About Fountainstown
Fountainstown is a small coastal village on Cork Harbour’s western side, in County Cork’s P17 area, close to Myrtleville and within reach of Carrigaline and Crosshaven. It is best known for its sandy beach, rocky shoreline and relaxed seaside character, with a mix of established homes, holiday properties and newer residential development nearby. The village feels quiet and community-oriented outside the summer season, while the beach and coastal setting bring a busier, family-friendly atmosphere during warmer months. There is limited shopping within Fountainstown itself, so residents generally use Carrigaline for supermarkets, everyday services, healthcare and larger-scale amenities. Local social life centres on nearby pubs, cafés and restaurants, including venues around Myrtleville, Crosshaven and Carrigaline, while Cork city provides a much wider choice of dining, culture and retail. Families have primary-school options in nearby villages and towns, with secondary education mainly accessed in Carrigaline, Douglas, Ballinora or Cork city depending on the school chosen. Road travel is the principal transport option, with regular bus connections available from surrounding settlements and access to Cork city, the South Ring Road and employment areas via Carrigaline. Leisure is strongly linked to the coast, with swimming, walking, sailing and watersports complemented by GAA, soccer and community activities in the wider Carrigaline and Crosshaven area.
Property Market in Fountainstown
Based on 10 properties for sale in Fountainstown
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Fountainstown
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Fountainstown and surrounding coastal communities.
Nearby primary school serving Minane Bridge and the wider Carrigdhoun hinterland.
Established primary school serving families in and around Carrigaline.
Large mixed secondary school offering broad education and extracurricular opportunities locally.
Nearby secondary school in Crosshaven serving students from the harbour area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local roads connect the village with Carrigaline, Crosshaven, Minane Bridge and coastal settlements.
Nearby Carrigaline provides the most practical regular bus connections towards Cork city.
Regional routes link Carrigaline with Cork city and other South Cork destinations.
Road access via Carrigaline connects commuters with Cork city, the airport and wider motorway network.
Mainline rail is available from Cork city stations, reached by road or bus.
Amenities
Popular sandy beach with swimming, coastal walks and family-friendly seaside recreation.
Local venue supporting community events, activities and social gatherings throughout the year.
Nearby coastal venues provide casual dining, coffee and refreshments close to the beach.
Convenient local centre with shops, services and everyday retail facilities.
Full-service supermarket for groceries, household essentials and convenient local shopping.
Public library offering books, digital services, events and community facilities.
Extensive green space with walking routes, open areas and family recreation.
Scenic nearby coastline supporting walking, sailing, boating and watersports.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local organisation supporting village activities, events and community initiatives.
Established harbour sailing club offering sailing activities, training and social events.
GAA club providing Gaelic games, youth teams and community sporting activities.
Local football club with teams and sporting activities for different age groups.
Small cluster of coastal hospitality and leisure businesses serving residents and visitors.
Properties For Sale near Fountainstown
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