Conna Neighbourhood Guide
Cork
Conna is a village in east County Cork, in the Blackwater Valley area, close to the county boundary with Waterford. It is known for its historic castle and sits within a rural network of villages including Castlelyons, Kilworth, Ballyduff, Tallow, Curraglass and Ballynoe. The P51 routing area is primarily rural, with larger shopping and service centres available by road.
Area character
Rural, close-knit and village-oriented, with surrounding farmland and a strong historic character. Conna suits those seeking countryside living while remaining within driving distance of larger towns and employment centres in east Cork and west Waterford.
Schools
- Conna National Schoolprimary
- Castlelyons National Schoolprimary
- Ballynoe National Schoolprimary
- St. Colman's College, Fermoysecondary
- St. Mary's Secondary School, Fermoysecondary
Transport
- Local and regional bus services via Conna and surrounding villagesbus
- R628 regional road through the village arearoad
- N72 road via nearby routes towards Fermoy and east Corkroad
- Fermoy area road connections to the M8 motorwayroad
- Mallow railway station, accessed by roadrail
Amenities
- Conna village shops and local servicesshopping
- Conna Castle and village heritage areaheritage
- Local GAA and community facilitiessport and community
- River Blackwater and surrounding countrysideoutdoors
- Fermoy town centre and retail servicesshopping and services
- Local churches and community organisationscommunity