Duncormick
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Duncormick or Duncormac is a rural village and surrounding community located the R736 regional road
in County Wexford
, Ireland
. At the 2002 census, it had a population of 503. The village is 11 miles (18 km) from Wexford Town, close to the fishing village of Kilmore Quay
which is one of the largest fishing harbors in Ireland. Duncormick refers not only to a village, but also to the rural area surrounding it.
, Bannow
and Wellingtonbridge
. Duncormick, close to numerous beaches, is popular with holidaymakers and is a forty minute drive from Rosslare Europort
, to the east, which serves Britain
and one part of France. Waterford Airport
lies directly to the west.
The first Norman forces arrived on three single-masted Longships at Bannow Bay, County Wexford in May 1169
. They had sailed from Milford Haven
in Wales, and on board were Normans, Welshmen and Flemings. Their leader was Robert FitzStephen, a Norman-Welsh warlord, and they made camp on Bannow Island, separated from the mainland by a narrow channel which has since silted up. A day later, two further ships arrived under the command of Maurice de Prendergast, bringing their numbers to around 600. They were joined by 500 Irish warriors led by Dermot MacMurrough, King of Leinster
. From Bannow the combined armies headed towards Wexford, a Viking seaport some 20 miles away. There was a brief skirmish at Duncormick, before they continued on to assault Wexford’s walls. For more information about the battle at Duncormac, see Siege of Wexford
.
1850's
In the 1850s, the village of Duncormick had a population of about 250. The nearby Bridgetown Canal was constructed between 1850 and 1853. It is five miles in length and less than 5 minutes walk from the village centre. The Canal served the communities of Bridgetown and Duncormick. While initially part of an extensive drainage and reclamation scheme, it was subsequently used as a transport system. Traffic was still plentiful in 1913 and the canal remained in use up to the 1940s.
August 1940
On a sunny day in August, 1940
, a German war plane attacked the communities of Duncormick and Campile
. It released four bombs over Duncormick railway station, luckily the bombs missed the station, making four huge craters in a nearby turnip field. But the community of Campile was not so lucky, two people were killed. Not long afterward Duncormick railway station was one of many rural train stations in Ireland to be closed.
Duncormick is popular with pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists, who enjoy the scenery, a village with a church, canal, thatched buildings, old bridges, and river, surrounded by green fields. Fishing in both the nearby river and ocean, is a popular local pastime. The golden sands of Ballyteigue Bay and Cullenstown are close by and Ballyteigue Burrow is a nature reserve and a good place for bird watching. (See popular walk below) It is the best protected sand dune system in the south east, rich in wild flowers and butterflies and covers a 9 km coastal stretch. It was established as a national nature reserve in 1987.
A plaque on the summer cottage of P.J. McCall, commemorates the author of many ballads including "Boullavogue", a song associated with the 1798 rebellion. Nearby on the same road is a deserted Norman settlement known locally as The Seven Castles. It is clearly visible from outside Wellingtonbridge
. This historic estuary and peninsula is now home to birds including Brent Geese, Wigeon
, Teal
and many other wintering wildfowl. Not far from in Cullenstown village is a bungalow decorated entirely with seashells.
Popular walks:
Just two minutes from Duncormick, on the road towards Kilmore Quay is an old bridge which marks the starting point of a signposted scenic coastal walk. The path trails along the river/canal for 30 minutes, before reaching a small beach and continues along the beach for a further 30 minutes to another large bridge from which are spectacular views. The trail
reaches the protected sand dune system of Ballyteigue Burrow. From the burrow's high dunes can be seen Ballyteigue Bay and kilometres of golden sand. Walking along the beach for a further 2 hrs leads towards Kilmore Quay
and the Saltee Islands
. The route takes an afternoon, ending at Kilmore Quay fishing village.
Starting at Cullenstown a scenic stroll along rural roads passes beside scenic areas along the Irish Sea
coast. The ocean and cliffs can be seen for much of the walk. For cyclists, This route takes less than ten minutes.
. Many nearby places of interest are within driving distance (see below).
. In 1970 it was one of many rural stations, listed by Dáil Éireann
, as having a revenue of less than £10,000 per annum.
The station subsequently closed, along with many other rural stations across the country. However, both Bridgetown railway station
and Wellingtonbridge railway station
remain open.
Duncormick is within driving distance of many places of interest:
Nearby villages:
Nearby towns/cities:
Nearby historical sites:
Nearby events:
Nearby tourist attractions:
The local tourist information centre in Wexford Town has a resource for further information regarding places of interest across County Wexford
and beyond. Almost every place of interest listed above is within a five, to fifty minute drive from Duncormick.
The inhabitants of Duncormick are known for having a friendly nature, with a genuine, glowing community spirit. It's not uncommon for neighbours, friends, and even tourists to pay a visit to either Sinnott's, or The Legend, both pubs in the heart of the village, where they receive a genuinely warm welcome. With a Guinness in one hand, crisps in the other, 'round the open communal glowing fire is a warm experience to remember. Time passes slowly as people dwell deep into conversation regarding Duncormick's History, Irish Sport, Weather, News, whatever the topic, the locals here are always happy to see a new face and have a friendly chat. If you get tired of Ireland's weather, don't fret, the locals have a saying, 'It never rains down the pub!.'
Famous People
rentals and home baked cakes. Other business includes Duncormick Tractors LTD, which is situated within the village, whilst a ladies hair dresser, horse riding facilities at Blackstone Trekking Centre and John B O'Connor's doctor surgery are all within easy walking distance. Many B&B'S are located in, and around the village, providing plenty of accommodation for visitor's to the area. It will soon have its very own magnificent picnic area.
The Legend
A pub in a friendly atmosphere with a big open fire, large screen and regular live bands. A 120 seating capacity restaurant to the rear, with speciality dishes of steak and Seafood . Over-night rooms are available, en-suite and wheelchair friendly. Families welcome.
Phil Kirwan Car Sales
An independent dealer offering a range of cars available to buy, new and used, as well as repairs.
Blackstone Trekking Centre
Provides a wide choice of horse riding facilities in Duncormick suitable for every rider, novice or experienced and regardless of age. Trekking and trail riding over farmland, forest and mountain is available with cross country courses.
Since no educational establishments are located in Duncormick Village anymore, Students travel further afield. Many students travel via school bus. Popular schools used by the local community include:
Primary Education:
Secondary Education:
Soccer, hurling
and gaelic football
are popular past times amongst the youngsters of the area, who use Duncormick's vast surrounding country side as an advantage, offering beauty, clean air and plenty of space. Sport also plays a key role within the agenda at local schools, including Bridgetown Vocational College
, where an upgraded gym offers students excellent facilities.
Local community centres, such as The Stella Maris Community Centre, Kilmore Quay, incorporates a full tournament-sized badminton court with facilities for volleyball, basketball, pool, and table tennis, offering the local community an excellent sporting facility.
St. Annes achieved a magnificent double triumph in the year 2001. They won both the county hurling and football championship. They followed this up in the next season by winning the county football championship once again.
Duncormick was one of the first rural areas to receive broadband
high speed internet access, which is now readily available.
In 2007, Ireland's National Circus, Fossett's, with a big top, visited the village for two days.
The nearby Seafood Festival at Kilmore Quay, held each summer, gives everybody a chance to try any of the wide varieties of seafood caught in the sea off the nearby coast. There's also plenty of Irish dancing and Irish music to entertain audiences.
Many other nearby events, to name a few, include the JFK Dunbrody Festival at New Ross, Phil Murphy Weekend at Carrig on Bannow, Viking Boat Festival at Irish National Heritage Park, and Tagoat Steam Rally.
Regional road
A regional road in Ireland is a class of road not forming a major route , but nevertheless forming a link in the national route network. There are over 11,600 kilometres of regional roads. Regional roads are numbered with three digit route numbers, prefixed by "R" A regional road in Ireland is a...
in County Wexford
County Wexford
County Wexford is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Wexford. In pre-Norman times it was part of the Kingdom of Uí Cheinnselaig, whose capital was at Ferns. Wexford County Council is the local...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. At the 2002 census, it had a population of 503. The village is 11 miles (18 km) from Wexford Town, close to the fishing village of Kilmore Quay
Kilmore Quay
Kilmore Quay is a fishing village near Duncormick, in County Wexford, Ireland. It has a population of 417.It is a fishing village, but its leisure facilities such as sailing, and sea angling charters are also of significant economic importance....
which is one of the largest fishing harbors in Ireland. Duncormick refers not only to a village, but also to the rural area surrounding it.
Location
Duncormick is located on beautiful River Muck and is one of the stops on the scenic Bannow Drive, a popular tourist trail and signposted route through four Wexford villages including CullenstownCullenstown
Cullenstown is a small village located on the south coast of County Wexford, in Ireland.-Details:There is a small beach located nearby. It is home to the famous "Shell cottage."...
, Bannow
Bannow
Bannow is an area situated in the south of County Wexford, in Ireland. An early Norman town was founded at Bannow. This town has since disappeared for unknown reasons, although the ruins of an early Norman church can still be seen there today . The Norman church is located near the former Island...
and Wellingtonbridge
Wellingtonbridge
Wellingtonbridge , also spelled Wellington Bridge, is a village in south County Wexford, Ireland. It lies some 24 km west of Wexford and 28 km east of Waterford, at the intersection of the R733 and R736 regional roads...
. Duncormick, close to numerous beaches, is popular with holidaymakers and is a forty minute drive from Rosslare Europort
Rosslare Europort
Rosslare Europort is a modern seaport located at Rosslare Harbour in County Wexford, Ireland, near the southeastern-most point of Ireland's coastline, handling passenger and freight ferries to and from Wales and France....
, to the east, which serves Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
and one part of France. Waterford Airport
Waterford Airport
Waterford Airport , is south-east of Waterford. It is in Killowen near Waterford City serving the south-east of Ireland. The airport is operated by Waterford Regional Airport Plc. In 2009 112,000 passengers passed through the airport...
lies directly to the west.
History
May 1169The first Norman forces arrived on three single-masted Longships at Bannow Bay, County Wexford in May 1169
1169 in Ireland
-Events:* 1 May - Norman invasion of Ireland starts with the arrival of Norman military leaders FitzStephen, Fitzgerald and others.*Wexford is taken.*Dermot MacMurrough is restored as King of Leinster....
. They had sailed from Milford Haven
Milford Haven
Milford Haven is a town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated on the north side of the Milford Haven Waterway, a natural harbour used as a port since the Middle Ages. The town was founded in 1790 on the north side of the Waterway, from which it takes its name...
in Wales, and on board were Normans, Welshmen and Flemings. Their leader was Robert FitzStephen, a Norman-Welsh warlord, and they made camp on Bannow Island, separated from the mainland by a narrow channel which has since silted up. A day later, two further ships arrived under the command of Maurice de Prendergast, bringing their numbers to around 600. They were joined by 500 Irish warriors led by Dermot MacMurrough, King of Leinster
Kings of Leinster
The following is a provisional list of the kings of Leinster who ruled the Irish kingdom of Leinster up to 1632 with the death of Domhnall Spainnach MacMurrough-Kavanagh, the last legitimately inaugurated head of the MacMurrough Kavanagh royal line...
. From Bannow the combined armies headed towards Wexford, a Viking seaport some 20 miles away. There was a brief skirmish at Duncormick, before they continued on to assault Wexford’s walls. For more information about the battle at Duncormac, see Siege of Wexford
Siege of Wexford (1169)
The siege of Wexford took place in early May 1169 and was the first major clash of the Norman invasion of Ireland. The town was besieged by a combined force of Normans under Robert Fitz-Stephen and soldiers loyal to Diarmait mac Murchadha...
.
In the 1850s, the village of Duncormick had a population of about 250. The nearby Bridgetown Canal was constructed between 1850 and 1853. It is five miles in length and less than 5 minutes walk from the village centre. The Canal served the communities of Bridgetown and Duncormick. While initially part of an extensive drainage and reclamation scheme, it was subsequently used as a transport system. Traffic was still plentiful in 1913 and the canal remained in use up to the 1940s.
On a sunny day in August, 1940
1940 in Ireland
-Events:*January - The Irish Naval Service acquires the first of its six Motor Torpedo Boats, M1.*January 17 - Enid of neutral Norway sailing from Steinkjer to Dublin, 10 miles north of Shetland, goes to assist SS Polzella which had been torpedoed by . U25 then shells and sinks Enid.*February 7 -...
, a German war plane attacked the communities of Duncormick and Campile
Campile
Campile is a small village situated in the south of County Wexford, Ireland. It is nine miles outside the town of New Ross.Nearby exists the ruins of an old Cistercian abbey of Dunbrody.-Transport:...
. It released four bombs over Duncormick railway station, luckily the bombs missed the station, making four huge craters in a nearby turnip field. But the community of Campile was not so lucky, two people were killed. Not long afterward Duncormick railway station was one of many rural train stations in Ireland to be closed.
Places to see
A plaque on the summer cottage of P.J. McCall, commemorates the author of many ballads including "Boullavogue", a song associated with the 1798 rebellion. Nearby on the same road is a deserted Norman settlement known locally as The Seven Castles. It is clearly visible from outside Wellingtonbridge
Wellingtonbridge
Wellingtonbridge , also spelled Wellington Bridge, is a village in south County Wexford, Ireland. It lies some 24 km west of Wexford and 28 km east of Waterford, at the intersection of the R733 and R736 regional roads...
. This historic estuary and peninsula is now home to birds including Brent Geese, Wigeon
Wigeon
The Eurasian Wigeon, also known as Widgeon or Eurasian Widgeon is one of three species of wigeon in the dabbling duck genus Anas. It is common and widespread within its range...
, Teal
Common Teal
The Eurasian Teal or Common Teal is a common and widespread duck which breeds in temperate Eurasia and migrates south in winter. The Eurasian Teal is often called simply the Teal due to being the only one of these small dabbling ducks in much of its range...
and many other wintering wildfowl. Not far from in Cullenstown village is a bungalow decorated entirely with seashells.
Popular walks:
- Duncormick > Kilmore QuayKilmore QuayKilmore Quay is a fishing village near Duncormick, in County Wexford, Ireland. It has a population of 417.It is a fishing village, but its leisure facilities such as sailing, and sea angling charters are also of significant economic importance....
(Route via cross country) Length of walk: 3-4 Hrs
Just two minutes from Duncormick, on the road towards Kilmore Quay is an old bridge which marks the starting point of a signposted scenic coastal walk. The path trails along the river/canal for 30 minutes, before reaching a small beach and continues along the beach for a further 30 minutes to another large bridge from which are spectacular views. The trail
reaches the protected sand dune system of Ballyteigue Burrow. From the burrow's high dunes can be seen Ballyteigue Bay and kilometres of golden sand. Walking along the beach for a further 2 hrs leads towards Kilmore Quay
Kilmore Quay
Kilmore Quay is a fishing village near Duncormick, in County Wexford, Ireland. It has a population of 417.It is a fishing village, but its leisure facilities such as sailing, and sea angling charters are also of significant economic importance....
and the Saltee Islands
Saltee Islands
The Saltee Islands are a pair of small islands lying 5 kilometres off the southern coast of County Wexford in Ireland. The two islands are Great Saltee and Little Saltee . They have been uninhabited since the early 20th century...
. The route takes an afternoon, ending at Kilmore Quay fishing village.
- Duncormick > CullenstownCullenstownCullenstown is a small village located on the south coast of County Wexford, in Ireland.-Details:There is a small beach located nearby. It is home to the famous "Shell cottage."...
(Route via road) Length of walk: 30 Mins
Starting at Cullenstown a scenic stroll along rural roads passes beside scenic areas along the Irish Sea
Irish Sea
The Irish Sea separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. It is connected to the Celtic Sea in the south by St George's Channel, and to the Atlantic Ocean in the north by the North Channel. Anglesey is the largest island within the Irish Sea, followed by the Isle of Man...
coast. The ocean and cliffs can be seen for much of the walk. For cyclists, This route takes less than ten minutes.
Road
Duncormick is a well connected route, with a cross roads in the village centre serving the R736, a regional roadRegional road
A regional road in Ireland is a class of road not forming a major route , but nevertheless forming a link in the national route network. There are over 11,600 kilometres of regional roads. Regional roads are numbered with three digit route numbers, prefixed by "R" A regional road in Ireland is a...
. Many nearby places of interest are within driving distance (see below).
Railway
Duncormick was once connected to Ireland's rail network by Duncormick railway stationDuncormick railway station
Duncormick railway station served the village of Duncormick in County Wexford, Republic of Ireland.The station opened on 1 August 1906, and closed on 6 September 1976, with goods traffic having stopped the winter before. Bus Éireann Route 381 from Wexford Town to Blackhall serves Duncormick on...
. In 1970 it was one of many rural stations, listed by Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann is the lower house, but principal chamber, of the Oireachtas , which also includes the President of Ireland and Seanad Éireann . It is directly elected at least once in every five years under the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote...
, as having a revenue of less than £10,000 per annum.
The station subsequently closed, along with many other rural stations across the country. However, both Bridgetown railway station
Bridgetown railway station
Bridgetown halt served the village of Bridgetown in County Wexford, Ireland. It was unstaffed and accessible only via a wicket gate.The station opened on 1 August 1906 and closed on 18 September 2010...
and Wellingtonbridge railway station
Wellingtonbridge railway station
Wellingtonbridge railway station served the town of Wellingtonbridge and nearby Maudlintown in County Wexford, Ireland. It was staffed and had an island platform; it was not wheelchair-accessible. It had the only passing loop on the closed Waterford-Rosslare section of the Limerick–Rosslare railway...
remain open.
Duncormick is within driving distance of many places of interest:
- Cullenstown
- Bridgetown
- Kilmore QuayKilmore QuayKilmore Quay is a fishing village near Duncormick, in County Wexford, Ireland. It has a population of 417.It is a fishing village, but its leisure facilities such as sailing, and sea angling charters are also of significant economic importance....
- WellingtonbridgeWellingtonbridgeWellingtonbridge , also spelled Wellington Bridge, is a village in south County Wexford, Ireland. It lies some 24 km west of Wexford and 28 km east of Waterford, at the intersection of the R733 and R736 regional roads...
Nearby towns/cities:
- WexfordWexfordWexford is the county town of County Wexford, Ireland. It is situated near the southeastern corner of Ireland, close to Rosslare Europort. The town is connected to Dublin via the M11/N11 National Primary Route, and the national rail network...
- EnniscorthyEnniscorthyEnniscorthy is the second largest town in County Wexford, Ireland. The population of the town and environs is 9538. The Placenames Database of Ireland sheds no light on the origins of the town's name. It may refer either to the "Island of Corthaidh" or the "Island of Rocks". With a history going...
- WaterfordWaterfordWaterford is a city in the South-East Region of Ireland. It is the oldest city in the country and fifth largest by population. Waterford City Council is the local government authority for the city and its immediate hinterland...
- Tramore
- New RossNew RossNew Ross is a town located in southwest County Wexford, in the southeast of Ireland. In 2006 it had a population of 7,709 people, making it the third largest town in the county after Wexford and Enniscorthy.-History:...
Nearby historical sites:
- Norman Settlement at WellingtonbridgeWellingtonbridgeWellingtonbridge , also spelled Wellington Bridge, is a village in south County Wexford, Ireland. It lies some 24 km west of Wexford and 28 km east of Waterford, at the intersection of the R733 and R736 regional roads...
- Irish National Heritage Park
- Hook HeadHook HeadHook Head is a headland in County Wexford, Ireland located on the east side of the estuary of the three sisters rivers . It is part of the Hook peninsula and is adjacent to the historic townland of Loftus Hall...
and lighthouse - Loftus HallLoftus HallLoftus Hall is a large mansion house on the Hook peninsula, County Wexford, Ireland that is said to have been haunted both by the devil and by the ghost of a young woman....
- Dunbrody AbbeyDunbrody AbbeyDunbrody Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery in County Wexford, Ireland. The cross-shaped church was built in the 13th century, and the tower was added in the 15th century. With a length of 59m the church is one of the longest in Ireland...
& Visitor Centre - DunbrodyDunbrodyDunbrody may refer to:* Dunbrody , a barque built in Quebec in 1845 and wrecked in 1875* Dunbrody , a replica of the original, built in Ireland in 2001...
Famine Ship - Tintern Abbey
- Johnstown Castle & Agricultural Museum
- Enniscorthy Castle
- JFK Homestead
- JFK Park
- Our Ladies Island
- Vinegar HillVinegar HillVinegar Hill could refer to:*Vinegar Hill , a 1999 novel by A. Manette Ansay.*Vinegar Hill , a 2005 TV-Movie starring Mary-Louise Parker...
Nearby events:
- Wexford Festival OperaWexford Festival OperaThe Wexford Festival Opera is an opera festival that takes place in the town of Wexford in South-Eastern Ireland during the months of October and November.-Festival origins under Tom Walsh, 1951 to 1966:...
- Bannow And Rathanghan Agriculture Show
- Fossetts Circus [Summer 2008]
- Seafood Festival at Kilmore QuayKilmore QuayKilmore Quay is a fishing village near Duncormick, in County Wexford, Ireland. It has a population of 417.It is a fishing village, but its leisure facilities such as sailing, and sea angling charters are also of significant economic importance....
- JFK Dunbrody Festival at New RossNew RossNew Ross is a town located in southwest County Wexford, in the southeast of Ireland. In 2006 it had a population of 7,709 people, making it the third largest town in the county after Wexford and Enniscorthy.-History:...
- Phil Murphy Weekend at Carrig on Bannow
- Viking Boat Festival at Irish National Heritage Park
- Tagoat Steam Rally
Nearby tourist attractions:
- Ballyteigue Burrow & Bay
- Saltee IslandsSaltee IslandsThe Saltee Islands are a pair of small islands lying 5 kilometres off the southern coast of County Wexford in Ireland. The two islands are Great Saltee and Little Saltee . They have been uninhabited since the early 20th century...
- Garden of Remembrance and Maritime Museum, Kilmore QuayKilmore QuayKilmore Quay is a fishing village near Duncormick, in County Wexford, Ireland. It has a population of 417.It is a fishing village, but its leisure facilities such as sailing, and sea angling charters are also of significant economic importance....
- Blackstone Trekking Centre
- Pirates Cove
- Rosslare StrandRosslare StrandRosslare Strand, or simply Rosslare , is a village and Seaside resort in County Wexford, Ireland. The name Rosslare Strand is used to distinguish it from the nearby community of Rosslare Harbour, site of the Rosslare Europort....
- Tramore Sea Side Resort/Fair Ground
- Blackstairs MountainsBlackstairs MountainsThe Blackstairs Mountains run roughly north/south along the border between County Carlow and County Wexford in Ireland.-See also:*List of mountains in Ireland...
- Passage East Car Ferry
- Kilmokea Gardens
- National 1798 Center
- Leisure Max, Tenpin Bowling
- CurracloeCurracloeCurracloe is a village in County Wexford, a few miles northeast of the town of Wexford, Ireland. It lies on the R742 regional road at the junction with R743, and is linked to the long and sandy Curracloe Strand by the short R743 road, to the east...
- Yola Farmstead & Folk Park
- Grey Hound Racing at EnniscorthyEnniscorthyEnniscorthy is the second largest town in County Wexford, Ireland. The population of the town and environs is 9538. The Placenames Database of Ireland sheds no light on the origins of the town's name. It may refer either to the "Island of Corthaidh" or the "Island of Rocks". With a history going...
- Quad Attack Adventure Centre
- Wexford Racecourse
- Wexford Wildfowl Reserve, North SlobNorth SlobThe North Slob, also known as the Wexford Wildfowl Reserve, is an area of mud-flats at the estuary of the River Slaney at Wexford Harbour, Ireland. The North Slob is an area of 1,000 hectares that was reclaimed in the mid-19th century by the building of a sea wall...
, Wexford HarbourWexford HarbourWexford Harbour in County Wexford, Ireland is the natural harbour at the mouth of the River Slaney. The estuary originally was about ten miles wide at its widest point, with large mud flats on both sides. These were known as the North Slob and the South Slob from the Irish word slab, meaning mud...
. - Theatre Royal, WexfordTheatre Royal, WexfordThe Theatre Royal, was an opera house and performance venue in Wexford Ireland which opened in 1832 and closed in 2005. It was the home of the annual Wexford Festival Opera, and has now been replaced by Wexford Opera House.-History:...
The local tourist information centre in Wexford Town has a resource for further information regarding places of interest across County Wexford
County Wexford
County Wexford is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Wexford. In pre-Norman times it was part of the Kingdom of Uí Cheinnselaig, whose capital was at Ferns. Wexford County Council is the local...
and beyond. Almost every place of interest listed above is within a five, to fifty minute drive from Duncormick.
People
LocalsThe inhabitants of Duncormick are known for having a friendly nature, with a genuine, glowing community spirit. It's not uncommon for neighbours, friends, and even tourists to pay a visit to either Sinnott's, or The Legend, both pubs in the heart of the village, where they receive a genuinely warm welcome. With a Guinness in one hand, crisps in the other, 'round the open communal glowing fire is a warm experience to remember. Time passes slowly as people dwell deep into conversation regarding Duncormick's History, Irish Sport, Weather, News, whatever the topic, the locals here are always happy to see a new face and have a friendly chat. If you get tired of Ireland's weather, don't fret, the locals have a saying, 'It never rains down the pub!.'
Famous People
- Dunganstown, north of Duncormick is the ancestral home of the Kennedy family which includes Joe Kennedy, John F. KennedyJohn F. KennedyJohn Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963....
, the 35th President of the USA, Robert Kennedy and Massachusetts senator Edward KennedyTed KennedyEdward Moore "Ted" Kennedy was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party. Serving almost 47 years, he was the second most senior member of the Senate when he died and is the fourth-longest-serving senator in United States history...
whose great-grandfather Patrick Kennedy emigrated to America from there. - John Cullen of Duncormick was a fluent Irish speaker and nationalist whose father, Walter Cullen (or Cullin) was a noted National Leaguer in the 19'th century.
Local industry and business
The village of Duncormick is quite self-sufficient with a local post office, church, restaurant, pubs, car dealer, health spa and a supermarket with filling station. The supermarket offers DVDDVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
rentals and home baked cakes. Other business includes Duncormick Tractors LTD, which is situated within the village, whilst a ladies hair dresser, horse riding facilities at Blackstone Trekking Centre and John B O'Connor's doctor surgery are all within easy walking distance. Many B&B'S are located in, and around the village, providing plenty of accommodation for visitor's to the area. It will soon have its very own magnificent picnic area.
A pub in a friendly atmosphere with a big open fire, large screen and regular live bands. A 120 seating capacity restaurant to the rear, with speciality dishes of steak and Seafood . Over-night rooms are available, en-suite and wheelchair friendly. Families welcome.
Phil Kirwan Car Sales
An independent dealer offering a range of cars available to buy, new and used, as well as repairs.
Blackstone Trekking Centre
Provides a wide choice of horse riding facilities in Duncormick suitable for every rider, novice or experienced and regardless of age. Trekking and trail riding over farmland, forest and mountain is available with cross country courses.
Education
Primary Education:
- Rathangan National School, Rathangan, Co. Wexford
- Murrintown National School, Murrintown, Co. Wexford
- St. Iberius National School, Wexford Town
- Broadway National School, Broadway, Co. Wexford
- Kilrane National School, Kilrane, Co. Wexford
- Murrintown National School, Murrintown, Co. Wexford
- Piercestown National School, Piercestown, Co. Wexford
- Scoil Mhuire National School, Rosslare, Co. Wexford
- Scoil Realt na Mhara, Kilmore, Co. Wexford
- St. Fintans National School, Mayglass, Co. Wexford
- St. Joseph's National School, Hilltown, Ballymitty, Co. Wexford
- St. Mary's National School, Danescastle, Carrig-on-Bannow, Co. Wexford
Secondary Education:
- Bridgetown Vocational CollegeBridgetown Vocational CollegeBridgetown Vocational College is an Irish secondary school in Bridgetown, County Wexford, Ireland, managed by the County Wexford Vocational Education Committee .-History:...
, Bridgetown, Co. Wexford - Ramsgrange Community College, Ramsgrange, Co. Wexford
- Wexford Vocational College, Wexford Town
- Loreto Secondary School, Wexford Town
- St Peter's College, WexfordSt Peter's College, WexfordSt Peter's College, Wexford is an Irish secondary school and former seminary located in Summerhill, overlooking Wexford town. It is a single sex school for male pupils. Currently its school population is approximately 700. The current principal is Mr. Patrick Quigley and the current vice-principal...
- Presentation Secondary School, Wexford Town
- CBS Secondary School, Wexford Town
Sport
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
and gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
are popular past times amongst the youngsters of the area, who use Duncormick's vast surrounding country side as an advantage, offering beauty, clean air and plenty of space. Sport also plays a key role within the agenda at local schools, including Bridgetown Vocational College
Bridgetown Vocational College
Bridgetown Vocational College is an Irish secondary school in Bridgetown, County Wexford, Ireland, managed by the County Wexford Vocational Education Committee .-History:...
, where an upgraded gym offers students excellent facilities.
Local community centres, such as The Stella Maris Community Centre, Kilmore Quay, incorporates a full tournament-sized badminton court with facilities for volleyball, basketball, pool, and table tennis, offering the local community an excellent sporting facility.
St. Annes achieved a magnificent double triumph in the year 2001. They won both the county hurling and football championship. They followed this up in the next season by winning the county football championship once again.
Recent developments
Until the late 1990s there was little housing development but with the close proximity of Wexford Town new private developments were completed.Duncormick was one of the first rural areas to receive broadband
Broadband
The term broadband refers to a telecommunications signal or device of greater bandwidth, in some sense, than another standard or usual signal or device . Different criteria for "broad" have been applied in different contexts and at different times...
high speed internet access, which is now readily available.
Events
The Killag Show is held every July, close to Duncormick. It features live DJ's, cookery, crafts, competitions, animals, show jumping, dog shows, stalls, dressage, a fair ground and lots more!In 2007, Ireland's National Circus, Fossett's, with a big top, visited the village for two days.
The nearby Seafood Festival at Kilmore Quay, held each summer, gives everybody a chance to try any of the wide varieties of seafood caught in the sea off the nearby coast. There's also plenty of Irish dancing and Irish music to entertain audiences.
Many other nearby events, to name a few, include the JFK Dunbrody Festival at New Ross, Phil Murphy Weekend at Carrig on Bannow, Viking Boat Festival at Irish National Heritage Park, and Tagoat Steam Rally.
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland
External links
- http://www.wexfordcdb.ie/ElectoralAreas/NewRoss/duncormick.htm Previous Census
- http://findaddress.citizensinformation.ie/service_finder/bycounty/Wexford/Duncormick Citizen Information