when driving this road, overshadowed by trees, a road that has changed little since the day Patrick Kennedy last walked it.

Opening Times: May, June & September 11:30 - 4:30pm Monday - Friday / July & August 10 - 5pm 7 days

All other times bookings welcome. Admission charged.