Notable homeowners and residents include Margaret Jay, former leader of the House of Lords, and at one time the businessman Tony O'Reilly.

The Irish Coast Guard has a unit based in Glandore at the "Rocket House" at the western end of the village.

[citation needed] The Lar Casey Cup is awarded to the winning Dragon class yacht.

The harbour is approximately three miles long north to south with the village of Leap at the north end, Union Hall on the west side and two small islands, named Adam and Eve, at the mouth of the harbour at the south end.

Rocks in the middle of the harbour called 'The Perches' have a flashing green mark to the western extremity indicating a safe channel.

Glandore was then for centuries closely associated with the O'Donovan family, who gained control of the harbour from the Normans and occupied its castles.

Every odd year, Glandore hosts its "Classic Boat Regatta" which takes place over the space of a week.

For many years, Glandore has been home to veteran transatlantic yachtsman and sailing author Don Street who continues to participate in local Dragon racing.

[citation needed] Drombeg stone circle is located 2.4 km (1 mi) (1.5 miles) east of Glandore.