Ballincurrig Neighbourhood Guide
Cork
Ballincurrig is a small rural locality in east County Cork, within the T56 area and close to Castlelyons, Rathcormac and Watergrasshill. It is positioned within the wider commuter hinterland of Cork city, while retaining a predominantly countryside setting. Larger villages and towns nearby provide most day-to-day services, schools and shopping.
Area character
Rural, quiet and community-oriented, with dispersed homes, farmland and a village-scale feel rather than an urban centre. The area suits residents seeking a countryside setting with road access to Cork city, Midleton and nearby east Cork towns.
Schools
- Castlelyons National Schoolprimary
- Rathcormac National Schoolprimary
- Watergrasshill National Schoolprimary
- Scoil Mhuire, Whitegatesecondary
- St. Colman's Community College, Midletonsecondary
Transport
- Local road network linking Ballincurrig with Castlelyons and Rathcormacroad
- N8/M8 access via Rathcormacroad
- Bus services in Rathcormac and along the N8 corridorbus
- Cork–Dublin rail services at Glounthaune stationrail
- Cork city and airport access via the N8, N25 and regional roadsroad
Amenities
- Rathcormac village shops, pharmacy and servicesshopping and services
- Castlelyons village services and community facilitiescommunity
- Fota Wildlife Park and Fota House & Gardensleisure
- Ballyannan Wood and east Cork walking areaspark and outdoors
- Midleton town centreshopping and dining