About Blackwater
Blackwater is a village and rural coastal-area locality in north County Wexford, around the R742 and within easy reach of Curracloe, Kilmuckridge, The Ballagh, Oulart and Screen. It has a quiet, community-focused character, with scattered countryside, farmland and nearby beaches rather than an urban streetscape. Daily life is centred on village services and local businesses, while larger grocery shops, healthcare and retail are available in nearby towns including Enniscorthy, Gorey and Wexford. Families are served by local primary-school provision, with secondary schools and broader education choices generally requiring travel. The area is car-dependent, although regional buses connect the village and surrounding settlements with larger centres; Dublin, Wexford and Rosslare are reachable by road for work and services. Local social life is found in village pubs, cafés and community activities, with Curracloe Beach and the coast providing walking, swimming and outdoor recreation. S&E Farrell Holiday Parks Blackwater is a notable local business and leisure presence, reflecting the area's links with seasonal tourism and family holidays. Residents also benefit from nearby sports clubs, GAA activity and the wider network of rural community organisations typical of north Wexford.
Property Market in Blackwater
Based on 16 properties for sale in Blackwater
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Blackwater
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Blackwater and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary provision serving families around Kilmuckridge and the surrounding hinterland.
Secondary-school option in Gorey, accessible by road from north Wexford communities.
Large mixed secondary school offering broad subjects and extracurricular activities in Gorey.
Further-education and vocational courses available in nearby Enniscorthy.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main local route linking Blackwater with Curracloe, Kilmuckridge and north Wexford.
Regional bus connections serve nearby villages and link towards Wexford and Gorey.
Irish Rail station providing Dublin, Wexford and Rosslare connections from nearby Enniscorthy.
Mainline station offering frequent northbound and southbound services on the Dublin-Rosslare route.
Strategic road connection for commuting towards Dublin, Gorey, Enniscorthy and south Wexford.
Amenities
Established holiday-park business offering accommodation and leisure facilities near Blackwater.
Visit website ↗Convenient local provisions for everyday essentials, errands and community life.
Informal local venues for refreshments, conversation and community gatherings.
Popular sandy beach offering swimming, walks and expansive coastal scenery nearby.
Local venues support meetings, classes, social events and village activities.
Nearby village centre providing additional convenience shopping, food and everyday services.
Main acute hospital serving County Wexford, located within reach by road.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games organisation supporting juvenile and adult participation in the community.
Venue for local activities, social events, meetings and community-led programmes.
Local tourism operator with holiday-park facilities serving visitors and families.
Visit website ↗Nearby football club providing youth and adult soccer opportunities.
Independent shops, trades and hospitality businesses underpin the local economy.
Properties For Sale near Blackwater
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