Ballygarvan Holiday Homes Cork

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 Ballygarvan locality