Everything is coming up Rose-y in Carrignavar

CARRIGNAVAR is slowly becoming one of those village centres beloved of planners.

The leafy, agricultural hinterland is so good that very little land has been sold for development up to now, which means this little area of North Cork has retained its rural ambience.

Yes, it has a brand-name college, a swimming pool, shops and a few good pubs, but otherwise it has been virtually unscathed by the city’s outward surge.