Tooreen

Rising above the rural pastures of North Cork, this 322-metre summit provides a quiet vantage point overlooking the Blackwater Valley. Classified as a Hump and Tump, its modest height belies its prominence in a landscape of rolling farmland, offering clear views southward toward the peat-covered ridges of the Boggeragh Mountains.

• •The name Tooreen is an anglicisation of the Irish 'Tuairín', meaning a small bleaching green or a small grassy field, a term historically associated with areas used for drying flax or laundry.
• •Positioned in the North Cork region, the hill serves as a northern sentinel to the Boggeragh range, providing a distinct perspective on the expansive wind farms and heather-clad slopes of its larger neighbours across the valley.
• •Its classification as a Hump signifies that the hill has a prominence of at least 100 metres, marking it as a significant topographical feature despite its relatively low altitude.
• •Given that there are dozens of townlands named Tooreen across County Cork alone, hikers should double-check their grid references to avoid a long walk in a completely different parish.