Audio Guide of Ros Tapestry

Ros Tapestry, located on The Quay, New Ross, Ireland, is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00 during the high season (May to September), and from 10:00 to 17:00 in winter; it is recommended to check the official website for updates. To get there, you can fly to Dublin and drive for about 2 hours, or take a bus from Dublin to New Ross. Visit the official website www.rosstapestry.ie or call +353 51 425 551 for more details.

Admission to Ros Tapestry costs around €10 for adults, €5 for children, and €25 for families; it is often combined with the Dunbrody Famine Ship experience for a total price of €15. It is not free, but there are discounts for seniors and groups; buy tickets online to avoid queues. More information at www.rosstapestry.ie/visit.

It is recommended to allow at least 1 hour to view the tapestry’s 15 panels and read the narrative, but if you include the Dunbrody ship experience, plan for 2 hours in total. Visitors usually appreciate a relaxed pace to take in the history. It is ideal for an unhurried morning visit.

Ros Tapestry is a series of 15 hand-embroidered tapestries that tell the story of New Ross and Irish emigration during the Great Famine, created by more than 180 local volunteers between 1998 and 2014. It represents Irish cultural resilience and the impact of the diaspora; it is a unique work comparable to the Bayeux Tapestry. Its significance lies in preserving the collective memory of emigration from the port of New Ross.

The best time is during spring or summer (April to September), when the weather is milder and there is more light to appreciate the details of the tapestries; avoid weekends in high season for fewer crowds. Early in the morning, around 10:00, is ideal for a მშვიდful visit before groups arrive. Check the forecast, as Ireland can be rainy.

Yes, the center is accessible, with ramps, lifts, and wheelchair-adapted restrooms; the tapestry panels are at ground level with no main stairs. However, some adjacent areas such as the Dunbrody ship have limitations, so contact them in advance for assistance. Details at www.rosstapestry.ie/accessibility or call +353 51 425 551.

Nearby you will find the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, right next door, which complements the tapestry’s story with a replica emigrant ship. You can also visit the Kennedy Homestead, a 10-minute drive away, honoring the Kennedy family's Irish roots, or enjoy a walk along the River Barrow. Explore more at www.discoverireland.ie/wexford.

Wear comfortable shoes for walking around the center and consider joining a free guided tour for a deeper explanation of the panels. Photography is allowed without flash, and there is a café for Irish tea afterward; book in advance during high season. For a complete experience, combine it with the Dunbrody ship and use audio guides available at iaudioguia.com for narrations in English.