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'''Bridgetown''' (''Baile an Droichid'' in [[Irish]]) is a small village, located fifteen minutes away from [[Wexford]] town and a few kilometres from the picturesque village of [[Kilmore Quay]]. |
'''Bridgetown''' (''Baile an Droichid'' in [[Irish]]) is a small village, located fifteen minutes away from [[Wexford]] town and a few kilometres from the picturesque village of [[Kilmore Quay]]. |
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==Education== |
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The local secondary school, [[Bridgetown Vocational College]] draws students in from all over Wexford. |
The local secondary school, [[Bridgetown Vocational College]] draws students in from all over Wexford. |
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==Transport== |
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Bridgetown has a railway station that has a daily service to [[Rosslare Harbour]] and [[Waterford]]. |
Bridgetown has a railway station that has a daily service to [[Rosslare Harbour]] and [[Waterford]]. |
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==Local Businesses== |
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===Ballycross Apple Farm=== |
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Established by Michella and Arnold Von Englebrechtan in the early 1960s now makes a range apple juices from fruit grown on their farm, hand-picked and pressed using traditional methods. The enterprise now involves the second generation, Hanna, Christian and his wife Liz. The farm, just outside Bridgetown, has an Apple Fair on Saturdays and Sundays from July to February. Fresh Apple Juice from John O Gold, Cox''s Pippins, Elstar and other apples grown in their orchards are on sale as well as delicious fresh apples. The juices contain no added sugar water or preservatives and as well as being great to drink are a wonderful ingredient in many recipes. Waffles with continental chocolate and cream, fresh coffee and a children''s farm make it a wholly enjoyable visit for all the family. |
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[[Category:Towns in Wexford]] |
[[Category:Towns in Wexford]] |
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Revision as of 20:53, 15 April 2007
Bridgetown (Baile an Droichid in Irish) is a small village, located fifteen minutes away from Wexford town and a few kilometres from the picturesque village of Kilmore Quay.
Education
The local secondary school, Bridgetown Vocational College draws students in from all over Wexford.
Transport
Bridgetown has a railway station that has a daily service to Rosslare Harbour and Waterford.
Local Businesses
Ballycross Apple Farm
Established by Michella and Arnold Von Englebrechtan in the early 1960s now makes a range apple juices from fruit grown on their farm, hand-picked and pressed using traditional methods. The enterprise now involves the second generation, Hanna, Christian and his wife Liz. The farm, just outside Bridgetown, has an Apple Fair on Saturdays and Sundays from July to February. Fresh Apple Juice from John O Gold, Coxs Pippins, Elstar and other apples grown in their orchards are on sale as well as delicious fresh apples. The juices contain no added sugar water or preservatives and as well as being great to drink are a wonderful ingredient in many recipes. Waffles with continental chocolate and cream, fresh coffee and a childrens farm make it a wholly enjoyable visit for all the family.