Barntown Neighbourhood Guide
Wexford
About Barntown
Barntown is a small, mostly rural and residential locality west of Wexford Town, in County Wexford’s Y35 area. It sits among farmland and scattered housing, with nearby places including Raheenagurran, Crossabeg, Piercestown, Killurin, Taghmon and Wexford town. The area suits residents who want a quieter countryside setting while remaining within practical reach of Wexford’s employment, shopping and services. Local education is centred on nearby village and town schools, while secondary pupils generally travel into Wexford or surrounding settlements. Most commuting is by car, using the N25 and regional roads, although bus services are available from nearby stops and Wexford town provides the main rail connection. Everyday shopping and a broader choice of cafés, restaurants, pubs, healthcare and leisure facilities are concentrated in Wexford, with local hospitality available at Newtown Park Hotel and nearby rural pubs. The Irish National Heritage Park is a major attraction close to Barntown, offering wooded trails, reconstructed historic sites and family-friendly outdoor space. Body & Soul provides a nearby wellness and fitness option, while the locality’s countryside setting supports walking, community activities and easy access to the wider Wexford coast and countryside.
Property Market in Barntown
Based on 36 properties for sale in Barntown
Property types
Bedrooms
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 surrounding areas south of Wexford.
Established boys’ primary school located in Wexford town.
Large secondary school offering post-primary education in Wexford town.
Girls’ secondary school providing broad post-primary education in Wexford town.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route providing access towards Wexford, New Ross and the wider southeast.
Town-centre station with Irish Rail services towards Dublin, Rosslare and intermediate towns.
Local and regional buses connect Wexford with surrounding villages and larger towns.
Regional road network links Barntown with Wexford and nearby rural localities.
Amenities
Hotel, dining and event venue near Barntown, with hospitality and leisure facilities.
Visit website ↗Access point for the heritage park’s trails, reconstructed monuments and family attractions.
Nearby fitness and wellbeing business offering exercise and relaxation services.
Visit website ↗Main nearby retail area with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, services and banks.
Regional hospital providing emergency, inpatient and outpatient healthcare services.
Town library offering books, study facilities, community services and events.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Major local heritage attraction with prehistoric, early Christian and medieval reconstructions.
Visit website ↗Local venue supporting community activities, meetings and social events in the area.
Nearby Gaelic games clubs provide football, hurling and juvenile activities for residents.
Wexford-based football club offering senior and community sporting connections locally.
Recognisable local hospitality business serving accommodation, food and private functions.
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