Living in Wexford

The kitchen in each apartment contains all the appliances and utensils necessary for home cooking and two local supermarkets—Adli and Tesco—are only a few minutes’ walk away.

Each apartment comes with a clothes washer and dryer, a drying rack, an iron, and an ironing board, as well as basic cleaning supplies and tools.

As Irish electrical circuits carry 240 volts (versus the US-standard 120 volts), students should not bring small American electronics. Inexpensive options are easily available to purchase in Wexford.

For laptops, students should purchase at least two US-to-Ireland (or US-to-UK) travel-plug adapters, known as Type G.

Most apartments consist of two bedrooms, with each bedroom containing two beds and access to its own full bathroom. Typically, two students share a bedroom and bathroom.

A few two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments feature a one-bed bedroom and a two-bed bedroom. Preference for single-bed room is given to students who communicate demonstrable special needs to their program director well in advance. In general, we are able to honor roommate requests.

So long as a bed is completely free of any personal possessions (clothing, bags, etc.), the Talbot Suites housekeepers change the bedsheets weekly and place a full set of fresh towels in each bathroom.

Georgia Southern students have full access to Talbot Fitness, the gym in the next-door Talbot Hotel. It features a wide range of equipment and a 15-meter swimming pool (swim hats are required).

In Ireland, as in Georgia, respect for and politeness towards all workers is a shared social value. For students in our program, keeping rooms in a clean, tidy condition at all times is a top priority. We reserve the right to charge roommates a fee if extra cleaning and tidying is required in a given apartment. Should anything not function or function in a subpar manner, simply communicate the details to the program director.

The Waterfront

The Talbot Suites complex sits on Paul Quay, a quay (“key”) or waterfront street, alongside Wexford Harbor. By crossing that street, you access a fully pedestrianized, 0.4-mile-long esplanade that is popular with walkers and joggers. Watch oyster-fishing boats come and go as you exercise or explore the many excellent restaurants along the water.

Main Street

One block west from Talbot Suites is Wexford Town’s Main Street. The town is often busy with locals visiting the shops or relaxing in one of Wexford’s quintessentially Irish pubs and restaurants. A brief walk uphill leads to Ireland’s National Opera House where theater goers enjoy a variety of world-class performances.

With the exception of a visiting parent (or another individual pre-approved by the program director), under no circumstances may a student bring an outside guest into their apartment or the greater Talbot Suites complex. Violation of the “no guests” policy may result in the offending individual  being sent home at their own expense. The safety of all students is the program’s paramount focus.

Should you lose your keycard, report the loss to the Talbot Suites reception desk. After hours students can report the loss to the reception desk at the next-door Talbot Hotel.