About Oilgate
Oilgate is a small rural village in north County Wexford, positioned on the River Slaney corridor between Wexford town and Enniscorthy, with Bree, Crossabeg, Killurin and Ballymurn among its nearby communities. It has a quiet, village-and-countryside character, while the N11 provides a practical road connection for commuting towards Wexford, Enniscorthy and Dublin. Day-to-day life is centred on local services and nearby villages, with larger shopping, healthcare, schools and leisure facilities available in Wexford town and Enniscorthy. The village is associated with the renowned Horsewood Inn, a longstanding local pub and food stop on the main road. Families can use primary schools in Oilgate and surrounding parishes, while secondary education is generally accessed in Wexford or Enniscorthy. The surrounding Slaney valley offers attractive walking, fishing and country-road recreation, and Wexford’s beaches and coastal amenities are within a manageable drive. Oilgate suits residents seeking a rural home base with reasonable access to two established towns, rather than a location with extensive urban amenities on the doorstep.
Property Market in Oilgate
Based on 6 properties for sale in Oilgate
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Oilgate
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Oilgate and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families in Crossabeg and the surrounding parish.
Established Enniscorthy primary school within practical driving distance of Oilgate.
Co-educational secondary school providing post-primary education in Enniscorthy.
Large secondary school offering broad post-primary provision in Wexford town.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main north–south route linking Oilgate with Wexford, Enniscorthy and Dublin.
Town-centre bus hub connecting Wexford with regional and national destinations.
Rail station offering services northwards and southwards on the Dublin–Rosslare line.
Convenient rail option for Dublin, Gorey, Enniscorthy and Rosslare travel.
Services are available along nearby main routes, with rural coverage more limited.
Amenities
Well-known local pub and food venue on the N11 near Oilgate.
Venue for local activities, meetings and community events.
Provides supermarkets, independent shops, services and larger everyday retail choice.
Offers supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks and a broad range of local services.
Main acute hospital serving the county, located in Wexford town.
Public library providing books, study facilities, events and community services.
Town-based gyms, pitches, pools and clubs provide wider recreational opportunities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the parish.
Nearby parish club providing Gaelic football and hurling activities.
Supports local events, social activities and village community initiatives.
Long-established hospitality business and recognisable meeting place near the village.
Local outdoor interests make use of the river valley and surrounding countryside.
Properties For Sale near Oilgate
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