Knocknasheega

About Knocknasheega

Situated in the rolling foothills of the Monavullagh Mountains near the Nire Valley, this Tump offers a quieter alternative to the high Comeragh plateaus. Rising to 430 metres, the heather-clad summit provides clear views across the Suir Valley toward the Slievenamon massif and the sharp peaks of the Galtee Mountains.

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• •The name is likely derived from the Irish 'Cnoc na Síoga', translating to 'Hill of the Fairies', a common indicator in Irish toponymy of a site historically associated with local folklore or ancient mounds.
• •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear perspective of the Suir Valley to the north and the imposing western ridge of the Comeragh Mountains, including the prominent peak of Knockanaffrin.
• •While it sits at a lower elevation than the main Comeragh range, its location provides a useful vantage point for spotting the Galty Mountains to the west on a clear day.
• •As a Tump, the hill is defined by having a drop of at least 30 metres on all sides—a fact of great importance to map-obsessed hikers, though likely of little concern to the fairies mentioned in its name.