About Myrtleville
Myrtleville is a small seaside locality on Cork Harbour’s western side, close to Fountainstown and Crosshaven and within reach of Carrigaline. It has a quiet, coastal, predominantly residential character, with homes clustered around the beach and surrounding roads rather than a substantial village centre. Myrtleville Beach is the defining local feature, offering swimming, shore walks and attractive harbour views, while nearby Fountainstown adds another popular bathing spot. Schooling is mainly accessed in neighbouring communities, particularly Crosshaven and Carrigaline, with further secondary and specialist provision available towards Cork city. There is no rail station or major bus interchange in Myrtleville itself, so residents generally rely on cars, with local bus services and broader connections available from nearby Crosshaven, Carrigaline and Cork city. Everyday shopping, cafés, pubs, restaurants, healthcare and larger supermarkets are concentrated in Carrigaline, while Crosshaven provides a closer selection of harbour-side services and hospitality. Leisure revolves around the coast, sailing, walking and community sport, with Cork Harbour and nearby clubs providing a strong outdoor focus.
Property Market in Myrtleville
Based on 6 properties for sale in Myrtleville
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What’s in Myrtleville
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Crosshaven and surrounding Cork Harbour communities.
Mixed primary school offering an inclusive, multidenominational education in Carrigaline.
Established primary school serving families in Carrigaline and nearby coastal areas.
Large post-primary school providing secondary education and broad extracurricular opportunities.
Post-primary option in Carrigaline, within practical commuting distance of Myrtleville.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗The main practical links connect Myrtleville with nearby villages and Carrigaline services.
Nearby Crosshaven provides scheduled bus connections towards Carrigaline and Cork city.
Carrigaline offers more frequent regional bus connections into Cork and surrounding areas.
The Cork–Ringaskiddy corridor provides access towards Cork city, the port and national routes.
The nearest mainline rail services are accessed in Cork city, generally by car or bus.
Amenities
Popular sandy beach and swimming spot with scenic views across Cork Harbour.
Nearby sheltered bathing beach, popular for swimming, walking and family outings.
Nearby village provides convenience shopping, cafés, pubs and harbour-side everyday amenities.
Convenient local retail centre with shops and services for regular household needs.
Public library offering books, study facilities, events and community services.
Hotel and leisure facilities serving the wider Carrigaline and harbour area.
Primary healthcare and pharmacy services are concentrated in nearby Carrigaline.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community-based sea-swimming club associated with local coastal bathing traditions.
Established sailing club supporting training, racing and harbour-based watersports.
Local football club providing youth and adult sporting opportunities nearby.
Historic yacht club based in Crosshaven, with major sailing and regatta activity.
Cluster of marine, hospitality and service businesses supporting the local coastal community.
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