Farranree

Farranree (Irish: Fearann an Rí)[1] is a suburb on the northside of the city of Cork, Ireland. It is bordered by Blackpool, Churchfield and Fairhill. It mainly consists of terraced houses, many of which are owned by Cork City Council. The main schools in Farranree are Scoil Aiséirí Chríost, North Presentation Secondary School, the North Monastery and Scoil Íosagain

The local GAA club is Na Piarsaigh Hurling, Camogie and Football Club.

It has a local Gala Express shop, a butchers and a public park.

Notable residents
  • John Gardiner, Na Piarsaigh and Cork senior hurler and All Ireland winner
  • Seán Óg Ó hAilpín, Na Piarsaigh and Cork senior hurler; footballer and All Ireland winning captain
  • Mae Agnes "Maisie" Kelly Gleason was born at Farranree; mother of Jackie Gleason
  • Fiona Shaw, actress, born at Farranree
  • John O’Shea professional darts player, BDO World Masters winner

References
  1. "Fearann an Rí". logainm.ie. Retrieved 14 September 2022.

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