Republic of Ireland
Tooreen Hill
457M
1499FT
About Tooreen Hill
Situated within the Slieve Felim range in County Tipperary, this 457m Marilyn provides a quiet alternative to the region's more popular peaks. The terrain is typical of the local uplands, featuring rough grass and peat bog, with a summit that offers an unobstructed view towards the impressive nearby mass of Keeper Hill.
Key Statistics
Rank
31st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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212m
Nearest Town
Glengar
Geology
Geological data pending update.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
R910560
Latitude
52.6555°N
Longitude
8.1337°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Irish word 'Tuairín', meaning a small bleach green or a grassy field where linen was once laid out to be sun-bleached.
- •Despite its relatively low altitude, the hill is classified as a Marilyn because it possesses over 150 metres of prominence, making it a significant local high point.
- •The summit provides a clear vantage point over the Silvermine Mountains to the east and the sprawling agricultural heartland of North Tipperary.
- •At exactly 1,499 feet, the hill falls just one foot short of the 1,500-foot milestone, a height deficit that is unlikely to bother anyone except the most pedantic of map-readers.