Living in Mulgannon, Co. Wexford: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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Mulgannon is a town in Co. Wexford, about 107 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 62.6% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €308,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 28 sales · updated July 2026
How Mulgannon compares: at €308,000 it is 8% above the County Wexford median of €285k.Recent activity in Mulgannon: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 207 new homes approved in the last year; prices +12.0% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.Get Leinster InsiderPlanning grants, sales and rent updates for your county, weekly, from official data. Free.Subscribe
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Who lives in Mulgannon — 62.6% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Mulgannon
14,194 people live in Mulgannon on Census 2022 night. 63% of households own their home and 34% rent, so Mulgannon leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (73%). 21% are under 15 and 16% are aged 65 and over. 34% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 14,194 |
| Owner-occupied households | 63% |
| Rented households | 34% |
| Aged under 15 | 21% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 28% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% |
| Third level or higher | 34% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 53% |
| Unemployment rate | 7% |
| Commute by car | 73% |
| Commute by public transport | 4% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 18% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Wexford Rural electoral division around Mulgannon.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Wexford (2.4 km away), on the Rosslare line
Public transport serving Mulgannon — 3 operators
Getting around Mulgannon
Mulgannon is served by 3 public-transport operators running 10 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Éireann, TFI Local Link Wexford and Wexford Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Wexford | Bus / coach |
| Wexford Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 132 - Dublin - Carnew - Bunclody
- 370 - Waterford - New Ross - Wexford
- 376 - Wexford - Carlow
- 379 - Wexford - Curracloe - Gorey
- 387 - Wexford - Rosslare Harbour
- 388 - Duncormick - Wexford
- 390 - Wexford - Kilmore Quay
- 859 - Enniscorthy - Wexford
- WX1 - Drinagh Loop
- WX2 - Clonard Loop
Source: Transport for Ireland GTFS_All feed (NTA), CC-BY 4.0. Stops matched to the town within a 6 km radius; route list capped.
Schools in Mulgannon
There are 2 primary schools in and around Mulgannon, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S N Baile An Phiarsaigh | Primary | 238 | |
| Faythe Convent | Primary | 226 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Mulgannon
- Heritage nearby: Tintern Abbey (27 km) · Ferns Abbey (30 km) · Ferns Cathedral and High Crosses (30 km) · Ferns Castle (30 km)
- Walking trails in County Wexford: Clody Valley Craan Loop · Clody Valley Long Lane Loop · Abbey Wood Trail · Annagh Hill Turnaround Trail
- Nature reserves: Wexford Wildfowl Reserve · The Raven Nature Reserve · Ballyteigue Burrow Nature Reserve
Where Mulgannon is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Mulgannon
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €308,000 (+12.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Wexford county median | €285k |
| New build / second-hand | €374,999 / €298,000 |
What this means: New builds in Mulgannon sell at about a 26% premium to second-hand homes (€374,999 vs €298,000).
Recent sales in Mulgannon
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun 26 | 19 Manor Grove, Roxborough Manor, Mulgannon | New | €325,991 |
| 27 May 26 | 23 CROMWELLSFORT GROVE, MULGANNON, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €298,000 |
| 22 May 26 | 24 Manor Grove, Mulgannon, Wexford | New | €343,612 |
| 12 May 26 | 22 MANOR GROVE, ROXBOROUGH MANOR, MULGANNON | New | €330,396 |
| 08 May 26 | 2 CROMWELLSFORT DRIVE, MULGANNON, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €345,000 |
| 06 May 26 | 18 HILLCREST, MULGANNON, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €600,000 |
| 30 Apr 26 | 39 CROMWELLS, FORT GROVE, MULGANNON | Second-hand | €285,000 |
| 23 Mar 26 | 45 CROMWELLSFORT DR, MULGANNON, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €292,500 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Mulgannon median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €273,000 | 44 sales | |
| 2024 | €280,000 | 18 sales | |
| 2025 | €270,000 | 24 sales | |
| 2026 | €315,000 | 13 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Mulgannon
Since 1 March 2026 a rent review is capped at the lower of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation. Enter the current rent and the dates to get the maximum legal rent for Mulgannon, using the official CSO figures.
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Mulgannon compared with County Wexford
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Mulgannon | 308000 | |
| County Wexford median | 285000 |
Local Property Tax in Mulgannon
The median home (€308,000) falls in LPT Band 2, a base charge of €235 a year before Wexford County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
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Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Mulgannon
In the 12 months to July 2026, 31 planning grants were recorded in and around Mulgannon, including 207 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | Permission for development which will consist of the | 98 |
| 2025-09-12 | Permission for a mixed residential development of 85 no. dwelling units within | 85 |
| 2025-10-24 | Permission for alterations to the approved development, planning register number | 13 |
| 2025-10-24 | A proposed residential development forming Phase 2 of ‘Carraig Mhór’ consisting | 5 |
| 2026-03-27 | Permission for the construction of an extension, alterations to windows | 1 |
See all recent planning applications in and around Mulgannon →
Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (ArcGIS, CC-BY 4.0). Granted applications keyed to the nearest town within 7 km. Homes column shows residential units in the application where recorded.
What this means: The 207 homes approved here in the last year are about 4% of Mulgannon's roughly 5,186 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Mulgannon, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Mulgannon, Wexford.
View the official OPW flood maps for Mulgannon →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 163,919 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +9.5% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 89.3 |
| New dwelling permissions (South-East region, 2017) | 292 thousand m² |
Planning permissions are reported at NUTS3 region level; counties in this region share a figure.
Sources: CSO F1001, CIA02, BHQ09. CC-BY 4.0.
Common questions about living in Mulgannon
What's it like to live in Mulgannon?
Mulgannon is a town in Co. Wexford, about 107 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 62.6% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Mulgannon?
A home in Mulgannon costs a median €308,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Mulgannon to Dublin?
About 107 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Mulgannon?
Schools in Mulgannon include S N Baile An Phiarsaigh, Faythe Convent, among 2 primary and 0 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
Nearby Wexford towns
Gorey · Rosslare · Ferns · Bunclody · Wexford · Enniscorthy
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Sources: CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, Property Price Register (PSRA), CSO RPPI, RTB via CSO. CC-BY. Figures verifiable at the official source.