About Tara
Tara is a small, rural locality in County Meath, centred on the internationally important Hill of Tara and its surrounding farmland. The area has a quiet, dispersed character, with residents relying on nearby villages and towns such as Dunshaughlin, Ratoath, Kentstown and Navan for most everyday services. The Hill of Tara provides a distinctive local landmark, with open countryside, archaeological remains and broad views across the Boyne Valley. Schooling is available in surrounding settlements, while older students generally travel to secondary schools in Dunshaughlin, Ratoath, Navan or other nearby towns. There is no railway station in Tara itself, so commuting is typically by car, with bus services and rail connections available from neighbouring towns and stations towards Dublin. Local shopping, cafés, pubs and restaurants are found mainly in Dunshaughlin, Ratoath, Navan and Kentstown rather than within the immediate rural area. Green Park House is a notable nearby property and landmark, while community life is supported by local GAA, parish and rural organisations across the surrounding Meath villages.
Property Market in Tara
Based on 17 properties for sale in Tara
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Tara
Schools
Local primary provision serving children in Tara and surrounding rural communities.
Co-educational post-primary school serving families across south County Meath.
Large mixed secondary school serving Ratoath and surrounding commuter communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road corridor linking the Tara area with Dublin, Navan and surrounding Meath towns.
Local and regional buses provide connections towards Dublin, Navan and neighbouring towns.
Nearby commuter rail station with services towards Dublin Connolly and the Docklands area.
Park-and-ride station providing commuter trains towards Dublin from County Meath.
Country roads connect Tara with Balrath, Dunsany, Kentstown, Ratoath and Dunshaughlin.
Amenities
Notable nearby house and rural landmark within the wider Tara countryside.
Historic ceremonial and archaeological site offering walks, views and strong local identity.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés, pubs and everyday services.
Popular nearby town centre with restaurants, cafés, shops and community facilities.
Larger regional centre providing extensive retail, dining, leisure and healthcare services.
Local arts venue associated with creative activity near the Hill of Tara.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local athletics club reflecting the area’s active rural community life.
Gaelic games club serving players and families around the Tara area.
Established nearby Gaelic games club with teams across age groups.
Parish and local groups support events, activities and community connections.
Small local businesses support visitors exploring the heritage landscape and surrounding countryside.
Properties For Sale near Tara
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