Laghtshanaquilla

About Laghtshanaquilla

Sitting at the western end of the high Galty ridge, this Hewitt offers a quieter perspective on Ireland’s highest inland range. The summit plateau, marked by a small cairn, looks across the deep corries of the north face toward the massive bulk of Galtymore and the fertile pastures of the Golden Vale.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish Leacht Shanaquilla, which translates as the 'Cairn of the Old Wood,' suggesting that even this high, exposed shoulder may once have been associated with lower-lying timber or ancient burial markers.
• •It is most frequently climbed as the starting or finishing point of a full traverse of the Galty ridge, usually reached via the steep northern slopes from the Glen of Aherlow or the gentler approach from the south via Carrignabinnia.
• •The summit offers a commanding view of the Knockmealdown Mountains to the south, while the dramatic, steep-sided corrie of Lough Curra is visible just to the east on the path toward Galtymore.
• •Though it stands over 600 metres, it receives a fraction of the foot traffic of its neighbouring peaks, making it a reliable spot for solitude even on busy weekends in the Galtees.
• •In the Galtees, a 'Laght' signifies a burial monument or cairn, though on this particular summit, you are often more likely to find your boots submerged in a peat hag than discovering any ancient stonework.