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An Gleann Garbh
Glengariff
The rough glen
An Gleann Garbh — the rough glen — takes its name from the rocky, rugged terrain that characterises the deeply carved valley overlooking Bantry Bay. The etymology reflects the landscape's dramatic geological character, though its microclimate produces remarkably lush, temperate vegetation.
Glengariff has been a continuous settlement since the Bronze Age, with archaeological evidence spanning 3...
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