Carrigadrohid Neighbourhood Guide
Cork
Carrigadrohid is a rural village in County Cork, situated on the River Lee and close to Carrigadrohid Reservoir, about 10 km east of Macroom. It lies within the P12 area and is well placed for access to nearby villages including Coachford, Aghabullogue and Crookstown, as well as Cork city via the N22 corridor.
Area character
Rural and community-oriented, with a scenic lakeside setting, dispersed homes and farmland. The area has a quiet countryside feel while remaining within reach of village services, Macroom’s larger range of amenities and Cork city’s employment and services.
Schools
- Carrigadrohid National Schoolprimary
- Coachford National Schoolprimary
- Aghabullogue National Schoolprimary
- St Colman’s Community College, Macroomsecondary
- De La Salle College, Macroomsecondary
Transport
- N22 Cork–Killarney road, via Macroomroad
- R618 regional road towards Coachford and Blarneyroad
- Bus Éireann services in the Macroom–Cork corridorbus
- Macroom town bus connectionsbus
- Cork city rail and bus network, accessed via onward travelrail/bus
Amenities
- Carrigadrohid village shops and local servicesshopping
- Carrigadrohid Reservoir and River Leeleisure
- Macroom town centre shops, supermarkets and cafésshopping/dining
- Macroom medical and community serviceshealthcare/community
- Macroom leisure and sporting facilitiesleisure
- Local GAA clubs and playing fields in the surrounding parishsport