Cashloura [Maulanimirish Hill]

About Cashloura [Maulanimirish Hill]

Rising above the rugged terrain of West Cork, this Marilyn offers a surprisingly wild feel for its modest height. Characterised by rocky outcrops and heathery slopes, the summit provides a commanding vantage point over the Bandon River valley and the neighbouring Shehy Mountains, including the distinctive profile of Nowen Hill.

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• •The name Maulanimirish derives from the Irish Meall an Imris, meaning 'hill of the contention,' which likely refers to a historical boundary dispute between local landowners or townlands.
• •Its status as a Marilyn is notable; despite not reaching 300 metres in height, its prominence of 177 metres ensures it stands out as a significant topographical landmark in the South Cork region.
• •The summit offers clear views west towards the mountain of Mullaghmesha and the higher ridges of the Shehy range, while the village of Drimoleague lies a few miles to the south.
• •While the name Cashloura implies the presence of a stone fort (caiseal), a visitor is far more likely to find shelter behind the natural sandstone outcrops than any man-made masonry.