Farnanes Neighbourhood Guide
Cork
Farnanes is a rural village in County Cork, approximately 20 km west of Cork city and within the P14 Eircode area. It serves as a local hub for the surrounding countryside, with connections towards Coachford, Crookstown, Farran, Cloughduv and Carrigadrohid. The area is close to the River Lee and the scenic Lee Valley, while remaining within commuting distance of Cork.
Area character
A quiet, rural and community-oriented locality, with a village centre, surrounding farmland and one-off housing. Farnanes suits residents seeking a countryside setting while retaining road access to Cork city and nearby towns such as Macroom and Ballincollig.
Schools
- Farnanes National Schoolprimary
- Coachford National Schoolprimary
- Coachford Community Collegesecondary
- Blarney Community Schoolsecondary
Transport
- N22 national road corridorroad
- R618 towards Coachford and Macroomroad
- R617 towards Ballincollig and Corkroad
- Bus services towards Cork and nearby west Cork communitiesbus
- Cork city railway stations, including Kent Stationrail
Amenities
- Farnanes village services and local shopsshopping
- Local pubs, cafés and community facilitiesdining and community
- Farnanes GAA and local sports facilitiessport and leisure
- Lee Valley countryside and riverside recreationoutdoors
- Coachford and Ballincollig retail and healthcare servicesshopping and healthcare