Glenmalure is a 20-kilometre long glacial valley in the southern sector of the Wicklow Mountains and is one of the longest glacial valleys in Ireland. A number of adjoining hanging valleys, most notably the Fraughan Rock Glen, feed into Glenmalure valley, which was formed by feeder glaciers in the last ice age. [1]

A Catholic army of united Irish clans from the Wicklow Mountains led by Fiach MacHugh O'Byrne and James Eustace, 3rd Viscount Baltinglass of the Pale, defeated an English army under Arthur Grey, 14th Baron Grey de Wilton, at Clan O'Byrne's mountain stronghold of Glenmalure.

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May 18, 2020 · The vale of Glenmalure is one of the most remote, and arguably, one of the most beautiful of all of the glens of County Wicklow.

Feb 25, 2015 · The Glenmalure Valley offers great walking and hiking trails. This is the most popular start to climb Lugnaquilla, Wicklow’s highest Mountain. Glenmalure nearest villages are Rathdrum or Laragh / Glendalough

Jan 18, 2019 · Though less well known than it’s famous neighbour, Glendalough Valley, Glenmalure is also a beautiful valley with plenty of wonderful walks you can enjoy without the crowds! Wild and remote, the Glenmalure Valley was carved out and shaped during the last ice age and by the gradually melting ice caps.

May 30, 2021 · The Glenmalure Valley is remote, wild, and stunningly beautiful, the glacial valley here being the longest of its kind in Ireland and Britain, carved out and shaped during the last ice age and by the gradually melting ice caps.

The Battle of Glenmalure in 1580 was one of the worst defeats for the English since 1318 and 1399. Over 800 English soldiers were killed during the battle.

HOW COMMANDER COSBY HELD A “FEAST” AT MULLAGHMAST; AND HOW “RUARI OGE” RECOMPENSED THAT “HOSPITALITY”—A VICEROY'S VISIT TO GLENMALURE, AND HIS RECEPTION THERE. IT was within the period which we have just passed over that the ever-memorable massacre of Mullaghmast occurred.

Mar 18, 2020 · ‘Glenmalure, The Wild Heart of the Mountains’ is the first publication of its kind relating to Glenmalure and was meticulously researched and written by author Carmel O Toole over a number of years.