bunclody (), formerly newtownbarry (until 1950), is a small town on the river slaney in wexford, ireland. it is located near the foot of mount leinster. most of the town is in county wexford; a small area at the north end of town is in county carlow. bunclody has received a number of high scores in the tidy towns competition. the town is known for the "streams of bunclody festival" held during the month of july.