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John F. Kennedy Homestead

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Relive President John F. Kennedy's visit to his ancestral home on a warm summer day in June 1963. The Kennedy Homestead, the birthplace of his great-grandfather Patrick Kennedy, tells the story of this famous dynasty.

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Rainy day pick

A great choice when the weather is against you

EntryModerate

SettingIndoor & Outdoor

AreaWexford

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Summary and location information adapted from Fáilte Ireland’s Tourism Activities and Attractions dataset, accessed 7 September 2026. Source: https://data.gov.ie/dataset/tourism-activities-and-attractions. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Check the venue’s own website for current visitor arrangements.

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Opening hours

Monday9:30am – 5:30pm

Tuesday9:30am – 5:30pm

Wednesday9:30am – 5:30pm

Thursday9:30am – 5:30pm

Friday9:30am – 5:30pm

Saturday9:30am – 5:30pm

Sunday9:30am – 5:30pm

April through September. Open 7 days per week. Last admission 30 minutes before closing (5:00pm summer / 4:30pm winter). Currently in summer season (May 24, 2026).

Seasonal details

April through September9:30am – 5:30pm

October through March10am – 5pm

Closures: Christmas closure start (12-22), Christmas closure end (12-27)

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