As at 1 July, 2020, there are 99 Community groups registered with the Public Participation Network for the Ashbourne Municipal District. A list of these can be accessed at https://www.meathppn.ie/membership-search/
The following is an analysis by category or ‘Cause’:
| Group Category | Group category | ||
| Arts, Culture and Media | 5 | Health, Hospitals, Hospices | 2 |
| Children | 3 | Heritage, Museums and Galleries | 6 |
| Community Centre | 1 | Older people/Active retirement | 4 |
| Community Development | 12 | Residents associations | 26 |
| Crime/Safety | 2 | Sports/Outdoor activities | 29 |
| Education/Literacy | 2 | Voluntary and active citizenship | 1 |
| Emergency and Ambulance Services | 2 | Womens groups | 1 |
| Environment and Conversation | 1 | Youth | 2 |