Fear Breagach

About Fear Breagach

Sitting on the southwestern fringes of the Galty Mountains near Kilbehenny, this modest Hump offers a quiet alternative to the range's high central ridges. The ascent through rough grazing and forestry tracks rewards walkers with clear views across the Blackwater Valley towards the Kilworth Hills and the distant Knockmealdown Mountains.

Key Statistics

Find It

Did You Know?

• •The name translates from the Irish 'Fear Bréagach' as 'False Man,' a term traditionally used in Ireland for a standing stone or a prominent summit cairn that resembles a human silhouette from a distance.
• •Positioned as a southern outlier, it provides a unique perspective on the steep southern faces of Galtymore and Lyracappul, which dominate the horizon to the north.
• •At 369 metres, it serves as a gateway to the Galtys for those approaching from the Mitchelstown area, sitting just above the limestone plains of the Golden Vale.
• •True to its name, the 'False Man' is notorious for playing tricks with perspective, often appearing significantly taller than its modest height suggests when viewed from the valley floor.