Farranree

Farranree 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 Aiseiri Chriost, 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 [Kelly] Gleason was born at Farranree; mother of Comedic Actor Jackie Gleason
• Fiona Shaw, actress was also born at Farranree.
• Cian Mullane, notable and influential musician, was born and raised in Farranree.

• Ann Hughes, founding leader, Farranree Youth Club.

• Neil O'Keeffe, born and raised in Farranferris Avenue ventured to Bilao. He gained Spanish fame with punk/rock group M.C.D