Blackwater Neighbourhood Guide
Wexford
About Blackwater
Blackwater is a village in north County Wexford, set inland from the coast between Curracloe and Kilmuckridge, with Oulart, The Ballagh and Screen also nearby. It has a predominantly rural, family-oriented character, combining village services and community life with farms, countryside and easy access to beaches along the east Wexford coast. Day-to-day shopping and services are centred on the village and nearby settlements, while larger retail and employment choices are available in Gorey, Enniscorthy and Wexford town. Local eating and socialising are generally pub- and café-based, with additional restaurants and visitor facilities in the surrounding coastal villages. Families have access to local primary education, while secondary schools and broader education services are typically reached by bus or car. There is no railway station in Blackwater, so commuting depends mainly on private vehicles and regional bus services, with the N11 providing the principal longer-distance route via nearby junctions. Outdoor life is a major attraction, including access to Curracloe Beach, Raven Nature Reserve and the wider coastline, while S&E Farrell Holiday Parks Blackwater is a notable local leisure and accommodation business. The village’s clubs, schools and community organisations help give Blackwater a close-knit feel, although residents travel to larger towns for extensive shopping, healthcare and entertainment.
Property Market in Blackwater
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What’s in Blackwater
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Blackwater and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families in Kilmuckridge and the surrounding east Wexford area.
Secondary education option in Gorey, accessible for older pupils from the wider region.
Offers secondary and further education programmes in Enniscorthy, west of Blackwater.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local and regional routes connect the village with surrounding settlements and larger towns.
Main north–south road linking Blackwater with Curracloe, Kilmuckridge and Wexford.
Key national route towards Gorey, Enniscorthy, Dublin and the wider southeast.
Nearest significant rail connection, providing services northwards and southwards on the Dublin–Rosslare line.
Rail station serving Wexford town, with connections towards Rosslare and Dublin.
Amenities
Local holiday-park business providing accommodation and leisure facilities near Blackwater.
Visit website ↗Convenient everyday provisions are available locally, with larger retail nearby.
Popular sandy beach offering swimming, walking and easy access from Blackwater.
Forested coastal reserve beside Curracloe, popular for walks and nature activities.
Nearby village provides additional shops, cafés, pubs and seasonal visitor services.
Main acute hospital serving County Wexford, located in Wexford town.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local venue supporting community activities, meetings and village events.
Community Gaelic games club serving players and families from the surrounding parish.
Local football club providing sporting activities for children and adults.
Established local holiday-park operator supporting tourism and seasonal employment.
Visit website ↗Traditional local venues for socialising, refreshments and community gatherings.
Properties For Sale near Blackwater
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