at Coolmeelagh and Kilbranish. It is also a point on the Columban Way, which runs from Bangor, County Down through Bunclody and on through mainland Europe to Bobio in Italy – following the life journey of Saint Columbanus. A folk song about Bunclody, titled Streams of Bunclody and written by a local emigrant, was reputedly one of Luke Kelly's "favourite ballads". Transport The town is approximately 25 km from the M9 motorway and 20 km from the M11. Bunclody is served by Local Link bus routes 368 (Bunclody to Enniscorthy) and 369 (New Ross to Tullow via Bunclody). Wexford Bus also provides a scheduled service from Wexford to Carlow via Bunclody on route 376. 'Ring a Link' buses also serve Bunclody linking it to Carlow. On Thursdays Bunclody is served by Bus Éireann's cross-country service from Rosslare Europort to Dublin via Carnew. While Bunclody was never served by rail, early 19th century proposals called for two railway lines to serve the area; These plans never progressed. The nearest station is Enniscorthy railway station approximately 23 kilometres away. Sport Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club was officially opened in early 2009. The course is on the Carlow side of the town. The 18 hole course is set on beside the river Slaney, and is home to Ireland's first on-course elevator, which links the 17th green to the 18th tee. The great spotted woodpecker, Ireland's newest breeding bird, was spotted there in 2013. Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club hosted the Irish PGA in August 2019. References External links Local website (bunclody.net) Towns and villages in County Wexford