- Glengarriff
Infobox Irish Place
name = Glengarriff
gaeilge = Gleann Garbh
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pin coords = left: 48.5px; top: 77px
north coord = 51.750
west coord = 9.552
irish grid = V925564
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county =County Cork
population = 250
census yr = 2002
province =Munster
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|Glengarriff ("Gleann Garbh" in Irish, meaning "Rough glen") is a village of approximately 800 people in the south-west region of
County Cork , Ireland. Known internationally as a tourism venue, it boasts many natural attractions. It sits at the northern head of Glengarriff Bay, a smaller enclave ofBantry Bay .Located 20 km (~12
mile s) west ofBantry , and 30 km (~18 miles) east ofCastletownbere , it is a popular stop along the routes around the area. In recent years, its importance as a waypoint along the Castletownbere to Cork fish-delivery route has declined as local infrastructure improves and vehicular traffic can now navigate its once-quaint thoroughfare at significant speed.Economy
Primarily, the economy revolves around a combination of tourism,
subsistence farming and local services.Attractions
Glengarriff's is positioned on a sheltered bay surrounded by high mountains. Notable among local attractions is the island garden of
Ilnacullin . The old round Martello tower offers a broad view of the surrounding area, and was built to guard against a threatened Napoleonic invasion. The nearby national forest (the glen that gave Glengarriff it's name) contains some of the oldest and most extensive oak and birch groves left in Ireland. A short but steep trail leads up to Lady Bantry's Lookout, offering a vista of Bantry Bay and the west Cork area. Also present is the more recently developed Bamboo Park behind Toad Hall. Walking trails in the area are extensive, kayaking on the bay is regularly scheduled, and live music is frequently available in the evenings at local pubs, particularly during the tourist season. Glengarriff also offers shops, art galleries, pubs, restaurants & other services.port
Glengarriff Golf Club is a nine hole course on the east side of the village. It is associated withMaureen O'Hara the famousfilm actress who has a residence close by. The Glengarriff Nature Reserve offers many miles of well-marked walking trails to explore the oak forests, streams and mountains of the Glen.ee also
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Historic Cork Gardens
*Ellen Hutchins
*List of towns and villages in Ireland
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