Back to our indepth look at Cork Suburbs moving on from Wilton and heading further to the southwest of Cork city is Bishopstown
This affluent region is one of the most southwesterly suburbs of cork city. It would be one of the first suburbs of Cork to be seen for people travelling in from West Cork and Kerry regions upon passing northwards to the city centre from the Bandon Road roundabout. It is mostly known as a college and student suburb with the Cork Institute of Technology and the FAS training and employment centres both located on the Model Farm Road in the Bishopstown area.
Amenities and Attractions: There are a number of restaurants and bars in the centre of Bishopstown, the main ones of interest being The Bishopstown Bar, The Viscount and The Outpost. There are also many shops in the locale, such as the convenience store Herlihy’s Centra and two Dunnes Stores: in Curraheen Road and at the nearby Bishopstown Court Shopping Centre. A number of pharmacies and bookies as well as banks and Credit Unions serve the rest of the locales needs.
Bishopstown is also close enough to the Wilton area to avail of its shopping centre in particular the large 24 hour Tesco store. It’s proximity to Wilton also means the Cork University Hospital is close at hand. And the Bishopstown library, despite its name, is within easy reach being located in the grounds of Wilton shopping centre.
One of the main facilities in the Bishopstown area is the large Leisureworld complex on the Model Farm Road close to CIT and FAS which caters to the active needs of both students and residents alike. In this complex one can avail of a number of swimming pools with the option of relaxing in the sauna and steamroom provided afterwards, organise a five a side on the football pitches, or catch up on some exercise in the gym. There are also a number of classes such as pilates, yoga, aerobics etc. available throughout the day and evening. The centre also holds a number of sports activities for all the family in particular kids and teens.
As well as the sporting activities offered by the Leisureworld complex there are a number of sporting clubs, with hillwalking and orienteering clubs, tennis club played at Murphy’s Farm, and of course rugby and GAA clubs all of which will cater to all members of a family. Bishopstown also has its own scout group, and the local Murphy’s Farm provides pleasant walkways for leisurely strolls. The presence of CIT and the FAS training centre provides adults with a chance to learn new things with the options of evening classes.
Schools: In addition to the main college of CIT, Bishopstown provides the secondary schools an Spioraid Naoim, Mount Mercy College, and the Bishopstown Community School. For the younger age group Bishopstown also includes primary schools such as Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh Boys and Girls school, Scoil Terese and Gaelscoil UÃ Riada.
Business: Because of its college connections and the location of the IDA nearby a large number of business parks and industrial estates are located in the Sarsfield and Model Farm Road holding many businesses such as Boston Scientific, which along with the number of shops and restaurants offer employment opportunities.
Location and Transport: Bishopstown is about 3 miles from the city centre and is the area just before Wilton. The two roundabouts in Wilton (Wilton and Sarsfield) offer routes to the city centre, the lough area as well as direct routes to the airport and South Ring roads to the south and northeast of the city. For travelers from the Southwest of Ireland (West Cork and Kerry) passing the Bandon roundabout and into the city centre, Bishopstown is the first area of cork city they pass through, thus for the traveler it is an ideal spot for traveling in and out of the city and into the countryside of West Cork or alternatively into Ballincollig and onto the road to Kerry.
Bus Routes: Bishopstown is serviced by the No.8 bus which travels from the city centre via UCC and Wilton onto Bishopstown with various bus stops along the way.
With it’s many sporting clubs, schools and amenities and its’ proximity to Wilton and thus the main routes in and out of Cork city Bishopstown is not just a student hub but also an ideal spot for families and for people who desire direct access to the thrill of the city centre yet want to retain the comfort of a local community.
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