Glengarriff
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| County: | County Cork | |
| Population (2002) | 250 | |
Glengarriff (Gleann Garbh in Irish, meaning "Rough glen") is a village of approximately 600 people in the south-west region of County Cork in the Republic of Ireland. Known internationally as a tourism venue, it boasts many natural attractions. It sits at the northern head of Glengarriff Bay, a smaller enclave of Bantry Bay.
Located 20 km (~12 miles) west of Bantry, and 30 km (~18 miles) east of Castletownbere, 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.
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[edit] Economy
Primarily, the economy revolves around a combination of tourism, subsistence farming and local services.
[edit] Attractions
Notably among local attractions, Ilnacullin is well worth a visit. A botanical and horticultural paradise in Glenagarriff Bay, it is located about 25 minutes off-shore and accessible via small passenger ferries which depart from three different locations around the bay - Glengarriff Blue Pool, Glengarriff Pier and Shrone Slip. Also worth visiting is the national forest, with some of the oldest and most extensive oak and birch groves in Ireland and the more recently developed Bamboo Park.
[edit] Accomodations
Murphy's Village Hostel
Murphy's Village Hostel is located in the middle of town just minutes away from Blue Pool Ferry that offers service to [Ilnacullin]. The hostel is clean, well maintained and resonably priced. The owner and his family are kind and helpful.
There's a nice kitchen open to guests with plenty of counter and refridgerator space. A small, but cozy sitting room with plenty of chairs. Very clean bathrooms with great showers and lots of hot water.
Contact Information for Reservations
Murphy's Village Hostel, Glengarriff The Village, Glengarriff, Co. Cork
Tel: 027 63555 Fax:027 63666 Email: murphyshostel@eircom.net
[edit] Sport
Glengarriff Golf Club is a nine hole course set in magnificent surroundings. It is associated with Maureen O'Hara the famous film actress who has a residence close by.
