Knocknagree Neighbourhood Guide
Cork
Knocknagree is a small rural village in north-west County Cork, close to the Kerry border and within the P51 routing area. It sits between Boherbue, Rathmore, Ballydesmond and Cullen, with the wider countryside characterised by farmland, upland scenery and dispersed homes. Local services are modest, so residents generally travel to nearby towns and villages for a broader range of shopping, schooling and healthcare.
Area character
Rural, close-knit and agricultural, with a quiet village atmosphere. Knocknagree is suited to those seeking countryside living and access to the N22 corridor, rather than a large selection of urban services on the doorstep.
Schools
- Knocknagree National Schoolprimary
- Boherbue National Schoolprimary
- Scoil Naomh Pádraig, Ballydesmondprimary
- Boherbue Comprehensive Schoolsecondary
- St Joseph’s Foundation, Charlevillespecialist education and support
Transport
- Local road network through Knocknagreeroad
- N72 near Rathmore and Ballydesmondroad
- N22 Cork–Killarney road, accessed via the surrounding road networkroad
- Rathmore railway stationrail
- Local and regional bus services in nearby towns and villagesbus
Amenities
- Knocknagree village services and community facilitiescommunity
- Boherbue shops, cafés and servicesshopping and dining
- Rathmore town centre and healthcare servicesshopping and healthcare
- Ballydesmond local shops and community amenitiesshopping and community
- River Blackwater and surrounding countrysideoutdoors and recreation