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Ballygarvan
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Ballygarvan is a
small village situated in the heart of the picturesque and tranquil
Owenabue Valley in County cork. The village lies in the valley
between Myrtle and Meadstown Hills, beside the River Owenabue. The
village is just off the main Cork-Kinsale road with Cork City some 9
km to the north and Cork Airport only 2 km away.
The unspoilt scenery surrounding Ballygarvan, with its wildlife,
country lanes and the banks of the Owenabue River, is a walking
enthusiast's dream. Amenities in the village include pubs with
traditional Irish music, restaurants, shops and a Post Office A
purpose-built clay pigeon shooting range increasingly welcomes
visitors into the area. This local community has great sporting
traditions in Gaelic Games - notable local residents have included
GAA patron Liam McCarthy (after whom the Liam McCarthy Cup is
named). The ancient Irish game of Road Bowling is popular in the
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Ballygarvan Holiday Homes - County Cork, Ireland