About Naul
Naul is a small village in north County Dublin, close to the Meath border and surrounded by the rolling farmland of north Dublin. It has a distinctly rural, community-oriented character, with a compact village centre and scattered homes and farms extending towards Ballyboughal, Garristown, Stamullen and Balbriggan. Daily life is quiet and spacious, while larger shopping, healthcare and employment services are generally found in Balbriggan, Swords, Ashbourne or Dublin city. Naul National School serves local primary-age children, with secondary-school choices typically involving travel to nearby towns. The village is mainly car-dependent, with road access via the R132 and local roads, while Balbriggan and Gormanston provide useful nearby rail connections and Dublin Airport is within practical driving distance. Local social life centres on traditional pubs, community activity and the surrounding countryside, with cafés, supermarkets and a broader restaurant choice available in Balbriggan and Ashbourne. The nearby Naul Hills and the Gabhra Valley provide attractive walking and outdoor scenery, while the Seamus Ennis Arts Centre is an important cultural landmark and meeting place. Residents also benefit from proximity to beaches and coastal amenities around Bettystown, Laytown and Balbriggan, although Naul itself retains a peaceful village feel rather than an urban one.
Property Market in Naul
Based on 3 properties for sale in Naul
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Naul
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Naul and surrounding north Dublin rural communities.
Visit website ↗Co-educational secondary school option within commuting distance across the north Dublin border.
Mixed post-primary school serving Balbriggan and surrounding communities, accessible by road.
Established girls’ secondary school offering post-primary education in nearby Balbriggan.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key north-south route linking Naul with Balbriggan, Swords, Dublin Airport and Drogheda.
Regional bus connections serve the wider area, with routes and frequencies varying locally.
Dublin–Belfast line station providing commuter and intercity services south and north.
Nearby rail station offering access towards Dublin, Drogheda and other northside destinations.
Major international airport approximately reachable by car via the M1 and surrounding roads.
Amenities
Cultural venue in Naul presenting traditional music, performances, classes and community events.
Historic thatched pub and restaurant near Naul, known for food and traditional character.
Local venue hosting community activities, meetings, classes and events throughout the year.
Scenic countryside around the village offering walking, views and rural outdoor recreation.
Nearby town centre with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks and everyday services.
Accessible coastal amenity with seafront walks and open-air recreation near the town.
Nearby primary-care facility supporting routine medical and community healthcare needs.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation across the community.
Community organisation involved in local initiatives, events and village activities.
Well-known traditional arts organisation with concerts, workshops and cultural programming.
Long-established local hospitality business occupying a distinctive historic thatched building.
Local social and practical group providing activities and companionship for members.
Nearby Areas
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