About to buy in Drogheda area....advice pls?

tracer_niall

Hey folks

Just in the early stages of searching for a suitable family home in the Drogheda area.
Please may I ask for your opinion on a few things?

OK, I heard thet Tullyallen is nice, but there is a rough estate there and many pylons going right throught the middle of estates? Is this true?

I know that TermonAbbey is not the best due to the high rentals to foreign nationals, but Aston Village is right beside this....is Aston Village ok so far?

Also looking at Clogherhead, Harmony Heights in Drogheda, Stamullen, Castlebellingham and Dunleer, is there any of these I should avoid?

Lastly, can any one shed any light on the school situation in Drogheda? Which are the good and not so good schools?

I appreciate any help.
Thanks

peaches79

Tullyallen and harmony heights would be nice areas. Also in drogheda some more good estates are Ashfield, College Rise, Westcourt, Millmount abbey, five oaks, meadowview, Wheaton hall- any of the older estates are pretty good.

Schools- I only really know the north side of town well. Primaries- boys is St patricks and girls st brigids- pretty good schools as far as I hear. There's also a gaelscoil at Sundays Gate (supposed to be good).
Secondary you have St. Joes CBS boys and Greenhills Girls on northside. I think the secondary girls on the south is supposed to be better- Sacred heart. The boys school on southside is St.Marys. There's also St. Olivers co-ed on the south side and a fee paying grammer school further out towards morningtown.

Hope that helps!

lucernarian

Tullyallen a nice area, hah! I would avoid properties there like the plague, the amount of scumbags I see about the place these days is enough to put me off living there. If someone wants to live in a crowded area, they should look to Drogheda where at least there's better facilities.

I think most of the other villages are okay, not so sure about Clogherhead though. A longer drive to get to transport links and the bigger towns for starters.

peaches79

To_be_confirmed wrote: »

Tullyallen a nice area, hah! I would avoid properties there like the plague, the amount of scumbags I see about the place these days is enough to put me off living there.

Granted I don't live out that way so wouldn't know on a day to day basis but thought there was only a couple of bad areas..anyway, gave my tuppence on the town

ollie68

To_be_confirmed wrote: »

Tullyallen a nice area, hah! I would avoid properties there like the plague, the amount of scumbags I see about the place these days is enough to put me off living there. If someone wants to live in a crowded area, they should look to Drogheda where at least there's better facilities.

I think most of the other villages are okay, not so sure about Clogherhead though. A longer drive to get to transport links and the bigger towns for starters.

I have lived in Tullyallen for the past two years and have to say it is a good area to live .As regards to rough areas you will get these anywhere you live .Tullyallen has a good commuinity spirit and most people seem friendly enough .

Nickibaby*

I'd avoid castlebellingham and like you said termon abbey. Your best bet would prob be Dunleer the schools are good - not sure if there would be a waiting list though with the increase in population in recent times. Also for when the children get older if they are not that age already frequent bus services to drogheda and dundalk plus also talk about the train station reopening.

LOTTOWINNER

Nickibaby* wrote: »

I'd avoid castlebellingham and like you said termon abbey. Your best bet would prob be Dunleer the schools are good - not sure if there would be a waiting list though with the increase in population in recent times. Also for when the children get older if they are not that age already frequent bus services to drogheda and dundalk plus also talk about the train station reopening.

That's the best thing in Dunleer, the road out of it to Dundalk, other than that it's got very little to recommend it.
Dundalk is a far better option, it actually has a railway station, and probably an airport in the next few years.
Dundalk has gained massively from the peace dividend, with lots of investment in many projects, it's a great town for entertainment and socialising and the streets are practically litter free.
And as soon as I can get some mug to buy my house in Castlebellingham, I'm off to Dundalk.

tracer_niall

I appreciate all your input guys and gals, thanks

Nickibaby*

LOTTOWINNER wrote: »

That's the best thing in Dunleer, the road out of it to Dundalk, other than that it's got very little to recommend it.
Dundalk is a far better option, it actually has a railway station, and probably an airport in the next few years.
Dundalk has gained massively from the peace dividend, with lots of investment in many projects, it's a great town for entertainment and socialising and the streets are practically litter free.
And as soon as I can get some mug to buy my house in Castlebellingham, I'm off to Dundalk.

Quite an amusing statement regarding Dundalk being practically litter free, also I doubt there will be an airport in Dundalk in the next few years with Dublin and Belfast being so near.

I recommended Dunleer as it is near Drogheda where the op is looking to buy.

delly

tracer_niall, have you looked at anywhere on the Dublin road side of Drogheda or are you focusing on the Northside to get better value for money?

Mr Magnolia

Nickibaby* wrote: »

Quite an amusing statement regarding Dundalk being practically litter free

It was named cleanest town in Ireland earlier this year?

also I doubt there will be an airport in Dundalk in the next few years with Dublin and Belfast being so near.

I'm sceptical myself though it has been reported widely in the local media.





Have you narrowed your search at all OP?

event

LOTTOWINNER wrote: »

That's the best thing in Dunleer, the road out of it to Dundalk, other than that it's got very little to recommend it.
Dundalk is a far better option, it actually has a railway station, and probably an airport in the next few years.

when the OP wants to live in Drogheda?

hardly

Dunleer is grand if you want to live around the drogheda area. Its ten minutes drive from there. There are fine schools in the area, nice restaurant, few nice pubs, few shops.

would be cheaper than both drogheda and dundalk to get a house in id say as well

peaches79

Only problem with Dunleer is that it could be very very quiet if the OP is looking for a town as it's still quite a small village. Personally Dundalk wouldn't be for me but that's just the Drogheda/ Dundalk thing isn't it

Compared to any of the outlying villages Drogheda has more facilities: Arts Centres, Cinemas, Local clubs and music groups, festivals, restaurants, pubs and shopping. As well as the train station and good bus services..

Kaylee

Hi tracer_niall

Peaches 79 gave a pretty good synopsis there - in addition to her recommendations I'd suggest: Termonfeckin (outside Drogheda nice little village type place with good primary schools); Greenhills (close to two secondary schools Our Lady's College Greenhills and St. Joseph's CBS) and the area up around the Slane Road and Mell (nice quiet area).

Personally I wouldn't like to live in Clogherhead town, Dunleer or Termon Abbey though I'm sure there are some very nice people living there and some unpleasant people in the places I've suggested *cough*


(BTW Drogheda has a LOT more going for it than Dundalk)

mickey mac

Kaylee wrote: »

(BTW Drogheda has a LOT more going for it than Dundalk)

Having worked in Drogheda for a number of years I have noticed that alot of Drogheda people feel that they are somehow superior to there Dundalk counterparts.
I don't undertand where this idea has evolved from, as I find the people of both towns quite similar, although Drogheda may be slightly ahead in the begrudgery stakes.
So Kaylee, could you expand on your above statement?

Irjudge1

mickey mac wrote: »

Having worked in Drogheda for a number of years I have noticed that alot of Drogheda people feel that they are somehow superior to there Dundalk counterparts.
I don't undertand where this idea has evolved from, as I find the people of both towns quite similar, although Drogheda may be slightly ahead in the begrudgery stakes.
So Kaylee, could you expand on your above statement?

I'd agree with that except the begrudgery seems to flow in both directions up and down the M1. Both towns are pretty anglcised. Big Soccer following, lots of tracksuits and hoodies, lots remnants of former industrial employers.

Kaylee

mickey mac wrote: »

Having worked in Drogheda for a number of years I have noticed that alot of Drogheda people feel that they are somehow superior to there Dundalk counterparts.
I don't undertand where this idea has evolved from, as I find the people of both towns quite similar, although Drogheda may be slightly ahead in the begrudgery stakes.
So Kaylee, could you expand on your above statement?

I don't think that Drogheda people feel superior to Dundalk people at all. Maybe over the years they have seen a lot more government money going into Dundalk and this might factor.

I wouldn't crudely lump the people of both towns as being 'quite similar' either. Dundalk is greatly influenced by its proximity to the border, Drogheda by its proximity to Dublin. This means that although there is a large element of 'tracksuit culture' in both towns, the two populations have evolved completely differently and have completely different 'personalities'.

Personally I think Drogheda is a better town in the way in looks (nice river, hilly streets and historic walls) and 'feels', mind you it has some way to go yet and I'm not even sure if it's going the right way. But, I have never lived in Dundalk, I'm sure there are some exceptionally nice people from Dundalk. After all we're all just trying to make our way in this world in whatever way we can

UP LOUTH!

Edit: the last bit in my original post was supposed to be small but turned out big and emphatic then I couldn't make it normal size... sigh.

peaches79

I'm drogheda born and bred and don't feel superior to anyone, including Dundalk people.
I simply have a preference for Drogheda being from there and simply don't like Dundalk having worked and socialised there. People though are a different story- always found Dundalk people very nice...

LOTTOWINNER

Kaylee wrote: »

I don't think that Drogheda people feel superior to Dundalk people at all. Maybe over the years they have seen a lot more government money going into Dundalk and this might factor.


Well in all fairness, when the people of Drogheda kept electing Michael Bell as their Dail representative, what chance did they really have of getting investment to the town.

Nickibaby*

Mr Magnolia wrote: »

It was named cleanest town in Ireland earlier this year?

I seen that in the paper yes but from walking around Dundalk I can safely tell the op it's not 'practically litter free' (btw i'm not suggesting for a second that Drogheda is either). Don't believe everything you read

LOTTOWINNER

Nickibaby* wrote: »

I seen that in the paper yes but from walking around Dundalk I can safely tell the op it's not 'practically litter free' (btw i'm not suggesting for a second that Drogheda is either). Don't believe everything you read

Ok then! I READ your reply and I DON'T beleive it!!!!!!!!!!

Kaylee

LOTTOWINNER wrote: »

Well in all fairness, when the people of Drogheda kept electing Michael Bell as their Dail representative, what chance did they really have of getting investment to the town.

Too true, and Tom Reilly's regular slot in the Drogeda Indo is a funny but depressing insight into the calibre of our councillors.

Nickibaby*

LOTTOWINNER wrote: »

Ok then! I READ your reply and I DON'T beleive it!!!!!!!!!!

louthandproud

Nickibaby* wrote: »

I seen that in the paper yes but from walking around Dundalk I can safely tell the op it's not 'practically litter free' (btw i'm not suggesting for a second that Drogheda is either). Don't believe everything you read

It's 'I saw' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I saw that in the paper, or I have seen that in the paper. Just not "I seen that".

Nickibaby*

louthandproud wrote: »

It's 'I saw' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I saw that in the paper, or I have seen that in the paper. Just not "I seen that".

Get over it

HAMMERCURRENT

This is directed at the OP, have you considered Dromiskin? it's a beautifull unspoilt scenic village. Primary school, church, GAA club to name a few of it's many amenities.
The people are very friendly and welcoming and the houses are quite cheap compared to other locations, worth a look!
I know it's not very close to Drogheda but there's an exit off the motor-way less than 2 miles from the village.
Good luck with your move and I do apologise for the posters that wandered off the point.

NAGGIE03

have you considered Dromiskin? it's a beautifull unspoilt scenic village. Primary school, church, GAA club to name a few of it's many amenities.


Isnt that ALL of Dromiskins amenities!?!:D

indiewindy

NAGGIE03 wrote: »

have you considered Dromiskin? it's a beautifull unspoilt scenic village. Primary school, church, GAA club to name a few of it's many amenities.


Isnt that ALL of Dromiskins amenities!?!:D

A lot of recent fires in Dromiskin too, doesnt sound too quiet to me

celestial

tracer_niall wrote: »

Hey folks

Just in the early stages of searching for a suitable family home in the Drogheda area.
Please may I ask for your opinion on a few things?

OK, I heard thet Tullyallen is nice, but there is a rough estate there and many pylons going right throught the middle of estates? Is this true?

I know that TermonAbbey is not the best due to the high rentals to foreign nationals, but Aston Village is right beside this....is Aston Village ok so far?

Also looking at Clogherhead, Harmony Heights in Drogheda, Stamullen, Castlebellingham and Dunleer, is there any of these I should avoid?

Lastly, can any one shed any light on the school situation in Drogheda? Which are the good and not so good schools?

I appreciate any help.
Thanks

What's wrong with high rentals to foreign nationals OP? Would high rentals to Irish people be okay??

(BTW I'm native Irish)

tracer_niall

Quick reply to celestial.....foreign nationals have a different culture, or different way of living....and it can be intimidating to Irish folk. Take Termon Abbey/Aston village, one of my pals lives in Aston Village. He tells me the foreign nationals congregate on the green areas, shouting/sometimes drinking and generally hanging around......do us Irish do this every night?..nah.

You take a few ppl hanging around with nothing to do.....maybe drinking, now you walk past these guys after dark...see if thats intimidating or not??

Personally, I want to live in a place where locals don't hand around waiting for something to happen, that may be their culture......I digress from the point of the thread.....my apologies.

I am leaning towards Clogherhead....was out looking at some houses in Oriel Cove, looks very nice, and safer than Drogheda or Dundalk for bringing up kids....beside the beach.

Thanks everyone for the advice and info......:)

tracer_niall

by the way, when I was talking about folk hanging around, I know we have the little scumbags all over the place, but these are the men of the house hanging around.....sort of like a meeting point for all the men to talk while the wife cooks the dinner, or looks after the kids...I don't know...just guessing here!

It is perfectly reasonable to assume these ppl are ok, and honest folk, but I am just pointing out that it can be intimidating to live beside....

Fingers Mcginty

My friends moved out of tullyallen due to the endless torment from Lavin Park scumbags....be wary. I think the estate they lied in was Ard Raith? BTW what's your budget?..:)

celestial

tracer_niall wrote: »

by the way, when I was talking about folk hanging around, I know we have the little scumbags all over the place, but these are the men of the house hanging around.....sort of like a meeting point for all the men to talk while the wife cooks the dinner, or looks after the kids...I don't know...just guessing here!

It is perfectly reasonable to assume these ppl are ok, and honest folk, but I am just pointing out that it can be intimidating to live beside....

That's fair enough if that's happening, I take your point.

FWIW, Drogheda is a grand oul town really. If you were looking for a place there pretty much all the estates are fine, with the exception of (parts of) Rathmullen and Moneymore. Southside tends to be considerably more expensive than the northside .

TravelJunkie

tracer_niall wrote: »

Hey folks

Just in the early stages of searching for a suitable family home in the Drogheda area.
Please may I ask for your opinion on a few things?

OK, I heard thet Tullyallen is nice, but there is a rough estate there and many pylons going right throught the middle of estates? Is this true?

I know that TermonAbbey is not the best due to the high rentals to foreign nationals, but Aston Village is right beside this....is Aston Village ok so far?

Also looking at Clogherhead, Harmony Heights in Drogheda, Stamullen, Castlebellingham and Dunleer, is there any of these I should avoid?

Lastly, can any one shed any light on the school situation in Drogheda? Which are the good and not so good schools?

I appreciate any help.
Thanks

Have you thought about the areas south of Drogheda? Loads of developments and good offers to be had in Bettystown and Laytown. I know it's Co. Meath... but expand the horizons. Best of all, it is near beach and trains only 10 minute drive from Drogheda which is a fantastic town with lots of amenities and all you need.

lucernarian

Yeah, good amenities in bettystown/laytown like terrible roads, a rather poor bus service, and probably one of Ireland's most famous primary schools, such was the overcrowding and waiting lists for it. Though the secondary school is finally opening this year.

Here's one page I saw discussing the twin towns:

http://eastmeath.org/blog/?p=290

Famous45

Termonfeckin is your best option, situated right on the coast, you would have a 2 minute walk to a beautiful beach, only 5 minute drive into town. Located on the road is St.Josephs CBS secondary school, the best school in Drogheda. There is a lot of pretty cool smaller estates built/being built in Termonfeckin. It's a very nice place to reside. Just for the record Im not from there, I'm from the town. Good luck.

tracer_niall

Just thought I'd give you nice folk an update, we have had an offer accepted on a house in Clogherhead...very excited about it, right beside the beach.....fingers crossed it will go smoothly.

thanks for all your help and advice.

topday

mickey mac wrote: »

Having worked in Drogheda for a number of years I have noticed that alot of Drogheda people feel that they are somehow superior to there Dundalk counterparts.
I don't undertand where this idea has evolved from, as I find the people of both towns quite similar, although Drogheda may be slightly ahead in the begrudgery stakes.
So Kaylee, could you expand on your above statement?

I think you may be reading into it a little bit too much. I am from Drogheda and have friends from Dundalk and at the end of the day its just harmless rivalry... Don’t take it so serious! It is not just one sided! Why Expand?

Nickibaby*

Best of luck with the new house

ssmith6287

couple of nice housing estates out the old slane road, look a bit price though. think theyre called boyne hall

Odysseus

tracer_niall wrote: »

Just thought I'd give you nice folk an update, we have had an offer accepted on a house in Clogherhead...very excited about it, right beside the beach.....fingers crossed it will go smoothly.

thanks for all your help and advice.

Just noted this thread now, congrats I moved up to Clogherhead over three years ago, best move of my life I love it.

Dingatron

ssmith6287 wrote: »

couple of nice housing estates out the old slane road, look a bit price though. think theyre called boyne hall

Thank you. Great place to live, nice and quite and near enough to the town. With the slump in the property market there is one or two bargains here now compared to last year.

silver94

I have to laugh at people who say there are scumbags in certain areas, if those same people opened there eyes they would see they are everywhere could even be there next door neighbours. I live in a very posh estate and the amount of scum I see everyday. The likes of Termonabbey Aston Village are fine estates they may be big but there is alot of hard working people living there yes alot of foreign nationals but at least they are out working not like alot of Irish Nationals who couldn't care less..... People need to open there eyes and see alot more SCUMBAGS live right under your eyes you just need to open them.........................

macadam

Tracer -Niall,

Everyone has there own opinions on where is best, i live just outside Dunleer , its a very easy going place with great community spirit, Dunleer has a good Gaelic pitch , there are juvenile teams from under 8 up and anew ladies team starting next year with 35 girls and ladies, an athletics track which is used by countless people for walks, also a recreation centre , there is a very good national school and a gael scoil in the pipeline for early next year and a newly built secondary school which has some of the best exam results in the county in the past 5 years.

Whilst dunleer is a small town you are only minutes in any direction to the country side, 10 minutes to drogheda and 15 minutes to dundalk, 35 minutes to dublin, a bus service every half hour to drogheda and dundalk,
a train station that will be open in the near future,.
A new playground is also to be situated opposite the garda station which will be the new home of the traffic corp.
Check out the web site www.dunleer.net.

There is not much anti-social behaviour in dunleer, compared to other small towns.