Kilmore Quay


Kilmore Quay
is a fishing village near Kilmore, in County Wexford, Ireland. As of 2016, it has a population of 372.
It is a fishing village, but its leisure facilities such as sailing, and sea angling charters are also of economic importance.

Tourism

The village holds a seafood festival during the summer with seafood served everyday, live music in the local pubs, and activities such as raft races, and family fun days on.
Architecturally notable buildings in the village include St Peter's Church, which was built in 1875 to a design attributed to architect George Ashlin.
The Saltee Islands lie off the coast near Kilmore Quay, and boat trips to these islands are available from the village. The two islands, Great Saltee and Little Saltee, are known for being Ireland's largest bird sanctuary with gannets, gulls, puffins, cormorants, razorbills, and guillemots living on the islands.

Public transport

Wexford Bus operates several services a day between Wexford and Kilmore Quay via Johnstown Castle and Bridgetown. Bus Éireann route 383 operates between Wexford railway station and Kilmore Quay on Wednesdays and Saturdays only.

Marina

There is a boating marina located in the harbour. This serves as a jumping off point for many Irish yachts embarking on journeys to France and beyond. It is also the first landing point for many visitors from Britain and continental Europe.
Kilmore Harbour is also home to the launching point for an RNLI lifeboat.

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