Coachford Neighbourhood Guide
Cork
Coachford is a village in County Cork’s Lee Valley, within the P12 routing area and approximately west of Cork city. It serves a broad rural hinterland including Dripsey, Aghabullogue, Carrigadrohid, Farran and Farnanes, with the River Lee and nearby reservoirs contributing to the setting. The village provides everyday services, while larger retail and employment centres are generally reached by road.
Area character
Rural village with a strong local community, surrounded by farmland, woodland and waterways. It is suited to residents seeking a quieter setting while retaining road access to Cork city and nearby towns.
Schools
- Coachford National Schoolprimary
- St. Colman’s Community College, Macroomsecondary
- St. Mary’s Secondary School, Macroomsecondary
- Blarney Street CBS, Corksecondary
- University College Corkthird-level
Transport
- Local and regional bus services through Coachfordbus
- R618 regional roadroad
- R619 regional road towards Macroom and the Lee Valleyroad
- N22 access via Macroomroad
- Cork city rail services from Blarney/Mallow or Cork stationrail
Amenities
- Coachford village shops and convenience servicesshopping
- Local cafés, pubs and takeaway diningdining
- Community and sporting facilities in Coachfordcommunity and leisure
- Lee Valley and nearby reservoir walks and outdoor recreationpark and leisure
- Medical and pharmacy services in the wider village and nearby townshealthcare
- Macroom town centre and retail servicesshopping