About Kentstown
Kentstown is a small village in County Meath, west of Drogheda and east of Navan, with an attractive rural setting along the N2 corridor. It has a village-centre feel, surrounded by farmland and established countryside, while nearby Athlumney, Johnstown, Slane, Dunsany, Kilmessan and Tara broaden the range of services and attractions within easy reach. Day-to-day life is generally quiet and community-oriented, with local shops and village facilities supplemented by the larger retail and service centres of Navan and Drogheda. Families have access to primary and secondary education in Kentstown and neighbouring towns, while the area is also well placed for schools in Navan. Bus services on the N2 provide connections towards Dublin, Slane, Drogheda and Navan, and the M2 and M3 motorways support car commuting towards Dublin and the wider region. Local social life centres on village pubs, community activities and nearby GAA clubs, with restaurants, cafés and extensive shopping available in Navan, Drogheda and Slane. The surrounding Boyne Valley landscape offers attractive walking, heritage and leisure opportunities, including nearby Hill of Tara, Slane and the grounds around Dunsany, making Kentstown a practical base for people seeking countryside living within commuting distance of the capital.
Property Market in Kentstown
Based on 7 properties for sale in Kentstown
Property types
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What’s in Kentstown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kentstown and surrounding rural communities.
Navan campus providing secondary-level education and additional educational provision nearby.
Long-established boys’ secondary school serving Navan and the surrounding Meath area.
Girls’ secondary school in Navan, accessible from Kentstown by road and bus.
Mixed post-primary school offering a broad curriculum for students in Navan.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road through the area linking Kentstown with Slane, Ashbourne and Dublin.
Scheduled services connect Kentstown and nearby villages with Navan, Slane and Dublin.
Fast motorway access towards Ashbourne, Dublin Airport and the M50.
Useful westbound route towards Navan, Kells and Dublin commuter connections.
Nearest major rail station, providing commuter and intercity services on the Dublin-Belfast line.
Amenities
Convenient local retail provision for everyday groceries and essential household needs.
Well-known nearby pub and restaurant at Balrath, offering food and informal drinks.
Nearby historic village with cafés, pubs, restaurants and independent local businesses.
Major shopping centre with national retailers, cafés, services and everyday amenities.
Riverside park offering open space, walking routes and recreational facilities.
Important Boyne Valley archaeological landscape with extensive views and walking opportunities.
Public library providing books, study space, events and community services in Navan.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing sporting and community activities for residents.
Village facility supporting meetings, classes, events and local social activities.
Nearby Gaelic games club serving communities around Dunsany and Kentstown.
Major Navan GAA club offering football, hurling and extensive underage programmes.
Popular rural hospitality venue known for food, drinks and local gatherings.
Properties For Sale near Kentstown
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