Fivemilebridge Neighbourhood Guide
Cork
Fivemilebridge is a small rural village in County Cork, west of Cork city and close to Cork Airport. It sits near the junction of routes towards Ballinhassig, Ballygarvan, Riverstick and the city, making it a convenient base for access to south Cork while retaining a countryside setting. The village is within the T12 routing-key area.
Area character
Rural and village-oriented, with dispersed housing, farmland and easy access to Cork’s southern suburbs and employment areas. It is suited to residents seeking a quieter setting while remaining within practical reach of Cork city, the airport and nearby towns.
Schools
- Fivemilebridge National Schoolprimary
- Ballygarvan National Schoolprimary
- Ballinhassig National Schoolprimary
- Douglas Community Schoolsecondary
- Carrigaline Community Schoolsecondary
Transport
- N71 Cork–Bandon roadroad
- R613 via Ballygarvan and Cork Airportroad
- Bus services towards Cork city and surrounding villagesbus
- Cork Airportair
- Cork railway stationrail
Amenities
- Fivemilebridge village shops and local servicesshopping
- Local pubs and cafés in and around the villagedining
- Ballygarvan and Ballinhassig community facilitiescommunity
- Cork Airport retail, dining and passenger facilitiestravel
- Kinsale Road and Douglas retail and leisure facilitiesshopping and leisure