Ballyfeard Neighbourhood Guide
Cork
About Ballyfeard
Ballyfeard is a small rural locality in south County Cork, within the P17 area and close to Carrigaline, Riverstick, Belgooly, Minane Bridge and Nohoval. The surrounding landscape is mainly farmland and rolling countryside, giving the area a quiet, dispersed residential character rather than a defined village-centre feel. Day-to-day living generally involves travelling to nearby settlements for schools, shopping, services and socialising, with Carrigaline providing the broadest range of facilities locally. Riverstick and Belgooly offer convenient access to smaller shops, pubs and community services, while Kinsale is within reach for a wider choice of restaurants, cafés, heritage attractions and coastal amenities. Families typically look to primary schools in nearby villages and Carrigaline for secondary education, subject to individual school admissions and transport arrangements. The area is car-dependent, with local roads connecting to the N71 and the wider Cork–Kinsale road network; bus services are more accessible from larger nearby settlements than from Ballyfeard itself. Cork city and its employment areas can be reached by road, while Cork Airport, Kinsale and the harbour-side towns of south Cork are practical destinations for work, shopping and leisure. Local recreation is centred on GAA and community activities, countryside walks and nearby coastal attractions, with Carrigaline offering additional sports facilities, supermarkets, cafés and healthcare services.
Property Market in Ballyfeard
Based on 2 properties for sale in Ballyfeard
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballyfeard
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Ballyfeard and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving Riverstick and its surrounding south Cork hinterland.
Village primary school serving Belgooly and nearby rural areas.
Multi-denominational primary school serving families in the expanding Carrigaline area.
Large mixed secondary school offering post-primary education and broad extracurricular provision.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects Ballyfeard with Carrigaline, Riverstick, Belgooly, Minane Bridge and Nohoval.
Main regional route linking the area with Kinsale, Cork Airport and Cork city.
Regular bus connections provide access towards Cork and other south Cork destinations.
Kinsale services connect with Cork city and intermediate settlements along the N71 corridor.
Regional airport providing domestic and international flights, reached by road from Ballyfeard.
Amenities
Main nearby retail hub with supermarkets, shops, cafés, services and everyday facilities.
Public library offering books, study facilities, events and community services.
Local sports and leisure facility supporting indoor activities and community recreation.
Historic nearby town known for restaurants, cafés, pubs and independent shops.
Sports facilities serving local schools and community activities near Kinsale.
Nearby primary healthcare and pharmacy provision serving Carrigaline and surrounding communities.
Local halls and parish-based facilities support meetings, events and community activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Large local GAA club offering Gaelic games, juvenile sections and community involvement.
Community GAA club serving Riverstick and surrounding rural south Cork districts.
Local Gaelic games club with strong village and parish connections.
Football club providing youth and adult soccer opportunities in the area.
Established sailing club providing watersports and boating activities on nearby Kinsale Harbour.
Nearby Areas
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