About Drumone
Drumone is a small, dispersed rural locality in north-west County Meath, within the A82 routing area and close to Clonmellon, Oldcastle, Oldtown, Fore and Crossakiel. The setting is predominantly countryside, with farmland, quiet roads and a strong sense of space rather than a defined village centre. Day-to-day life is car-dependent: larger grocery shops, schools, medical services and most employment are generally reached in nearby towns such as Oldcastle, Kells, Clonmellon or Mullingar. Local heritage and landscape are important, with Fore Abbey, Loughcrew and the wider Hill of Loughcrew area providing distinctive destinations for walking, history and sightseeing. The Loughcrew Megalithic Centre Camping & Motorhome Stop is a notable nearby visitor amenity and reflects the area’s rural-tourism character. Pubs, cafés and restaurants are concentrated in surrounding villages and towns, including Oldcastle and Clonmellon, rather than in Drumone itself. Commuters typically rely on private cars for access to the N52 and regional roads, with public transport options limited and requiring travel to a nearby town or bus stop. Families should check the exact school catchments and transport arrangements for an individual property, as addresses around Drumone can fall within different rural school networks.
Property Market in Drumone
Based on 9 properties for sale in Drumone
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Drumone
Schools
Co-educational post-primary school serving Oldcastle and surrounding north-west Meath communities.
Local primary school option serving children from Oldcastle and nearby rural areas.
Rural primary school serving families in the wider Oldcastle district.
Small rural primary school serving communities around Loughcrew and surrounding countryside.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key regional route linking Oldcastle, Kells and destinations across the Midlands.
Connects rural north-west Meath with Clonmellon, Kells and surrounding settlements.
Nearby town-based bus connections provide limited access towards larger regional centres.
Nearest significant rail station, offering Dublin and westbound services after reaching Mullingar by car.
Accessible by road for national and international travel, typically requiring a longer drive.
Amenities
Rural camping and motorhome facility near Loughcrew’s prehistoric monuments and visitor attractions.
Visit website ↗Significant prehistoric passage tomb complex with panoramic views across the surrounding countryside.
Atmospheric medieval monastic site and landmark, set in the nearby Fore valley.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés, pubs, services and everyday errands.
Compact nearby village providing local shops, pubs and essential community services.
Outdoor activity venue near Loughcrew offering family and group-oriented countryside experiences.
Public library providing books, internet access, community information and local activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent local Gaelic games club with teams and facilities serving the surrounding area.
Nearby golf club offering a countryside course and membership-based leisure facilities.
Historic estate and gardens near Loughcrew, contributing to local tourism and community activity.
Annual rural show celebrating farming, local enterprise, crafts and community life.
Village-based groups support local events, recreation and social activities for surrounding residents.
Properties For Sale near Drumone
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