Lisgoold Neighbourhood Guide
Cork
Lisgoold is a small rural village and parish in east County Cork, within the P25 Midleton postal area. It lies north-west of Midleton, with Carrigtwohill to the west and Dungourney and Leamlara towards the north and east. The locality is centred on village services and the surrounding agricultural countryside, while larger employment, shopping and transport facilities are available in nearby Midleton and Carrigtwohill.
Area character
Rural, community-oriented and predominantly residential, with detached homes, farms and one-off housing around a compact village centre. Lisgoold offers a quieter countryside setting while remaining within practical reach of Midleton, Carrigtwohill and Cork city.
Schools
- Lisgoold National Schoolprimary
- Scoil Mhuire Naofa, Carrigtwohillprimary
- St Mary’s High School, Midletonsecondary
- Midleton CBS Secondary Schoolsecondary
- St Colman’s Community College, Midletonsecondary
Transport
- Local road network linking Lisgoold with Midleton, Carrigtwohill and Dungourneyroad
- N25 Cork–Waterford Road, accessed via Carrigtwohill or Midletonroad
- Midleton railway station, serving Cork and east Corkrail
- Bus services and connections in Midleton and Carrigtwohillbus
- Cork city and surrounding areas via the N25 and M8 connectionsroad
Amenities
- Lisgoold village centre, parish church and community facilitiescommunity
- Local GAA and sporting facilitiessport
- Shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services in Midletonshopping
- Market Green Shopping Centre and retail parks in Midletonshopping
- Midleton Library and public leisure facilitiesculture and leisure
- Primary healthcare, pharmacies and veterinary services in Midleton and Carrigtwohillhealthcare