Gleann Maghair

Glanmire, situated in the parish of Rathcooney in Cork's North Liberties, derives its name from the Irish Gleann Maghair, traditionally interpreted as valley of the small fish or valley of the ploughed land, reflecting its position along the River Glashaboy in a fertile glen. The area's settlement history extends to the Early Christian period (circa 400–800 AD), evidenced by multiple ringforts ...