Rosslare Neighbourhood Guide
Wexford
About Rosslare
Rosslare is a coastal locality in south-east County Wexford, centred on Rosslare Europort and the nearby resort community of Rosslare Strand. It has a relaxed, seasonal character, combining established homes and holiday accommodation with dunes, beaches and open countryside around Kilrane, Tagoat and Killinick. Day-to-day life is quieter than in Wexford town, although the area becomes notably busier during the summer and ferry periods. Local education is provided through primary schools in the surrounding villages, with secondary schools and a broader range of services available in Wexford town. Rosslare Europort provides ferry connections to Wales and France, while buses connect the locality with Wexford and other regional destinations; car ownership is useful for commuting and shopping. Rosslare Strand has the main concentration of cafés, pubs, restaurants, convenience shopping and beach-related amenities, with further choice in Wexford town. Leisure centres on the beach, golf, walking and watersports are central to the lifestyle, and Central Holiday Park Rosslare is a prominent local visitor facility. The area also benefits from nearby clubs and community organisations serving Rosslare, Kilrane, Tagoat and the wider parish.
What’s in Rosslare
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Rosslare and surrounding coastal communities.
Primary education option in nearby Kilrane, serving the surrounding parish.
Nearby village primary school serving families across the southern Wexford area.
Primary school option close to the Rosslare Strand resort area.
Several established secondary schools are available approximately fifteen kilometres north-west.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗International ferry terminal with services to Wales and France, plus a railway station.
Regional rail station linking the resort with Wexford, Waterford and Dublin connections.
Local and regional buses connect Rosslare, the strand and Wexford town.
Main regional route providing access towards Wexford, New Ross and Waterford.
Key local road connecting Rosslare with Kilrane, Tagoat and surrounding villages.
Amenities
Established holiday park with accommodation and recreational facilities near Rosslare Strand.
Visit website ↗Coastal golf club offering an established links-style course and clubhouse facilities.
Visit website ↗Seafront resort providing accommodation, dining, spa services and leisure facilities.
Convenience shops, cafés, pubs and seasonal services serving residents and visitors.
Main acute hospital serving Rosslare and the wider south-east Wexford area.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local football club providing sporting opportunities for children and adults.
Community venue supporting local activities, events and organisations in the parish.
Established local golf club reflecting the area’s strong coastal leisure tradition.
Ferry, logistics, travel and support businesses underpinning the local employment base.
Popular coastal venue offering food and drinks near the strand and village.
Nearby Areas
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