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Republic of Ireland
Foildarg [An Fhaille Dearg]
440M
1444FT
About Foildarg [An Fhaille Dearg]
Rising above the Tipperary plains in the Silvermines range, this 440m Marilyn offers a quieter alternative to nearby Keeper Hill. Its name, meaning "The Red Cliff," hints at the rugged sandstone character found in these uplands. Expect a mix of forestry tracks and open, often peat-heavy moorland underfoot.
Key Statistics
Rank
42nd 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
R895511
Latitude
52.6121°N
Longitude
8.1550°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Irish An Fhaille Dearg, its name translates to "The Red Cliff," a likely reference to the Old Red Sandstone that forms the geological backbone of this part of Tipperary.
- •The summit provides a clear, uncrowded perspective of the massive, mast-topped dome of Slievekimalta (Keeper Hill) to the west and the sprawling Nenagh River valley to the north.
- •Despite its modest elevation, Foildarg qualifies as a Marilyn due to its 154 metres of prominence, making it a significant high point for those tracking Irish peaks with a drop of 150 metres or more on all sides.