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Glanmire

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Glanmire

Glanmire is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Douglas, 12km from Blarney Castle.

Glanmire is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 8,924, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Glanmire sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Glanmire to your route.

About Glanmire

Glanmire (Irish: Gleann Maghair) is a suburban town within the administrative area of Cork city, in the civil parish of Rathcooney, County Cork, Ireland. The greater Glanmire area encompasses the communities of Riverstown (Baile Roisín), Brooklodge (Cill Ruadháin) and Sallybrook (Sruthán na Saileach).

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Glanmire offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Glanmire located?

Glanmire is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9158 latitude, -8.3997 longitude.

What is the population of Glanmire?

Glanmire has a population of approximately 8,924 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
8,924
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
51.9158, -8.3997

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Glanmire

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Blarney Castle

Medieval stronghold famous for the Blarney Stone, which legend says grants the gift of eloquence to all who kiss it while leaning backwards.

12 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Kinsale

A colourful harbour town of gourmet restaurants and yachts, gateway to the start of the Wild Atlantic Way.

25 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Old Head of Kinsale

A slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.

36 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

The Vee

V-shaped hairpin pass on the R668 climbing to 610m through the Knockmealdown Gap between Clogheen and Lismore, ablaze with rhododendron in late May. Overlooks Bay Lough and the Golden Vale patchwork below.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Glanmire

  • 36 kmOld Head of KinsaleA slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.
  • 49 kmThe VeeV-shaped hairpin pass on the R668 climbing to 610m through the Knockmealdown Gap between Clogheen and Lismore, ablaze with rhododendron in late May. Overlooks Bay Lough and the Golden Vale patchwork below.
  • 74 kmCopper Coast GeoparkA UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Glanmire.

Douglas

🇮🇪 Ireland

5 km awayPop. 26,883

Cork

🇮🇪 Ireland

5 km awayPop. 190,384

Passage West

🇮🇪 Ireland

7 km awayPop. 5,843

Carrigtwohill

🇮🇪 Ireland

9 km awayPop. 5,080

Cobh

🇮🇪 Ireland

10 km awayPop. 12,800

Watergrasshill

🇮🇪 Ireland

11 km awayPop. 1,346

Carrigaline

🇮🇪 Ireland

12 km awayPop. 15,770

Blarney

🇮🇪 Ireland

12 km awayPop. 2,539

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