Glasnevin
Northern suburb of Dublin, Ireland
About
Glasnevin (Irish: Glas Naíon, meaning 'stream of the infants', also known as Glas Naedhe, meaning "stream of O'Naeidhe" after a local stream and an ancient chieftain) is a neighbourhood of Dublin, Ireland, situated on the River Tolka. While primarily residential, Glasnevin is also home to the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin Cemetery, the National Meteorological Office, and a range of other state bodies. Dublin City University has its main campus and other facilities in and near the area. Glasnevin is also a civil parish in the ancient barony of Coolock.
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Croke Park
Stadium in Dublin, Ireland
1.0 mi away
Tolka Park
Football stadium in Dublin, Ireland
0.7 mi away
Mountjoy Square
Georgian garden square in Dublin, Ireland,
1.1 mi away
Drumcondra, Dublin
Inner suburb in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
0.6 mi away
St. George's Church, Dublin
Former church in Dublin, Ireland
1.0 mi away
Hugh Lane Gallery
Art gallery in Parnell Square North, Dublin
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