Wexford; a view from a bicycle!

By Dan Walsh

Famed TV personality and French maître d’ Fred Sirieix will journey through Wexford, uncovering the county’s rich heritage, thriving food culture, and coastal beauty in an upcoming episode of Tour de Fred Ireland: Part Deux, airing on ITV1 this Saturday, January 10^th at 12.30pm.

The programme follows Fred as he explores some of Wexford’s most iconic locations by bicycle, offering viewers a personal and inspiring look at the county as a must-visit destination.

Visit Wexford, the official tourism marketing body for the county, worked with the production to highlight key attractions and local businesses that reflect Wexford’s unique character and visitor appeal. 

Those to be featured include the Irish National Heritage Park, the walled gardens of Johnstown Castle Estate, Hook Lighthouse; and the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross. Fred also harvested oysters with Tommy Hickey and sampled the famed Wexford strawberries with Cyril Wheelock, founder of The Village at Wheelocks in Enniscorthy.

Robert Millar, Chair of Visit Wexford and Area General Manager of the Talbot Collection Hotels, said; “I know every place Fred visited. I’ve walked the gardens of Johnstown Castle more times than I can count, and the view from Hook Lighthouse still stops me in my tracks. The locations featured are just a small taste of Wexford’s many treasures — but it’s the people behind them who make the real difference. Passionate and welcoming, they go above and beyond to create unforgettable experiences. 

“It’s that special combination of authenticity, warmth and beauty that makes Wexford such an appealing destination, and it’s incredibly easy to get here. We’re just 90 minutes’ drive from Dublin Airport and right on the doorstep of Rosslare Europort, with frequent ferry crossings from Pembroke and Fishguard.

“This episode airs at a perfect time for summer holiday planning, and I’m thrilled that audiences across Ireland and Britain will get to see what makes this county so special. We can’t wait to welcome them in 2026,” concluded Mr Millar.

The five-part series is supported by Tourism Ireland’s International Programming Ireland Fund and Irish Ferries and covers Wexford, Waterford and Cork.