Discovering Medieval Ferns, Co. Wexford

Medieval Ferns was one of south-eastern Ireland’s most important settlements. It played a key role in local, regional, and national history from its foundation by St Aidan in 598, especially when serving as King Diarmuid McMurrough’s royal seat and the head of an influential medieval diocese. The archaeological and built heritage of the town reflect its historical importance, with significant architectural remains dating to both the early and the late Middle Ages—not least in the form of th...