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Moving to Collinstown

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  • 27-09-2023 3:48pm
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    ah625
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    Hello,


    We had a viewing last week in one of the new developments in Collinstown. We are a family with kids in school age. We had a tour around the village and can understand that we will rely heavily on car for day to day activities, ex: grocery shopping, kids sport clubs .. etc


    But in terms of community, is it easy to build connections for us and the kids?


    In relation to transport to Dublin, I have found the only 2 options are either to go to Mullingar or to go to Delvin by car to get a train or bus from there. Do you understand that correctly?


    Also, would be any other home developments, services planned for the area in the near or medium future?


    Thank you!



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    Fine Cheers
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    I live in Mullingar but would look at Collinstown as a lovely village to raise a family. Hurling and pitch and putt are strong in the village and the beautiful Lough Lene is nearby. You are halfway between Castlepollard and Delvin and 20 mins to Mullingar. It has its onw primary school and creches nearby. You could check the Westmeath County Council online planning portal to see if any other developments are planned in the near future. No idea regarding public transport - is there a bus stop in the village ? If so the route number should be attached to the pole. Mullingar is well serviced for buses and trains to Dublin.



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    ah625
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121166913#Comment_121166913

    Thanks a million for the insights!


    I like cycling here in Dublin but I noticed that roads around the village are narrow with no space for pedstrains or bikes and with motor speed of 80 km/h. If I say it is not that safe to cycle with the kids from the village to the lake or Castlepollard, would this assumption be correct?



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    Fine Cheers
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    Depends on age of kids but I guess are any country roads in Ireland safe for kids ?



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