Is Douglas in Cork Posh?

Along with Blackrock, Douglas is where Cork’s aspirational professionals most want to live; it is definitively upper middle-class.

Should I move to Cork?

Cork is a great place to buy If you’re after a quiet country retreat or don’t mind a longer commute, you’ll find even more affordable places to buy and rent in the southern parts of Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary or the western end of Waterford.

Is Blackpool in Cork rough?

It’s absolutely fine and really close to the city centre. Ignore all the oversensitive types calling it rough. If you’re middle class and have led a sheltered life you might find it a bit gritty. It’s generally a working class area but no rougher than any other inner city suburb.

What are the rough areas to live in Cork?

Rough areas outside of the city center that I would not recommend to move to (if you are coming to Cork long term) are Knocknaheeny, Gurranabraher and Mayfield. The nice areas to live would be places like Wilton/Bishopstown and Douglas – they have a lot of amenities on your doorstep and are close to the city center.

What are the worst areas to live in Dublin?

The worse areas in terms of socio-economics are Knocknaheeny and surrounding areas, Mayfield and Mahon. As a rule of thumb the Southside of the city is generally better than the Northside, but there are a few very nice neighbours such as Sunday’s Well, Saint Luke’s and Montenotte on the Northside.

Which side of Cork City is the most disadvantaged?

The south side of Cork city has approximately double the population of the north side of Cork city – however approximately 90\% of the disadvantaged areas in the entirety of Cork are on the north side of the city – so go figure.

What is the Shandon area of Cork famous for?

This area was home to a fort settlement as early as the 1170s, and Shandon Castle – built around 1183 – once acted as the administrative seat of the entire Munster province, but was destroyed during the Siege of Cork in 1690. However, many historical buildings remain as testament to this area’s importance to the city’s cultural and commercial life.