About Tacumshane
Tacumshane is a small, predominantly rural locality in south-east County Wexford, within the Y35 area and close to the coast, with Raheenagurran, Rosslare Strand and Wexford Town among its nearest reference points. It has a quiet countryside character rather than a conventional village-centre feel, making it suited to residents who value space and a slower pace while remaining within reach of larger services. Day-to-day shopping and errands are generally handled in nearby Rosslare, Wexford and the retail areas around Wexford Town, including SuperValu and Key West Shopping Centre. The town also provides a broader choice of cafés, restaurants, pubs, professional services and healthcare, including Grants Pharmacy. Commuting is mainly car-based, with access towards Wexford, Rosslare Harbour and the N11/N25 road network; local bus services are available in the wider area but should be checked for exact stops and timetables. Families use schools in nearby settlements and Wexford, while Rosslare Strand adds beaches, coastal walks and seasonal leisure facilities. Nearby landmarks and amenities such as Tacumshane Windmill, Wexford Park and the coast help give the area its distinctive south-Wexford identity, although residents should expect to travel for most larger leisure, retail and educational facilities.
What’s in Tacumshane
Schools
Local primary school serving children in Tacumshane and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families around Our Lady’s Island and the surrounding peninsula.
Primary school in Rosslare serving the coastal community and nearby rural hinterland.
Established secondary school in Wexford town with a broad academic and extracurricular programme.
Wexford town secondary school offering education for students from across the county.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route linking Wexford town with Rosslare and the wider southeast.
Key national route towards Dublin, accessed via the Wexford and south-east road network.
Mainline station offering rail services northwards and connections towards Dublin.
Rail terminus near the ferry port, with services connecting to Wexford and Dublin.
Regional buses connect nearby settlements with Wexford, Rosslare and other destinations.
Amenities
Builders’ merchant serving home improvement, building and trade needs locally.
Visit website ↗Parking serving the Key West retail centre and nearby Wexford town facilities.
Additional covered parking supporting shopping and services at Key West.
Community pharmacy providing prescriptions, medicines and everyday health services.
Visit website ↗Convenient supermarket option for groceries and regular household shopping.
Visit website ↗Popular sandy beach offering coastal walks, swimming and seasonal seaside activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Historic local windmill and distinctive heritage landmark near the Tacumshane area.
County GAA grounds hosting football, hurling and major local sporting fixtures.
Coastal golf club offering seaside golf and sporting facilities near Rosslare Strand.
Ferry-port community supporting international travel, tourism and local employment.
Broader retail, hospitality and professional-services hub serving Tacumshane residents.
Nearby Areas
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