Bishopstown
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Bishopstown
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| City | Cork |
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Bishopstown (Template:Langx, meaning 'town of the Bishop')[1] is a suburb of Cork, located in the south west of the city. It is made-up of the townlands of Ballineaspigbeg and Ballineaspigmore (sometimes spelled Ballinaspigmore),[2] and is located in the civil parish of St. Finbar's in the historical Barony of Cork. It is near the town of Ballincollig, a satellite of Cork City, and is home to a number of schools and colleges. It also borders the neighbouring suburbs of Wilton and Glasheen.
Though it is sometimes suggested that the name of the area derives from an early 18th-century bishop who built his country residence there, the name can be reputedly traced back further and found in sources dating to the 16th century.[3]
Education
The main Cork campus of the Munster Technological University (MTU) is located in the area. The secondary schools of Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh, Mount Mercy College, and Bishopstown Community School are also located here, along with a number of other schools. Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh is the biggest secondary school in Bishopstown with over 700 boy students.
Due to its proximity to MTU and University College Cork (UCC), Bishopstown is home to a student population who live in privately rented houses and student apartment complexes.
The 43rd Cork Scout Group is based in Bishopstown, and is a member of Scouting Ireland.[4]
Industry and employment
As a suburban area, Bishopstown has a significant proportion of its population working in Cork City Centre.[original research?] The suburb has a number of retail centres such as Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Dunnes Stores, MTU and a number of restaurants and bars in the centre of Bishopstown.
An IDA Ireland centre and the Cork Training Centre are also in the area, along with local business parks at Sarsfield Road and on Model Farm Road. Companies based there include Boston Scientific.[5]
A research and innovation centre, Cork Science Park, is in development in Curraheen, on the western side of the Bishopstown.[6]
Sport
Local sports clubs include Bishopstown GAA and Highfield RFC.[citation needed]
Leisureworld Leisure Centre is located in the area,[7] as is Bishopstown Stadium (a training ground for Cork City F.C. and home ground of Cork City W.F.C.).
People
- Michael Bradley, former Irish rugby union player
- Jerry Buttimer, politician
- Brian Cuthbert, Gaelic footballer and manager
- Jimmy MacCarthy, Irish singer-songwriter
- Donncha O'Callaghan, Irish rugby union player
- Brendan O'Connor, journalist and television presenter
- Ronan O'Gara, Irish rugby union player
- Ken O'Halloran footballer, Gaelic footballer
- Jamie O'Sullivan footballer, Gaelic footballer
- Rubyhorse, music group
- Dave Ryan, Irish rugby player
- Timothy Ryan, Irish rugby player
- Michael Shields (footballer), Gaelic footballer
- John Spillane, singer-songwriter
- The Frank and Walters, music group
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Places - Street Names Bilingual List - B". www.corkpastandpresent.ie. Cork City Libraries. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."1901 Census: Townlands/Streets in Bishopstown (Cork)". The National Archives of Ireland. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Ballineaspigmore and Bishopstown House". University College Cork Library. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Bishopstown Scouts". www.bishopstownscouts.ie. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Global Locations - About Us". BostonScientific.com. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Five-year 'blueprint' for Cork puts focus on docklands, public transport and housing". EchoLive.ie. 26 July 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."LeisureWorld Bishopstown: Cork's Leading Leisure & Fitness Centre". LeisureWorld Cork. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
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