About Ashbourne
Ashbourne is a substantial, modern town in County Meath, positioned north of Dublin and close to the county’s eastern border. It combines established residential neighbourhoods with newer housing estates, a busy town centre and easy access to open countryside around Garristown, Oldtown, Kilbride and Ratoath. The town is popular with commuters and families, with primary and secondary schools, childcare and community facilities serving the local population. Everyday shopping is centred on Ashbourne town centre and Garden City Shopping Centre, while cafés, takeaways, restaurants and traditional pubs provide plenty of casual choices. Dublin commuting is mainly by bus and car, with the N2 providing the principal road connection towards the M50 and the capital; Ashbourne has no railway station. Leisure options include local sports clubs, gyms, playgrounds and nearby countryside, while Tayto Park is a major family attraction a short drive away. The surrounding villages and rural roads give the area a more spacious feel than many Dublin commuter suburbs, although peak-time traffic can be significant.
Property Market in Ashbourne
Based on 26 properties for sale in Ashbourne
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What’s in Ashbourne
Schools
Large mixed secondary school serving Ashbourne and surrounding communities.
Local primary school serving families in the Ashbourne area.
Irish-medium primary education option serving the wider Ashbourne community.
Visit website ↗Equality-based primary school serving Ashbourne’s growing residential population.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent bus services connect Ashbourne with Dublin, Ratoath and nearby towns.
Regional service linking Ashbourne with Dublin and destinations across north County Meath.
Main national route south towards the M50 and Dublin, and north towards Slane.
Nearby motorway access improves longer-distance travel towards Dublin and northern destinations.
International airport is readily accessible by road via the N2 and M50.
Amenities
Convenient local shopping centre with retail, services and everyday facilities.
Main centre for supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks and other daily services.
Public library offering books, study space, events and community services.
Local fitness and aquatic facilities supporting exercise, swimming and family activities.
Venue for local organisations, classes, meetings and community activities.
Popular theme park and zoo attraction located nearby at Kilbrew.
Local primary healthcare provision serving residents and surrounding villages.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Gaelic games club providing football, hurling and community activities locally.
Established rugby club with teams and facilities for different age groups.
Local football club offering youth and adult soccer participation.
Community athletics club supporting training, fitness and competitive running.
Member-owned local financial cooperative serving Ashbourne and surrounding communities.
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