Model Farm Road Neighbourhood Guide
Cork
About Model Farm Road
Model Farm Road is a well-established, leafy suburban area on Cork’s western side, stretching between Bishopstown, Wilton, Carrigrohane and Sundays Well, with Curraheen and Kerry Pike nearby. It combines mature housing, student and professional accommodation with easy access to University College Cork, MTU and Cork University Hospital, giving it a convenient, educated and active feel. Families are well served by nearby primary and secondary schools, while the Schools' Resource Centre provides an additional local education and support facility. Bus services connect the road and surrounding neighbourhoods with Cork city centre and western suburbs; Victoria Station is the main rail and bus interchange for longer journeys. Everyday shopping is available in Bishopstown and Wilton, including supermarkets, pharmacies and other services, while the area also has cafés, takeaways and restaurants within a short drive or bus ride. Local social life is centred on nearby pubs and restaurants in Bishopstown, Wilton and the city’s western inner suburbs rather than on a single village centre. Green space and leisure options include Fitzgerald’s Park, the Lee Fields and sports facilities around UCC, MTU and Bishopstown, making the area popular with families, students and commuters.
Property Market in Model Farm Road
Based on 17 properties for sale in Model Farm Road
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Model Farm Road
Schools
Local education resource serving schools, learners and families in the wider Cork area.
Education provision associated with Cork University Hospital for children receiving hospital care.
Established secondary school in Bishopstown, serving students from Cork’s western suburbs.
Large mixed secondary school offering broad education and extracurricular opportunities nearby.
Visit website ↗Major university campus close to Model Farm Road, with extensive academic and sporting facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Cork’s central transport interchange for rail services, buses and onward city connections.
Regular services link nearby Bishopstown, Wilton and Model Farm Road with Cork city.
Major western approach road connecting Cork with Ballincollig, Macroom and the wider region.
Important east–west suburban corridor connecting Bishopstown, Carrigrohane and central Cork.
Airport is readily reached via the N27 and surrounding southern city routes.
Amenities
Major nearby shopping centre with supermarkets, retail units, cafés and everyday services.
Visit website ↗Convenient local centre with shops, food outlets and community-oriented services.
Large teaching hospital providing emergency, specialist and general healthcare services locally.
Riverside city park with gardens, playgrounds, walking areas and the Cork Public Museum.
Popular riverside open space for walking, running, cycling and informal recreation.
University sports and fitness complex offering pools, gym facilities and exercise programmes.
Neighbourhood pub and dining venue serving residents along the Model Farm Road corridor.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Extensive university sports provision, clubs and pitches accessible near the neighbourhood.
Established Gaelic games club serving Bishopstown and surrounding western Cork communities.
Visit website ↗Prominent rugby club based at Temple Hill, close to Model Farm Road.
Local rugby club with teams and community activity in the western suburbs.
Local-history museum in Fitzgerald’s Park, documenting Cork’s civic and social heritage.
Properties For Sale near Model Farm Road
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