Directions to The Old Train House

By Train

The nearest train station is in Mallow (15miles/24km). Trains to Mallow come from Dublin, Killarney, and Tralee. Irish Rail has online time tables and ticket booking available. Collection from the train station can be arranged.

By Bus

Buses are available from all major cities and towns to Fermoy. Bus Eireann has online time tables and ticket booking available. Then connect from Fermoy to Ballyhooly on a rural route. Collection from the bus stop can be arranged.

By Car

From Rosslare:

Follow N25 for Cork and branch off onto the N72 just before Dungarvan following signs for Killarney. On entering the town of Fermoy, turn right onto the Dublin road and turn left at the church on the hill continuing on the N72 towards Mallow. Ballyhooly is 5miles/8km from Fermoy. Total distance 111 miles / 178km.

From Dublin:

Take the N7 south from Dublin to the Portlaoise Motorway (M7). Take the exit for Cork on to the M8 and continue for Fermoy. In Fermoy, turn right at the church for Mallow and the N72. Ballyhooly is 5miles/8km from Fermoy. Total distance 141 miles / 225km.

From Cork:

On the eastern outskirts of Cork City, take the road for Dublin/M8 until you reach the town of Fermoy. Cross over the bridge on the River Blackwater and take the next left towards Mallow on the N72. Ballyhooly is 5miles/8km from Fermoy. Total distance 34 miles / 54km.

From Shannon:

Take the N18 South for Limerick. Follow the signs for N18 Toll for Limerick (east) through the Tunnel and follow the signs for Cork on the M20 dual motorway, take the exit for Cork onto the N20. Proceed for 36 miles / 46km until you reach the town of Mallow. Drive through the town and follow the signs for N72 Fermoy. Pass through the village of Castletownroche and onward to Ballyhooly. Total distance 72 miles / 115km.