Glenmalure

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The Military Road between Laragh and Glenmalure
The Military Road between Laragh and Glenmalure

Glenmalure is a valley in the Wicklow Mountains in eastern Ireland. It is a u-shaped glacial valley, with only one road leading in or out, which connects to the 'Military Road' (Ref: R115) at the mouth of the valley.

Historically it contained the stronghold of the Gabhail Raghnal branch of the O'Byrne clan at Balinacor. It was the site of the battle of Glenmalure in 1580, when an English force unsuccessfully tried to take Balinacor - at that time home of the rebel chieftain Fiach MacHugh O'Byrne.

Glenmalure remains a remote location. It contains a youth hostel and is a popular site for camping. It is close to an Irish Army artillery range in the Glen of Imaal. The now demolished football ground in Dublin Glenmalure Park was named after the valley.


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