Beautiful villages with a lot of business opportunities
WHY not take a visit to Piercestown and Murrintown (also spelled Murntown)
two delightful small villages located just 10 minutes drive from Wexford, in a beautiful rural area of South Wexford.
The villages and its environs contain a number of buildings dating from the 18th century, several of which are farmhouses. Murrintown House is now a dwelling but in the past has been both a hostelry and a shop. As a hostelry, it was frequented by soldiers during the 1798 rebellion. Beechwood is a Georgian-era estate house sitting on 50 acres of woodland, with various farm buildings. This too played a role in 1798. After having been unoccupied for several years, it was sold in 2017 and the new owners have embarked on a restoration programme.
The villages are bordered by the large and attractive Johnstown Castle estate,
containing a large Victorian revival castle built for the Grogan-Morgan family in the early 19th century. It contains a vast mature woodland and three lakes, the largest covering approximately 14 acres (57,000 m2). The property was presented as a gift to the Irish Nation in 1945 and was later occupied by the Department of Agriculture who established an agricultural institute here and undertook to maintain, but not to alter, the ornamental grounds. Teagasc is now responsible for the overall running of the estate. The grounds house the Headquarters buildings of both the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The attractive early 19th century farm buildings house the Irish Agricultural Museum.
The local and successful St. Martin’s GAA club was founded in 1932 and fields teams in both hurling and Gaelic football. The women’s arm of the club fields teams in both camogie and ladies’ Gaelic football.
Businesses in the locality - Continue to support the local businesses!
There is a diverse range of businesses in this thriving area.
If you have not already opened an account, why not drop in to The Murrintown Office of Enniscorthy Credit Union. We welcome new members in our local community. Call in for a chat and see the full range of loan options available.
Ideally Located between Murrintown and Piercestown, Hodgesmill Creche , is the perfect environment for your childcare. We look after children from 6months to 12 years. Limited Ecce places still available for September 2018.
Sharon Hair Design in Piercestown open Tuesday to Saturday and offer the latest cuts, styles and colourings. Open late on Friday. Ladies and men’s. Contact Sharon and her team for your appointment or for further details.
Motivation Weight Management team in Piercestown are leaders in Weight loss programmes. A Motivation Weight Management Diet should be the last diet you will ever need. Call us for consultation and let us help you manage a successful plan for your weight loss.
Kosy Kennels and Comfy Cattery in Murrintown are fully approved and registered and offer Caring boarding Kennels for you Dog or Cat as well as a professional grooming service. Discount for pet Grooming for senior card holders.
For agricultural contracting look no further than John & Thomas Colman Agricultural Contractors. From Bale Sileage to Fertiliser Spreading, Slurry Spreading, Fencing services and much more! Contact us for the full range of professional farming contracting services. We cover the South East.
Hanrahans Londis Supermarket in Piercestown, is the leading in the area. Full Supermarket, Deli, Off Licence, National Lottery Fuel, Fresh Meat counter, coal fuel and briquettes and lots more! Open 7 days a week from 7am.
The Village Pharmacy in Piercestown offers a full prescription service. Brian Hogan and his team offer a full range of over the counter medicines, vitamins, skincare. Also, stockists of Tipperary Crystal and Jewellery.
Somers Garage in Piercestown offer a full repair and servicing service for all types of vehicles. We also offer a lovely selection of used cars. Call in to see our stock. We can also source any car you are looking for.
Safeco Electric is an electrical contracting company established in Wexford in 2007. Founded by Peter Corish, an electrician with over twenty five years’ experience in the electrical contracting industry in Ireland, England and the USA. Along with his team, Safeco Electric are committed to detail, professionalism and high service standards. Contact us today for our full range of services.
Looking to save yourself money on heating? Look no further! Andrew Firman & Co, Heating and Plumbing Engineers are specialists in energy saving options from Solar to Geothermal, Air thermal and underfloor systems. We are also Fully registered Gas Installers.