In the time of Elizabeth I, it was granted to Sir Thomas Maisterson from Nantwich, Cheshire, who became a considerable force in the county.

Lewis's Topography of 1834 claimed the town "consists chiefly of one irregular street, and contains 106 houses indifferently built, retaining no trace of its ancient importance".

[citation needed] See Annals of Inisfallen (AI) The old Catholic church stood in the north of the town until the 1970s, when it was decided to demolish the building.

[citation needed] The Bell, dating from 1911, was installed in the tower of St. Mogue's Church, by Canon John Doyle.

It was moved and now stands outside the new Catholic church today, and is rung on special occasions, such as the New Year's midnight celebrations, Christmas, and Easter.

[citation needed] The town gave the name to the Diocese of Ferns (both Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland).

Ferns boasts many ecclesiastical sites dating from the early Christian era through Norman and the Middle Ages.

Regular (almost hourly) bus services link Ferns to Dublin and Rosslare are provided by a number of companies.