Talk:Glen of Aherlow

Proposal for Restructuring the Glen of Aherlow Article

Dear Wikipedians,

I hope this message finds you well. I would like to propose a restructuring of the Glen of Aherlow article to enhance its organization and comprehensiveness. Below is a suggested outline that I believe would improve the readability and depth of the article:

Glen of Aherlow

Introduction A brief overview of the Glen's location and significance.

Geography - Description of the valley's U-shape - River Aherlow - Surrounding mountains (Galtees and Slievenamuck) - Nearby villages and towns

History - Prehistoric and Early Christian sites - Role as a refuge for rebels (early 1600s) - Notable historical events (e.g., O'Sullivan Beare's march)

Cultural Landmarks - Christ the King statue (1950) - St. Berrihert's Well and Kyle - Other significant wells and religious sites

Activities and Tourism - Walking and hiking trails - Other outdoor activities (cycling, horse riding, fishing) - Aherlow Nature Park

In Popular Culture - Mention of the traditional Irish song "The Glen of Aherlow"

Conclusion A summary of the Glen's significance and appeal.

References - Discover Ireland - Wikipedia - Ask About Ireland - Wikipedia (song)

This structure aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Glen, covering its geographical, historical, cultural, and recreational aspects. It would help readers easily navigate the article and find specific information.

I welcome any feedback or suggestions from fellow editors to refine this proposal further. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards, Ciaran84 Ciaran84 (talk) 07:47, 27 July 2024 (UTC)

Dear fellow editors,

I propose adding information about the Bianconi road to the History section of the Glen of Aherlow article. Charles Bianconi's transportation network was significant in 19th-century Ireland, and the Glen of Aherlow was part of this important system. Here's a suggested addition:

"In the 19th century, one of Charles Bianconi's [1] coach routes passed through the Glen of Aherlow on the 20 and a half mile Clonmel to Tipperary route [2]. Bianconi's transportation network revolutionized travel in Ireland, and the inclusion of the Glen in this system underscores its importance as a travel route. Stretches of the Old Coach Road now comprise the modern-day R664 road [3], where Bianconi's cars once traveled and can still be walked today in the Glen of Aherlow Nature Park [4]."

This addition would provide valuable historical context and connect the Glen to broader developments in Irish transportation history. It also ties in with existing features of the Glen that visitors can experience today.

What do you think about including this information? I welcome any feedback or suggestions for improvement or additional high quality citations for verification.

Suggested links: [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Bianconi [2] https://books.google.de/books?id=jVoNAAAAYAAJ&dq=clonmel&pg=PA108&redir_esc=y#v=snippet&q=Clonmel%20to%20Tipperary&f=false [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R664_road_(Ireland) suggest updating the R664 road article to include reference to the history of a Charles Bianconi coach route passing along strecthes on the modern road. [4] https://www.discoverireland.ie/tipperary/glen-of-aherlow-bianconi-loop

Best regards, Ciaran84 Ciaran84 (talk) 08:29, 27 July 2024 (UTC)