Ballykissangel: A Fictional Village, Not a Real Place in Ireland

There is no town or village named Ballykissangel in Ireland. It was the fictional setting of the beloved BBC television series Ballykissangel (1996–2001), filmed primarily in County Wicklow (Avoca, Laragh, Glendalough area).

Show Geography vs. Reality

In the series, Ballykissangel was portrayed as a remote community near the Northern Ireland border—a narrative device for cultural tension. The actual filming locations in Wicklow are over 100 km south of the border, nowhere near Northern Ireland.

Distance to Wexford (Real)

From the main filming hub Avoca, Co. Wicklow to Wexford Town:

• Driving: ~75 km (47 mi), ~1 hr 15 min via R772/N11.
• Straight-line: ~60 km (37 mi).

So while you can't visit Ballykissangel, you can explore the stunning Wicklow landscapes where it came to life—and they're a reasonable drive from Wexford.