About Bellewstown
Bellewstown is a small rural village in County Meath, set on elevated ground between Duleek and Ardcath, with Julianstown, Stamullen and Clonalvy also nearby. It has a quiet, countryside character, while remaining within practical reach of Drogheda, Dublin Airport and the east-coast commuter belt. The village is best known for Bellewstown Racecourse, whose summer meetings are an important local tradition and bring a lively seasonal atmosphere. Day-to-day shopping and a wider choice of cafés, pubs, restaurants, schools and services are generally found in Duleek, Julianstown, Drogheda and Ashbourne rather than in Bellewstown itself. Families use nearby primary schools in the surrounding villages, with secondary education and larger educational options available in Drogheda and Ashbourne. Road transport is central to local life, with access towards Drogheda, the M1 and Dublin; rail services are available from Drogheda and Laytown, while bus connections serve the surrounding towns and villages. Leisure opportunities include racing, GAA and other community activities, coastal outings around Mornington and Laytown, and walks through the surrounding Meath countryside.
What’s in Bellewstown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Bellewstown and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school in nearby Duleek, serving boys from the local area.
Primary school in Duleek providing girls’ education within the surrounding community.
Established secondary school in Drogheda, offering education for older pupils.
Mixed post-primary school providing a broad curriculum and further education pathways.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local roads connect the village with Duleek, Drogheda, Ardcath and surrounding settlements.
Nearby motorway access supports journeys towards Dublin, Belfast and regional destinations.
Intercity and commuter rail services connect Drogheda with Dublin and northern destinations.
Coastal rail station offering Dublin commuter services from the nearby Laytown area.
Local and regional buses provide connections towards Drogheda, Dublin and neighbouring communities.
Amenities
Historic racecourse hosting popular summer meetings and a major local sporting tradition.
Traditional nearby pub providing drinks and a familiar meeting place for locals.
Convenient local centre with everyday shops, cafés, pubs and essential services.
Larger nearby centre offering supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, banks and professional services.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Popular sandy beaches offering coastal walks, sea air and informal recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Major local venue and employer, particularly active during the summer racing season.
Community Gaelic games club serving players and families across the surrounding area.
Nearby Gaelic games organisation linking sporting and community life across both villages.
Local golf facility offering recreational and competitive golf in a rural setting.
Community-based group supporting social connection, practical activities and local participation.
Nearby Areas
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