Glandore
village in County Cork, Ireland
Glandore (Irish: Cuan Dor, meaning harbour of the oak trees) is the name of a village and harbour in County Cork, Ireland. It is off the N71 road, about 10 km east of Skibbereen.
The village has several pubs, with traditional music performances. It is a popular holiday destination. Notable homeowners and residents include Margaret Jay, former leader of the House of Lords, and at one time the businessman Tony O'Reilly. The former Church of Ireland rectory (originally called East View), along with Bearna Donn (originally called West View) and Stone Hall were built in the 19th century by the Allen family. The village yacht club's headquarters is located near the pier on the Old School Road.
The Irish Coast Guard has a unit based in Glandore at the "Rocket House" at the western end of the village.
An annual regatta takes place on the third weekend of August. Sailing is one of the main attractions, with rowing and swimming also popular.
This brief starts where responsible research should: with the source description of “Glandore” as village in County Cork, Ireland. Everything that follows is an evidence route, not borrowed authority.
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The strongest evidence will usually combine a dated visual record with documents produced by the authority responsible for the place. The source revision retrieved here is dated Mar 11, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q4139528. Authority coordinates are 51.567, -9.117. 1 of 1 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank.
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