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'''Bishopstown''' ({{Irish place name|Baile an Easpaig|town of the [[Bishop]]}})<ref>http://www.corkpastandpresent.ie/places/placenamesbilinguallists/streetnamesbilinguallist/b/</ref> is located in the [[Civil_parishes_in_Ireland|civil parish]] of [[St. Finbar's]], [[Barony of Cork]], [[County Cork]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. It is a southwestern suburb of [[Cork (city)|Cork]] with a population of 24,136 people.{{fact|date=December 2017}} The suburb has a number of schools and colleges, and is made-up of the [[townland]]s of Ballineaspigmore and Ballineaspigbeg (sometimes spelled Ballinaspigmore).<ref>{{cite web|title=1901 Census: Townlands/Streets in Bishopstown (Cork)|url=http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Cork/Bishopstown/|publisher=The National Archives of Ireland|accessdate=25 February 2015}}</ref> It is near the city of Ballincollig, a satellite of Cork City.
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'''Bishopstown''' ({{Irish place name|Baile an Easpaig|town of the [[Bishop]]}})<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.corkpastandpresent.ie/places/placenamesbilinguallists/streetnamesbilinguallist/b/|title=Places - Street Names Bilingual List - B | publisher = Cork City Libraries |website=www.corkpastandpresent.ie|access-date=20 April 2018}}</ref> is a suburb of [[Cork (city)|Cork]], located in the south west of the city. It is made-up of the [[townland]]s of Ballineaspigbeg and Ballineaspigmore (sometimes spelled Ballinaspigmore),<ref>{{cite web|title=1901 Census: Townlands/Streets in Bishopstown (Cork)|url=http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Cork/Bishopstown/|publisher=The National Archives of Ireland|access-date=25 February 2015}}</ref> and is located in the [[Civil parishes in Ireland|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, Cork|Wilton]] and [[Glasheen]].
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Despite a common misconception,{{fact|date=December 2017}} the origin of the town names does not stem from an early 18th-century bishop who built his country residence there.{{fact|date=December 2017}} The town name can be traced back further and can be found in sources dating back to the 16th century.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ballineaspigmore and Bishopstown House|url=http://cora.ucc.ie/handle/10468/313|publisher=University College Cork Library|accessdate=25 February 2015}}</ref>

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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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ballineaspigmore and Bishopstown House|url=http://cora.ucc.ie/handle/10468/313|publisher=University College Cork Library|access-date=25 February 2015}}</ref>

[[File:Ruins of former chapel attached to the Bishops Palace (geograph 5432026).jpg|thumb|Ruined chapel on the grounds of the former Bishopstown House]]


==Education==
==Education==
The [[Cork Institute of Technology]] or 'CIT' is located in the locale. The secondary schools of [[Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh]], [[Mount Mercy College, Cork|Mount Mercy College]], and [[Bishopstown Community School]] are also located here, along with a number of other schools.
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, Cork|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.


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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.
[[Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh]] is the biggest secondary school in Bishopstown with over 700 boy students.


The 43rd Cork Scout Group is based in Bishopstown, and is a member of [[Scouting Ireland]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Bishopstown Scouts |url=http://www.bishopstownscouts.ie/index.html |website=www.bishopstownscouts.ie |access-date=3 June 2021}}</ref>
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Due to its proximity to UCC and CIT, who Bishopstown is home to a student population who live in privately rented houses and student apartment complexes.


==Industry and employment==
==Industry and employment==
As a suburban area, Bishopstown has a significant proportion of its population working in Cork City Centre.{{or-inline|date=December 2017}} The suburb has a number of retail centres such as [[Tesco]], [[Aldi]], [[Dunnes Stores]], CIT and a number of restaurants and bars in the centre of Bishopstown.
As a suburban area, Bishopstown has a significant proportion of its population working in Cork City Centre.{{original research inline|date=December 2017}} The suburb has a number of retail centres such as [[Tesco]], [[Aldi]], [[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]].
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]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Global Locations - About Us |url=https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/about-us/locations.html#:~:text=World%20Headquarters%20300%20Boston%20Scientific%20Way%20Marlborough%2C%20MA,Tel%3A%20%2B1%20%28800%29%20876-9960%20Tel%3A%20%2B1%20%28508%29%20683-4000 |website=www.bostonscientific.com |access-date=3 June 2021 |language=en-us}}</ref>

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==Sport==
Local sports clubs include [[Bishopstown GAA]] and [[Highfield RFC]].{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}

Leisureworld Leisure Centre is located in the area,<ref>{{cite web |title=LeisureWorld Bishopstown: Cork's Leading Leisure & Fitness Centre |url=http://bishopstown.leisureworldcork.com/ |website=LeisureWorld Cork |access-date=3 June 2021}}</ref> as is [[Bishopstown Stadium]] (a training ground for [[Cork City F.C.]] and home ground of [[Cork City W.F.C.]]).


==People==
==People==
* [[Michael Bradley (rugby union)|Michael Bradley]], former Irish [[rugby union]] player
* [[Michael Bradley (rugby union, born 1962)|Michael Bradley]], former Irish [[rugby union]] player
* [[Jerry Buttimer]], politician
* [[Jerry Buttimer]], politician
* [[Brian Cuthbert]], [[Gaelic Football|Gaelic]] footballer and manager
* [[Brian Cuthbert]], [[Gaelic Football|Gaelic]] footballer and manager
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* [[John Spillane]], singer-songwriter
* [[John Spillane]], singer-songwriter
* [[The Frank and Walters]], music group
* [[The Frank and Walters]], music group

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==Sport==
* [[Bishopstown GAA]]
* [[Highfield RFC]]
* [http://bishopstown.leisureworldcork.com/ Leisureworld Leisure Centre]
* [[Bishopstown Stadium]] - Former stadium of and current [[Cork City FC]] training ground. Current [[Cork City Women's F.C.|Cork City WFC]] home stadium.

==See also==
* [[Cork (city)]]
* [[County Cork]]
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* [[List of towns and villages in the Republic of Ireland|List of towns and villages in Ireland]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 19:42, 4 June 2024

Bishopstown
Baile an Easpaig
Suburb
Shops on Bishopstown Road
Shops on Bishopstown Road
Bishopstown is located in Ireland
Bishopstown
Bishopstown
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 51°52′38″N 8°31′50″W / 51.8773°N 8.5306°W / 51.8773; -8.5306
CountryIreland
ProvinceMunster
CityCork

Bishopstown (Irish: Baile an Easpaig, 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]

Ruined chapel on the grounds of the former Bishopstown House

Education

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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

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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, 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]

Sport

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Local sports clubs include Bishopstown GAA and Highfield RFC.[citation needed]

Leisureworld Leisure Centre is located in the area,[6] as is Bishopstown Stadium (a training ground for Cork City F.C. and home ground of Cork City W.F.C.).

People

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References

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  1. ^ "Places - Street Names Bilingual List - B". www.corkpastandpresent.ie. Cork City Libraries. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  2. ^ "1901 Census: Townlands/Streets in Bishopstown (Cork)". The National Archives of Ireland. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Ballineaspigmore and Bishopstown House". University College Cork Library. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  4. ^ "Bishopstown Scouts". www.bishopstownscouts.ie. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Global Locations - About Us". www.bostonscientific.com. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  6. ^ "LeisureWorld Bishopstown: Cork's Leading Leisure & Fitness Centre". LeisureWorld Cork. Retrieved 3 June 2021.


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