About Oldtown
Oldtown is a small rural village and townland in north County Dublin, within the A45 area and close to Ballyboughal, Garristown, Rolestown, Kilsallaghan and Ashbourne. Its character is predominantly countryside and residential, with scattered homes, farmland and a compact village centre rather than a large suburban shopping district. Day-to-day life is quiet and car-oriented, although Dublin Airport, Swords, Ashbourne and the M1 corridor are within practical driving distance for larger-scale shopping, services and commuting. Local education is centred on primary provision in and around Oldtown, while secondary schools and further services are generally accessed in nearby towns. The village has a community-focused feel, with local sporting activity and parish life forming an important part of the social scene. Nearby pubs and cafés provide informal meeting places, while restaurants, supermarkets, healthcare and other extensive amenities are more readily found in Ashbourne, Swords and the wider north Dublin area. Bus services are available in the surrounding villages and along regional roads, but residents typically rely on cars for commuting and appointments. The surrounding farmland, quiet roads and proximity to rural attractions give Oldtown a distinctly countryside setting while retaining reasonable access to Dublin Airport and the capital’s northern suburbs.
Property Market in Oldtown
Based on 10 properties for sale in Oldtown
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Oldtown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Oldtown and surrounding north Dublin townlands.
Nearby primary school serving families in Ballyboughal and the surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Large secondary school in Swords offering education and extensive extracurricular opportunities.
Mixed secondary school serving Ashbourne and nearby north County Dublin communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local and regional routes connect surrounding villages with Swords, Ashbourne and Dublin.
Important local road linking Oldtown with Rolestown, Swords and the wider area.
Rural regional route connecting Oldtown towards Ballyboughal and nearby north Dublin settlements.
Major motorway access for Dublin, Drogheda, Belfast and Dublin Airport journeys.
Nearby international airport providing flights, employment and onward transport connections.
Amenities
Small local centre with essential services and community facilities rather than major retail.
Venue for local meetings, activities and community-based events in the village.
Traditional local pub providing an informal meeting place for residents and visitors.
Nearby town centre with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks and everyday services.
Major shopping centre with retail stores, restaurants, cinema and convenient public parking.
Historic estate and landscaped parkland offering walks, family activities and open space.
Public library providing books, study space, digital services and community programmes.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting sporting participation and community involvement.
Parish-based network supporting local events, activities and community connections.
Nearby Gaelic games club serving Ballyboughal and surrounding rural communities.
Established nearby football club offering youth and adult participation opportunities.
Major nearby employment hub spanning aviation, logistics, retail and passenger services.
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