Goleen & District Community Council spans the Mizen Peninsula of West Cork incorporating the District Electoral Divisions of Crookhaven, Goleen, Toormore, Dunmanus, Dunbeacon and Lowertown. Goleen village, the focal point, is situated 14 miles from the village of Schull and over 80 miles from Cork City. One of the peripheral peninsulas along the West Cork coastline, it is endowed with spectacular scenery, but also has had to combat the inherent problems of such areas - poor land, residue effects of emigration, limited employment opportunities and a decline in the primary sectors such as agriculture and fishing. Goleen Parish from Lowertown west to Mizen Head, south to Crookhaven and north to Dunbeacon is one of the most unspoilt parts of Ireland . This is a vibrant, growing, lively community, which is attracting more residents and keeping young people at home.