Graniera

Rising above the rural landscape of north Tipperary, this modest Tump offers a quiet escape within the Slievefelim range. Its slopes are characterized by a mix of forestry and rough grazing land. Reaching the 377-metre summit provides a clear perspective across the lush Suir Valley towards the distant Galtee Mountains.

• •The name is rooted in the Irish word 'Grian', referring to an ancient sun goddess associated with the Slievefelim hills, suggesting the peak was once a notable landmark for tracking solar cycles.
• •From its 377-metre summit, the view to the west is dominated by the massive bulk of Mauherslieve, also known as Mother Mountain, which serves as the highest point in the range.
• •Situated at the eastern end of the Slievefelim Mountains, the hill acts as a natural boundary between the rugged upland heaths and the rich, pastoral farmland of the Suir Valley.
• •Navigating the approach often provides more of a workout than the ascent itself, as the summit hides behind an intricate puzzle of local boreens and forestry tracks.