About Kentstown
Kentstown is a small, settled village in County Meath, positioned between Navan and the historic Hill of Tara, with nearby Dunsany, Balrath and Johnstown giving the area a distinctly rural character. It is primarily residential and village-based, appealing to households who want countryside surroundings while remaining within reach of Navan’s larger range of shops, services and employment. Local daily life centres on the village’s community facilities, church, convenience shopping and traditional hospitality, while larger supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities are available in Navan. Families have access to primary education locally and a broader choice of secondary schools in Navan and nearby towns. Road travel is central to commuting, with the N2 and N3 providing links towards Dublin, Ashbourne, Slane and the wider north-east; bus services connect Kentstown and surrounding villages with Navan and Dublin-area destinations, although a car is generally useful. The surrounding landscape offers attractive walking and cycling opportunities, including routes towards Tara and the Boyne Valley, while GAA and other community activities provide an important social focus. Kentstown suits residents seeking a quieter village setting without being too far from Navan, Dublin commuter routes or Meath’s major heritage attractions.
Property Market in Kentstown
Based on 8 properties for sale in Kentstown
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kentstown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kentstown and surrounding rural communities.
Navan secondary school providing post-primary education within a practical commuting distance.
Established boys’ secondary school offering a wide academic and extracurricular programme.
Well-established girls’ secondary school with broad educational and sporting provision.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local and regional buses provide connections towards Navan, Slane and Dublin-area destinations.
Important north-south road linking the area with Slane, Ashbourne and Dublin.
Useful connection towards Kells, Blanchardstown and Dublin through the wider Meath network.
Navan provides the nearest larger transport hub for frequent regional services.
Amenities
Convenience retail and everyday services are available within the village centre.
Traditional local venues provide food, refreshments and an important community meeting place.
Main nearby retail destination with shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services.
Public library offering books, study facilities, events and community services.
Large leisure facility with fitness, swimming and activity spaces for local residents.
Riverside public park offering open space, walks and recreational facilities.
Navan provides the nearest broad range of GPs, pharmacies and medical services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult teams and community participation.
Village venue hosting local meetings, classes, events and community activities.
Long-established equestrian organisation associated with the surrounding Meath countryside.
Nearby rugby club offering youth and adult sporting opportunities in Navan.
Nearby heritage and hospitality operators support visits around Tara, Slane and the Boyne Valley.
Properties For Sale near Kentstown
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