Welcome to Kildalkey

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Kildalkey or Cill Dealga in Gaelic (meaning Delga's Church), is a quaint little rural village situated in the Barony of Lune, County of Meath, province of Leinster in the Republic of Ireland.

It is approximately 53km north west of Dublin. The heritage town of Trim lies just 11km to the east. Athboy is 5km to the North and Ballivor is 6km to the south.

Kildalkey has a rich history dating back to the 5th century. Like many Irish towns and villages it has its origins founded in the establishment of a monastic Abbey that was later dedicated to Kildalkey's adopted patron saint - St. Dympna

The village has seen an increase in its population over the last decade or so, with the Celtic Tiger delivering a host of new housing developments within the village environs. This has led to the influx of a vibrant new young population adding to the mix of what was a decreasing and aging population.

According to the last Census of Population of Ireland in 2011, the current population of Kildalkey is put at 1,240 up from 1,026 in 2006 an increase of 21%. The 2006 figure of 1,026 was itself up 72% from the 2002 figure of 597. There are 609 males and 631 females according to the 2011 Census.

Kildalkey has a rich history dating back to the 5th century. Like many Irish towns and villages it has its origins founded in the establishment of a monastic Abbey that was later dedicated to Kildalkey's adopted patron saint - St. Dympna.

Aerial View of Kildalkey Village, Co Meath, Ireland

Kildalkey (pronounced Kildawkey) was formerly known as Killshallago or Coill Sealga meaning "the wood for the hunting". The River Turry runs close to the village.

Since the turn of this 3rd millennium, a former public house and nursing home have been demolished and replaced with a new public house, townhouses and apartments. Pupil numbers in the local school have dramatically increased leading to the planning and development of new 12 classroom school on a new site within the village.

Agriculture would have been the main employment industry over the years with some finding employment in Navan and adjoining towns and villages in Trim, Athboy and Ballivor.

Agriculture has been on the decline in Ireland generally, and the new leader being the building industry during these Celtic Tiger years. The new housing schemes erected within the village, now boasts a varied influx of talent to the area. Long commutes to Dublin are a daily feature for some residents, who have chosen the quieter pace of life in Kildalkey.

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