About Drumone
Drumone is a small, rural locality in north-west County Meath, in the A82 area between Clonmellon, Oldcastle, Oldtown and Crossakiel, with the historic Fore area also nearby. The setting is predominantly countryside, with scattered homes, farms and village-scale services rather than an urban centre, making it suited to residents seeking space, quiet and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape. Day-to-day shopping, banking, cafés and pubs are generally found in nearby Clonmellon, Oldcastle and Kells, while larger retail and employment centres require a longer drive. Families use local primary schools in surrounding villages, with secondary education available in Oldcastle and other nearby towns. There is no rail station in Drumone, so private transport is particularly important; regional bus services and the surrounding road network provide connections towards Oldcastle, Kells, Navan and Mullingar. The area is well placed for walks, heritage visits and outdoor activities, including Fore Abbey and the Loughcrew landscape, while Loughcrew Megalithic Centre Camping & Motorhome Stop is a notable nearby visitor amenity. Local social life is centred on GAA clubs, parish communities and traditional pubs in neighbouring settlements rather than on Drumone itself. The overall feel is peaceful and community-oriented, with practical rural living and attractive access to Meath and Westmeath’s historic countryside.
Property Market in Drumone
Based on 9 properties for sale in Drumone
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Drumone
Schools
A local primary school serving families in the rural area near Oldcastle.
Mixed post-primary school providing secondary education in Oldcastle.
Primary school serving children in Oldcastle and surrounding north Meath communities.
Local primary provision serving Clonmellon and nearby rural hinterland.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route linking the wider Drumone area with Oldcastle and Kells.
Road connection towards Clonmellon, Delvin and towns across north-west Meath.
Regional bus connections available in nearby towns for onward travel.
Strategic motorway access towards Navan, Dublin and the wider national network.
Nearest practical mainline rail option, offering Dublin and Sligo route services.
Amenities
Camping and motorhome facility near Loughcrew’s celebrated prehistoric monuments and countryside.
Visit website ↗Atmospheric medieval monastic site and one of the area’s best-known visitor attractions.
Nearby town providing supermarkets, cafés, pubs, pharmacies and everyday local services.
Neighbouring village with convenience shopping, traditional pubs and community facilities.
Prehistoric passage tombs set on the hills above the surrounding Meath countryside.
Popular family attraction near Navan, known for seasonal events and outdoor activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent local Gaelic games club serving Oldcastle and the surrounding rural community.
Community GAA club providing Gaelic games and social activity near Drumone.
Local golf club offering a countryside course and social sporting facilities.
Historic estate and gardens providing heritage, walking and seasonal visitor experiences.
Local community organisation supporting activities and amenities around the historic Fore area.
Properties For Sale near Drumone
Nearby Areas
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