South East Ireland Tourism
Travel guide to Ireland's south east
Travel guide to Ireland's south east
Courtown, Wexford
Courtown, Wexford
Courtown (or Court Town) is situated about 4 miles south-east of Gorey in County Wexford, on a wide sweep of coast called Courtown Bay. Courtown's population rises dramatically during the summer months.
Courtown Harbour is one of the foremost holiday resorts on the east coast. Until about 1820 this area was almost entirely undeveloped: the village later grew up around the harbour which was completed in 1840. The strand, extending from Ballymoney on the north to Cahore Point in the south, is magnificent, backed by sand dunes that offer shelter and some privacy. The bathing is very good, and the sea water is noted for its excellent qualities.
Located in Courtown Forest Park, in a forest setting with pedestrian access to the extensive beach is Courtown Leisure Centre. Pirates Cove Adventure Park, located in Courtown Harbour also offers entertainment for all the family.
If you are travelling by car, pay a visit to nearby Craanford Mills, Craanford, Gorey – (Tel: 055 28124.) The Lyons Family have lovingly restored this delightful 17th century water mill to full working order. On the outskirt of Gorey, Kia Ora Mini Farm – (Tel: 055 21166) and Shrule Deer Farm- (Tel: 054 66898) are lively and attractive pass-time for children. Check with farms for low season times. If you are passing through Gorey, why not stop off at Funges of Gorey, a popular store where you can avail of drapery and fashion for all the family?
For the long-distance walker, the well signposted, Wexford Coastal Path – Slí Charman – the path extends for 221 km from Kilmichael Point, (above Gorey) to Ballyhack Village in the south west of the county brings you as close as possible to the shoreline. Care and attention is required. A good selection of woodland walks have been restored in Courtown Woods. The walks are short and well signposted (leaflets + maps available from the Gorey Tourist Office).
2 miles off the main Gorey/Courtown road and well sign –posted is Courtown Golf Club. Also nearby are Ballymoney Golf Club, and the breathtaking new championship seacourse, Seafield Golf & Country Club.
Overall, the resort offers all sorts of sporting facilities, including boating, tennis, golfing and dancing. Sea-angling is a much favoured pastime, while brown trout-fishing may also be had on the upper reaches of the Ounvarra River.
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Courtown Harbour is one of the foremost holiday resorts on the east coast. Until about 1820 this area was almost entirely undeveloped: the village later grew up around the harbour which was completed in 1840. The strand, extending from Ballymoney on the north to Cahore Point in the south, is magnificent, backed by sand dunes that offer shelter and some privacy. The bathing is very good, and the sea water is noted for its excellent qualities.
Things To Do in Courtown
The ultimate accolade for beaches, was awarded to north Beach of Courtown by the European Commission in 1999. This popular seaside resort with its sandy beach and harbour, offers a wide variety of leisure facilities which makes it the ideal venue for family holidays.Located in Courtown Forest Park, in a forest setting with pedestrian access to the extensive beach is Courtown Leisure Centre. Pirates Cove Adventure Park, located in Courtown Harbour also offers entertainment for all the family.
If you are travelling by car, pay a visit to nearby Craanford Mills, Craanford, Gorey – (Tel: 055 28124.) The Lyons Family have lovingly restored this delightful 17th century water mill to full working order. On the outskirt of Gorey, Kia Ora Mini Farm – (Tel: 055 21166) and Shrule Deer Farm- (Tel: 054 66898) are lively and attractive pass-time for children. Check with farms for low season times. If you are passing through Gorey, why not stop off at Funges of Gorey, a popular store where you can avail of drapery and fashion for all the family?
For the long-distance walker, the well signposted, Wexford Coastal Path – Slí Charman – the path extends for 221 km from Kilmichael Point, (above Gorey) to Ballyhack Village in the south west of the county brings you as close as possible to the shoreline. Care and attention is required. A good selection of woodland walks have been restored in Courtown Woods. The walks are short and well signposted (leaflets + maps available from the Gorey Tourist Office).
2 miles off the main Gorey/Courtown road and well sign –posted is Courtown Golf Club. Also nearby are Ballymoney Golf Club, and the breathtaking new championship seacourse, Seafield Golf & Country Club.
Overall, the resort offers all sorts of sporting facilities, including boating, tennis, golfing and dancing. Sea-angling is a much favoured pastime, while brown trout-fishing may also be had on the upper reaches of the Ounvarra River.
Courtown Map
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