About Tara
Tara is a rural, historically significant locality in County Meath, centred on the Hill of Tara and the surrounding townlands between Navan, Dunshaughlin, Ratoath and Kentstown. The area has a quiet countryside character, with detached homes, farms and small settlements rather than a conventional village-centre streetscape. The Hill of Tara is the defining landmark, offering extensive views across the Meath landscape and a strong sense of local heritage. Day-to-day shopping, schools and services are generally accessed in nearby Dunshaughlin, Ratoath, Navan and Trim, depending on the direction of travel. Families have several primary and secondary-school choices within the wider area, while commuters typically rely on cars and regional bus services for journeys towards Dublin and larger Meath towns. Local social life is centred on nearby pubs, cafés, sports clubs and community facilities, with a broader choice of restaurants and retail in Dunshaughlin, Ratoath and Navan. Green Park House is a notable nearby property and landmark, while the surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the historic setting.
Property Market in Tara
Based on 13 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 school serving children from Tara and surrounding rural townlands.
Large primary school option in nearby Dunshaughlin, serving the wider community.
Visit website ↗Post-primary school providing second-level education and extracurricular activities nearby.
Community college in Ratoath serving students across the surrounding north Meath area.
Primary school in Kilsallaghan, offering another option towards the Dublin-side communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route connecting Tara with Dunshaughlin, Navan and Dublin approaches.
Important north-west Dublin corridor accessible via Dunshaughlin and surrounding junctions.
Regional buses provide connections towards Dublin, Navan and intermediate Meath towns.
Additional Dublin-bound services are available from nearby Ashbourne for commuters.
Commuter rail station near Dunboyne, linking with Dublin via the M3 Parkway line.
Amenities
National monument and historic ceremonial site with walks, visitor information and panoramic views.
Notable local property set within the rural Tara landscape and surrounding townlands.
Creative venue associated with local arts, workshops and the Tara area community.
Nearby centre with supermarkets, cafés, pharmacies, everyday services and independent retailers.
Busy nearby town offering shops, restaurants, cafés, services and family amenities.
Larger regional centre with extensive retail, leisure, dining and public services.
Local venue supporting community activities, meetings and neighbourhood events.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local athletics and running club connected with the Tara and surrounding Meath communities.
Gaelic games club providing football, hurling and community activities nearby.
Well-established Gaelic games club serving families in the wider Ratoath area.
Community organisation supporting local initiatives, events and the identity of Tara.
Nearby facility offering sports, fitness and community-based recreational activities.
Properties For Sale near Tara
Nearby Areas
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