Knocksheegowna [Cnoc Si Ghamhna]

About Knocksheegowna [Cnoc Si Ghamhna]

Sitting on the high peat plateau of the Monavullagh Mountains, this 675.7m Hewitt offers a rugged, wilderness experience overlooking the Nire Valley. Often climbed alongside Farbreaga, its broad summit requires careful navigation. The reward is a clear, uncluttered perspective of the sharper Comeragh peaks to the east, including the distinctive Knockanaffrin ridge.

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• •The name derives from the Irish Cnoc Sí Ghamhna, which translates as 'Hill of the Calf’s Fairy Mound.' In local folklore, such mounds were often considered portals to the underworld, specifically associated here with the appearance of supernatural cattle.
• •From the summit, you gain a commanding view of the Nire Valley to the west and the massive glacial coum of Coum Iarthar to the southeast, which is one of the most impressive geological features in the Monavullagh range.
• •Most walkers approach this summit as part of the Monavullagh Loop starting from the Nire Valley. It is a walk defined by vast, open spaces and significant peat hags, making it a favourite for those seeking solitude away from the busier Comeragh coums.
• •Given the abundance of deep peat hags on the approach, the 'fairy mound' in its name might be the only part of the hill that stays reliably dry during a typical Irish winter.