About Mahon
Mahon is a modern, largely residential and commercial suburb on Cork city’s eastern side, beside the River Lee estuary and close to Blackrock, Ballinure, Douglas and Rochestown. The area has a practical, family-friendly feel, with established housing estates, newer apartment developments and substantial employment around Mahon Point and the surrounding business parks. Mahon Point Shopping Centre and Mahon Retail Park provide extensive shopping, cafés, restaurants, a cinema and everyday services, while local dining and pubs are also available towards Blackrock and Douglas. Fountain Park offers open space and recreation, and the waterfront setting gives parts of Mahon and nearby Jacob’s Island a more spacious, waterside character. Families have access to nearby primary and secondary schools, with further education and city-centre schools reachable by bus or car. Bus services connect Mahon with Cork city centre and other southern suburbs, while road access via the N40 and South Link makes commuting around the city and beyond relatively convenient. Blackrock Station is a nearby transport reference point, although Mahon itself is primarily served by road and bus rather than heavy rail. Residents benefit from healthcare, supermarkets, leisure facilities and riverside walking nearby, while Blackrock Village, Douglas and the city centre broaden the choice of pubs, restaurants and cultural amenities.
Property Market in Mahon
Based on 17 properties for sale in Mahon
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Mahon
Schools
Irish-medium primary school serving families in Cork’s south-eastern suburbs.
Local post-primary school serving Mahon and surrounding residential communities.
Specialist school providing educational support for children with additional needs.
Nearby inclusive primary school offering an Educate Together model of education.
Inclusive secondary provision accessible from Mahon and adjoining Cork suburbs.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Nearby suburban rail reference point on Cork’s former Passage railway corridor.
Frequent city and suburban bus connections operate from the shopping-centre area.
Strategic route linking Mahon with Cork’s western and northern approaches.
Important local road connecting Mahon, Blackrock, Ballinure and the city.
Local access route serving Mahon Point, business parks and residential areas.
Amenities
Major shopping centre with retailers, cafés, restaurants, services and a cinema.
Parking and access area serving large-format retail units at Mahon Retail Park.
Local green space providing outdoor recreation and a break from surrounding development.
Multiplex cinema located within the Mahon Point shopping and leisure complex.
Nearby commercial leisure facilities support swimming, fitness and family activities.
Local healthcare provision serving residents around Mahon and neighbouring suburbs.
Recognisable local parking facility serving the nearby health centre and appointments.
Neighbouring village centre with cafés, restaurants, pubs and everyday local services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Large concentration of national retailers, food outlets, services and leisure operators.
Established golf club near Mahon, offering facilities and organised club activities.
Neighbouring GAA club providing hurling, football and community sporting programmes.
Local tennis club serving Cork’s south-eastern suburban communities.
Important nearby employment area accommodating offices and commercial occupiers.
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