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Glasnevin
Northern suburb of Dublin, Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the hamlet in Canada, see Glasnevin, Saskatchewan.
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, and 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.[1]
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Glasnevin
Irish: Glas Naíon | |
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![]() Glasnevin, Dublin | |
Coordinates: 53°22′19″N 6°16′02″W | |
Country | Ireland |
Province | Leinster |
County | Dublin |
Local Authority | Dublin City Council |
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