About Myrtleville
Myrtleville is a small coastal settlement on the Cork Harbour side of County Cork, close to Fountainstown and within reach of Crosshaven and Carrigaline. It is best known for its sandy beach, rocky shoreline and attractive seaside setting, giving the area a quiet, residential and holiday-home character rather than the feel of a conventional town centre. Daily life is relatively peaceful, with local amenities concentrated in nearby villages and larger provision available in Carrigaline and Cork city. Families typically use primary schools in the surrounding communities, while secondary schools and broader educational services are found in Carrigaline, Douglas and the city. Road travel is the main commuting option, with regular bus services available from nearby larger settlements and Cork city accessible by car via the N28 and surrounding road network. Myrtleville itself has limited shopping, so residents generally travel to Carrigaline for supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and everyday services. Nearby Crosshaven and Fountainstown provide welcoming pubs, cafés and restaurants, while the coastline supports swimming, walking, sailing and other water-based activities. The beach, village green spaces and access to Cork Harbour are the defining leisure amenities, with local sailing and GAA communities adding to the area’s strong sporting and social identity.
Property Market in Myrtleville
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What’s in Myrtleville
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Crosshaven and surrounding harbour communities.
Established primary school serving families in the Crosshaven area.
Large co-educational secondary school serving Carrigaline and nearby coastal communities.
Primary school providing mainstream education in the nearby town of Carrigaline.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Road connections link Myrtleville with Fountainstown, Crosshaven, Carrigaline and Cork city.
Nearby Carrigaline provides bus connections towards Cork city and surrounding areas.
Strategic route supporting access between Cork city, Ringaskiddy and the wider harbour area.
Nearest practical rail services are accessed in Cork city, including Kent Station.
Regional airport reached by road, offering domestic and international connections from the city outskirts.
Amenities
Popular sandy beach offering swimming, shoreline walks and attractive Cork Harbour views.
Nearby family-friendly beach with bathing, coastal walks and seasonal seaside activity.
Nearby village providing cafés, pubs, food outlets and convenient everyday services.
Larger nearby centre with supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, cafés and professional services.
Harbour-side boating facility reflecting the area’s strong sailing and maritime character.
Local venue hosting activities, classes, events and community organisations throughout the year.
Scenic setting for walking, sea swimming, sailing, kayaking and informal outdoor recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Well-known local sailing club supporting training, racing and harbour-based boating activities.
Community Gaelic games club serving players and families around the harbour area.
Large nearby GAA club offering Gaelic football, hurling and community participation.
Historic yacht club based in Crosshaven with major sailing and maritime connections.
Local organisation involved in community initiatives and promoting Crosshaven’s amenities and identity.
Properties For Sale near Myrtleville
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