The Glen

The Glen is a predominantly residential area on the north side of Cork City, Ireland. The area consists of mostly social housing estates near an ancient glacial valley known as the 'Glen River Park'.
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  • Type: Locality
  • Description: suburban area in County Cork, Munster, Ireland
  • Also known as: “The Glen, Cork”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Killavullen Caves.

Cave
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The are limestone near the village of in , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Killavullen and Castletownroche.

Village
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is a village on the river , in , .

Village
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is a townland, village, and civil… is situated 4½ km east of The Glen.

Village
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, historically Dunnerail, is a town in , Ireland. is situated 7 km northwest of The Glen.

The Glen

Latitude
52.16361° or 52° 9′ 49″ north
Longitude
-8.52972° or 8° 31′ 47″ west
Elevation
57 metres (187 feet)
Open location code
9C4H5F7C+C4
Open­Street­Map ID
node 52223869
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Geo­Names ID
3300462
Wiki­data ID
Q7736747
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In Other Languages

From Basque to Irish—“The Glen” goes by many names.
  • Basque: “The Glen (Cork)”
  • Basque: “The Glen”
  • Irish: “An Gleann, Corcaigh”
  • Irish: “An Gleann”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Ballygriffin Bridge and Ballygriffin.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Killavullen GAA Club and Church of St. Nicholas.

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