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Coore (also known as Coor) (Irish : Cubhar, meaning 'angle of land') is a village in the parish of Kilmurry Ibrickane, near Mullagh and Milltown Malbay, in County Clare, Ireland. It is made up of two communities: Coore East and Coore West.

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Coore West is split into two parts:

Wind farm

In 2011 a company proposed development of a wind farm in the vicinity of Coore. The local people were divided over the plan. [3]

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References

  1. A Short History of Coore National School
  2. Nell Gleeson has published a book on Gleesons pub and music called "The pub down in Coore".
  3. Call for stricter windfarm guidelines
  4. Irish Harp CD, Golden Lights and Green Shadows - Gráinne Hambly Archived 2011-08-20 at the Wayback Machine

Coordinates: 52°48′40.67″N9°21′4.71″W / 52.8112972°N 9.3513083°W / 52.8112972; -9.3513083