It doesn't have quite the aura of the its more illustrious monastic neighbour in Glendalough, but neither does it have the crowds. Well worth stopping off for an hour or so to ramble around these peaceful ruins of the old cathedral complex. Located in a beautiful situation on the edge of the village of Ferns, there are also wonderful views from the site of the surrounding...
Read moreThe Cathedral Church of St Edan is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Ferns, County Wexford in Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin. Until 1949, the designation of the Cathedral was the Cathedral Church of St. Ædan, a variant spelling of...
Read moreThe local historical society held a mock trial for Diarmuid MacMurragh to determine his part in the Norman invasion. The setting of the cathedral was perfect as it is the burial place of MacMurragh. Ferns is full of history and a very friendly...
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