The Glen, Cork

The Glen is a residential neighborhood on a hillside in northern Cork, with social housing estates located near Glen River Park. The area follows an ancient glacial valley formation that shapes its natural landscape.

W. and H.M. Goulding established a phosphate fertilizer factory here in the 1850s, which gave the area its former name Goulding's Glen. Industrial activity from this facility significantly influenced how the neighborhood developed over time.

The Glen Resource and Sports Centre serves as a gathering place where locals engage in sports, games, and learning activities throughout the week. The facility reflects how this residential area maintains strong community bonds through shared recreation.

The area connects to Cork City center via Glen Avenue and is served by regular Bus Éireann services. Public transportation makes it easy to reach other neighborhoods and the main parts of the city.

An underground railway tunnel from 1855 runs beneath this neighborhood, complete with four ventilation shafts that remain visible in the landscape. This hidden infrastructure represents a forgotten chapter of Cork's transportation past.

GPS coordinates: 51.91250,-8.46278

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04