Overview
Mallow is a market and light industrial town in County Cork with a population of 13,500. It's best known for its racecourse and serves as a useful base for exploring north County Cork.
Architecture · Day Trips · Festivals · History · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
5G coverage from all Irish carriers as of August 2025.
Money
Ireland uses the Euro (€). ATMs available in town. Credit cards widely accepted.
Safety
Mallow is a safe small Irish town. Standard urban precautions apply.
Transport
Mallow is a key rail hub with hourly trains from Dublin (2 hr 15 min) and connections to Cork, Limerick, Killarney and Tralee. Bus Eireann 51 runs hourly from Galway.