Farranree

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Farranree is a working class 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 the North Monastery and Scoil Íosagain

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

It has a local Gala Express shop, a butchers, a 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 [Kelly] Gleason was born at Farranree; mother of Comedic Actor Jackie Gleason
  • Fiona Shaw, actress was also born at Farranree.

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