St. Helens Neighbourhood Guide
Wexford
About St. Helens
St. Helens is a small, coastal and predominantly rural locality in south-east County Wexford, close to Kilrane and Our Lady’s Island and within easy reach of Rosslare Harbour. The area is known for open countryside, beaches, holiday homes and golf, giving it a quieter, low-density feel than nearby Wexford town. Daily life is car-dependent, although Rosslare Europort provides rail and ferry connections for commuting and longer journeys. Local shopping and services are concentrated around Kilrane, Rosslare Harbour and nearby villages, with larger supermarkets, schools and healthcare facilities available in Wexford town. Pubs, cafés and casual dining are found around the harbour and peninsula, while the coast provides beaches, walking routes and waterside leisure. Families generally use primary schools in the surrounding villages and secondary schools in Wexford or the wider Rosslare area. Notable nearby landmarks and amenities include Memorial Park, the Europort Business Park and the St. Helens Bay Golf Resort, with the locality offering a peaceful base for residents who value space and access to the coast.
Property Market in St. Helens
Based on 12 properties for sale in St. Helens
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in St. Helens
Schools
A nearby primary school serving children from Tagoat and surrounding south Wexford communities.
Local primary provision serving families around Our Lady’s Island and the surrounding rural area.
A primary school near Rosslare Harbour serving the local village and hinterland.
A nearby post-primary school serving pupils from the Rosslare peninsula and surrounding communities.
A large Wexford town secondary school accessible by road from St. Helens.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Parking serving Rosslare Europort station, with rail services towards Wexford and Dublin.
Major ferry port with sailings to Britain and continental Europe, close to St. Helens.
Local and regional services connect the Rosslare area with Wexford town and surrounding villages.
Important local route linking Rosslare Harbour, Kilrane, St. Helens and Wexford.
Strategic national route providing road access towards Wexford, Waterford and the wider southeast.
Amenities
A local green space providing outdoor recreation and a community setting near Rosslare.
Coastal golf resort with an eighteen-hole course, clubhouse and holiday accommodation.
Commercial units forming part of the employment area beside Rosslare Europort.
Additional business premises serving the commercial and logistics activity around Rosslare.
Popular sandy beach offering swimming, walks and seasonal seaside recreation nearby.
Scenic lake and pilgrimage landscape with walking, wildlife and historic church surroundings.
Convenient local provision including groceries, cafés, takeaways and everyday services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Established coastal golf and hospitality venue serving residents, visitors and holidaymakers.
Local organisations support events, recreation and community life across the surrounding villages.
Seasonal seaside businesses include cafés, restaurants, accommodation and visitor services.
Local employment hub accommodating commercial, transport-related and logistics businesses.
Gaelic games and community activities are available through nearby parish-based clubs.
Properties For Sale near St. Helens
Nearby Areas
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