Ard Aoibhinn takes pride of place on the hillside to the north of the beautiful village of Innishannon. It benefits from a southerly aspect and spectacular views taking in the Church steeple and the beautiful Bandon River as it meanders through this peaceful valley. However varied your interests are, Innishannon has something to offer both young and old.
The majestic Bandon River around Innishannon Bridge offers a great variety of fishing as it gets a good run of salmon and an excellent run of sea trout during the fishing season. This season commences in early July and lasts until the end of August and beyond. The younger generation are spoiled for choice with a variety of activities to choose from, thus creating a beautiful rural lifestyle in a village close to Cork City. The famed Valley Rovers GAA & Camogie Club caters for the Under 6 to the Over 50’s and the thriving local soccer club is Innishvilla. Rugby followers and participants are catered for with the Bandon Rugby Club just four miles away.
Innishannon also has a new Golf Driving Range located within walking distance of Ard Aoibhinn. For the equestrian enthusiast Innishannon hosts a number of Equestrian Centres located in its immediate vicinity that caters for all ages. The area is steeped in a great tradition for the equestrian enthusiast and, at the nearby Highfort Stud, the great Queen Mother Champion Chase winner of 2006 “Newmill” was trained. There are a range of excellent schools and childcare facilities in the immediate locality, from day-care to primary level. Nearby Bandon provides secondary school level education in its various establishments.
The area is well served with a fine selection of local pubs and restaurants and is only 10 kilometers from Kinsale, the gourmet capital of Ireland. Also, just a few minutes down the road, is the beautiful Innishannon House Hotel quietly perched on the scenic Bandon River.
Ard Aoibhinn offers a wonderful opportunity to be part of a village so close to Cork City, yet having all the benefits of being in a rural setting. The Village Hall is the hive of activity with Scouts, Ballet, Badminton, Martial Arts as well as Parent & Toddler Group meetings just to mention a few.
