Clonard Neighbourhood Guide
Meath
Clonard is a small rural village and parish in north-west County Meath, close to the River Boyne and the Kildare border. It lies within the A83 routing area and is near Moyvalley, Kinnegad, Longwood, Ballivor and Raharney. The wider area is known for farmland, waterways and historic sites, while larger towns provide additional shopping and services.
Area character
Rural, village-based and community-oriented, with a quiet countryside setting. Clonard suits residents seeking space and a slower pace, while Kinnegad, Edenderry and nearby towns provide a broader range of everyday facilities and employment connections.
Schools
- Clonard National Schoolprimary
- Longwood Primary Schoolprimary
- Raharney National Schoolprimary
- Coláiste Clavin, Longwoodsecondary
- Oaklands Community College, Edenderrysecondary
Transport
- R148 regional road towards Kinnegad and Maynoothroad
- R402 regional road towards Edenderry and the surrounding villagesroad
- Moyvalley railway stationrail
- Kinnegad bus servicesbus
- M4 motorway access at Kinnegadroad
Amenities
- Clonard village community and parish facilitiescommunity
- Clonard National School and local sports facilitieseducation and leisure
- River Boyne and surrounding countrysideoutdoors
- Clonard Monastery and historic village sitesheritage
- Kinnegad town-centre shops, services and healthcareshopping and healthcare
- Edenderry town-centre retail, dining and leisure facilitiesshopping and leisure