About Garristown
Garristown is a small rural village in north County Dublin, close to the Meath border and within the A42 area, surrounded by farmland and scattered countryside housing. It has a quiet, community-oriented feel, while larger settlements including Ashbourne, Swords and Balbriggan provide broader shopping, employment and leisure services within driving distance. Local education is centred on Garristown National School, with secondary-school choices generally requiring travel to nearby towns. There is no railway station in the village, so most residents rely on cars, with bus services and nearby road connections providing links towards Ashbourne, Swords, Dublin and the surrounding towns. Day-to-day village life includes the local pub and community facilities, while supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and larger retail centres are available in Ashbourne and Swords. The surrounding countryside offers quiet roads and farmland for walking and cycling, although most organised sports and leisure facilities are found in neighbouring communities. Garristown is therefore best suited to residents seeking a rural setting and strong village identity, while remaining within reach of Dublin Airport, the M2 and the wider north Dublin commuter network.
Property Market in Garristown
Based on 2 properties for sale in Garristown
Property types
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What’s in Garristown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Garristown and the surrounding rural area.
Large mixed secondary school serving Ratoath and surrounding north County Meath communities.
Mixed post-primary school offering broad education and extracurricular provision in Ashbourne.
Independent secondary school option accessible by car from the surrounding north Meath area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local bus route linking north County Dublin villages with Swords and nearby services.
Key regional motorway providing access towards Dublin, Ashbourne and the north-west.
Important north-south route connecting the surrounding villages with Ashbourne and Dublin.
Major international airport a practical drive away via the north Dublin road network.
Frequent regional services provide onward links towards Dublin city and surrounding towns.
Amenities
A local village pub providing a familiar meeting place for residents and visitors.
Village venue used for local activities, meetings and community events.
Local education site contributing to village life and family-oriented community activity.
Nearby town centre with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks and everyday services.
Major shopping and leisure destination with retail, dining and cinema facilities.
Coastal amenity offering seaside walks and open-air recreation within driving distance.
Nearby community facility supporting sports, classes, clubs and local activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting youth and adult participation in the parish.
Community organisation helping coordinate local events, activities and village initiatives.
Local football club providing community-based soccer opportunities for younger players.
Village hospitality business and longstanding social meeting point in Garristown.
Established nearby club offering rugby programmes and community sporting activities.
Nearby Areas
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