Kildalkey, Meath

Kildalkey Neighbourhood Guide

Meath

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About Kildalkey

Kildalkey is a small, predominantly rural village in County Meath, positioned between Trim, Athboy and Ballivor, with the C15 routing area covering the surrounding countryside. It has a quiet, community-focused character, with housing concentrated around the village and farms and one-off homes extending into the surrounding landscape. Day-to-day life is centred on the local primary school, village shops and pub, while larger supermarkets, secondary schools, medical services and broader dining choices are available in nearby Trim and Athboy. Kildalkey is well placed for drivers commuting towards Trim, Navan, Mullingar and Dublin, although public transport is more limited than in larger Meath towns and a car is generally useful. Local recreation includes GAA facilities, community activities and access to the open countryside, with the Boyne Valley heritage attractions around Trim within straightforward reach. The village pub provides an important social meeting place, while nearby towns add cafés, restaurants, retail parks and leisure facilities. Kildalkey suits residents seeking a settled village environment with strong local connections and relatively easy access to larger centres by road.

Property Market in Kildalkey

Based on 2 properties for sale in Kildalkey

€460,000
Median asking price
avg €460,000
€325k – €595k
Price range
4
Avg bedrooms
3
Avg bathrooms
169 m²
Avg floor area
G
Most common BER
2
New listings
last 3 months

Property types

1 (50%)
1 (50%)

Bedrooms

3 bed1 (50%)
4 bed1 (50%)

New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.

What’s in Kildalkey

Schools

primary

Local primary school serving children from Kildalkey and surrounding rural communities.

secondary, boys

Established boys’ secondary school in Navan, accessible by car from Kildalkey.

secondary, girls

Girls’ secondary school option within the wider north-east Leinster area.

secondary, mixed

Mixed post-primary school in Mullingar, a possible option for western commutes.

road

Connects Kildalkey with Trim, Athboy and surrounding Meath villages.

road

Provides access towards Ballivor and the wider south-west Meath road network.

bus

Nearby Trim offers more regular regional bus connections than Kildalkey itself.

bus

Athboy provides additional local and regional connections towards Navan and beyond.

road

The nearest major motorway corridor supports journeys towards Dublin and the Midlands.

Amenities

shopping and hospitality

Local convenience shopping and a traditional pub support everyday village life.

shopping and dining

Nearby Trim offers supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks and independent retailers.

shopping and dining

Provides everyday retail, cafés, pubs and essential services west of Kildalkey.

landmark

Major Anglo-Norman heritage site beside the River Boyne and town centre.

park and leisure

Scenic riverside setting for walks, open space and local recreation.

gym and leisure

Public leisure facility offering fitness and aquatic amenities in nearby Trim.

community

Village facilities host local meetings, events and activities throughout the year.

Local Clubs & Businesses

sports club

Local Gaelic games club providing sporting and social activities for the community.

sports club

Community football club serving young players and families in the area.

community group

Venue for local groups, classes, meetings and community events.

education and community

School community contributing strongly to village life and local family networks.

businesses

Nearby towns provide trades, professional services, retail and hospitality for residents.

Nearby Areas

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