Killinick Neighbourhood Guide
Wexford
About Killinick
Killinick is a small rural village in south County Wexford, positioned on the R736 between Wexford town and the Rosslare peninsula. It has a quiet, community-oriented character, with dispersed countryside housing, farmland and easy access to the coast rather than an urban village centre. Residents rely on nearby settlements for most daily shopping and services, with Rosslare Strand, Wexford and the villages around Our Lady’s Island and Tagoat providing additional choice. Local education is centred on nearby primary schools, while secondary schools and further services are mainly found in Wexford town. The R736 and connecting roads make car travel the most practical option, with Wexford town and Rosslare Harbour accessible for commuting, shopping and ferry connections; bus services are available in the wider area but are more limited than in the town. For leisure, the beaches, golf, walks and seasonal amenities of Rosslare Strand are close by, while the Hook Peninsula and south Wexford coastline are within straightforward driving distance. The area has a strong rural and parish identity, supported by local sporting, church and community organisations, with pubs and cafés in nearby villages and Rosslare rather than a large concentration within Killinick itself.
Property Market in Killinick
Based on 8 properties for sale in Killinick
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Killinick
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Killinick and surrounding south Wexford communities.
Nearby primary school serving the parish and surrounding rural hinterland.
Primary school serving Rosslare and neighbouring coastal communities.
Wexford town secondary school offering post-primary education for nearby families.
Girls’ secondary school in Wexford town with broad academic and extracurricular provision.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main local route linking Killinick with Rosslare, Tagoat and Wexford town.
Key regional route connecting Wexford with Rosslare Harbour and the wider southeast.
Rail services connect Wexford with Waterford, Dublin and intermediate towns.
Rail terminus beside the ferry port, with services towards Wexford and Dublin.
Regional buses serve Wexford, Rosslare and surrounding villages, with timetables varying.
Amenities
Popular sandy beach offering swimming, coastal walks and seasonal seaside activities.
Established parkland golf course close to Rosslare Strand and the coast.
Well-known seafood restaurant and bar in nearby Carne, overlooking the coast.
Rosslare Strand resort providing accommodation, dining, spa and family leisure facilities.
Nearest major retail centre, with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and services.
Main acute hospital serving Wexford and the surrounding county.
Family-oriented coastal facilities available within the nearby resort village.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting community participation across juvenile and adult teams.
Local golf club offering an established course and clubhouse facilities.
Nearby coastal businesses centred on fishing, seafood, boating and tourism.
Cluster of hotels, restaurants, cafés and seasonal visitor services near the beach.
Local church and community networks underpin events, activities and rural social life.
Properties For Sale near Killinick
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