Ballyfeard Neighbourhood Guide
Cork
About Ballyfeard
Ballyfeard is a small rural locality in south County Cork, within the P17 area and close to Carrigaline, Riverstick, Belgooly, Minane Bridge and Nohoval. It has a quiet countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and a strong connection to the villages and towns of the broader Kinsale–Carrigaline hinterland. Day-to-day living is car-dependent, although Cork city, Cork Airport, Carrigaline and Kinsale are accessible by road for employment, shopping and services. Nearby primary-school options are found in surrounding villages, while secondary education is more commonly accessed in Carrigaline, Kinsale or Cork. Local social life centres on village pubs, GAA activity and community events, with Belgooly, Riverstick, Minane Bridge and Kinsale providing the closest established meeting places. Shopping is generally handled in Carrigaline, Kinsale or larger Cork suburbs, while cafés, restaurants and more extensive leisure facilities are available in Kinsale and Carrigaline. The area suits residents seeking a peaceful rural setting within commuting distance of Cork city, the airport and major employment centres, rather than those looking for walkable urban amenities.
Property Market in Ballyfeard
Based on 3 properties for sale in Ballyfeard
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballyfeard
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Belgooly and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby rural primary school serving Riverstick and the surrounding parish area.
Primary education option serving Minane Bridge and neighbouring south Cork townlands.
Large mixed secondary school offering broad education and extracurricular opportunities in Carrigaline.
Mixed secondary school serving Kinsale and parts of the surrounding coastal hinterland.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route linking Belgooly, Kinsale, Riverstick and the wider area.
Road connection towards Carrigaline, Cork city approaches and local employment areas.
Local and regional bus connections available through nearby Carrigaline towards Cork city.
Bus links from Kinsale provide connections towards Cork city and surrounding settlements.
Regional airport reachable by road, offering domestic and international flights.
Amenities
Closest major concentration of supermarkets, shops, pharmacies, cafés and everyday services.
Historic nearby centre with independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and specialist services.
Traditional local pub providing a nearby venue for drinks and community socialising.
Public library offering books, study space, events and community services in Kinsale.
Nearby facility with fitness, swimming and indoor leisure amenities for residents.
Local museum interpreting Kinsale’s maritime, military and town history.
Popular nearby coastal setting for walks, waterside views and outdoor recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club serving Belgooly and surrounding rural districts.
GAA organisation providing sporting and social activity across the local parish area.
Established club offering Gaelic football, hurling and community participation opportunities.
Well-known sailing and watersports club based in nearby Kinsale harbour.
Local business network supporting tourism, hospitality and enterprise in Kinsale.
Nearby Areas
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