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.

• •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.