Ballincurra Hill [Cnoc Bhaile an Charraigh]

About Ballincurra Hill [Cnoc Bhaile an Charraigh]

Sitting as the highest point of the Slieveardagh Hills, this 403-metre Marilyn offers a quiet alternative to Tipperary’s loftier ranges. The terrain transitions from rolling farmland to a more rugged summit area marked by a trig pillar, providing clear sightlines toward the distinctive profile of Slievenamon and the distant Galtee Mountains.

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• •The Irish name, Cnoc Bhaile an Charraigh, translates as the hill of the townland of the rock, likely referring to the limestone character of the surrounding Slieveardagh region.
• •Standing as the highest point in the Slieveardagh range, the summit overlooks a landscape historically shaped by anthracite coal mining, centered around the nearby villages of Ballingarry and Killenaule.
• •Looking northwest from the trig pillar, the prominent 'v' shaped gap of the Devilsbit Mountain is clearly visible across the Tipperary plains.
• •While its status as a Marilyn ensures a steady trickle of dedicated peak-baggers, the hill remains largely the preserve of local sheep and the occasional wind turbine technician.