Glinsk, County Mayo

Glinsk
Glinsce
Glinsk
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 54°18′29″N 9°36′38″W / 54.308124°N 9.61053°W / 54.308124; -9.61053
CountryIreland
ProvinceConnacht
CountyCounty Mayo
Elevation
304 m (997 ft)
Irish Grid ReferenceF948420

Glinsk (Irish: Glinsce, meaning 'glen of the brambles') is a townland in the County Mayo Gaeltacht in Ireland. It is in the parish of Kilcommon and barony of Erris. Glinsk Mountain (304 metres) is a remote area of upland blanket bog with sea cliffs descending to Broadhaven Bay and continuing along the coast to a height of 255 metres at Benwee Head. The mountain is the source of the Muingnabo River.