About Castletown
Castletown is a small rural coastal locality in north-east County Wexford, close to the Wicklow border and within easy reach of Arklow, Coolgreany and Gorey. The area has a peaceful, village-and-countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and access to beaches around Ballymoney and Tara Hill. Daily life is car-dependent, although the nearby N11/M11 makes commuting towards Gorey, Arklow, Wicklow and Dublin relatively straightforward. Local primary-school provision is available in surrounding villages, while secondary schools and larger services are concentrated in Gorey and Arklow. Shopping is generally handled through Gorey, Arklow or nearby village services, with local pubs and cafés providing much of the area’s social life. Ballymoney Beach and Tara Hill are important leisure landmarks, offering coastal walks, swimming and countryside recreation. Residents also have access to community and sporting organisations in Castletown, Coolgreany, Inch and the wider north Wexford area.
What’s in Castletown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Castletown and surrounding north Wexford townlands.
Nearby primary school serving Coolgreany and neighbouring rural communities.
Large mixed secondary school providing broad academic, practical and extracurricular programmes.
Mixed secondary school offering an inclusive, learner-centred education in Gorey.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional commuting route linking north Wexford with Arklow, Wicklow and Dublin.
Irish Rail station providing services north towards Dublin and south through Wexford.
Convenient nearby station with Dublin–Rosslare services and regular commuter connections.
Bus connections are available in surrounding villages and towns, particularly Gorey and Arklow.
Amenities
Popular sandy beach near Castletown, valued for swimming, walks and coastal recreation.
Distinctive local landmark offering forest trails, hill walks and panoramic countryside views.
Nearby commercial centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and essential services.
Larger neighbouring town providing retail, healthcare, banking, dining and leisure facilities.
Traditional meeting places supporting village social life, conversation and occasional live entertainment.
Public library offering books, digital resources, community facilities and local events.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games organisation serving players, families and the surrounding community.
Nearby GAA club providing sporting activities and community events for all ages.
Coastal golf club near Ballymoney offering an eighteen-hole course and clubhouse facilities.
Local walking and outdoor networks make use of Tara Hill’s trails and natural setting.
Nearby Areas
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