Piercestown Neighbourhood Guide
Wexford
About Piercestown
Piercestown is a small village in County Wexford, south of Wexford Town and within easy reach of the coast and the Hook Peninsula. It has a rural, village-oriented character, with detached homes, farmland and established local services rather than an urban centre. Wexford Town is the main destination for larger-scale shopping, secondary education, healthcare, employment and rail connections, while nearby Murrintown and Killinick provide additional local services. Families have access to primary schooling in the surrounding villages, with a wider choice of secondary schools in Wexford. There is no railway station in Piercestown, so commuting generally depends on a car, with road access via the R733 and nearby routes towards Wexford, Rosslare and the N25. Local social life centres on village pubs, community activity and GAA, while restaurants, cafés and extensive retail options are more concentrated in Wexford Town. The surrounding countryside offers quiet walking and cycling, and beaches such as Rosslare Strand are within a manageable drive. The area is also close to practical facilities including the RSA Driving Test Centre Wexford, making Piercestown a convenient base for those seeking a quieter setting near the county town.
Property Market in Piercestown
Based on 11 properties for sale in Piercestown
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Piercestown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Piercestown and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families in Murrintown and the surrounding south Wexford area.
Large secondary school in Wexford Town offering post-primary education and Leaving Certificate programmes.
Established secondary school in Wexford Town serving boys across the wider area.
Girls’ secondary school in Wexford Town with broad academic and extracurricular provision.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional road linking Piercestown with Wexford Town, Killinick and the surrounding villages.
Key national route providing onward connections towards New Ross, Waterford and Rosslare.
Mainline station serving Dublin, Rosslare Europort and intermediate stations, reached by road.
Regional and town services available from Wexford, connecting surrounding communities and larger destinations.
International ferry port with rail connections, approximately south-east of Piercestown.
Amenities
Driving test facility serving Wexford and surrounding areas, located close to Piercestown.
Visit website ↗Main nearby hub for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services.
County hospital providing emergency, inpatient and outpatient services from Wexford Town.
GAA grounds hosting county fixtures and local sporting events on Wexford’s north side.
Public library offering books, study facilities, events and community services in the town.
Popular sandy beach and seaside destination within a short drive of Piercestown.
Central venue hosting exhibitions, performances, workshops and cultural events throughout the year.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the community.
County-level Gaelic games venue providing fixtures and sporting activity near Wexford Town.
Local venue for community meetings, classes, activities and neighbourhood events.
Established golf club offering an 18-hole course and clubhouse facilities near Wexford Town.
Visit website ↗Broad nearby choice for dining, coffee and evening hospitality beyond village-level services.
Properties For Sale near Piercestown
Nearby Areas
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