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Kilmore QuayCill Mhór
Give Kilmore Quay one night, two if you want the Saltee ferry: a working fishing harbour, a thatched street, and boat trips to a seabird island.
Kilmore Quay is a fishing village of about 400 people on the south Wexford coast, the main settlement between the Bannow estuary and Tacumshane. The harbour is a working port, not a resort, and the reason to come is the water: the Great Saltee bird reserve 5 km offshore, sea-angling and yachting. The village itself takes an hour to walk; the coast either side needs a car. Most visitors sleep one night, or two if the ferry weather holds.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (wind and rain, ferry rarely sails)
- Airports
- DUB · WAT
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Ireland ↗Driving is on the left; rural roads are narrow with hedges and few passing places.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kilmore Quay112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kilmore Quay, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Ireland-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodafone, Three and Eir run the networks; prepaid SIMs (also 48, Tesco Mobile, GoMo) sell in phone shops and newsagents, no registration fuss.Ireland-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe; occasional local 'boil water' notices are posted by Uisce Éireann.Ireland-wide
- TippingRestaurant with table service: 10–15% if service is not included.Ireland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ireland-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime village; the real risks are the sea and the weather.
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- RestroomsFree in shopping centres, museums, pubs (as a customer) and many petrol stations; some public toilets charge 50c.Ireland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, ambulance, fire, coast guard · 999 Alternative emergency number
- Sundays & holidaysShops open Sunday afternoons in towns; rural shops and some attractions close in winter (November–March).Ireland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDUB Dublin (About 2 h 30 min by car via the M11 and N25; allow 3 h in traffic.).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable in 10 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in the village café€3–4 (≈ US$4–5)
- BeerPint of stout€5–6 (≈ US$6–7)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Budget bedHostel or campsite pitch, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per room€160 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €170 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DUB Dublin (About 2 h 30 min by car via the M11 and N25; allow 3 h in traffic.) · WAT Waterford (About 1 h 15 min by car via the N25.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Jun (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kilmore Quay: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
14 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable in 10 minutes. Everything else — Ballyteige Burrow, Bannow Island, Tacumshane — needs a car; there is no local bus beyond the Wexford service. Wexford Bus 390 runs from Wexford railway station to the harbour in about 50 min, six times Monday–Saturday and three times on Sunday (check the current timetable).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h by bus, 25 min by car
Car via the R739 and N25, or Wexford Bus 390 from the harbour
Ruined abbey, the National Heritage Park and Johnstown Castle.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via the N25 east
Long strand and the ferry port; pair it with Tacumshane lake.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via the R734 west
Base for Bannow Island, Clonmines and the Owenduff estuary.
Door to door: About 45 min
Car via the N25 west
Dunbrody Famine Ship, Kennedy Homestead and the JFK Arboretum.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via the N25 and N30
Castle and 1798 centre; a half day, not a full one.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via the N25 and M11
Market town and north Wexford beaches; better as a stop on the way to Dublin.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Harbour and village centre
Walk to the pub, the chipper and the ferry departure point; the smallest choice of beds.
Kilmore Quay Holiday Park
Caravan and campsite near the harbour, open April–October; the budget option for a family.
Inland on the R739
B&Bs about 1 km (0.6 mi) from the harbour; you need a car for everything, including dinner.B&Bs about 0.6 mi (1 km) from the harbour; you need a car for everything, including dinner.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–140 (≈ US$100–170) excl. bed
- High
- €140 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| Great Saltee ferry, return2 × €40 · check | €80 |
| Wexford Bus 390, return from Wexford2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €43 |
| Trip total≈ €239 per person per day, bed included | €477≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in euro; ferry and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in the village café | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Pub grub main (Kehoe's)check | €14–20 (≈ US$17–25) |
| Fish and chips takeaway | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Pint of stout | €5–6 (≈ US$6–7) |
| Great Saltee ferry, adult returncheck | €40 (≈ US$50) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Great Saltee ferry is weather-dependent and lands on rocks: no pier, no shelter, no toilets on the island.
- The Saltee and Keeragh islands have no mobile signal; tell someone your plan before you sail.
- Mobile coverage on the approach roads is poor, so download your map before you leave Wexford.
- The harbour is a working port: keep clear of moving boats, ropes and fish crates.
- Book beds and the campsite early for July and August; the village is small.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard
- 112
- Alternative emergency number
- 999
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My bed tonight
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Chuig an seoladh seo, le do thoilTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard112
- Alternative emergency number999
Embassy
No embassies in Wexford; the US embassy is in Dublin, and the UK, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand embassies are also in Dublin. The nearest Garda station is in Kilmore Quay or Bridgetown (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Wexford station → Kilmore Quay, Bus 390: about 50 min, six times Mon–Sat (check)
- Great Saltee ferry, adult return: €40 (≈ US$50), three sailings a day April–September, weather permitting (check)
- Taxi Wexford → Kilmore Quay: €30–40 (≈ US$35–50) (check)
Say or show
- Dia duit — Hello (jeea gwit)
- Go raibh maith agat — Thank you (guh rev mah agut)
- Le do thoil — Please (leh duh hull)
- An bád, le do thoil — The ferry, please (on bawd, leh duh hull)
- Cé mhéad é? — How much is it? (kay vade ay)
- Cá bhfuil an caladh? — Where is the harbour? (kaw will on kol-ah)
Ferry sailings and the campsite season change with weather and the year: confirm before you travel.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kilmore Quay. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wind and rain, ferry rarely sails) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry-day contract for the Great Saltee: sailing times, weather call, what to wear and the wade-ashore warning in one card.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: harbour and village, St Patrick's Bridge, Ballyteige Burrow, Bannow and Clonmines.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Stella Maris Centre, Kehoe's, Saltee Chipper, the campsite season) and eat pages with last orders.
- Storm and no-sailing fixtures so the ferry verdict can go red without guessing.
Sources
- officialVisit Wexford — Kilmore Quay
- officialWexford Bus — route 390
- officialSaltee Ferry
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kilmore Quay, revision 5308620 (CC BY-SA 4.0)