Ballygarvan Neighbourhood Guide
Cork
Ballygarvan is a village and rural locality in south County Cork, close to Cork Airport and within easy reach of Cork city, Carrigaline and Kinsale. The area is centred on the village, with surrounding farmland and one-off and small-scale residential development. Its P43 routing key also covers nearby rural areas and should not be taken as a precise boundary for the village itself.
Area character
Predominantly rural and residential, with a strong village-community feel. Ballygarvan suits residents seeking countryside surroundings while remaining close to employment, services and transport links around Cork Airport, Cork city and the harbour-side suburbs.
Schools
- Ballygarvan National Schoolprimary
- Carrigaline Educate Together National Schoolprimary
- St Mary’s National School, Carrigalineprimary
- Carrigaline Community Schoolsecondary
- Douglas Community Schoolsecondary
Transport
- N27 Cork–Kinsale Roadroad
- Cork Airportairport
- Bus Éireann services towards Cork city and Kinsalebus
- Carrigaline and Cork city bus connectionsbus
- Cork Kent railway stationrail
Amenities
- Ballygarvan village shop and local servicesshopping
- Ballygarvan Community Centre and GAA facilitiescommunity and sport
- Cork Airport retail, dining and passenger servicesairport amenities
- Mahon Point Shopping Centreshopping and leisure
- The Model Farm Road and Douglas healthcare and retail serviceshealthcare and shopping