Oulart
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| Oulart Irish: An tAbhallort | |
| County Wexford | |
|---|---|
 1798 centenary memorial in Oulart | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | T093401 |
| Location: | 52°30’18"N, 6°23’24"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 274 (2016) |
| Local Government | |
Oulart, formerly Ubhallghort, is a small village in County Wexford, just off the R741 regional road halfway between the towns of Gorey to the north and Wexford to the south.
Raheenduff or "Black little fort" in English, is a small hamlet within the extremities of Oulart village and is home of Cooney's local grain store, village store and public house, which has been managed by the Redmond family since the 1950s. Two other townlands in Oulart, Kilnamanagh and Kyle, are home to businesses such as a plant nursery, pubs, SPAR supermarket, and auto services business.[1][2]
Oulart had a population of 197 people in 2006, 257 in 2011, and 274 according to the 2016 census.
The Battle of Oulart Hill took place near Oulart during the 1798 rebellion.
Sport
- Gaelic sports: Oulart the Ballagh GAA
References
- An tAbhallort / Oulart: Placenames Database of Ireland