Ballymoney Neighbourhood Guide
Wexford
About Ballymoney
Ballymoney is a small coastal locality in north-east County Wexford, close to Courtown, Castletown and the wider Gorey area. It has a rural, seaside character, with scattered homes, farmland and access to the beaches and coastline around Ballymoney Strand and Courtown. Day-to-day living is generally quiet and car-dependent, suiting people looking for space and a community setting rather than a traditional town-centre environment. Nearby Gorey provides the main concentration of supermarkets, shops, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and secondary education, while Courtown offers seasonal leisure, harbour walks and beach amenities. Local primary-school options are found in surrounding villages, with a wider choice of schools and services available in Gorey. Road access is centred on the R742 and nearby N11, making commuting towards Gorey, Wexford town or Dublin relatively straightforward by car; bus services are more limited than in larger towns. Residents typically use nearby pubs, cafés, sports clubs and community facilities in Ballymoney, Castletown, Courtown and Gorey, with the coast, Tara Hill and Courtown Woods providing attractive outdoor recreation.
Property Market in Ballymoney
Based on 20 properties for sale in Ballymoney
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballymoney
Schools
A local primary school serving children from Ballyoughter and surrounding rural communities.
A nearby primary school serving families around Castletown and the north Wexford coast.
An inclusive primary school option located in the expanding Gorey area.
Large co-educational secondary school serving Gorey and surrounding north Wexford communities.
A co-educational secondary school providing another Gorey-area education option.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects Ballymoney with Courtown, Castletown and the wider Gorey hinterland.
Major road route providing efficient car access towards Gorey, Dublin and Wexford.
Irish Rail station offering Dublin–Rosslare services, approximately a short drive away.
Regional bus connections are available nearby, though local rural coverage is limited.
Nearby interchange area for regional buses and onward travel throughout County Wexford.
Amenities
A popular sandy coastal beach suitable for walks, swimming and seaside recreation.
Woodland walks and outdoor recreation beside the Courtown coast and harbour.
Scenic harbour area with coastal walks, seasonal attractions and nearby food outlets.
Convenient town-centre shopping with retail units, cafés and everyday services.
Large supermarket serving weekly shopping needs across the Gorey hinterland.
Public library providing books, digital services, events and community facilities.
Local fitness and swimming facilities serving residents of Gorey and surrounding areas.
Historic Courtown venue with food, drinks and accommodation near the harbour.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Established coastal golf club offering an eighteen-hole course near Courtown.
Community rugby club providing playing and social activities for various age groups.
Local Gaelic games club with teams and community activity around Gorey.
Family-oriented seasonal attraction offering activities close to Courtown Harbour.
Small rural community network supporting local events and neighbourhood connections.
Properties For Sale near Ballymoney
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