Glen of Imaal (Gleann Uí Mháil) | valley, military, firing range

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A valley in the western Wicklow Mountains. A large part of it comprises the Glen of Imaal Firing Range, one of the main Irish Army training sites.

The polygon outlines the Glen of Imaal Artillery Range, with the western border approximate until better images are available.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_of_Imaal
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Coordinates:   52°59'37"N   6°30'57"W

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  • Its also where Michael Dwyer came from. Dwyer fought in the 1799 Rebellion in Ireland and is considered a hero. His cottage still exists today. It is also the place of origin of the eponymous dog breed, the Glen of Imaal Terrier.
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