About Carnaross
Carnaross is a small rural village in County Meath, positioned between Kells and Virginia and close to Mullagh, Moynalty and Crossakiel. It has a quiet, community-minded character, with homes and farmland centred on the village and the N3 corridor nearby. Day-to-day life is relatively peaceful, although residents generally travel to Kells, Virginia or Mullagh for larger shops, secondary schooling, healthcare and a wider choice of cafés and restaurants. Local primary-school provision is available in the surrounding villages, while families typically use buses or cars for onward education and work journeys. The N3 provides the main regional road connection towards Dublin and Cavan, and regular bus services link the area with nearby towns, although a car is useful for commuting and errands. Carnaross has a traditional rural social scene, with local pubs and community activities forming an important part of village life. People's Park provides a nearby open-air amenity, while the surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking, cycling and field sports. Kells supplies the broadest range of retail, cultural and leisure facilities close by, including historic landmarks and additional sports clubs.
Property Market in Carnaross
Based on 4 properties for sale in Carnaross
Property types
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What’s in Carnaross
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Carnaross and the surrounding rural area.
Nearby village primary school serving families around Moynalty and north-east Meath.
Primary school option in Mullagh, west of Carnaross near the Cavan border.
Large mixed secondary school serving Kells and surrounding north Meath communities.
Mixed post-primary school in Virginia, serving communities across east Cavan and north Meath.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road connection towards Kells, Cavan, Navan and Dublin-area commuting routes.
Regional bus connections link the village with Kells, Virginia and Cavan.
Nearby Kells offers a wider range of scheduled regional and interurban bus services.
Nearest practical rail connection for Dublin-bound commuters, reached by road via the M3.
Quiet roads connect Carnaross with Mullagh, Moynalty, Crossakiel and surrounding townlands.
Amenities
Local green open space offering a simple outdoor amenity close to the village.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, services, cafés and everyday errands.
Public library providing books, community services, events and internet access.
Community facility supporting local activities, services and family-focused programmes.
Nearby town-based options for swimming, fitness and indoor recreation.
Alternative nearby centre with shops, cafés, pubs, services and lakeside surroundings.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting football, juvenile activity and community participation.
Village venue for meetings, social events, classes and local community activities.
Established Gaelic games club providing football and hurling activities in Kells.
Recognisable local park area supporting informal recreation and community outdoor use.
Nearby village services include traditional hospitality and small-scale community-oriented businesses.
Nearby Areas
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