Courtown Beach

Courtown is part of a long, sandy stretch of the Wexford coastline on the east coast of Ireland. The northern end of the beach is popular for swimming and other water sports. It has lifeguard cover in the summer months.  (An information board shows the times when the lifeguard is in attendance)

There are attractive wooded areas alongside the beach, ideal for picnics and walks. The quieter, southern section of the beach is not suitable for swimming, but is an excellent place to come for a bit of peace and quiet.

The village of Courtown developed around the small harbour that was built on the orders of Lord Courtown during the Irish Famine. Today it is a popular tourist hotspot, attracting many visitors from Dublin, who have been flocking here since the Dublin-Gorey railway line was built in the mid-19th century.
The railway station at Gorey is about 7 kilometres away. There is also a bus once a day between Gorey and Courtown, except on Sundays.

There is plenty of holiday accommodation and alongside the beach; attractions include crazy golf, bowling, an amusement park, and a golf course. There are also plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants to cater for the tourists. Roadside parking can be found adjacent to the beach.

A volunteer-run seal sanctuary operates in the area, dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating seal pups from around the Irish coast.  It operates seven days a week and is open to visitors during the summer months.