- Glencullen
Infobox Irish Place
name = Glencullen
gaeilge = Gleancuillean
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pin coords = left: 60px; top:120px
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irish grid = O186206
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elevation = 276m
province =Leinster
county =Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
town pop = 204
rural pop =
census yr = 2002
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|Glencullen "(Gleancuillean)", 'valley of the holly' in Irish, is a village in south
County Dublin . It is also atownland in the civil parish ofKilternan , in the Barony and Poor Law Union of "Rathdown" inDun Laoghaire–Rathdown County.The village is situated on the R116 at an elevation of 276m (906 feet).
Heritage
There is a bronze age
wedge tomb at "Ballyedmonduff" on the south eastern slope ofTwo Rock Mountain . It is known locally as "the giants grave". It is a rectangular chamber divided into three parts surrounded by a U shaped double walled kerb filled with stones. The tomb was excavated in the 1940s when cremated bone,a polished stone hammer, flints and pottery were found.Below Two Rock Mountain is the prominent South Dublin landmark of
Three Rock Mountain , complete with its Communications Masts, some of which are visible from Glencullen.tanding Stone
Glencullen has an important standing stone.
Grid Reference: O 191 203
GPS Reference: O 19120 20275 (7m)
OS Sheet: 50
Longitude: 6°13‘0.11“W
Latitude: 53°13‘11.2“N
Nearest Town: Bray (km to mi | 7.3 | abbr=yes | precision=2 )Entertainment
At the centre of the village is Johnny Fox's Pub, which was established in 1798, the year of the
Irish Rebellion led byTheobald Wolfe Tone . It is claimed to be the highest pub in Ireland. It was used by the 1916 Rebellion leaders as a meeting place. Fact|date=April 2008Golf Course
Glencullen has
* a 9-hole golf course
* a 18 holepitch and putt courseLibrary
The part-time library is housed in a Carnegie building, dating back to 1907. It's opened on:
* Monday: 7.00-9.00
* Tuesday: 3.00-5.00
* Wednesday: 7.00-9.00
* Thursday: 3.00-5.00
* Friday: 7.00-9.00It's closed on Saturday and Sunday.tars Of Erin
Glencullen is also the home of the famous Stars Of Erin G.A.A club.
The Stars were founded in 1903 and are the proud owners of 2 All Ireland Club Winners.
The Stars are still a dominant presence in Gaelic.
Bus Átha Cliath
Bus Átha Cliath services Glencullen. Route 44B runs from Eglinton Road to Glencullen.
* [http://www.dublinbus.ie/your_journey/viewer.asp?route=44B Timetable - Route 44B]Glencullen is also the home of the famous Stars Of Erin G.A.A club.
The Stars were founded in 1903 and are the proud owners of 2 All Ireland Club Winners.
The Stars are still a dominant presence in Gaelic.
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