Courtown

Courtown () is a village in County Wexford, Ireland. It was developed after Lord Courtown ordered the construction of a harbour during the Famine years, 1839–1846. The economic boost of the new harbour led to a small village developing with fishing being the primary economy of the village.

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Place details

Locality: Courtown
Region: Leinster
Country: Éire / Ireland
Population: 3,591
Timezone: Europe/Dublin

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Key facts

Settlement.settlement_type: Village
Settlement.name: Courtown
Settlement.native_name_lang: ga
Settlement.image_skyline: Courtown4161c.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Courtown centre
Settlement.pushpin_map: Ireland
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: top
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Ireland
Settlement.blank_name_sec1: Irish Grid Reference
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Ireland
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Leinster
Settlement.subdivision_type2: County
Settlement.subdivision_name2: County Wexford
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.elevation_m: 6
Settlement.population_as_of: 2022

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Wikidata facts

Population: 1421
Elevation: 6
Official website: www.goreytc.ie
Image: Courtown4161c.jpg

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Commons category: Courtown
Irish Grid Reference: T196562
native label: Cuan Bhaile na Cúirte

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Development and amenities
Transport
Tourism
History
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Courtown lies on the R742 regional road, around 6 km south-east of Gorey. It is situated on the Irish Sea coast and with the recent development during the Celtic Tiger years, has merged into the adjoining village of Riverchapel. As a result, population has trebled from 2006, reaching 4,365 in 2022.