About Oldtown
Oldtown is a small rural village in north County Dublin, within the A45 area and close to Ballyboughal, Garristown, Rolestown, Ashbourne and Kilsallaghan. Its character is mainly countryside and village-based, with scattered homes, farmland and a quieter pace than the larger commuter settlements to the south. Daily life is car-dependent, although Dublin Airport, Swords, Ashbourne and the M1 corridor are within practical driving distance for shopping, work and services. Oldtown National School provides local primary education, while secondary-school choices are generally found in nearby towns such as Swords, Ashbourne and Balbriggan. The village has local community facilities and traditional pub-based social life, with a broader choice of cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and healthcare services available in Swords, Ashbourne and nearby towns. Road links via the R122 and surrounding regional roads connect the area towards the M2, M1 and Dublin Airport, while bus services are more limited than in larger commuter centres. Residents benefit from open countryside, local GAA activity and access to the wider recreational attractions of north Dublin, including parks, walking routes and heritage sites.
Property Market in Oldtown
Based on 9 properties for sale in Oldtown
Property types
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What’s in Oldtown
Schools
Local primary school serving Oldtown and surrounding north County Dublin communities.
Large post-primary school offering education for students from the wider north Dublin area.
Mixed secondary school serving Ashbourne and nearby rural commuter communities.
Nearby post-primary option across the county boundary in County Meath.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key north Dublin route connecting Oldtown with surrounding villages and Dublin Airport approaches.
Major motorway access towards Dublin, Ashbourne, the N2 and northern commuter areas.
Strategic route towards Dublin, Drogheda and the wider east coast corridor.
Nearby international airport providing extensive domestic, European and long-haul connections.
Broader local and commuter bus services are available by travelling towards Swords.
Amenities
Small local centre providing everyday village services and community facilities.
Traditional local pub associated with the village’s social and community life.
Major shopping centre with supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and a broad retail mix.
Public park offering open green space and recreational facilities near Swords.
Public library providing books, study space, events and community services.
Nearby community venue hosting local activities, meetings and social programmes.
Extensive surrounding services available around the airport and nearby Swords area.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community-based Gaelic games club serving Oldtown and neighbouring rural districts.
Local parish and voluntary groups supporting community events and village activities.
Nearby Gaelic games club with a strong role in local community life.
Recognised nearby country pub serving residents from Rolestown and surrounding villages.
Wider commercial centre providing employment, services, retail and hospitality for Oldtown residents.
Properties For Sale near Oldtown
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