Ashbourne

Nice little town. Good shops but a little short on amenities for now. Getting better all the time tho. The new N2 is brilliant although commuting by car to Dublin city centre is still madness. The buses are decent.
 
Short on what amenities?
There's a bypass of the village, it has regular bus service to o'connoll street with a night link home for late nights out. Plenty of pubs, places to eat are fairly decent.
Some of the bigger retailers are, supervalu, dunnes, tesco, eason, boots, argos, and lifestyle. There's a library, gym and a kiddies park at the back of the apartments on the inner village ring road.
There's 3 primary schools and a secondary with ratoath also adding to theirs at the moment.

Plenty of amenities if you ask me.....
 
Bobo2006 by " a little short of amenities" what exactly do you mean ?
Ashbourne has its own golf course, rugby,gaa, soccer clubs, cinema opening next summer, community centre,pitch and putt over 13 restaurants/cafebars, playground etc etc
 
Some amenities
AmeNITIES

Churchfields is ideally located to benefit from Ashbourne’s Town Centre, both new and old, where an
unprecedented range of urban amenities awaits the Churchfields resident. From County Council Offices and an exceptional Public Library to great cafes, bars, restaurants, boutiques, salons and 5 supermarkets, it’s all right here. High street names like Boots, Easons, Lifestyle Sports, Sasha, B.young, Tally Weijl, Kasura, Shoe Zone, Movie Magic, Tesco, Jackie Skelly, Eatzen, O'Brien's Fine Wines, 4 Home, Domino, O’Brien’s Sandwich bar, Dunnes Stores, Argos, Lidl, Aldi, Super Valu, Ryans Bakery, Subway, L'Avenue Hair and Beauty Salon. There are also great schools including one of Ireland's finest Gaelscoil. The town has numerous banks and a large selection and choice of professional services.
traditional and contemporary tastes

Whether its fine dining for two, a quiet dinner in or a friendly get together for drinks Ashbourne has a splendid array of restaurants, bars and eateries that cater to the most demanding palette. From award winning pubs to a local chocolate boutique the Churchfields resident can rest assured that whatever the occasion Ashbourne can deliver in style.
The Ashbourne House Hotel has long offered fine dining from the foundation of the village here many years ago, since then it has set the standard for the host of additions over the years and today this mature town offers the very best of Italian, Indian, Chinese, Euro-Asian and Irish cuisine. For those evenings in when cooking seems a chore many of these fine establishments offer a convenient delivery service. With traditional pubs, The Hunters Moon, The Stags Head and Kelly’s or contemporary hot spots like the cocktail bar at RED or the very chic Cork’s wine bar, there is a great variety of bars to try out, while the members bar at the GAA Club next door will offer a particularly convenient option for the Churchfields resident. Whatever the occasion, be it a stylish lunch or a big night out, Churchfields is the ideal place to start from.
a leisurely stroll

Extensive walkways and cycle paths through the landscaped environs of Churchfields offer a homely option for a little light exercise. Getting around is a pleasure that rarely requires a car, everything here is just so close, there’s a choice of gyms, clubs and leisure facilities within easy walking distance.
Churchfields residents each receive free social membership to the all new Donaghmore/Ashbourne GAA Club, this is a completely contemporary venture that sets a whole new standard for GAA clubs. Facilities here include; playing fields, covered grand stand, indoor arena, function room, viewing gallery, gymnasium, bars, meeting rooms and much more all designed by leaders in the field. In addition to Hurling and Football, Ashbourne offers a great choice of activities that range in diversity from Badminton to Clay Pigeon Shooting or from Ballet to Rugby.
Ashbourne Golf Club is a championship course of the highest standard. Ashbourne Rugby Club and Ashbourne FC Soccer Club are both long established local institutions. There is excellent horse riding possibilities and a fantastic array of children's activities including a large public playground nearby.
For day tripper's this is a great base for exploring South Meath highlights like the Boyne Valley and Newgrange or North Dublin’s choice beaches and dramatic coastline. Local festivals include the Fairyhouse Races and Slane Castle open air concerts.
therapy in the fast lane

Looking after number one has never been so good, forget working hard and playing hard, Ashbourne offers serious relaxation and health treats. Spoil yourself to new limits with a splendid array of boutiques, salons, fitness centres and health spas.
From retail therapy to therapeutic spas and sophisticated beauty treatments, Ashbourne has what it takes to take the edge off the toughest of days. there’s Spas, Gyms, Salons, Boutiques, Cafes, Wine Bars and the newest kick back and relax option in town is Storm cinema, which opens soon. It’s all here, if you’re planning on packing in a bit of “me” time, you won’t be found wanting.
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