About Ballylickey
Ballylickey is a small rural settlement on the N71 between Bantry and Glengarriff, at the head of Bantry Bay in west Cork. Its character is peaceful and scenic, with wooded hills, coastal landscapes and the River Ovane shaping the surrounding countryside. Day-to-day life is relatively quiet and car-dependent, with Bantry providing the main centre for supermarkets, schools, healthcare, banking and wider shopping. Glengarriff is also close for woodland walks, visitor attractions, cafés and access to the Beara Peninsula. Local dining and drinks are centred on nearby country-house and village venues, including the well-known Eccles Hotel in Glengarriff and pubs and restaurants in Bantry. The N71 provides the principal road connection towards Bantry, Glengarriff and Kenmare, while Bus Éireann services on the Cork–Bantry corridor offer limited public-transport options; Whiddy Island is reached by ferry from nearby Bantry. Outdoor amenities are a major attraction, with the Beara Way, Glengarriff Nature Reserve, coastal walks and sailing and water-based activities around Bantry Bay all within easy reach. Ballylickey therefore suits residents seeking a rural base, attractive scenery and access to small-town services rather than an urban neighbourhood.
Property Market in Ballylickey
Based on 6 properties for sale in Ballylickey
Property types
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What’s in Ballylickey
Schools
A nearby water-focused educational facility associated with the coastal setting of Bantry Bay.
Primary school serving boys in Bantry and surrounding west Cork communities.
Girls’ primary school providing mainstream education in the nearby town.
Mixed post-primary school offering secondary education and vocational programmes locally.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗The main regional road linking Ballylickey with Bantry, Glengarriff and Kenmare.
Regional bus services connect Bantry with Cork and selected settlements along the route.
Nearby Bantry provides the area’s principal public-transport interchange and stopping point.
Passenger ferry service links Bantry Harbour with Whiddy Island across Bantry Bay.
Map-listed historic aviation location on Whiddy Island, reached from nearby Bantry.
Amenities
Historic house and garden attraction overlooking the River Ovane near the settlement.
Woodland reserve with marked walks, mature trees and scenic river landscapes.
Nearby commercial centre with supermarkets, independent shops, services and everyday amenities.
Historic waterside hotel offering dining, drinks and spa facilities in Glengarriff.
Public library providing books, digital access, events and community services locally.
Coastal golf course with views across Bantry Bay and the surrounding countryside.
Local boating and marine-excursion services exploring Bantry Bay and its islands.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club serving players and families around Glengarriff.
Established Gaelic games club based in nearby Bantry and its hinterland.
Sailing club supporting boating, training and watersports on Bantry Bay.
Popular local market showcasing regional food, crafts and small independent producers.
Recognisable Glengarriff attraction with extensive bamboo gardens and woodland walks.
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