Farranree
{{short description|Suburb of Cork, Ireland}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2021}}
{{Use Irish English|date=July 2023}}
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Farranree ({{irish place name|Fearann an Rí}}){{cite web |title=Fearann an Rí / Farranree |url=https://www.logainm.ie/129525.aspx | publisher = Placenames Database of Ireland |website=logainm.ie |access-date=14 September 2022}} is a mainly residential townland and suburb in Cork, Ireland. It is bordered by the larger suburbs of Blackpool, Churchfield and Fairhill.
== History ==
As of the early 20th century, Farranree was a rural area to the north of Cork City.{{fact|date=August 2023}} It had a large field called "Fairfield" to which farmers from around County Cork brought their cattle for sale.{{fact|date=August 2023}} Beside it were smaller fields where farmers would spancel their cattle as they waited to be sold. This area, on the hillside beside the "Fairfield", was called Spangle or Spancel Hill.{{fact|date=August 2023}}
Cork Corporation subsequently developed a number of housing schemes in the area, which was then known as Spangle Hill.{{fact|date=August 2023}} From the 1930s, the city gradually began to expand and houses were built in areas such as Farranferris (1939 & 1951), Fairfield (1956), Knockpogue (1956), Knockfree (1959/1960) and Closes (1961).{{fact|date=August 2023}}
In 1957, the Catholic Bishop of Cork, Cornelius Lucey, commenced construction on a new church in the district.{{cite web|url = https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/20862127/church-of-the-resurrection-knockpogue-avenue-closes-cork-cork | publisher = National Inventory of Architectural Heritage | website = buildingsofireland.ie | title = Church of the Resurrection, Knockpogue Avenue, Closes, Cork | accessdate = 2 November 2023 }} Built as one of several "rosary churches", intended to serve the expanding city, it was called the Church of the Resurrection.
Amenities
Farranree has a local Gala Express shop, a credit union,{{cite web |url = https://www.farranreecu.ie/ | website = farranreecu.ie | title = Farranree Credit Union | accessdate = 2 November 2023 }} a butchers and a public park.{{fact|date=August 2023}} It also has a Catholic church named the Church of the Resurrection.{{cite web|url = https://farranreeparish.ie/ | website = farranreeparish.ie | title = Farranree Parish - Church of the Resurrection | accessdate = 2 November 2023 }}
The local Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club is Na Piarsaigh GAA club.{{cite web|url = https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41524070.html | website = The Echo | title = Na Piarsaigh laying foundations on and off pitch for future success | date = 28 November 2024 | accessdate = 5 March 2025 }}
Primary schools in the area include Scoil Aiséirí Chríost and Scoil Íosagain.{{cite web|url = https://scoilaiseirichriost.com/ | website = scoilaiseirichriost.com | title = Scoil Aiséirí Chríost, Farranree, Cork | accessdate = 5 March 2025 }}{{cite web|url = https://www.scoiliosagainfarranree.ie/ | website = scoiliosagainfarranree.ie | title = Scoil Íosagáin Farranree | accessdate = 5 March 2025 }} Nano Nagle College (formerly North Presentation Secondary School) is also in Farranree.{{cite web|url = https://nanonaglecollege.ie/our-school/history/ | website = nanonaglecollege.ie | title = Nano Nagle College - History | accessdate = 5 March 2025 }} The North Monastery campus is also nearby.{{fact|date=August 2023}}
The area is served by Bus Éireann route numbers 201 and 203.{{cite web| url = https://www.transportforireland.ie/plan-a-journey/network-maps/cork-city-bus-services/ | work = transportforireland.ie | title = Cork city bus & train services | accessdate = 5 March 2025 | quote = 201 CUH – CIT – Wilton Road – Hollyhill – Farranree – Blackpool – Ballyvolane – Lotabeg [..] 203 Lehenaghmore – City Centre – Farranree}}
Notable residents
- John Gardiner, Na Piarsaigh and Cork senior All-Ireland winning hurler
- Seán Óg Ó hAilpín, Na Piarsaigh and Cork senior All-Ireland winning hurler and footballer{{fact|date=March 2025}}
- Mae Agnes "Maisie" Kelly Gleason, the mother of Jackie Gleason, was born at Farranree
- Fiona Shaw, actress, born in Farranree{{cite web|url = https://entertainment.ie/tv/tv-news/fiona-shaw-says-she-wanted-to-give-her-character-in-killing-eve-an-irish-accent-406169/ | website = entertainment.ie | title = Fiona Shaw says she wanted to give her character in 'Killing Eve' an Irish accent | first = Lauren | last = Murphy | date = 2020 | accessdate = 5 March 2025 }}
- John O'Shea, professional darts player, BDO World Masters winner{{Cite web |last=Doherty |first=Kieran |date=29 June 2022 |title=Cork's John O'Shea is rising up the pro darts rankings |url=https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-40906046.html |access-date=2025-01-09 |work =The Echo |language=en}}