About Barntown
Barntown is a mainly rural and residential locality west of Wexford Town, centred around the N11 corridor and close to the River Slaney. It offers a quieter countryside setting while remaining convenient for Wexford’s shops, services, secondary schools and employment areas, with nearby villages including Taghmon, Crossabeg and Piercestown. The area is well suited to families and commuters who value space and access to the town, although a car is generally important for everyday travel. Wexford Town is reachable by road for wider shopping, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and rail services, while local landmarks provide a strong sense of place. The Irish National Heritage Park at Ferrycarrig is a major nearby attraction, with walking trails and exhibitions covering Ireland’s history. Newtown Park Hotel provides a recognisable local venue for dining, events and accommodation, and Body & Soul offers a nearby leisure and wellness option. Schooling is available in surrounding rural communities and Wexford, while local GAA and community activities are typically centred on neighbouring parishes and clubs.
Property Market in Barntown
Based on 38 properties for sale in Barntown
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What’s in Barntown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Barntown and surrounding rural communities.
Large secondary school in Wexford Town offering broad academic and extracurricular provision.
Girls’ secondary school in Wexford Town with established academic and sporting programmes.
Primary school in Wexford providing a multidenominational, child-centred education.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main route linking Barntown with Wexford Town, Enniscorthy and the wider southeast.
Town-centre station providing rail services towards Dublin, Rosslare and intermediate destinations.
Central bus hub serving regional routes and connections to nearby towns.
Bus options connect surrounding villages and Wexford, though services are less frequent rurally.
Amenities
Established hotel venue near Barntown offering accommodation, dining and functions.
Visit website ↗Access point for the heritage park’s trails, reconstructed monuments and visitor facilities.
Nearby health and wellness business offering fitness and wellbeing services.
Visit website ↗Closest major centre for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services.
Outdoor historical attraction at Ferrycarrig with trails through Ireland’s past.
Visit website ↗Riverside hotel near the heritage park with dining, events and accommodation.
Visit website ↗Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games organisation supporting sporting and community activity in the parish.
Major Gaelic games ground in Wexford Town hosting county fixtures and events.
Local hospitality business used for celebrations, conferences, dining and overnight stays.
Visit website ↗Significant local employer and visitor destination showcasing reconstructed historic Irish sites.
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