About Barntown
Barntown is a rural village and settled residential area west of Wexford Town, in south County Wexford, with homes and farmland spread along the N25 corridor and local roads towards Taghmon, Piercestown and Newtown. It has a quiet, community-oriented feel while remaining close enough to Wexford for everyday shopping, schools, healthcare and employment. The area is particularly convenient for road commuters, with the N25 providing direct access to Wexford Town, New Ross and the wider south-east road network; local bus services are available, although a car is generally useful for daily travel. Nearby education includes primary-school provision around Barntown and Piercestown, with secondary schools and further services concentrated in Wexford Town. Newtown Park Hotel is a well-known local venue for meals, drinks, functions and accommodation, while cafés, restaurants, pubs and larger retail choices are readily accessible in Wexford. The Irish National Heritage Park, just west of the area, is a major family and visitor attraction, with woodland walks, reconstructed historic sites and outdoor space. Residents also have nearby leisure options including Body & Soul, alongside GAA and other community activities in Barntown, Piercestown and surrounding villages. Overall, Barntown suits people seeking a countryside setting with straightforward access to Wexford’s amenities rather than a fully urban neighbourhood.
Property Market in Barntown
Based on 37 properties for sale in Barntown
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Barntown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Barntown and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving Piercestown and neighbouring south Wexford areas.
Established primary school in Wexford Town, serving boys across junior and senior classes.
Voluntary secondary school in Wexford Town offering a broad post-primary curriculum.
A nearby south-east secondary option, accessible by road from the wider area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking Barntown with Wexford Town and towns across the south-east.
Town-centre station with rail services towards Dublin, Rosslare and intermediate destinations.
Main town bus hub providing regional and interurban connections.
Services connect surrounding villages with Wexford, though frequencies vary by route.
Useful local-road connections westwards towards Taghmon and rural south Wexford.
Amenities
Recognisable local venue offering accommodation, dining, drinks and functions near Barntown.
Visit website ↗Local wellbeing and fitness business providing treatments and leisure-focused services.
Visit website ↗Access point for the nearby heritage park, woodland walks and reconstructed historic sites.
Large open-air heritage site presenting thousands of years of Irish history and nature.
Visit website ↗Nearby town provides supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants, banks and healthcare services.
Main hospital serving Wexford and surrounding communities, east of the town centre.
Town library offering books, study facilities, public computers and community services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting sporting activity and community participation around Barntown.
Nearby community club providing Gaelic games and youth activities in Piercestown.
Established local hotel and events venue serving residents, visitors and private functions.
Visit website ↗Major local visitor attraction offering educational experiences, tours and outdoor recreation.
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