Where to live for couple with young family in Meath?

Redrye

Hi

Myself and my wife would love to buy in the Castleknock area but houses are just too expensive for what you get. We've been looking at houses in Trim, Dunboyne, Ratoath, Dunshaughlin, and Ashbourne.

We've liked all areas ( a little disappointed with how Ratoath town didn't seem the nicest...particularly compared to trim). We are teachers so access to the city is not the most important..we'd be hopeful of working elsewhere.

We are mainly concerned about the people, sense of community, services, anti-social behaviour. If anyone has any contributions to make about these locations with regards to these topics they would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks very much

rolling boh

Anything around Kilmessan that would suit a nice village but still near enough to bigger towns or Dublin .

Curse These Metal Hands

I would avoid Ashbourne.

Redrye

Why? I have to say, we looked at a house in Churchfield in Ashbourne and it seemed ideal...lots of young families, green spaces, Gaa club and shops nearby. Interested to find out why you'd recommend avoiding...

Curse These Metal Hands

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120967853#Comment_120967853

The town is riddled with anti social behaviour. Have a look at some Facebook community groups. I lived there for 4 years, the handiness of having shops and supermarkets nearby wears off very quickly.

Xander10

Id go Dunboyne first . Still a bit of a village vibe and transport options to Dublin reasonable.