Macklaun [Mothallan]

About Macklaun [Mothallan]

Rising above the Coomasahasla Loughs on the northern Iveragh, this peaty Tump offers a rugged, less-trodden ascent. The reward for navigating its boggy lower slopes is a spectacular vista across Dingle Bay to the Dingle Peninsula and the inland peaks of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, including the distinctive profile of Carrauntoohil.

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• •The name Mothallán is Irish, originating from the word mothall, which translates to a tuft or shaggy head of hair, likely referring to the coarse, clumped grasses and heather that cover the peak.
• •It serves as a northern outpost of the high ridge surrounding the Coomasahasla valley, providing a quieter vantage point than the more popular Glenbeigh Horseshoe peaks to the north.
• •Looking north-west from the summit, the view stretches over the long sandy spit of Inch Strand and across the blue expanse of Dingle Bay to the Slieve Mish Mountains.
• •Missing the 2,000-foot mark by a mere nine feet, Macklaun effectively uses its height to filter out the more selective breed of peak-bagger.