The Ros Tapestry

The Ros Tapestry A community based project, telling the story of the arrival of the Normans in Ireland and their links to New Ross. Charitable status ref: CHY 14945

Displayed as 15 large hand embroidered panels. The Ros Tapestry Project is a massive community initative in progress in the County of Wexford. Conceived in 1998, to date the project has been developed by over one hundred and eighty dedicated volunteer stitchers. The collection comprises of fifteen striking embroidered panels measuring 6 x 4 foot each. These works are a cultural and historical acco

lade to its' creators. The Ros Tapestries depict events around the Anglo-Norman arrival to the South East of Ireland, specifically the founding of the town of New Ross, Co. Wexford by William Marshall and Isabel de Clare. The content for these tapestry panels was exhaustively researched and designed by Anne Bernstorff. The Ros Tapestry is open 7 days a week for guided tours. Tours are available all day and usually last 45 minutes. Group bookings are welcome but we would advise booking in advance for larger numbers. The exhibition provides the ideal introduction to the Norman sights of the South East and is of great interest to all age groups. Adult: €7
Senior: €6
Student/Child: €4
Family: €20

Group Discount Rates (10 persons or more). Adult: €6
Senior: €5
Student/Child: €3

Check out our virtual tour: http://www.wexford.ie/virtualtours/RosTapestry/tour.html

Wishing Hubb 16, who were so helpful to us with our 2025 fundraiser, all the best in the an post bookshop awards. Don’t ...
27/08/2026

Wishing Hubb 16, who were so helpful to us with our 2025 fundraiser, all the best in the an post bookshop awards. Don’t forget to vote! Details on their page new ross

Important Notice : Temporary Closure tomorrow afternoon 26th August for film purposes - last entry 2pm. Apologies for an...
25/08/2026

Important Notice : Temporary Closure tomorrow afternoon 26th August for film purposes - last entry 2pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused

21/08/2026

FREE, FREE, FREE - this golden opportunity to see for yourself is open this Sunday free to all as part of national heritage week from 2 to 5pm. , ❤️

16/08/2026

Free today from 2 until 5pm - as part of heritage week, come and see for yourself!

National Heritage Week -Free Special Openings on Sunday 16th and Sunday 23rd from 2pm to 5pm. A wonderful opportunity to...
15/08/2026

National Heritage Week -Free Special Openings on Sunday 16th and Sunday 23rd from 2pm to 5pm. A wonderful opportunity to explore our Norman heritage and the beautiful work of the many stitchers who created this tapestry. week

If you are looking for a cool alternative when visiting New Ross, come and see the lovely Ros Tapestry. Open every Tuesd...
11/08/2026

If you are looking for a cool alternative when visiting New Ross, come and see the lovely Ros Tapestry. Open every Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4.30pm - you will love this experience - it’s the easiest way to see 800 years of history in a short time. #

We would like to say a very special thank you to Margaret Fitzpatrick who once again opened her beautiful garden last Th...
09/08/2026

We would like to say a very special thank you to Margaret Fitzpatrick who once again opened her beautiful garden last Thursday as a fundraiser for us. We really appreciate all the hard work that Margaret and her helpers put into this event each year. It is a real treat to enjoy such a beautiful space. What a wonderful day it was and thank you all so much for your support

Don’t forget Margaret’s garden tomorrow afternoon- looking forward to it so much treat
05/08/2026

Don’t forget Margaret’s garden tomorrow afternoon- looking forward to it so much treat

As mentioned on South East Radio today Margaret Fitzpatrick’s wonderful garden will be open next week - a once a year oc...
29/07/2026

As mentioned on South East Radio today Margaret Fitzpatrick’s wonderful garden will be open next week - a once a year occasion - as a fundraiser for us, we are so grateful to her and it really is the best possible way you could spend an afternoon in beautiful surroundings east radio garden # visitwexford delight

Just to remind you all that the date is getting closer - August 6th to enjoy the wonderful experience that is Margaret’s...
20/07/2026

Just to remind you all that the date is getting closer - August 6th to enjoy the wonderful experience that is Margaret’s garden open for one day only in aid of the Ros Tapestry clubs

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The Waterfront, The Quay, New Ross Co. Wexford
New Ross
Y34CX76

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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