Belgooly Neighbourhood Guide
Cork
Belgooly is a small village in County Cork, situated on the R600 between Cork city and Kinsale, with the Bandon River estuary and the coast nearby. It is approximately 5 km north-east of Kinsale and is well placed for access to Cork Airport, the city and West Cork. The surrounding area includes rural townlands, farmland and coastal inlets towards Oysterhaven and Nohoval.
Area character
Rural village and commuter area with a quiet, community-oriented feel. Belgooly offers countryside living close to Kinsale’s town centre and amenities, while remaining within practical driving distance of Cork city and employment hubs in the wider metropolitan area.
Schools
- Belgooly National Schoolprimary
- Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile, Kinsaleprimary
- St Multose National School, Kinsaleprimary
- Kinsale Community Schoolsecondary
- Scoil naomh Eltin, Kinsaleprimary
Transport
- R600 regional roadroad
- Local bus services towards Kinsale and Corkbus
- Kinsale and Cork Airport road connectionsroad
- Cork city rail services via nearby rail stationsrail
- N71 access towards Bandon and West Corkroad
Amenities
- Belgooly village shop and local servicesshopping
- Belgooly National School and community facilitieseducation/community
- Kinsale town centre shops, cafés and restaurantsshopping/dining
- Kinsale Medical Centre and local healthcare serviceshealthcare
- Kinsale beaches, harbour and sailing facilitiesleisure
- Charles Fort and scenic coastal walking routesheritage/leisure