Cornafean Neighbourhood Guide
Cavan
Cornafean is a small rural village in County Cavan, in the H12 routing-key area, west of Cavan town and close to the shores of Killykeen and other lakes in the wider network of waterways. It serves the surrounding farming and lakeside communities, with larger services and a broader range of shops, schools and employment available in Cavan town and nearby settlements such as Ballinagh, Killeshandra and Arva.
Area character
Rural, close-knit and community-oriented, with a quiet village atmosphere, scattered countryside housing and strong links to lakes, fishing and outdoor recreation. It is suited to residents seeking a peaceful setting while remaining within driving distance of Cavan and neighbouring villages.
Schools
- Cornafean National Schoolprimary
- Ballinagh National Schoolprimary
- St Felim’s National School, Killeshandraprimary
- St Patrick’s College, Cavansecondary
- St Bricin’s Vocational School, Killeshandrasecondary
Transport
- Local road network linking Cornafean with Ballinagh, Killeshandra and Cavanroad
- R199 regional road connections in the wider arearoad
- Bus services towards Cavan and surrounding villagesbus
- Cavan Bus Station, providing wider regional connectionsbus
- Cavan town, a transport hub approximately within driving distanceroad
Amenities
- Cornafean village shop and local servicesshopping
- Cornafean Community Centre and sports facilitiescommunity and leisure
- Cornafean GAA Clubsport
- Killykeen Forest Park and lakeside recreationpark and outdoors
- Cavan town shopping, healthcare and dining servicesshopping and services