Ballinacurra sits at the head of the Owenacurra estuary, just outside Midleton in East Cork. It has the feel of a place that was bypassed by the bypass — the town grew in one direction and Ballinacurra stayed put.
The estuary here is good for wading birds in winter. The village itself is residential and quiet. Midleton is five minutes away for anything you need.
Just off the R627, immediately east of Midleton. Follow signs for the estuary/quay.
Midleton is served by Bus Éireann from Cork city. Walk or taxi from there.
Midleton station is on the Cork commuter line — one of the busiest suburban rail stops outside Dublin.