About Drumone
Drumone is a small, rural locality in north-west County Meath, within the A82 Eircode area and close to Clonmellon, Oldcastle, Oldtown, Fore and Crossakiel. It is countryside living rather than village-centre life, with scattered homes, farmland and a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere. Day-to-day shopping, schooling and services are generally reached by car in nearby towns and villages, particularly Oldcastle and Clonmellon. Families have access to local primary-school provision in the surrounding area, while secondary education and a wider range of services are available in Oldcastle and other nearby centres. The area is primarily car-dependent, with regional roads providing links towards Oldcastle, Kells, Mullingar and the M3, while bus services are more limited than in larger Meath towns. Local social life is centred on neighbouring villages, parish activities, traditional pubs and sports clubs rather than a concentration of restaurants or cafés in Drumone itself. The nearby Loughcrew landscape is a major attraction, with prehistoric monuments, walking country and the Loughcrew Megalithic Centre Camping & Motorhome Stop adding tourism and leisure interest. Residents also benefit from access to the historic Fore area, local GAA facilities and the broader rural amenities of north-west Meath.
Property Market in Drumone
Based on 8 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
Local rural primary-school provision serving families in the surrounding Drumone area.
Nearby primary school serving children from communities around Oldcastle and north-west Meath.
Oldcastle secondary school providing post-primary education and a broad local catchment.
Established primary school serving Oldcastle and surrounding rural communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route linking the wider Oldcastle, Clonmellon and Kells area.
Connects Oldcastle with neighbouring settlements and the broader north-west Meath road network.
Local and regional buses provide connections from Oldcastle towards surrounding towns.
Major Dublin-bound motorway reached by driving through the wider Meath road network.
Nearby Kells offers more frequent onward connections towards Navan and Dublin.
Amenities
Rural camping and motorhome facility near the historic Loughcrew prehistoric monument landscape.
Visit website ↗Atmospheric prehistoric passage tombs with panoramic views across the surrounding countryside.
Historic monastic site and one of north-west Meath’s best-known visitor attractions.
Nearby town providing supermarkets, everyday shops, pharmacies and essential local services.
Public library offering books, digital access and community services for the area.
Popular nearby lake for scenic outings, walking and seasonal water-based recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent local Gaelic games club with teams and community facilities in Oldcastle.
Community-based Gaelic games club serving Clonmellon and surrounding rural parishes.
Nearby historic estate and gardens offering seasonal visits and countryside interest.
Local venue supporting clubs, classes, meetings and community activities.
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