New Geography in Action Junior Cycle Geography Shopping centres
There are large shopping centres in the suburbs of Irish cities. The ease of access and parking facilities make them popular with customers.
Where are the shopping centres in your local town/city?
( Figure 12.30 Dundrum shopping centre in Dublin
Industrial areas
Since the Industrial Revolution, cities have been at the centre of industry. Many goods are manufactured in the factories of cities. Port cities often have industries such as oil refining (Rotterdam) or chemical factories (Cork). This is because the raw materials and finished products for these industries are often transported by sea.
: Figure 12.31 Industrial estate in Co. Limerick Where are the industrial estates in your local town/city? Space for recreation and leisure
All cities need space for children to play and for people to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Most cities in Ireland have parks and recreational areas within the CBD such as the Mardyke Arena in Cork and the People’s Park in Limerick. There are also many parks in the suburban areas surrounding Irish cities.
Where are the recreational areas in your local town/city?
: Figure 12.32 Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed public park in any capital city in Europe
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There are many industrial estates in the suburbs around cities. Footloose industries are attracted to these areas. This is because there is room to expand and land is cheaper on the outskirts of a city.
