St. Helens Neighbourhood Guide
Wexford
About St. Helens
St. Helens is a small, coastal locality in south-east County Wexford, close to Kilrane and Our Lady’s Island and within easy reach of Rosslare Harbour. The area has a distinctly rural and seaside character, with scattered homes, holiday properties, farmland and attractive views towards the coast. Day-to-day life is relatively quiet, while Rosslare provides the nearest larger settlement for shops, services, schools and transport connections. Families have access to primary-school provision in the surrounding villages, with secondary education and a broader range of services available in Wexford town. Rosslare Europort is the key transport hub, offering ferry connections and rail services towards Wexford, Waterford and Dublin, while the N25 and regional roads support car commuting. Local eating and drinking options are concentrated around Rosslare Strand, Kilrane and the harbour rather than St. Helens itself, including pubs, cafés and seasonal restaurants. Memorial Park and the nearby beaches provide outdoor space, while Europort Business Park supports local employment and commercial activity. Golf, sailing, walking and community activities are prominent features of the wider Rosslare peninsula.
Property Market in St. Helens
Based on 9 properties for sale in St. Helens
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in St. Helens
Schools
Local primary school serving families in Tagoat and surrounding south Wexford communities.
Primary education option near Rosslare Harbour and the neighbouring Kilrane locality.
Village primary school serving Our Lady’s Island and nearby rural areas.
Large secondary school serving students from across north and south-east Wexford.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Parking serving Rosslare Europort station, with rail connections towards Dublin and Waterford.
Major ferry port with regular services to France and Wales, subject to timetable.
Principal regional route linking Rosslare with Wexford town and the wider road network.
Nearby station providing rail access along the Wexford, Gorey and Dublin corridor.
Amenities
Public green space in the Rosslare area, suitable for recreation and local events.
Commercial premises within the wider Rosslare Europort employment area.
Another identified Europort Business Park unit supporting local commercial activity.
Popular sandy beach and resort area with seasonal cafés, shops and leisure activities.
Established Rosslare Strand resort offering accommodation, dining and spa facilities.
Coastal golf resort and leisure destination near St. Helens and Rosslare.
Convenient local cluster of shops, pubs, cafés, pharmacy and everyday services nearby.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Well-known coastal golf and hospitality business serving residents and visitors.
Local venue supporting community activities, meetings and events around the harbour.
Established golf club providing sporting and social facilities near the coastal resort.
Employment area accommodating commercial businesses beside Rosslare Europort.
Local football club serving the harbour, Kilrane and surrounding peninsula communities.
Properties For Sale near St. Helens
Nearby Areas
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