Kilmuckridge Village is located only 2Km away and has 2 supermarkets and 3 pubs a great convenience for residents at Ballymac Village

Supermarkets

Hammels Centra of Kilmuckridge

Londis of Kilmuckridge

Pubs

Sean Ogs Pub, Restaurant and 4 star hotel

Boggins Pub

Hammels Pub

Coffee Shops

Kates Cafe - Award winning coffee shop serving homemade food and the finest teas and coffees

Restaurants

Orchid Chinese Restaurant, sit down or take away

Sean Ogs Pub and Restaurant

Local Chipper

Exclusive Spa Offer

Monart Destination Spa

Enhance your stay in Wexford with a trip to 5 star destination spa 'Monart'.

Exclusive for Ballymac Village guests, enjoy the renowned Thermal Spa Experience including:

  • use of the extensive thermal suite,
  • relaxation rooms
  • fully equipped gym
  • Lunch is also served in our delightful spa cafe

€65 per person

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Or phone 053-9238999

Please mention this special Ballymac Village Guests offer when booking with Monart

 

Exclusive Golf Offers

Free Green Fees available with every Booking of our Holiday Homes for many of the following courses*

 

Blackwater Golf Course

 

Only 2Km away from Ballymac Village and overlooking Wexford’s glorious sweeping coastline and landscape, Blackwater Par 3 golf course is an established premier golf course with a layout and design that represents a test and challenge for the best.

 

 

 

Courtown Golf Club

 

Although it's boundaries come within 100 meters of the sea, Courtown is actually a parkland course. It is surrounded on three sides by forestry and the course boasts thousands of trees, in fact every fairway is tree lined to reward the accurate golfer and punish the wayward. The course is matured par 71, almost 6000 meters in length and provides great variety. www.courtowngolfclub.com

 

 

Wexford Golf Club

 

Parkland course with mature trees. 18 Hole, Par 72. 5,734 meters. The location provides views of Wexford, including the Saltee Islands, the Blackstairs Mountains and Wexford Harbour. www.wexfordgolfclub.ie

 

 

Faithlegg Golf Course, Co. Waterford

 

Faithlegg Golf Course Waterford, Ireland, was designed by renowned Irish golf course architect Mr. Paddy Merrigan. The course carries Merrigan's familiar stamp of difficulty, undulating greens, water hazards and perfectly placed sand traps, all of which, complete and heighten the challenge which is "Faithlegg".

 

 

*Limited number available per booking

 

Talbot Hotel Wexford

Ballymac Guests can avail of one family swim per week in the Talbot Hotel in Wexford Town

Tinnaberna beach

Tinnaberna beach is only 2km from Ballymac Village and is extremely popular with shore anglers and are regularly used for competitions. One of the reasons for these venues' popularity is their ability to produce specimen sized fish. Species encountered include bass, tope, smoothhound, bullhuss, rock salmon, spurdog, ray, flounder and dab. Night fishing produces the best results.

Morriscastle - The Golden Mile

Morriscastle Beach has had Blue Flag status since 2008 and it is claimed to be the longest beach in Ireland and is known locally as the ‘Golden Mile’. The area is important from a nature point of view with a Special Area of Conservation – Kilmuckridge / Tinaberna Sand hills to the South. The Wexford Coastal Pathway passes through Morriscastle on its 221km journey. The best access is via the R742 and Kilmuckridge Village. The beach can then be reached by a 150 metre walk from the car park onto the strand. The beach is a very popular for bathing with locals and visitors. On-road parking and a car park is available with 2 disabled spaces. Access to the beach is from the car park via a wooden sleeper walkway. Access for the disabled can be difficult due to wind blown sand on walkway which slopes slightly to sea. There is a local shop adjacent to the car park which also sells hot food.

Curracloe Beach (Ballinsker/White Gap/Culletons Gap)

Curracloe is long wide fine stretch of beach with 3 main entrances known locally as Ballinsker/White Gap/Culletons Gap running north to south, White Gap being the largest. Culletons Gap is bordered by the Raven Nature Reserve and forestry.

Local Attractions

 

Wells House

Waiting to be explored is Wells House & Gardens, a Great Victorian House and Gardens in the heart of Wexford. Wells House has something for all generations to enjoy and share. www.wellshouse.ie

Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge

upton court hotel Kilmuckridge

4* Hotel with bar and restaurant

See their whats on guide for upcoming events http://uptoncourt.ie/events

 

Flanagan's Wharf Amusements

Flanagan's Wharf is located right at the harbour. Inside the arcade you will find slot machines, video games, skill testers and a designated gambling room. Upstairs you will enter into Whacky World which is any child's dream. Housing anything from Free Fall Slides, wavy slides, net climbs, to Ball Pools and safety crash mats, Whacky World is sure to keep your children occupied. They also cater for birthday parties and special occasions. Downstairs in Flanagan's Wharf you will find bumpers and a really fun ball shooting game. Flanagan's Wharfs also has some really nice outdoor rides which are ideal for small children.

 

 

Leisuremax Wexford

Wexford's Family Entertainment Centre. Tenpin Bowling, Game Zone, Play Centre, American Style Diner, Indoor Adventure Playground, 5 a side Pitch, Beauty Salon Open from 10am - 10pm daily

 

 

Playzone Wexford

Playzone is a purpose built indoor playground for children. It comprises of a multistorey play and slide area, divided into sections for all ages. There is no need to pre-book: just arrive, let your kids go, sit down while you relax and or have something to eat or drink from their cafe.

We also specialise in Birthday Parties. Their party area can cater for parties of any size.

 

 

Kidzone Gorey

Kidzone Gorey is an indoor play centre conveniently located in Gorey Business Park.

Parents can sit back and enjoy a coffee, the paper or avail of their free wifi internet access while the children are having the time of their lives while getting great exercise in a fun and safe environment. An indoor adventure arena fully equipped with play areas divided into age appropriate sections. Children of all ages up to 12 are catered for. www.kidzoneireland.ie

 

 

 

 

Wexford Opera House

Wexford Opera House is Ireland's first custom-built, multi-purpose opera house and home to the world-famous Wexford Festival Opera.

 

 

 

Shielbaggan Outdoor Education Centre

Feeling adventurous? At Shielbaggan Outdoor Education Centre, you can try your hand at kayaking (white water, sea and flat water), canoeing (white water and flat water, coasteering, surfing, hillwalking, rock-climbing, abseiling, archery, orienteering, and team challenges. Ideal for children’s groups, families or groups of adults. www.shielbagganoec.com

 

 

Open Farms

Blackwater Open Farm

Blackwater Open farm

Visit for a fun day out for the whole family, meet the animals, play in the playground, ride the tractors and enjoy a bite to eat at their restaurant. www.blackwateropenfarm.ie

 

 

Shrule Pet Farm

Shrule Pet Farm

Not only a commercial deer farm but also a pet farm comprising all usual farm animals with emphasis on breeding and preservation of various types of poultry and a varied selection of sheep breeds. Many animals may be handled under supervision, and during guided tours to the deer enclosure the deer may be hand-fed. Horse riding also available.

 

 

 

Kia Ora Mini FarmKia Ora Mini Farm

Kia Ora Mini Farm is a fabulous open farm and an old favourite for a great family day out. www.kiaoraminifarm.com

Children can ride around on their own toy farm tractors and play with diggers in the sand-pits. Try racing each other around their rough rider track. For the more senior citizens, there is an interesting museum-type exhibition of farm memorabilia and, if you're interested, even an old threshing mill. www.kiaoraminifarm.com

 

 

Adventure Activities

Courtown Adventure Leisure Centre

Purpose built leisure centre, within walking distance of the village of Courtown Harbour, Gorey, Co. Wexford. They have a Water slide, 3 pools, Gym, Fitness studio, Jacuzzi, Steam room, Sauna, Adult High Ropes Course, Kids High Ropes Course, Zip Line, Climbing Wall, Fan Drop, Laser Tag and Archery range. www.courtownadventure.ie

 

Ballycanew Horse Riding Centre

Located 12Km from Ballymac Village is this excellent Horse Riding Centre in Ballycanew. Fully qualified instruction is given in all aspects of equestrian sport. Ballycanew Riding Centre caters for all age groups from beginner to the very advanced. Facilities include a floodlight arena, a cross country course, farm rides, small arena for children/adults, trail rides and beach rides. Activities include cross country rides, dressage, group lessons, hacking, individual lessons, pony camp, show jumping and half day trail riding. It is AIRE / Bord Failte approved. Contact Sandra on: 087 2770355 or 053 94 27252

 

Pirates Cove, Courtown

Family Adventure! This is an ideal family activity centre that will keep all the family busy, There are Fun Caves, Adventure Golf, 10 Pin Bowling, Bumper Boats, bubble Rollers, Pirates Cove Train, Kids Karting and Arcade Games. Open daily all Summer. www.piratescove.ie

 

 

Adventure Alley, Gorey

Adventure Alley is Ireland's newest and most exciting Adventure Park, located in the Gorey Business Park, Ramstown, Gorey, Co. Wexford. They offer a range of activities, with the highlights being biggest and best free lane trampoline center and ice skating rink. They have something for everyone, with games area hosting pool tables, table tennis and air hockey along with other activities such as a professional recoding studio, shooting range and airsoft. www.adventurealley.ie

 

 

Cinema

Movies at Gorey

Movies @ Gorey Cinema: great fun for kids and all the family with special family rates. As well as showing the most up to date movies, they screen Opera, Theatre, Concerts and Sporting Events live via Satellite to your cinema screen from around the world. www.moviesatgorey.ie

 

 

Wexford Omniplex

Boasting the latest in projection and digital sound technology, Omniplex Cinemas have become the standard bearer for multiplex facilities. Stadium seating in all screens with superbly comfortable seats and more than ample leg room provide patrons with a first class environment to watch the latest blockbuster movies. www.omniplex.ie

 

Fishing

Great Sea Angling areas on Wexford beaches, more information on this available here on www.sea-angling-ireland.org

 

Free Green Fees available with every Booking of our Holiday Homes for many of the following courses*

 

Blackwater Golf Course

Only 2Km away from Ballymac Village and overlooking Wexford’s glorious sweeping coastline and landscape, Blackwater Par 3 golf course is an established premier golf course with a layout and design that represents a test and challenge for the best.

 

Courtown Golf Club

Although it's boundaries come within 100 meters of the sea, Courtown is actually a parkland course. It is surrounded on three sides by forestry and the course boasts thousands of trees, in fact every fairway is tree lined to reward the accurate golfer and punish the wayward. The course is matured par 71, almost 6000 meters in length and provides great variety. www.courtowngolfclub.com

 

 

Wexford Golf Club

Parkland course with mature trees. 18 Hole, Par 72. 5,734 meters. The location provides views of Wexford, including the Saltee Islands, the Blackstairs Mountains and Wexford Harbour. www.wexfordgolfclub.ie

 

 

 

Faithlegg Golf Course, Co. Waterford

Faithlegg Golf Course Waterford, Ireland, was designed by renowned Irish golf course architect Mr. Paddy Merrigan. The course carries Merrigan's familiar stamp of difficulty, undulating greens, water hazards and perfectly placed sand traps, all of which, complete and heighten the challenge which is "Faithlegg".

 

 

*Limited number available per booking

 

 

Kilmuckridge

 

The village's popularity as a tourist resort and its excellent fishing waters have ensured the development of some great tourist facilities. This old style village, formerly known as The Ford, is in the Catholic parish named Litter (Leitir, a hillside). It boasts many historical buildings, a host of award winning restaurants and pubs and ample accommodation to suit families and groups of all size. Kilmuckridge and its surrounds form a rich and exciting area to explore with a wealth of historical and natural interest. Kilmuckridge and its local beaches Morriscastle, Tinnaberna, Ballynamona, Ballyvaldon are all spectacular for sunbathing and fishing.

 

There are 4 lively pubs in Kilmuckridge (Hammel's, The Crosses and Boggans and Sean Og's) in Kilmuckridge which are always lively and where you will always receive a warm welcome. The are 2 large supermarkets Centra and Londis which will facilitate your weekly food shopping.


Courtown


Less than a 20 minutes drive from Kilmuckridge, Courtown is a traditional seaside town now offering an array of family attractions that you won’t find anywhere else in Ireland.

Visit Courtown Adventure Leisure Centre and enjoy the leisure centre or the high octane Gravity Xtreme high ropes adventure park, try your hand at bowling, mini-golf or karting at Pirates Cove. For a more relaxed visit enjoy train rides along the sea front, forest walks or angling daytrips. Courtown offers a fantastic day of fun for all the family.


Enniscorthy


Enniscorthy is one of the longest continually inhabited sites in Ireland. In 2010 Enniscorthy celebrated its 1,500-year history, and a visit to the town provides an enlightening education on its rich history. Highlights of a trip to Enniscorthy include:

Vinegar Hill, overlooking the town of Enniscorthy, was the largest camp and headquarters of the rebels of 1798 who controlled County Wexford for thirty days against vastly superior forces, before their defeat on June 21.

The 1798 Visitor Centre is devoted to the history and aftermath of the 1798 Rising setting it in its European context.


The spectacular Saint Aidan’s Cathedral was built in 1843 and was designed by Augustus Welby Pugin, the architect famous for having designed London's Houses of Parliament


Wexford Town


Our county town is the ideal location for a great day out. In addition to its long history, it was founded by the Vikings in around 800AD, Wexford Town is steeped in arts, music and culture, with an arts centre, interesting shops and award winning eateries to keep the whole family entertained.

The stunning Wexford Opera House plays host to more than just opera; with comedy, music and plays running throughout the year. This includes the internationally-recognised Wexford Festival Opera, which, according to Frommer’s Travel Guide, has made Wexford Town into “one of the top three destinations in world for opera and music lovers”. Less than a 30-minute drive from Kilmuckridge, Ballymac offers you a great location from which to enjoy the festival.

Further highlights in Wexford Town include the stunning Victorian Johnstown Castle and grounds, and the highly recommended National Heritage Centre , where you are invited to “Enter a special place, where Ireland's heritage comes alive with sights and sounds that shaped a country and helped to shape the world”.

 

Johnstown Castle Gardens  

The grounds at Johnstown Castle Gardens contain a wide variety of trees and shrubs representing the best aspects of a formal and wild garden. The grounds are greatly enhanced by two lakes with folly towers and are populated with a range of waterfowl. Pleasant pathways meander through the pleasure grounds they are superbly presented to the visitor.

 

 

 

 

Hook Lighthouse

The Hook Lighthouse is a building situated at the tip of the Hook Peninsula in County Wexford. It is one of the oldest lighthouses in the world, and the oldest operating lighthouse in Ireland.

 

 

 

 


New Ross

The cultural and heritage hub of County Wexford, New Ross has it all. Some of its key attractions include:

The Dunbrody Famine Ship, which provides visitors with an interactive tour demonstrating what life was like on board an emigrant ship in the mid-19th Century, as they explore the authentically recreated decks of the ship.
The Ros Tapestries depict events around the Anglo-Norman arrival to the South East of Ireland, specifically the founding of the town of New Ross across 15 striking embroidered panels

 

 

 

John F Kennedy ArboretumJFK Arboretum

On a day-trip to New Ross, you can also visit the John F. Kennedy Arboretum, dedicated to the memory of the former President of the United States, it has a plant collection containing 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate regions of the world and covers 252 hectares.

 

 

The Kennedy Homestead

Birthplace of President John F. Kennedy's great-grandfather Patrick Kennedy, is a unique Cultural Museum and Visitor Centre, which celebrates the story of five generations of the Kennedy dynasty and is still today farmed by his descendants.


County Wicklow

 

A day-trip up to Co. Wicklow, or “The Garden of Ireland”, provides Ballymac Village guests the chance to discover some of Ireland’s most breath taking natural scenery.

Whether you visit the beautiful monastic ruins at Glendalough, the lovely town of Avoca to take in the hugely popular Avoca Mills and the location of the famous TV programme Ballykissangel, or the impressive Powerscourt House and Gardens, including the spectacular Powerscourt Waterfall in Avoca, a trip up the N11 will provide a great day out for all.