Tara Neighbourhood Guide
Meath
About Tara
Tara is a small, predominantly rural locality in County Meath, centred on the Hill of Tara and the surrounding townlands rather than a continuous village. The area has a quiet, open countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and wide views, while nearby Dunshaughlin, Ratoath, Kentstown and Navan provide most everyday services. The Hill of Tara is the defining landmark, an important archaeological and historic landscape with walking routes and extensive views across Meath. Families generally look to nearby villages and towns for primary and secondary schooling, with larger education choices available in Navan, Ashbourne and Trim. There is no rail station in Tara itself, so commuting is primarily by car, using the N3 and regional roads towards Dublin, Navan and surrounding towns, with bus services available from nearby settlements. Local shopping is limited, although supermarkets, cafés, pubs, restaurants and professional services are readily accessible in Dunshaughlin, Ratoath and Navan. The surrounding countryside offers good opportunities for walking, cycling and equestrian activities, while local pubs and community facilities in neighbouring villages provide a social focus. Green Park House is a notable nearby property and venue, complementing Tara’s heritage attractions and rural setting.
Property Market in Tara
Based on 16 properties for sale in Tara
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Tara
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Tara and surrounding rural townlands.
Established primary school providing local education in the nearby town.
Nearby post-primary school offering broad secondary education and extracurricular activities.
Post-primary school serving Ratoath and surrounding north-east Meath communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main strategic road linking nearby Dunshaughlin with Navan, Blanchardstown and Dublin.
Important local route connecting Tara with Dunshaughlin, Navan and surrounding villages.
Nearby bus connections provide access towards Dublin, Navan and intermediate Meath locations.
Additional commuter services are available from Ashbourne, east of Tara, towards Dublin.
Nearest rail option, offering commuter trains towards Dublin via the M3 Parkway line.
Amenities
Historic archaeological landscape with walking trails, monuments and far-reaching countryside views.
Notable nearby house and rural venue set within the Tara countryside.
Information point supporting visits to the Hill of Tara archaeological site.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, cafés, pharmacies, services and everyday shopping.
Lively nearby town with restaurants, pubs, cafés and a broad retail offering.
Larger regional centre providing extensive retail, healthcare, leisure and dining facilities.
Historic local focus with parish facilities serving the surrounding rural community.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing sporting and community activities near Tara.
Established club offering Gaelic football, hurling and community participation opportunities.
Large nearby Gaelic games club with extensive youth and adult teams.
Athletics club serving the wider Tara and south Meath area.
Local parish-based activities supporting social connection across surrounding rural townlands.
Properties For Sale near Tara
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