About Collinstown
Collinstown is a small rural village in north-west County Westmeath, close to the borders of neighbouring Meath and Cavan and within reach of Castlepollard, Delvin and Clonmellon. Its character is peaceful and agricultural, with a compact village centre surrounded by farmland, scattered homes and attractive countryside. Day-to-day life is car-dependent, but the area suits residents seeking space, a strong local community and relatively easy access to larger towns for shopping and services. Collinstown National School provides local primary education, while secondary-school choices are generally found in Castlepollard, Athboy, Mullingar and other surrounding towns. Local social life centres on village pubs, community activities and sporting organisations, with additional cafés, restaurants and retail available in Castlepollard, Delvin and Mullingar. The surrounding countryside offers quiet roads and lanes for walking and cycling, while Lough Lene and the Fore area provide notable nearby landscapes and heritage attractions. Bus services are limited compared with larger centres, so most commuting is by car via the R395 and regional roads towards Mullingar, Castlepollard, Athboy and Dublin-bound routes. Collinstown is therefore best suited to households comfortable with rural living who value community, open space and access to Westmeath’s central towns.
Property Market in Collinstown
Based on 4 properties for sale in Collinstown
Property types
Bedrooms
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What’s in Collinstown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Collinstown and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school serving Castlepollard and nearby north Westmeath communities.
Post-primary school offering education and extracurricular activities in Castlepollard.
Nearby secondary-school option serving students from surrounding rural areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route linking Collinstown with Castlepollard, Mullingar and surrounding villages.
Limited rural services connect nearby villages and larger centres on selected routes.
Mainline station providing Dublin, Sligo and intermediate services from Mullingar.
Accessible regional hub for shopping, employment, services and onward transport connections.
Amenities
Traditional local venues providing refreshments and an important focus for community life.
Nearby town centre with shops, cafés, pubs, services and everyday conveniences.
Scenic nearby lake popular for waterside recreation, walking and countryside views.
Historic monastic site set in a distinctive rural landscape north of Collinstown.
Local library providing books, digital services, community activities and public facilities.
Larger leisure facility offering sports and fitness amenities within driving distance.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting sporting participation and community involvement.
Village venue for local meetings, activities, events and community initiatives.
Established nearby club offering Gaelic football and hurling for various age groups.
Gaelic games club serving communities around Lough Lene and north Westmeath.
Cluster of independent shops, trades and services supporting surrounding rural households.
Nearby Areas
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