Ballinhassig Neighbourhood Guide
Cork
Ballinhassig is a village in County Cork, situated approximately 12 km south-west of Cork city on the N71 route towards Bandon and West Cork. It lies close to Halfway, Riverstick, Waterfall and Fivemilebridge, with Cork Airport and the city’s southern suburbs within convenient driving distance. The village serves a largely rural hinterland while benefiting from access to Cork’s employment, education and services.
Area character
Rural village with a strong local-community feel; predominantly residential and countryside-oriented, with many residents commuting to Cork city, the airport and nearby towns. It offers a quieter setting than the city while remaining well connected by road.
Schools
- Ballinhassig National Schoolprimary
- Cork Educate Together National School, Carrigalineprimary
- Carrigaline Community Schoolsecondary
- Hamilton High School, Bandonsecondary
- University College Corkthird level
Transport
- N71 national roadroad
- Bus Éireann services towards Cork city and Bandonbus
- Cork city centre and southern suburbsroad
- Cork Airportairport
- Kinsale Junction and the N27road
Amenities
- Ballinhassig village shops and local servicesshopping
- Local pubs and cafésdining
- Ballinhassig Community Centre and sporting facilitiescommunity and leisure
- Ballinhassig GAA facilitiessport
- Cork Airport retail and servicestravel and services
- Bishopstown and Wilton shopping and healthcare servicesshopping and healthcare