Coolgarriv is a townland

Townland

A townland or bally is a small geographical division of land used in Ireland. The townland system is of Gaelic origin—most townlands are believed to pre-date the Norman invasion and most have names derived from the Irish language...

 on the outskirts of Killarney

Killarney

Killarney is a town in County Kerry, southwestern Ireland. The town is located north of the MacGillicuddy Reeks, on the northeastern shore of the Lough Lein/Leane which are part of Killarney National Park. The town and its surrounding region are home to St...

, Co. Kerry

County Kerry

Kerry means the "people of Ciar" which was the name of the pre-Gaelic tribe who lived in part of the present county. The legendary founder of the tribe was Ciar, son of Fergus mac Róich. In Old Irish "Ciar" meant black or dark brown, and the word continues in use in modern Irish as an adjective...

, Ireland

Ireland

Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...

, perched on the top of Madam's Hill, overlooking Killarney in the valley down below. It is bordered by Aghadoe, Killcummin and Knockasarnett townlands amongst others. Coolgarriv is part of Fossa

Fossa, County Kerry

Fossa is a village and parish in County Kerry, Ireland, north of the Lakes of Killarney.List Townlands in Fossa Parish* Aghadoe* Coolgarriv-See also:* List of towns and villages in Ireland...

 parish, in the Diocese of Kerry.

Transport

The main N22 Tralee-Killarney-Cork road goes through Coolgarriv. Branching off from this is the Killarney-Ballyhar-Firies road.

The Mallow - Killarney - Tralee rail line passes through Coolgarriv although there is no station in the townland. The nearest railway station is Killarney railway station

Killarney railway station

Killarney railway station serves the town of Killarney in County Kerry. It is situated next to the bus station and the Killarney outlet centre. The station has a moderately large stone building on the southside of the main platform, and a short overall roof. Since the platform was extended during...