Greenan, County Wicklow

Greenan (Irish: An Grianán, meaning 'the summerhouse') is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. Nearby are the towns of Rathdrum and Aughrim along with the glaciated valleys of Glendalough and Glenmalure. The name is spelled 'Greenane' on older signs in the village; the modern version drops the final 'e'. Greenan is also the name of a crossing in County Monaghan.[1]

Greenan
An Grianán
Village
Road signage, in which Greenan is spelled with an 'e'
Road signage, in which Greenan is spelled with an 'e'
Greenan is located in Ireland
Greenan
Greenan
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 52°55′30″N 6°17′42″W / 52.925000°N 6.295000°W / 52.925000; -6.295000
CountryIreland
ProvinceLeinster
CountyCounty Wicklow
Elevation
90 m (300 ft)
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-1 (IST (WEST))
Irish Grid ReferenceT144873

On the main road, there are a few houses and also a primary school named Greenans Cross National School.

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References

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  1. ^ "Greenan's Cross Roads Map | Ireland Google Satellite Maps".
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