About Ballintemple
Ballintemple is a well-established southside Cork suburb, positioned between the city centre, Ballinlough and Turners Cross, with the T12 routing key. It is predominantly residential, combining mature streets, Victorian and twentieth-century houses, apartments and convenient access to the city’s southern districts. The area is particularly well known for Páirc Uí Chaoimh and the Marina, making it popular with people who value sport, walking and open space while remaining close to central Cork. Schools in and around Ballintemple, Ballinlough and Turners Cross provide primary and secondary options, with further education and city-centre schools readily accessible by bus or bicycle. Regular city bus services run along the main roads, while the N40 and South Link Road provide useful connections for drivers; Cork city centre is also close enough for many residents to commute by bike or on foot. Local day-to-day shopping is centred on nearby shops in Ballintemple and Ballinlough, with larger retail provision in the city, Douglas and Mahon. Residents have access to established pubs, cafés and restaurants around Centre Park Road, the Marina and neighbouring Turners Cross, alongside supermarkets, healthcare services and community facilities. Leisure highlights include the Marina walkway, Marina Park, Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Pairc Ui Rinn, while the area’s GAA and sporting culture adds a strong community character.
Property Market in Ballintemple
Based on 12 properties for sale in Ballintemple
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What’s in Ballintemple
Schools
Local primary school serving families in Ballintemple and surrounding southside neighbourhoods.
Irish-medium primary school in nearby Turners Cross, serving Cork’s southside communities.
Established girls’ secondary school located in neighbouring Turners Cross.
Mixed, multi-denominational secondary school serving students from across Cork.
Major university campus, readily reachable from Ballintemple by bus or bicycle.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent routes connect Ballintemple with Cork city centre, Blackrock and southern suburbs.
Mainline station providing intercity and commuter rail services across Ireland.
Strategic road links for journeys towards Douglas, Mahon, the Jack Lynch Tunnel and beyond.
Mostly level routes offer practical cycling access towards central Cork and the harbour.
Central shopping, employment and cultural amenities are within a manageable walk or cycle.
Amenities
Major GAA stadium hosting Cork matches, concerts and large community events.
Large riverside park with walking routes, open lawns and family recreation space.
Popular waterfront area for walking, running, cycling and harbour views.
Convenient supermarket serving everyday grocery and household shopping needs locally.
Well-known southside pub and food venue near the Marina and Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Historic GAA venue beside Páirc Uí Chaoimh, used for local and county fixtures.
Nearby waterfront science and astronomy attraction with a café and harbour setting.
Local Clubs & Businesses
County GAA organisation closely associated with Páirc Uí Chaoimh and local sporting life.
Prominent Cork city GAA club with strong community links near Ballintemple.
Historic local hurling club contributing to the area’s strong sporting culture.
Nearby centre with offices, retail, food outlets and practical local services.
Established rugby club based at Temple Hill, close to Ballintemple and Ballinlough.
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