Finglas
Finglas (/ˈfɪŋɡləs/; Irish: Fionnghlas, meaning "clear streamlet") is a northwestern outer suburb of Dublin, Ireland. It lies close to Junction 5 of the M50 motorway, and the N2 road. Nearby suburbs include Glasnevin and Ballymun; Dublin Airport is seven km (4.3 mi) to the north. Finglas lies mainly in the postal district of Dublin 11.
Finglas
Fionnghlas | |
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Suburb | |
The Spirit of Finglas sculpture | |
Finglas Location in Ireland Finglas Finglas (Dublin) | |
| Coordinates: 53°23′25″N 6°17′59″W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| City council | Dublin city |
| Population (2006) | 31,529 |
Finglas is the core of a civil parish of the same name in the barony of Castleknock.
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