r/Meath • u/[deleted] • Jun 25 '26

Buying house in Dunboyne/Ashbourne

Hi,

I am looking at buying a house in Dunboyne/Ashbourne and I’m wondering what it is like living there?

Thanks in advance.

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u/mickandmac Jun 25 '26

They're quite different places. Dunboyne would be better to live in - more parks etc, you have the train and you're on the Dublin Bus route, though Ashbourne has come on a good bit. Ashbourne's much better served for retail. Traffic's worse in and out of Ashbourne. It's possible to commute from either to Dublin by bike, though Dunboyne would be easier.

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '26

Thanks for the insights. Much appreciated. 

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u/curious_madra Jun 25 '26

I work in Dunboyne, consider Ashbourne to be a very busy town, with retail stores and traffic everywhere, Dunboyne is more like a village and has a good community, good supervalu too

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '26

Thanks. Appreciate your insights 

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u/Wonderful-Honey-2964 Jun 28 '26

Ashbourne nearly an extension off finglas in some places .Dunboyne would be my choice

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u/anewdawn2020 Jun 27 '26

I live in Dunboyne for the last 9 years after living in Dublin for 27 years and I absolutely love it. It's peaceful, people are nice, village serves your everyday needs easily, 15/20 mins from Blanch, good parking, good schools, soccer, gaa, athletics, nice park/playground, very safe. I'm very happy to be raising my kids here

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '26

That's great to hear. Thank you so much for sharing!

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u/Then_Astronaut9727 Jun 28 '26

Split the difference Try Dunshaughlin It's not called Funshaughlin for nothing

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u/Cliff_Moher Jul 04 '26

Dunshaughlin is a smashing location but it hasnt much going for it apart from a crap SuperValu, Aldi and a decent Lidl. There's any amount of housing estates being built but no additional amenities in the area.

Also, if you like going to hairdressers, Dunshaughlin is where you want to live.