Visit Courtown

Two beaches, a working harbour and woodland trails, all within a ten-minute walk. Fifteen minutes from Gorey, under ninety from Dublin.

See what's on

There's more here than a summer beach

Courtown packs a lot into a small village. Sand, sea and forest on top of each other, a harbour that still works, and enough to do that a day turns into a weekend. Here's where to start.

Pirates Cove sign with a pirate ship replica in front of a building, rocks, and water at a maritime-themed attraction.

Things to do & attractions

Beaches, woods, Seal Rescue, the harbour and family days out.

The image shows a neatly made bed with beige and white pillows, a wooden headboard, and soft lighting creating a cozy atmosphere.

Where to stay

Hotels, B&Bs, self-catering and caravan parks nearby.

Two seals lying on the beach near the water shoreline with waves in the background.

Getting here

Directions, parking and how to reach us by road and bus.

A chalkboard sign with the words 'Thank you' written in white, chalk-like lettering, and 'for shopping' below it, surrounded by a wooden frame, displayed outside a store.

Local business directory

Shops, services and traders across Courtown and Riverchapel.

Top-down view of three people holding coffee cups with latte art, clinking them together for a toast, dark beverage with ice in a glass nearby.

Where to eat & drink

Chippers, cafés, pubs and restaurants around the village.

Group of children and adults outdoors on grassy field, with children raising hands and wearing jackets and gloves, assisted by adults in high-visibility vests.

Local groups

Clubs, societies and community groups to get involved with.

Good in every season

  • Sunlight filters through tall trees onto a wooded forest floor with a sloped hill covered in moss and small plants.

    Spring

    Wildflowers in the dunes and empty beaches. Best for walking.

  • A woman in a yellow coat with a black fur-lined hood standing on a wooden platform overlooking the beach and ocean, shielding her eyes from the sun.

    Summer

    Lifeguards, amusements open, something on most weekends.

  • Cluster of mushrooms growing on a mossy fallen tree in a forest.

    Autumn

    Warm sea, golden woodland. The quiet months locals keep.

  • A person wearing a yellow jacket walking on a forest trail surrounded by tall trees with autumn-colored leaves.

    Winter

    Bracing harbour walks, storm-watching and Christmas.

Finding us

By car — M11 to Gorey, then 15 minutes east.

Sat nav — Courtown, Co. Wexford.

Full directions 

 

Make a day of it

Whatever the season, there's a beach to walk, a trail to follow and a chipper waiting at the end of it.

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