Ballygarvan, County Cork

Ballygarvan ( _ga. Baile Garbháin) is a village south of Cork City, in County Cork, Province of Munster, Ireland.

The village and surrounding area have a population of between 1000 and 1500 residents. Occupying the eastern half of Ballinhassig parish, the village lies in the picturesque valley between Myrtle and Meadstown Hills, beside the River Owenabue. The village is just off the Cork-Kinsale road with Cork City 9 km to the north and Cork Airport only 2 km away.

Facilities in the village include a church, a grocery store , a primary school , a pub, a solicitors office, a hairdressers and a creche. There were 2 pubs but Paddos closed recently , leaving Bridgies as the only pub . The village has a GAA club and pitch. Ballygarvan GAA club won the Cork Junior Hurling Championship in 2004. A housing estate was built in recent years and has drawn many newcomers, attracted by the location.

Famous local residents have included GAA patron Liam McCarthy (after whom the Liam McCarthy Cup is named), Cork GAA Gaelic footballer Ger Spillane, and Cork Camogie player Emer Dillon.

See also

*List of towns in the Republic of Ireland