About Annagassan
Annagassan is a small coastal village in County Louth, on the east coast between Dundalk and Drogheda, with views across Dundalk Bay and a distinctly rural, seaside character. The village is compact and community-oriented, while surrounding townlands provide a quieter countryside setting and easy access to larger centres for work, shopping and services. Local education is centred on nearby primary schools, with secondary pupils generally travelling to schools in Dundalk, Drogheda or surrounding towns. Road travel is the main transport option: the R132 and M1 provide access towards Dundalk, Drogheda, Dublin and Belfast, while local bus services connect the village and neighbouring communities. Annagassan has a harbour and a small selection of everyday amenities, including village pubs and places to eat, with a broader choice of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and healthcare in Dundalk and Drogheda. The coastline, harbour and nearby walking routes are defining leisure assets, and Dundalk Bay offers opportunities for enjoying open-air scenery and birdlife. Residents also benefit from access to the wider area's GAA, football and community organisations, while nearby Blackrock and Dunleer add further shops, services and social facilities.
Property Market in Annagassan
Based on 3 properties for sale in Annagassan
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Annagassan
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Annagassan and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families in Blackrock and surrounding coastal areas.
Primary school serving the rural community south-west of Annagassan.
Dundalk secondary school offering post-primary education within practical commuting distance.
Established Dundalk boys' secondary school providing a range of post-primary programmes.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking Annagassan with Dundalk, Drogheda and surrounding villages.
Nearby motorway access supports commuting south towards Dublin or north towards Dundalk and Belfast.
Intercity and regional rail services connect Dundalk with Dublin, Drogheda, Newry and Belfast.
Bus connections serve Annagassan and neighbouring communities, with wider links via Dundalk.
Regional bus hub providing frequent services around Louth and towards Dublin.
Amenities
Picturesque working harbour and coastal focal point beside Dundalk Bay.
Traditional local venues providing informal drinks, conversation and community meeting places.
Convenient larger retail destination with shops, food outlets and everyday services.
Central Dundalk area surrounded by cafés, restaurants, shops and civic amenities.
Public leisure facility offering swimming, fitness and indoor sporting activities.
Open coastal landscape suitable for scenic walks, wildlife watching and outdoor recreation.
Major regional hospital providing emergency, outpatient and specialist healthcare services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games organisation supporting sporting participation and community activity.
Village facility hosting local events, meetings and activities for residents.
Nearby Gaelic games club serving Blackrock and surrounding south-east Louth communities.
Professional football club offering top-level local sport at Oriel Park.
Established parkland golf club overlooking Dundalk Bay near Blackrock.
Nearby Areas
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