Living in Mulgannon, Co. Wexford: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Mulgannon
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Mulgannon
- Schools in Mulgannon
- Things to do in and around Mulgannon
- Where Mulgannon is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Mulgannon
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Mulgannon
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Mulgannon
- Nearby Wexford towns
- Population and demographics
Is Mulgannon a nice place to live?
Mulgannon is home to about 5,186 households, 63% owner-occupied and 34% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €297,000, versus €345,000 across the South-East region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €1,190 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 2 schools keyed to the town (2 primary), and there are 26 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Wexford, 2.4 km away, and 10 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
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 €297,000 to buy or €1,190 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 28 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
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.
Commuting to Dublin
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) | €297,000 (+8.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2024) | €1,190 |
| Gross rental yield | n/a |
| Net yield (est.) | n/a |
| Wexford county median | €345k |
| New build / second-hand | €372,500 / €288,750 |
What this means: Mulgannon's rent figure is the last published RTB quarter (Q4 2024). RTB has not yet published a more recent quarter for this town.
What this means: New builds in Mulgannon sell at about a 29% premium to second-hand homes (€372,500 vs €288,750).
Recent sales in Mulgannon
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 26 | 6 Roxborough Court, Roxborough Manor, Mulgannon | New | €320,260 |
| 14 Aug 26 | 23 HOLLY WALK, CROMWELLS FORT, MULGANNON | Second-hand | €231,000 |
| 11 Aug 26 | HILLVIEW, MULGANNON, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €305,000 |
| 10 Jul 26 | 14 TOBAR BAN, MULGANNON, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €262,500 |
| 08 Jul 26 | 22 CROMWELLSFORT COURT, MULGANNON, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €258,000 |
| 06 Jul 26 | ROCKHAVEN, MULGANNON, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €750,000 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 19 Manor Grove, Roxborough Manor, Mulgannon | New | €325,991 |
| 27 May 26 | 23 CROMWELLSFORT GROVE, MULGANNON, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €298,000 |
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 | €305,000 | 19 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.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Mulgannon compared with County Wexford
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Wexford median | 345000 | |
| Mulgannon | 297000 |
Rent or buy in Mulgannon?
At a glance: €297,000 to buy versus €1,190 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024).
Local Property Tax in Mulgannon
The median home (€297,000) 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.
Renting in Mulgannon: the March 2026 rent rules
Every rent increase is now capped at the lesser of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation, nationwide since 1 March 2026. A review needs 90 days' notice on the RTB form, no more than one in any 12 months, and the notice must cite three comparable homes from the RTB Rent Register. Check any rent increase against the legal cap, or see average rents for every Leinster town.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Mulgannon
In the 12 months to September 2026, 32 planning grants were recorded in and around Mulgannon, including 122 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | Permission for development which will consist of the | 98 |
| 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 |
| 2026-06-05 | Permission for alterations to the permitted planning permission reference number | 2 |
| 2026-07-17 | Permission for proposed erection of a fully serviced dwelling house, garden | 1 |
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 122 homes approved here in the last year are about 2% 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.
Nearby Wexford towns
Gorey · Ferns · Rosslare · Bunclody · Wexford · Enniscorthy
All Wexford house prices · All Leinster house prices
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.
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 €297,000 to buy or €1,190 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024) (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, estimated.
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).
What is the population of Mulgannon?
Mulgannon had a population of 14,194 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Mulgannon had a population of 14,194 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 14,194 |
|---|---|
| Households | 5,186 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63% |
| Rented homes | 34% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Each point is the median of that calendar year's open-market sales on the Property Price Register. 2026 is a part year, covering the 19 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €297,000.
Could a home in Mulgannon pay as a buy-to-let?
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Illustrative. Assumes ~18% of rent for management, insurance and voids; 25-year mortgage on the borrowed share; ~4% acquisition costs. Not financial advice.
What can you afford to buy in Mulgannon?
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Assumes 4x gross income for a first-time buyer or 3.5x otherwise, plus your deposit, with no minimum deposit applied (the Central Bank's 10% floor can cap the price lower; the affordability calculator applies it), and a 3.7% rate over 30 years unless you change them.
Central Bank of Ireland mortgage measures (since Jan 2023): first-time buyers can borrow up to 4x gross income, movers and second or subsequent buyers up to 3.5x, both with a minimum 10% deposit. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Mulgannon property
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Irish residential stamp duty (rates in force since 2 October 2024): 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% from €1,000,000 to €1,500,000; 6% on any amount above €1,500,000. New builds: duty is charged on the price net of 13.5% VAT. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Mulgannon home
Pre-filled with Mulgannon's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025) and your local authority's 2026 adjustment factor.
Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table and Local Adjustment Factors (source: revenue.ie). Each local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT service for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Mulgannon
Pre-filled with Mulgannon's average rent (RTB). From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland are covered by national rent control: for a standard tenancy the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower. This computes the 2% leg as an illustrative cap.
No figure for this tenancy type: it follows CPI with no 2% cap and this widget holds no CPI series. Use the official RTB Rent Calculator.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). Illustrative, not legal advice: if CPI is below 2% the lawful ceiling is lower, and the RTB Rent Calculator at rtb.ie is the official tool.
What a month in Mulgannon costs
Real figures for Mulgannon: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2024. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Mulgannon's median Property Price Register sale price over 30 years, plus Revenue's 2026 LPT band charge divided by 12. Excludes utilities, insurance, management fees and council LPT adjustments. Illustrative, not financial advice.
More on Mulgannon
- Mulgannon house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Mulgannon: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Wexford: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Planning applications in Co. Wexford: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.