Gortnageragh [Gort na gCaorach]

About Gortnageragh [Gort na gCaorach]

Rising to 418 metres within the Slieve Felim range, this quiet Tipperary summit offers a grounded walking experience away from the crowds. Its character is defined by a blend of forestry and rough moorland, typical of the region. As a Hump and Tump, it provides a modest but satisfying ascent for those exploring the county’s uplands.

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• •The name Gortnageragh is an anglicisation of the Irish Gort na gCaorach, which translates as "Field of the Sheep," a reference to its long history as upland grazing land.
• •The summit provides a direct line of sight to the 694-metre peak of Keeper Hill (Sliabh Coimeálta) to the north-west, which is the highest point in the Shannon area.
• •To the east, the hill is separated from the slightly higher Mother Mountain by a shallow col, making the two often bagged together as part of a longer circuit.
• •Given the name, the local sheep are technically the landlords here; hikers are merely visiting on a temporary, and often quite damp, short-term lease.