About Collinstown
Collinstown is a small rural village in north-west County Westmeath, close to the borders of County Meath and County Cavan and within reach of Castlepollard, Clonmellon, Delvin and Fore. The area has a quiet, strongly rural character, with dispersed homes, farmland and a compact village centre rather than a large suburban settlement. Day-to-day life is peaceful and community-oriented, although residents generally travel to Castlepollard, Mullingar or larger nearby towns for a wider range of shopping, services and employment. Local schooling is centred on primary provision in the surrounding villages, with secondary schools available in Castlepollard and Mullingar. Car travel is the main means of commuting, with access to regional roads linking the village towards Castlepollard, Delvin, Kells and Mullingar; bus services are more limited than in larger Westmeath towns. Collinstown has local parish and community facilities, while nearby Castlepollard provides more regular cafés, pubs, restaurants, supermarkets and services. The surrounding countryside offers attractive walking and cycling opportunities, with Lough Lene, Fore Abbey and the wider north Westmeath lakelands among the area’s notable leisure and heritage attractions.
Property Market in Collinstown
Based on 5 properties for sale in Collinstown
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Collinstown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Collinstown and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving Castlepollard and its surrounding north Westmeath catchment.
Mixed secondary school providing post-primary education and community facilities in Castlepollard.
Long-established secondary school offering post-primary education in the county town.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route connecting Castlepollard, Collinstown and surrounding north Westmeath villages.
Regional road connection providing access south-east towards Delvin, Kells and the M3.
Mainline station offering Dublin, Sligo and intermediate services from Mullingar.
Nearby scheduled bus connections serving Castlepollard and links towards larger towns.
Amenities
Local venue for parish, community and social activities in the village.
Historic local parish church and an important village landmark.
Nearby centre with supermarkets, convenience shops, cafés, pubs and everyday services.
Large nearby lake popular for scenic views, walking, fishing and watersports.
Atmospheric Augustinian monastic site and one of north Westmeath’s best-known landmarks.
Public library providing books, study space, events and community services nearby.
Major nearby hospital providing acute and specialist healthcare services in Mullingar.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting sporting participation and community activity.
Neighbourhood-based initiative promoting local communication, safety and community involvement.
Established nearby club offering Gaelic football and hurling for multiple age groups.
Local shops, pubs, cafés and services supplying many routine household needs.
Properties For Sale near Collinstown
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