Ballymoney Neighbourhood Guide
Wexford
About Ballymoney
Ballymoney is a small rural and coastal locality in north-east County Wexford, close to the seaside settlements of Courtown and Castletown and within easy reach of Gorey. It has a peaceful, predominantly residential and farming character, with scattered homes, beaches and countryside rather than a conventional village centre. Ballymoney Beach is the defining local feature, offering a long sandy shoreline and a popular setting for walking, swimming and seasonal recreation. Everyday shopping, schools, cafés, pubs and services are generally found in nearby Courtown and Gorey, while Castletown provides another local focal point. Families typically use primary schools in the surrounding villages and Gorey for a broader range of secondary education and services. Road access is central to daily life, with the R742 and N11/M11 providing connections towards Gorey, Wexford and Dublin; Gorey railway station is the nearest mainline rail option. Local hospitality is centred on nearby Courtown and Gorey, where residents will find pubs, restaurants, cafés and supermarkets, while the coast, Tara Hill and Courtown Harbour provide strong leisure and walking opportunities. The area suits buyers seeking a quieter coastal setting while remaining within practical commuting distance of larger towns.
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
Local primary school serving children in Castletown and surrounding north-east Wexford communities.
Nearby primary school serving families around Kilanerin, Ballymoney and the surrounding rural hinterland.
Multi-denominational primary school in Gorey, offering an alternative local education option.
Large mixed secondary school providing broad academic, practical and extracurricular programmes.
Secondary school in Gorey serving students from the town and surrounding north Wexford area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking Ballymoney with Courtown, Castletown and Gorey.
Key Dublin–Wexford corridor accessed near Gorey for longer-distance commuting and travel.
Irish Rail station with southbound and Dublin services, located several kilometres inland.
Bus connections provide access to nearby towns and onward regional travel.
Major air and ferry gateways reachable by road via the N11 and wider network.
Amenities
Sandy coastal beach offering swimming, shoreline walks and seasonal seaside recreation.
Popular nearby harbour and amenity area with walks, open space and family attractions.
Woodland walking area beside Courtown, valued for peaceful recreational routes.
Convenient town-centre retail destination with shops and everyday services.
Main supermarket providing groceries and household shopping for the surrounding area.
Established Courtown hospitality venue offering food, drinks and accommodation.
Public library providing books, digital resources, events and community facilities.
Local fitness and leisure facility serving Gorey and surrounding communities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Established coastal golf club offering an 18-hole course near Courtown.
Community rugby club with adult and youth teams based near Gorey.
Local Gaelic games club supporting football, hurling and juvenile development.
Family-oriented outdoor activity provider offering watersports and adventure experiences.
Community arts and events programme contributing to Gorey's cultural life.
Properties For Sale near Ballymoney
Nearby Areas
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