Northern suburb of Cork. Take the number 7 bus from the centre of town. The bus stop is usually located between Eason's and the Savoy on Patrick Street. Ask if you can't find it. Ballyvolane's features the Dunnes Stores shopping centre, and the old Fox & Hounds pub. One hidden aspect of Ballyvolane is the Glen Park - ask the locals where it is. It's a nice enough walk down into the Glen River, with a few ponds and lakes and a local duck population. If you time it right , you might be able to see the latest crop of ducklings. Bring some bread with you to feed them.

Also, Ballyvolane House, located near Castlelyons & Fermoy about 20 miles North of Cork city, is a wonderful country house set in beautiful gardens and parkland amongst mature trees and trout lakes. Luxury accommodation, gourmet country cuisine and Salmon fishing on the river Blackwater are all on offer. see http://www.ballyvolanehouse.ie for more details.